Recent Diversions
My thoughts on recent books, movies, games, and more
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5 stars. So glad I finally got around to playing this. It was worth every minute of the countless hours played.
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5 stars. Alternate history. Space race. A study of gender and race relations. Sublime.
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5 stars. Really, really loved this inspiring take on creativity and the magic that happens when we make things.
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4 stars. Not quite as good as the first, but a lot of fun nonetheless with great music.
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4 stars. This weird, funny, intelligent story is a critique of modern society.
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5 stars. Wow. This was absolutely magical!
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5 stars. A classic for good reason. Somehow I missed this gem of a book when I was a kid.
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4 stars. My son randomly picked this at a book fair, and it was a surprisingly enjoyable read with him.
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2 stars. Without the Rock, this movie would barely even rate as a B-movie. It was ... fine.
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2 stars. Tom Hardy does a fine job playing two very different roles. The rest of the movie: eh.
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2 stars. It was a mildly entertaining sci-fi flick with a couple interesting ideas.
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4 stars. Presents a good strategy and tactics for making more time for the important things in life
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4 stars. I was prepared to dislike this because so much had been changed from the book, but it was really fun and entertaining.
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4 stars. Dang, this was good! Can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy.
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5 stars. WOW. This movie completely nails everything. The animation style is beautiful, unique, and groundbreaking.
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4 stars. The founders of Basecamp dish out practical advice on creating a calm company in their trademark simple style.
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5 stars. So glad I finally took some time to read this beloved classic. Its place is well-earned.
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4 stars. A fascinating world, fun characters, and a different take on kid's fantasy.
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4 stars. Hilarious, with a great cast, rich story, and unexpected twists and turns
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3 stars. Fun story, great action, and more of the robots on kaiju action from the original
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3 stars. Well-researched and written account of the bizarre first year or so of #45's presidency
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3 stars. Funny at times, thoughtful at times, with a kind of weird take on futurism
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4 stars. Funny, profane, and violent in all the best ways that only Deadpool can be
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4 stars. A fun heist movie with a fantastic cast
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3 stars. It wasn't awful and mildly entertained me for a couple hours.
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4 stars. Twas a fun (and funny) introduction to a variety of Americans who have shown guts in their field.
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4 stars. A beautiful story of sisterhood, motherhood, and love with hints of the magic that binds them all together.
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3 stars. Well-written memoir of James Comey's work life, with lessons on what makes great leaders
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4 stars. This was on my list to read even before the Hulu series, and well worth the read.
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5 stars. Loved the visuals, the music, and the story