© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-Discogirl Recent reviews written by member Discogirl en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/musc-review-2605-21BC271-39F26DA1-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - Fiona Apple's "When the Pawn" is a rich collection of blues influenced rock underlying powerfully raw vocals. Fiona is not only an amazingly talented vocalist, songwriter, and piano player, but also a visionary poet. In interviews, she cites... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1002536 Sun, 22 Oct 2000 02:40:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/musc-review-2605-21BC271-39F26DA1-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-6014-1FC88E5E-39EB6B89-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - When I was a little girl, I remember spending time with my grandmother one Sunday afternoon and watching a 1979 horror flick called "The Legacy". My grandmother loves movies of all kinds, and I credit her with introducing me to many classic... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1062139 Mon, 16 Oct 2000 18:37:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-6014-1FC88E5E-39EB6B89-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-654C-1FB9BA5B-39EB4593-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - From the first moment that I saw the preview for "Lost Souls", I knew that I had to see this film as soon as it came out. The trailer left me breathless with anticipation. Images of a waify chain-smoking Winona Ryder shrouded in darkness on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1062166 Mon, 16 Oct 2000 16:23:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-654C-1FB9BA5B-39EB4593-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-3465-1C1A062B-39E1FEB1-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - "Lake Placid" is a film about a big scary crocodile that eats people at a remote lake in Maine. Kelly Scott (played by Bridget Fonda) is a paleontologist at a New York museum. After being dumped by her boss, she is shipped off to Maine to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1063619 Mon, 9 Oct 2000 15:17:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-3465-1C1A062B-39E1FEB1-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-762B-1AC6FE91-39DE9AC9-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - Written and directed by Lars von Trier, "Dancer in the Dark" is a profoundly depressing and disturbing tale of the absurdity of life. One can draw many similarities between this film and the novel "The Stranger" by Albert Camus... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1064188 Sat, 7 Oct 2000 01:58:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-762B-1AC6FE91-39DE9AC9-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-1633-17F78339-39D768F1-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - "The Ninth Gate" is the latest in a long career of visually stunning films by writer/producer/director Roman Polanski. Born in 1933 in Paris, France, Polanski has directed a vast collection of acclaimed films. Some personal favorites of mine... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1065191 Sun, 1 Oct 2000 15:36:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-1633-17F78339-39D768F1-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-5F40-408DAF2-39D13B89-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - I know that I am in the extreme minority here, but I did not like "High Fidelity". I find it highly disappointing that director Stephen Frears took such a giant step down from his past work, which includes masterpieces like "Dangerous... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1066027 Tue, 26 Sep 2000 22:37:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-5F40-408DAF2-39D13B89-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-5751-10087CF-39C97812-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - "Almost Famous" is the story of a fifteen year old guy named William Miller (played by Patrick Fugit) who wants to be a rock and roll journalist. William has always been a precocious child. In fact, his mother Elaine (played by Frances... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1067163 Thu, 21 Sep 2000 01:00:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-5751-10087CF-39C97812-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-643C-BE6EA5E-39C4286C-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - This summer has yielded a wretched crop of overly hyped, but disappointing movies. Did you see "The Perfect Storm"? Unfortunately I did, so I went to the video store yesterday with the intention of steering clear of any blockbuster hits... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1068043 Sun, 17 Sep 2000 00:14:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-643C-BE6EA5E-39C4286C-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/kifm-review-19BC-BAA12F3-39C38CAC-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - Let me begin by telling you that people at work think I'm very strange. Why? Well, there are a lot of reasons for that, but the one relevant here is that I take notes at meetings in my Smurf notebook. It's true. I love those Smurfs! When I was a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~885163 Sat, 16 Sep 2000 13:08:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/kifm-review-19BC-BAA12F3-39C38CAC-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/book-review-2FE0-A575FE7-39C0299B-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - Okay, so my review was a little misleading, but I made you look. Now you're already reading, so you might as well go ahead and continue, right? You're probably wondering what kind of person feels so passionately about a telecom dictionary. Me! I love... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~958700 Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:05:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/book-review-2FE0-A575FE7-39C0299B-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/trvl-review-6F25-9C86B03-39BEBBA4-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - Allow me to begin by stating that this is not a review of Newport, RI. This is a review of the Hotel Viking, which was built in 1926 at One Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. Newport is an elegant, charming New England town that offers visitors some of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1261403 Tue, 12 Sep 2000 21:30:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/trvl-review-6F25-9C86B03-39BEBBA4-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-186D-38B9730-39AEC3C8-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - Located in historic Charlestown is a pleasant little spot called R. Wesley's Bistro. The dining tables covered with white tablecloths are a lovely contrast to the terra cotta walls so reminiscent of California style decors. The atmosphere is truly a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~787575 Thu, 31 Aug 2000 18:17:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-186D-38B9730-39AEC3C8-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-FEE-71A3167-39AD94A6-prod2?