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Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
Still my favorite Neal Stephenson book, his story of the near future is both disturbing and hilarious.
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Kong: Skull Island by Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Way better than the Peter Jackson Kong movie. Great cast, fun story, and entertaining throughout.
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La La Land by Damien Chazelle
I wasn't sure what to expect, but this was surprisingly lovely and sweet with beautiful cinematography.
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Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King by Hasan Minhaj
This far surpassed my already high expectations. Hilarious, smart, and enlightening.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming by Jon Watts
Instead of yet another needless Spider-Man reboot, this fit seamlessly into the MCU in a fun, hilarious way.
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Iron Fist (Season 1) by Scott Buck
Not quite as high quality as the other Netflix Marvel series, but entertaining nonetheless.
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The Founder by John Lee Hancock
Powerfully told, funny and enraging, fascinating story.
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Moana by Ron Clements & Don Hall
Wonderful music, an original story, with great characters, beautifully rendered.
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Practical SVG by Chris Coyier
A great introduction to the different SVG features, best practices, and how to implement them
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 by James Gunn
Though not quite as good as the original, Vol. 2 was still a complete blast.
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Hidden Figures by Theodore Melfi
A great story that was uplifting, challenging, and eye-opening all at the same time.
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Responsive Design: Patterns & Principles by Ethan Marcotte
A fantastic overview of common responsive patterns and principles written in Ethan's charming voice.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, & John Tiffany
I was torn on reading this at first, but I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I only wish it had been a novelization.
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The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
I really enjoyed the unique world in this story, and how it all came together. I can't wait to read the next book.
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Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda
The music from Hamilton is brilliant, varied, and gets stuck in my head for days on end. I am fully in love with it.
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Beauty and the Beast (2017) by Bill Condon
This was a beautifully crafted live-action remake that was true to the original and enjoyable on its own.
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Doctor Strange by Scott Derrickson
Apart from disliking Benedict Cumberbatch with an American accent, I enjoyed the story immensely.
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Logan by James Mangold
The grittiest, most realistic, and most brutal superhero movie I've seen. Intense, poignant, and a great final film.
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The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu
An easy read with a fun concept. A bit predictable, but entertaining in spite of it.
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Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark by Trevor Noah
I've been enjoying Trevor Noah on the Daily Show, but hadn't seen his standup before. I was happily impressed!
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LEGO Batman by Chris McKay
LEGO Batman had a good mix of humor, action, and heart.
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Seveneves by Neal Stephenson
I really loved the first two thirds. I wish the last third had been a separate follow-up book (or series).
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X-Men: Apocalypse by Bryan Singer
I've mostly enjoyed the X-Men reboot with the younger cast, but this one felt a bit forced.
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Suicide Squad by David Ayer
Not as terrible as I feared after Batman v Superman, but DC is not playing at the same level as Marvel.
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Kubo and the Two Strings by Travis Knight
Wow. Every scene was a masterpiece, with a fantastic story, great characters, and beautiful cinematography.
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Jim Gaffigan: Cinco by Jim Gaffigan
One of my favorite comedians, Gaffigan makes just about everything funny without stooping to crass language.
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Hamilton's America by Alex Horwitz
A fantastic documentary that profiles both the creators of the musical Hamilton and Hamilton himself. It was inspiring!
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The Magnificent Seven by Antoine Fuqua
Great story, great cast, and an exciting western. Makes me want to watch the original.
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Looper by Rian Johnson
This was a really great time-travel story. It was logical and well-written.
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Gareth Edwards
Even knowing the outcome, Rogue One was gripping and entertaining. A sprinkle of humor helped ease the dark story.