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 & […]
Category Archives: News
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 […]
07
Dec
Dec
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 […]
12
Nov
Nov
Visions In Death by J.D. Robb pic1 Pros: the series, in general, is pretty good Cons: not much that’s new here In general, I enjoy J.D. Robb’s In Death series. But Visions In Death is not one of the better ones. Like all of the books in the series, it’s the mid 2000’s and we […]
06
Nov
Nov
Wheel Of Hearts Paint By Number Kit from ArtYouCraft Pros: Beautiful pattern, fun to do, detailed instructions Cons: None! Take a look at this very pretty, very “different” paint-by-number kit. Isn’t it adorable? It’s called “Wheel Of Hearts” and it’s available in six different color combinations. All of them are gorgeous. Or, maybe this design […]
01
Nov
Nov
Scarface Pros: Pacino, De Palma’s direction, classic line Cons: Giorgio Moroder’s synth score. (This review originally appeared in different form on Epinions.com) In 1983, Brian De Palma was offered the opportunity to direct Flashdance. He declined. Instead, he chose to direct a 1980s re-make of a 1932 Howard Hawks film starring Paul Muni. De Palma […]
20
Oct
Oct
Gone, But Not Forgotten by Phillip Margolin Pros: a good, complex story with multiple layers Cons: truly horrid depictions of violence A pretty decent thriller… Definitely a bit different from the usual. I’m talking about Phillip Margolin’s Gone But Not Forgotten. Ten years ago, a serial killer haunted a New York town. A task force […]