Epinions Recent Reviews for AngelaBar

Ogreable? You better "believe" it! (Review of Shrek)

Tue, 29 May 2001 08:34:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - At the end of the classic tale, "The Wizard of Oz", amidst the whirlwind twister damage and broken beams, the Tinman, The Lion and The Scarecrow stand over Dorothy's bed gazing down at their Princess. Is she alive? Is she happy? Will she take that silly...

From Toaster to Toasted (Review of Bicentennial Man)

Sun, 27 May 2001 08:49:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Knock, knock. Who's there? An Android. An Android who?

An Android who couldn't save a bland movie with all the replacement parts in China.

Bicentennial Man based on a short story by Isaac Asimov, is the tale of a unique...

Hosed (A review of What Women Want)

Mon, 21 May 2001 09:07:28 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Sometimes you must judge a movie solely by the "feel-good" factor, a percent of averages. Allow me to include a little bit of stereotypical thinking here and when you roll your eyes, keep in mind that I have a right to my fantasy in reviewing...

A Never-Ending Party- Frank Sinatra's Come Fly With Me- Older American Write-Off

Sat, 19 May 2001 10:05:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away

If you can use some exotic booze

There's a bar in far Bombay

Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away

With age comes regrets. Regrets for what we've done, or...

Orange Hooters Shorts? Lucky you...

Tue, 15 May 2001 15:54:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - In Lucky You, written by author and environmentalist Carl Hiaasen, you understand the ludicrous irony of winning fourteen million dollars, only to have it stolen away from you by brutal force.

Irony, color, richness and wacky...

The Strawman (Hope and Inspiration Write-Off)

Sat, 12 May 2001 16:56:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - "Let's put more straw here, Mommy", her daughter said.

The strawman gazed down at the woman through hallow eyes.

The child pried open his hand and slipped a charm into his palm. It was silverish, metallic, with a picture of the Sun and...

Archived Web Services Reviews: ~There's Gold in Dem Thar Hills...just try to find it

Sun, 6 May 2001 08:32:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Gamers only ask for two things: interesting and fun games, and the chance to win cash and/or prizes. It's tough competition out in the Gladiator Gaming Arena, and each game site tries to bring that different appetizer or entree to the plate. The concept...

Kowabunga, Ants

Thu, 3 May 2001 11:56:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - I reached for my coffee cup as I saw the first of the Black Army commando. He blinked a moment, paused as the kitchen light hit the darkness of the cupboard, and began skittering into the shelter of tupperware items.

Immediately thereafter, four or...

From one Italian, to another

Sat, 28 Apr 2001 13:50:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Sometimes you read a book and arrogantly think, or perhaps say aloud, "Well, gee..I could do better than that."

Talk is cheap, however, and if you aren't going to produce the proof of the Gelato, or pudding, then keep your crucifix-driven...

NATIONAL BEDTIME STORY WRITEOFF: Eviction isn't always a bad thing

Sat, 21 Apr 2001 14:31:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - "Tell me why we have to move again, Mommy?". This was the question my little one asked when we relocated from Long Island to Upstate, NY ten years ago.

"We'll still have all our things. We're just moving them to a new place," I responded...

A whale of a sub!

Fri, 23 Mar 2001 12:22:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - "Wow, it looks like a huge whale," cries the narrator as The Big Submarine, presented by Little Mammoth Media cruises along the ocean. Aboard a United States Navy trident submarine, children are introduced the basics and fundamentals of the...

Color my world

Fri, 23 Mar 2001 11:39:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - As the egg-coloring season rapidly approaches, a highly recommended childrens' book by Patricia Polacco, entitled Rechenka's Eggs should be on your shopping list.

Once again, Ms. Polacco delights us in the adventures of Russian folklore...

Shall we play a game?

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 16:06:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - "Mom, I'm bored!" Ah, the infamous battle cry of the pre-schooler. He's fidgety, and sullen, and none of his toys are interesting him right now. And no, he doesn't want to sit still for a book, he just wants "something to do"!

Sometimes we all...

It's a crying shame!

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 15:36:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - "I'm too big to play," cries Big Bird, huge tears pouring down his yellow feathered face. His pal Snuffaluffagus consoles him. "You aren't too big, Bird Bird. The games are too small!"

In this Sesame Street Start-To-Read Video entitled...

Drop that petunia and put your paws in the air

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 10:15:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Uh,oh..is that your neighbor's dog digging up your pansy bed again! Before you pull your hair out, try reading a copy of Dog Law for some basic answers to dealing with your neighbor's dog, or your own pets as well!

Were you aware that...

Is your name sexy?

Wed, 21 Mar 2001 12:57:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - A famous quote states: "Every man has three names: one his father and mother gave him, one others call him, and one he acquires himself."

This tidbit of information, as well as over 20,000 names from cultures around the world can be found in...

There's a ghost in my computer!

Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:08:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - As the children observed the blank computer screen the letters began to appear in a hazy, blurred shape.."Who are you.......why won't you answer me! ANSWER ME, cried the GhostWriter.

GhostWriter, an interesting and uncomplicated...

The thermometer that keeps on ticking...

Tue, 20 Mar 2001 21:11:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Ah..spring arrives, and with spring comes the annual hay fever colds, ear infections and assorted illnesses that pollen and viruses spring upon us. Suddenly you turn around and your child is pale, complaining of a hot head. Now where did I put that...

She was Number 1716.

Tue, 20 Mar 2001 08:39:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Focus. Focus on the thought of living for one more day. Focus on the minute you will take this evening to secretly search through the garbage pile to find a scrap of potato to eat. Focus on the promise you made to your mother as a child..to take care of...

Bonjour Les Boredom

Mon, 19 Mar 2001 10:47:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Moustache the cat is proclaimed to be France's most lovable cat on this tutorial French children's video, produced by Monterrey movies. Upon closer inspection, Moustache's representation of a feline is not the cat's meow, falling short in both...

Eye candy for the baby

Mon, 19 Mar 2001 09:24:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Mesmerizing, rich in colors and tones, and as soothing as the motions of a rocker glider, Baby Einstein is both a visual and mental treat for the child's subconscious mind.

Hey Einstein

Babies have the unique...

If it feels good, stretch it.

Mon, 19 Mar 2001 08:36:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - "If it feels good, do it." The bottom line of spirituality, sexuality and the cure-all for all of one's emotional, spiritual and physical problems, eh?

Problem is, sometimes you forget how to do it. Or sometimes you do it automatically, so it...

One Bad Apple..

Sun, 18 Mar 2001 22:30:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - The title Apple Farming for Kids ironically had me believing that this instructional video produced by Rainbow Communications would provide information on a)apple farming and/or b) kids involved with apple farming.

What I viewed instead was a...

Tracks of my tears..

Fri, 16 Mar 2001 08:28:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - I hope my cat never decides to be a cat burglar. He'd make a poor thief, indeed. He has a difficult time covering his tracks.

Here's the real poop

A cat owner for 12 years, I've been through many different sizes, shapes and...

The Sushi Bar is Now Open...

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:06:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AngelaBar - Young adorable Yoko the kitten is Japanese, and her mother has lovingly prepared her favorite meal for lunch at her kindergarten class, consisting of steamed rice rolled on a bamboo mat, filled with all of her favorite treasures.

Lunch time...