The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health Pros: lots of great, well-explained research; engaging voice Cons: if you’ve read his more recent books, you’ll know some of this What is the healthiest diet for people to eat has been a question confounding many people of affluent societies for a very […]
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Die Hard Pros: Action, humor and performances. Cons: It’s Die Hard. No cons. (Note: This review appeared in different form on Epinions.com.) As far as action movies go, Die Hard may be the ultimate one of all time. Not necessarily the best (T2 and a couple of John Woo’s Hong Kong films are ahead of […]
Gangster Squad Pros: Good cast. Cons: So derivative, it makes you just wish you were watching the originals. (This review originally appeared on Epinions.com) Reuben Fleischer’s Gangster Squad is one of the most obviously derivative movies in recent memory. It rips off Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables with a few elements of LA Confidential and […]
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New Jack City Pros: Wesley Snipes is superb, the direction is done well and Van Peebles stages the action sequences well. Cons: Some pretty weak dialogue, dated elements. New Jack City is one film that is regarded as a classic by many people. But truthfully, in some regards it has not aged well. It’s not […]
This review is from: Marley and Me (Single-Disc Edition) (DVD) “Marley is not just a regular dog. He once ate an answering machine and polished it off. He did not just chew it either; he ate it and digested it, then he came back and ate the phone for dessert .” ~John Grogan ~ (Marley & […]
Almost Interesting-David Spade Pros: Self-deprecating, some interesting tidbits, an enjoyable read overall. Cons: Choppy writing style, over-emphasis on cheap humor in spots, certain aspects overdone. I’ve been a Saturday Night Live fan most of my life. Along with George Carlin, Monty Python and The Simpsons, it was one of the crucial shapers of my sense […]
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Host by Robin Cook Pros: very intriguing medical story Cons: horrible characters, an obvious agenda Decent premise, lots of action, would make a great movie. But, Dear Lord, can Robin Cook stop with the social justice! I enjoy medical thrillers. And Robin Cook’s Host has a lot going for it. A lot that give this book the […]
Distelfinks Paint By Number Kit from ArtYouCraft Pros: Gorgeous, and unique kit Cons: Not a single one! Isn’t this picture adorable? It’s a paint-by-number craft kit from. This adorable pair of love birds is called “Distelfinks” and is available in 8 different color combinations. It’s just one of many designs available on their website. Take […]
Miracle-Gro Aerogarden Pros: Fool-proof results see my photos at the end of this review Cons: My dill stopped growing after my first harvest, but it could have been my fault since the basil and parsley are over-the-top happy. My “green thumb” leaves a lot to be desired. Since early childhood, my efforts to make things grow […]
2Pac-Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. Pros: A handful of classics and some other good songs, improved production from his first album Cons: Repetitive in spots, not as good as Me Against The World. (This review originally appeared in a somewhat different form on Epinions.com) Tupac Shakur is easily one of the most widely debated characters ever […]