Epinions Recent Reviews for ByronSummers

"227"---TV's Favorite Front Stoop

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:50:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - In 1985, Marla Gibbs ended her run as Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons when the series ended, but that fall she was back on our television screens as Mary Jenkins on 227. "There's going to be a new show on Saturday nights called...

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: Narnia hits the big screen---and sadly, not on the mark

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:38:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - As a little boy of about 9 or 10 reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, I fantasized about seeing Narnia, getting to Narnia, experiencing Narnia (many a time did I longingly squeeze into my sister's small 1-door wardrobe). And having been...

Silver Medal for "Golden Girls"

Thu, 6 Jan 2005 12:09:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - At last, the Golden Girls are seeing the golden light of DVD, thanks to The Golden Girls - The Complete First Season. Now, some people may wonder if it's even worth it to buy the DVD set since the Girls are on Lifetime about 7 times a...

Confessions of a Disney Employee

Mon, 3 Jan 2005 06:10:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Flea markets are wonderful things, huh? My city has a really big flea market every month, and a few times during the year it has a *huge* one that covers two wings. This was one of those times. Now, as an avid collector of vintage Disney, Muppets,...

Muppets in the Orchestral World

Sat, 11 Dec 2004 06:48:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - My 1st review in 11 months...jeez, time really does fly by if ya don't watch it. Well, I'm one of the biggest Muppet fans out there (literally---I'm 6 foot 6) and an online pal o' mine recently sent me the Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure...

Show Me How shows Morgan is back on top

Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:10:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - After a nearly 3-year absence of an "all new material" album, Lorrie Morgan has just unleashed her 12th in her career on January 20th---Show Me How. Yet we don't need to show her how to do anything, for she takes care of it all herself...

Narnia?---Yeah, stick with the books

Wed, 13 Feb 2002 16:21:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Well here it is, my lowest rating so far, and on a subject I'm passionate about, too. After virtually 214 reviews of ravingly recommendin' somethin', here is my first review with actual negative things to say.

(By the way---in case...

"You don't know Disney" (music, that is)

Thu, 7 Feb 2002 15:15:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Well here I was thinkin' I have a special rare book, and now you can apparently get it easily. Oh well, I'd rather have it that way anyway---especially when it's a book as marvelous as this.

My wonderful mother treated me to Walt Disney...

"A&E Biography: Mickey Mouse"

Mon, 4 Feb 2002 23:56:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Mickey Mouse isn't even one of my favorite characters from the Disney shorts (that would be Daisy Duck and Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar---I tend to usually go for more supporting characters), yet I have this book...

Women are Evil and Monstrous (and Good)

Fri, 1 Feb 2002 17:01:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Is it just me, or are women usually more interesting characters than men? I'm a young man and I don't wanna put my own kind down, but lots of my favorite characters---be it literature, film, or TV---tend to be women. I mean, for example, we never saw a...

Sex for the Eyes

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 23:04:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - I fell in love with Fantasia 2000 right on opening day---1/1/00. I was "fortunate" enough to get front row seats with my sister and brother-in-law. This was in an IMAX theater, so my 6'6" self got to lean back as far as I could and...

Perelandra---perfection for the senses

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 15:12:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Just two days ago I finished the second installment in C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, Perelandra. Written in 1944, it is the second installment of the trilogy, continuing the adventures of Dr. Elwin Ransom. At 181 pages it's...

It ain't Narnia, but it's still good

Mon, 28 Jan 2002 15:08:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - For about 13-15 years now I have loved C.S. Lewis's writing. I have read his Chronicles of Narnia at least 5 times, and I recently started to "broaden my repertoire" if you will. Once while browsin' for some old Disney or Muppet...

Schultz is schome schweet schtuff

Tue, 22 Jan 2002 00:06:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Mark Schultz wowed listeners in 2000 with his self-titled debut album, and his sophomore effort in 2001 (released in October) is certainly no let-down.

Song Cinema shows that Schultz indeed has staying power. An amazingly...

"Blue Moon" should be a Gold Record

Thu, 3 Jan 2002 23:52:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Ever since I first heard "Don't Make Me Beg" in 2000, I knew right away that I'd want Steve Holy's debut album. Little did I know I wouldn't actually get it till Christmas Eve, 2001. But like they say, good things are worth waiting for.....

Heart---only better with age

Thu, 25 Oct 2001 00:04:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - One of the best rock bands from the '70s to the mid-'90s, Heart put out an album last year entitled, Greatest Hits 1985-1995. I hadn't heard about it before I saw it, so I thought it was a brand new 2001 thingy---oh, well. At least it's...

"Dragon Tales" kicks tail

Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:07:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - I just recently discovered PBS's series DragonTales, and I am so glad that I did. This is clearly one of the best shows for children out there today. Why is that? Several reasons, actually... PREMISE ---------------------...

3rd Time is a Prehistoric Charm

Tue, 7 Aug 2001 01:59:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Four hours to the dot after I've seen the movie, and I'm still on such a high . . .

After loving Jurassic Park (JP) and then mostly let down with The Lost World (LW), I was quite eager to finally see Jurassic...

Disney's Animation is the BEST--not an opinion, but a solid fact

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:11:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Considered by many to be the "Bible" of animation, this literary gem is worthy of embracement more than most books. Bein' the staunch Disney buff and lover that I am (mostly Walt's era--not today so much), I immediately purchased "The Illusion of...

Sex + Attitude + Romance = One Excellent Album

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 22:38:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Newly engaged Lorrie Morgan and Sammy Kershaw have wanted to record together for more than 20 years. It all started when Kershaw had to fill in for "No Show" George Jones back in the early '80s when Morgan was on tour with Jones (before...

Disney's Luscious Legacy--Musical, that is (WRITE-OFF)

Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:53:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - "The Music of Disney: A Legacy in Song". No other title could appropriately even try to sum up all of the beloved history that is contained in these three treasured albums.

Available in both CD and cassette, this box set is a...

Bring Fantasia to life

Mon, 2 Apr 2001 20:59:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers -

NOTE: When I first wrote this review, it was indeed for the original Fantasia, not the 2000 installment. I just saw that Epinions somehow changed this when I viewed my review again today, 1/29/02.

Say, I...

Disney's Most Wanted

Sun, 1 Apr 2001 22:26:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - "The Disney villains have had a lasting impact on the public, spreading horror, visual excitement, and in many cases, laughter around the world. In picture after picture, the memories of crafty villains, uncaring villains, powerful, cruel, and...

Luna's Turn to Shine--Literally

Sat, 31 Mar 2001 22:46:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Fans of "Bear in the Big Blue House" will really get into this little book--especially if they have an affinity for Luna, as I do (and yes, I am in my twenties and freely admit my love for the show).

I used to work at a...

Alcoholism + Superstardom = Love and Tragedy

Wed, 28 Mar 2001 16:56:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ByronSummers - Songstress Lorrie Morgan survived one of Nashville's greatest tragedies--the accidental death of singer/husband Keith Whitley. On May 9, 1989, Whitley died of alcohol poisoning in the couple's home. Since then, the media has had a...