© 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-Monnie1976 Recent reviews written by member Monnie1976 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_492144725636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - When I first heard Leona Lewis on X Factor I was floored at how amazing her voice was. A voice that easily rivals divas like Celine, Mariah and Whitney it seemed a little dubious that she managed to avoid discovery. So I bought her album no questions... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492144725636 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:22:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492144725636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_492136599172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - In the eighties there was a young girl from New York who stirred up the music world. She was bold, out there and completely unafraid to redefine definitions, push limits and expand boundaries. Some claimed she was a passing fad with her lace gloves, hair... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492136599172 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:07:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492136599172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491391127172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Marie Digby came onto the scene a couple of years ago when her acoustic cover of Rihanna’s massive hit “Umbrella” became its own sensation on Youtube. Taking the chilly, austere landscape of the original and turning into a warm college... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491391127172 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:42:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491391127172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491345514116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - It’s been three long years since John Mayer dropped his widely acclaimed, wildly successful album Continuum so I definitely was interested earlier this month when I saw he would be releasing his fourth album Battle Studies this month. Rhapsody... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491345514116 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:06:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491345514116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489621196420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - BoA (Beats of Angel) is the stage name for Korean pop princess Kwon Boa who began her career at the tender age of thirteen. She began her career when was a tagalong to her big brother when he attended a talent search for a record company. They decided to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489621196420 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:22:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489621196420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489616674436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Keri Hilson has been on the scene for quite awhile. She’s been working the periphery writing hits for various different artists and guest starring with high profile artists like Timbaland, Lloyd and Chris Brown. I’m sure it doesn’t hurt... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489616674436 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:48:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489616674436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488783122052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - The Black Eyed Peas have never been a group that fits in my usual listening scope. So when I put them on my MP3 player as a review possibility I never imagined they would still be there a couple of months later. While there are certainly better albums on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488783122052 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:05:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488783122052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488735280772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Mariah Carey is definitely at a different place in her career than she was a few years ago. After the explosive and “phoenix from the ashes” comeback The Emancipation of Mimi she seemed to be on top of the world again. Mariah Carey fans... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488735280772 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:19:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488735280772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488641040004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Jordin Sparks, the winner of season six of American Idol, released her second album Battlefield in July of this year. Two season have come and gone since she was crowned the victor and she has one album under her belt for now. Her debut album was a young... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488641040004 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:13:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488641040004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488266698372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - For American Idol fans if you asked them to name one of the most surprising moments in the history of the show I imagine several would recall the ousting of favorite Chris Daughtry. A favorite from day one with his gripping, massive voice and quiet... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488266698372 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:07:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488266698372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484430876292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Why are Tori Amos albums so damn difficult to review?This was the question I pondered this morning as I sat down and attempted to begin organizing my thoughts about this prolific, stunning and wildly inconsistent artist. There is something... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484430876292 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:49:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484430876292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484080455300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Anytime the topic of Whitney Houston comes up in my mind the word tragic has never been far behind. Gifted with a vocal instrument of awe-inspiring power, miraculous range and a tone so purely beautiful you can’t help but know it’s a gift... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484080455300 Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:09:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484080455300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478152789636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - When I heard they were releasing a remake of the eighties slasher staple Friday The 13th I wasn’t completely against it. Friday the 13th is clearly a touchstone of horror movie history and Jason is one of the poster boys for fans of the genre. Yet... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478152789636 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:17:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478152789636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478148136580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Almost five years ago I began my love affair (cinematically speaking) with Italian director Dario Argento. A man who is known for balancing the dichotomy of brilliance and beauty with the disturbed and violent I immediately recognized the genius of his... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478148136580 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:29:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478148136580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477598224004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - A horror fan is always looking for the next film that is going to capture their attention. Three years ago Lionsgate Films developed the cool concept of showcasing eight independent horror films. Some have been pretty good, some have been really bad but... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477598224004 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:49:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477598224004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477482487428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - There may have never been more pressure on a performer to maintain momentum than on Michael Jackson after the phenomenal success of Thriller. Thriller still stands as the best non-compilation album of all time and it would be easy to choke trying to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477482487428 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:31:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477482487428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477272772228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - As most music writers here on Epinions as well as on many other websites I knew it was only a matter of time before I touched on the death of Michael Jackson. There isn’t a single person alive in the world who hasn’t heard of his untimely... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477272772228 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:33:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477272772228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476514455172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - I remember very well when Mariah Carey released her ninth studio album back in 2005. Mariah Carey’s illustrious career seemed to have peaked with Butterfly and declined rapidly thereafter. She had a nervous breakdown after her movie and soundtrack... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476514455172 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:58:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476514455172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476293860996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Being a J-Horror fan recently I knew it wouldn’t be too long until I begin to check out another Asian country’s take on the genre. While Japanese horror films are certainly worth your time it would be a mistake to not sample the offerings of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476293860996 Sun, 5 Jul 2009 02:21:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476293860996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476214431364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Some of you may not remember Mandy Moore. Back at the very end of the 1990’s there was a massive pop explosion resulting in the rise of such stars as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera. These were the first string players so... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476214431364 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:46:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476214431364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471981330052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Back in 2004 the American public was once again exposed to a remake of a Japanese ghost story by the name of The Grudge.  This version starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and was a decent little flick which was mildly scary and perfectly appropriate... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471981330052 Thu, 28 May 2009 13:13:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471981330052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471868149380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - Imprint, the only episode of Masters of Horror banned from Showtime, is a film I decided to undertake. Directed by the legendary Takashi Miike, I knew this movie would not be your everyday horror film.  After all, Miike is the man who brought us the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471868149380 Wed, 27 May 2009 14:43:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471868149380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470829796996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - When I was in fourth grade I remember a bunch of kids whispering and being all hush-hush in the back of the class talking about a movie called Basket Case.  It was this really big kid in the class named Torrance and Laverne (a boy) who were talking... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470829796996 Mon, 18 May 2009 11:02:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470829796996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470785560196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - In the eighties horror movies were a favorite genre of many as the mass quanitity of releases during that time testify.  The slasher flick experienced its glory during the time although its conception was in the seventies.  Demons were another... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470785560196 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:24:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470785560196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470776057476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Monnie1976 - When  Cheryl, a college age girl, is given a flyer about a movie being screened at a renovated theater called the Metropol she convinces her friend to ditch school and go to the engagement.  The girls arrive just as a parade of colorful... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470776057476 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:09:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470776057476?linkin_id=8003929