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - I have a confession to make. I'm a fast food junkie. By day, I rave about the benefits of health food. I buy overpriced organic peaches and soy in all its copycat forms including hot dogs and milk. (I've never quite understood how they construct a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~787638 Wed, 30 Aug 2000 21:55:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-FEE-71A3167-39AD94A6-prod2?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-221A-19A12BF-39A9CA22-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - We all know that Red Lobster specializes in seafood, so I won't go into a detailed description of the menu. When I was a child, my family used to eat at Red Lobster at least once a month. The portions were huge but inexpensive, and the fish tasted... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~787781 Sun, 27 Aug 2000 23:26:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-221A-19A12BF-39A9CA22-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/book-review-2062-317F3D72-39A9A6C1-prod5?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - I was uncertain that I was making a good decision when I purchased a copy of "Pope Joan" by Donna Wolfolk Cross. While I do enjoy historical fiction, I am not a religious person, and I thought that the subject matter might bore or irritate me... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~960336 Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:13:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/book-review-2062-317F3D72-39A9A6C1-prod5?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/fddk-review-4BA2-31616AA0-39A95A68-prod5?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - Absolut Citron is a very high quality 80-proof vodka with a distinctive lemon flavor. Vodka is my favorite type of liquor, and I have definitely tried my fair share of brands, including Skyy, Smirnoff, Stolichnaya, and Travelers Club. While I do enjoy... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~826116 Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:34:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/fddk-review-4BA2-31616AA0-39A95A68-prod5?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-227B-314B2344-39A9215F-prod5?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - When I rented this movie, I was expecting something no less than amazing, because I love Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, and Toni Collette. In my opinion, these are three of the most talented women in the film industry. Parker Posey has long been celebrated... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1071991 Sun, 27 Aug 2000 12:02:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-227B-314B2344-39A9215F-prod5?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-42EC-57EF47B-39A82005-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - The Warren Tavern is located in historic Charlestown, MA, and its claim to fame is that Paul Revere used to frequent this watering hole in his time. The interior of the restaurant has a very warm, colonial feeling. Beautiful exposed wooden beams run... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~787858 Sat, 26 Aug 2000 17:20:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-42EC-57EF47B-39A82005-prod3?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/beat-review-4924-1796CA25-39A3D49A-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - I am a such a sucker for cleansers and lotions that of course I had to try this one. In my opinion, Neutrogena has consistently marketed high quality products, and I have not been disappointed with this one. Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser really... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1306241 Wed, 23 Aug 2000 11:06:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/beat-review-4924-1796CA25-39A3D49A-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/musc-review-35FD-3F48BE0-39A2DAFD-prod4?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - I bought this album, because I had heard one song by Saint Etienne on a trip hop compilation, and I couldn't get it out of my head. I absolutely love this band. I have since gone on to purchase all the rest of their albums, but I have to admit that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1009597 Tue, 22 Aug 2000 17:17:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/musc-review-35FD-3F48BE0-39A2DAFD-prod4?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-7B91-17312BB0-39A2D070-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - If you love sushi, then Roka is the place for you! The sushi is always fresh and delicious, and the service is impeccable. Roka is the perfect restaurant for a variety of different types of occasions. I have gone there frequently with friends and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~788062 Tue, 22 Aug 2000 16:28:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/rest-review-7B91-17312BB0-39A2D070-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-5D29-172A4479-39A2BEC1-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - This weekend I went to see "The Cell" starring Jennifer Lopez and Vince Vaughn. I was both enraptured and disgusted by the very powerful visual images in the film. During certain scenes, I wanted to turn away, but simultaneously I felt... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1072989 Tue, 22 Aug 2000 15:10:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-5D29-172A4479-39A2BEC1-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/book-review-476B-138CE63B-394540B3-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - In Midwives, the reader is asked to debate the merits of modern medicine versus homespun care. The story is told from the perspective of a teenage girl who is the daughter of a midwife accused of murder. The accusation has to do with a cesarean section... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~968777 Mon, 12 Jun 2000 17:24:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/book-review-476B-138CE63B-394540B3-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-5FDB-9C75ED4-392C3AC5-prod1?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Discogirl - Let me start this review by stating that this is not the film to watch if you want to see something powerful and dramatic. "Party Girl" is not going to win any Oscars any time soon, and you won't see Parker Posey in a pink gown claiming her... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~1097605 Wed, 24 May 2000 17:47:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-5FDB-9C75ED4-392C3AC5-prod1?linkin_id=8003929