© 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-SimianFox Recent reviews written by member SimianFox en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_469915307652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - First off, I'm not a Trekkie by any stretch of the imagination, but I do enjoy the occasional sci-fi film and have a reasonable familiarity with the series and movies. We went to see the new Star Trek on opening weekend and loved it. The plot was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469915307652 Sun, 10 May 2009 14:35:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469915307652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456370851460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox -  “Dobut,” written and directed by John Patrick Shanley is a movie set in the 1960’s a year after JFK’s assassination - a country in shock and fear along with scandals in the Catholic church and society still adjusting to the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456370851460 Thu, 1 Jan 2009 18:08:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456370851460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455834373764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - Honestly, this movie could have been a complete bust.   Like F. Scott Fitzgerald's novels, the plot and storyline are characterized by the internal struggle of the protagonist against societal beliefs and norms often incited by some... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455834373764 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:34:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455834373764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455201558148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - I’ve been playing Brain Age 2 for the last few months and have really enjoyed the game so far.  Over the last few months I have seen a noticable improvement in my performance in tasks like simple arithmetic, identifying numbers, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455201558148 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:28:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455201558148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455141658244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - For those X…X-files fans who are still reliving the glory days of alien paranormal encounters, clever screen writing, and thrilling episodes…I have one thing to say about this movie: Stay Away! Chris Carter has written some amazing... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455141658244 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:31:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455141658244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455104827012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - Guitar Hero On Tour is a version of the popular Guitar Hero game developed by Vicarious Visions and published by RedOctane and Activision and made specifically for the Nintendo DS or DS Lite handheld game players (BEWARE that this game is NOT compatible... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455104827012 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:15:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455104827012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455013207684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - Bottle Shock directed by Randall Miller is about the early days of California wine making in Napa Valley featuring the famous Paris wine tasting of 1976 also known as the "Judgment of Paris".  The story features the owner of Chateau Montelena, Jim... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455013207684 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:44:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455013207684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455009013380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - I have been using Pentax Optio digital cameras for the last 5 years, in fact my first purchase was the original 3.1 MP Optio S, which was lauded for it’s extremely compact design (the smallest 3.0 + MP digital camera on the market at the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455009013380 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:02:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455009013380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442732482180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - I was very disappointed after seeing Hancock. Will Smith&#146s last few roles have been outstanding and I would have thought he had chosen well again, but the Peter Berg film really fell flat in almost every respect. The comedy was acting was contrived... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442732482180 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:56:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442732482180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442492620420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - After tasting the 2006 Carmel Road Chardonnay this weekend, I can honestly say that I am both impressed and intrigued by this producer. My first acquaintance with Carmel Road Winery located in Monterey, CA and named for the small town of Carmel, CA... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442492620420 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:56:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442492620420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442479185540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - After tasting the Stonestreet 2004 Merlot last week, and being blown away, I decided to try the 2003 vintage expecting a superior, if not comparable performance. Besides, the 2003 Merlot has the advantage over its sister of enjoying an extra year of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442479185540 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:43:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442479185540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442464571012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - I tasted the 2006 Wild Horse Chardonnay, Central Coast, CA this weekend with a small gathering of friends. My impression is that this is mild and very restrained chardonnay that lacks fruit and boldness and offers moderate value for the price. First... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442464571012 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:49:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442464571012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442462932612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - If you are reading this review, then you are probably thinking about seeing this movie. In that case, you probably know what you are getting with this action flick, so I will dispense with all the bashing-of-the-obvious that the other reviewers here... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442462932612 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:19:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442462932612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442146721412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - I have been a subscriber to Fantasy Sports for about a year. While I am pleased with some of their content, I find that they are lacking in depth of analysis and are mostly for novice and slightly intermediate rotisserie baseball and fantasy football... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442146721412 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:15:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442146721412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442113298052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - Let me start out by saying I am a fan of Paste Magazine. I consider their journalistic style to be fresh, creative, and unique in the music industry. Of course they are a smaller, less known magazine, compared to Rolling Stone, Blender, Vibe, etc., but... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442113298052 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:31:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442113298052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441997889156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - I picked up a bottle of Stonestreet Merlot 2004 at Ralphs on sale for $15.00. I was pleasantly surprised. This is a very deep and slightly tannic merlot with hits of red cherry, raspberry, and a bit of chocolate and coffee at the finish. In many respect... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441997889156 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:59:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441997889156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441995136644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - I stayed at the Best Western Elm House for four nights on a wine tasting trip recently. We had an extremely pleasant stay and the hospitality at this bed and breakfast is out of this world! I decided to book our stay here because of the numerous good... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441995136644 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:08:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441995136644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441990418052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - This review is for the Asics Gel Nimbus IX. For those unfamiliar to the Nimbus line, there are several generations of this shoe and the most current as of this post (Aug 2008) is the Nimbus X, however there isn&#146t much info out on that shoe so I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441990418052 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:37:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441990418052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441895718532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - “Be Kind Rewind” is one of those movies that a friend recommends to you, and after watching it you say “what the hell was that?” Not to say this film is bad, it’s just not for everyone. That said, I think I can adequately cover what types of people this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441895718532 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:44:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441895718532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441876647556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - I stayed at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit for one night in July &#14608 and was fairly impressed by its accommodations, but the hospitality and serivce did not live up to my expectations. My major takeaway was that I personally do not feel that this Westin... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441876647556 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:57:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441876647556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441775722116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - Razor is just a complete flop. For those new to the Battlestar Gallactica (BSG) series on the Sci-Fi Channel stop reading this review right now and DO NOT buy or rent Razor. Instead, I recommend buying the first season of BSG and watching that all the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441775722116 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:42:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441775722116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441770872452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - For those who are not aware of how well designed and durable Kipling luggage is, I have owned a Kipling Hacker line small suitcase for about 10 years and only now am I replacing it with the Madras Trolley. Overview The Madras dimensions are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441770872452 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:03:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441770872452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441768513156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - Okay, so I'm not a hotel snob, but stay away from this hotel. It is not worth the $79.00/night internet special advertised on the website. It's not even worth $5.00 per night, actually they would have to pay me to stay here. First off, the rooms are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441768513156 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:13:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441768513156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441764712068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - First off, this hotel is not located in the central Mission Valley area. It is off the Aero Drive exit off of I-5. Hence, the location is fairly remote, but you have some decent casual and fast food (Taco Bell, Wendy&#146s, McDonalds, Einstein... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441764712068 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:50:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441764712068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441752456836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SimianFox - I did not know what to expect from King of California except that the concept seemed a bit different and Michael Douglas rarely puts in a poor performance. I really enjoyed the movie and was actually more impressed by Evan Rachel Wood&#146s performance,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441752456836 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:03:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441752456836?linkin_id=8003929