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The Rig

It is a UK show, so a FULL 1 hour episode, not the typical 45-minute ones that you see in the US, so be ready for some longer, slower, and more story driven parts. If you want to compare this to Dr. Who or Sherlock, don't. This is not the same caliber as those, but it is worth watching.

How to Die in Space

How to Die in Space

The science of what you will see in space if you were traveling via a spaceship. A spaceship that would need science and engineering that doesn't exist. From Black Holes and other astrophysics phenomena that are striking to look at, but would kill you without thought.

Without Remorse

Without Remorse

Can Michael B. Jordan play any other character?! Between this, Black Panther, and Creed, the character is just a different back story for the same dude. Its good, but damn he is a one-trick pony. The movie is a standard Tom Clancy film. Action, subplot, suspicion, and trade craft.

Prince of Thorns

Prince of Thorns

This book is interesting, but the amount of narration from the main character is almost confusing and makes it interesting, but damn is he whiny and arrogant. There is a really interesting blend of lost technology and mysticism.

Zero Dark Thirty

Zero Dark Thirty

This might be my favorite Jessica Chastain movie. She does a fantastic job embodying intelligence analyst that I know and have worked with. Absolute dedication, focus, and mostly obsessive tendencies to see it to the end.

The Old Ways

This book is a compilation of stories from the author as he walks through the old road in the English countryside. Some of the stories are interesting, while others fall flat on deaf ears. The book description has lot of metaphor that I didn't pick up

The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

This is one of my favorite shows that I can watch on repeat as the episodes are individual which for a 30-minute show, that is exactly what you want. You want something that you can jump into and out of.

Cult of the Dead Cow

Cult of the Dead Cow

Joseph Menn spent so much time talking all about the different prominent members of CdC in both their technical and humanitarian efforts that you really can feel the impact they have left in the world. The end of the book is completely devoted to a hero-worship political puff piece.

The Mechanic

I enjoy this movie. It's simple, sets up a great universe that honestly the John Wick universe could be a part of in respect of this shadow hitman world. Jason is surround by half measures and is type cast so he doesn't flex his muscles, pun intended, too much.

Range

Reading this book was such a inspiration about not being one of the kids/adults that has been on "The perfect path" since 1st grade to do X. Presenting evidence about studies that show that is a quicker "catch up" to those tiger kids/adults.

The Bourne Trilogy - A comparison between the books and movies

The Bourne Trilogy - A comparison between the books and movies

The themes do not change, assassin who lost his memory meets a woman who helps him and they fall in love. The second book there is a massive change in the story as far as location, but someone claiming to be him still is there. Then in book three it comes back to being basically the same theme.

The N Word

Jabari Asim does a masterful job of walking the reader through the history of the word as well as just the differences and evolution of the racism that the word became. This is a history book ... and other evidence of the ever changing and venom that the word has become.

Game of Thrones (TV and Books)

Game of Thrones (TV and Books)

The story is wonderful. Very full, rich, and deep of background. The descriptions of the politics and the back and forth is so twisty and turning that some of the scenes are still talked about as the biggest surprises around, for instance: The Red Wedding, Death of Sean Bean, and others.

Dead Fall

Brad Thor does a fantastic job of taking something currently culturally relevant and applying some shade to those events, but uses enough fiction to make it not completely true story. The gun fights, story structure, and overall entertainment are well done enough.

Plane

A decent movie overall, even though it is for sure a B rated movie. Gerard Butler is always a force to be dealt with when he is in the movie. This movie also has Remi Adeleke who wrote Transformed as one of the support forces. The story is forced, but the action is really good.

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Artemis

Andy Weird admittedly missed the mark on this book. The overall story is well told, but the characters just constantly make stupid decisions and never make an effort to correct their thinking even after they say they are going to make changes. The book also feels just a little too long.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

This is another Guardians of the Galaxy movie. This isn't a Oscar winning movie for the acting, but was never meant to be. The music has always been good and the story giving some additional insight into those stories and characters that we love.

Air

This was a great story. Having known of MJs deal with Nike, I had no idea where Nike was or what the other bids were. It is amazing what an honest assessment and doing what is right for the people you are working with can do for them and the industry.

Crack99

In this book you follow the investigation from David Hall and his team as they navigate the first real case of cyber theft. David does a great job of taking what could be a VERY technical and legalese filled book and breaking down each portion to make it digestible to the everyday reader.

Operation Paperclip

Operation Paperclip

Hear the story of the inevitable desire and need to take on the worst of human beings to support the "Continued security of United States."

Boston Strangler

Boston Strangler

This was an interesting movie. I really enjoy true crime stories, and this is a solid one. Kira Knightly does an amazing job being American and honestly I could completely forget she was British so well done ma’am.

MH370 The Lost Flight

MH370 The Lost Flight

While I typically try and be fair/easy of movies/tv shows, that will not happen with this one. Conspiracy theory central. This entire show is 100% a cash grab or "LOOK AT ME" by Jeff Wise. He is an aviation reporter and basically the entire show is him making the most outrageous theories possible.

Power Moves

Adam Grant has some great interviews that tell of really interesting changes in the dynamics of power. This short book is a great quick listen that will at least provide you with some insight into your own motivations and how to support and grow yourself.

Guy Ritchie's The Covenant

Guy Ritchie's The Covenant

Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim are an amazing duo. Both of them are at their peak and provide an amazing overview of the view by most service members about the interpreters. They both provide a truly believable experience