Epinions Recent Reviews for arky333

KUDOS to NBC!- The Dr. Laura Show!

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 00:53:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I would like to thank NBC for having the strength and character to air a new quality daytime TV program.

On September 11, NBC first aired Dr. Laura. It is a daytime talk show about morals and values in real life situations. In a...

Just what do people like about this ride?

Fri, 7 Jul 2000 01:00:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I just cannot understand it. This attraction has one of the longest waits in the entire magic kingdom. We actually planned one of our afternoons around going on the "famous" Jungle Cruise. What a bummer! The minute my wife and...

The Patriot- Good movie but did not live up to expectations.

Wed, 5 Jul 2000 22:40:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I have literally been waiting for four months to see this picture. Last night I finally had my chance on the most patriotic day of the year: Independence Day! After my pre-movie adrenaline wore off (I really was excited to see it) in the first few...

ExtraTERRORestrial! I was Surprised!

Tue, 4 Jul 2000 13:16:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - While walking around in Tomorrowland at The Magic Kingdom, my wife and I stopped in the line for The ExtraTERRORestraial Alien Encounter, almost as an afterthought. We went on this ride while waiting for our FASTPASS (if you have not heard...

Space Mountain- A must-see at least once in life!

Tue, 4 Jul 2000 12:40:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - My wife and I had the pleasure of vacationing in Walt Disney World a few weeks ago. There are many outstanding attractions in the Magic Kingdom, and Space Mountain is the one to check off first, so you might have time to do it again later.
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What would the world be like if we could jaunt?

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:18:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I thought that The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester was a fantastic novel. Published in 1956, Stars starts the reader off on September 16, 2436. Gulliver Foyle is aboard the spaceship Nomad, alone, and he does not remember how...

Had Promise, but ended up Tedious and Annoying.

Wed, 24 May 2000 00:37:39 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - A great friend of mine from childhood was back in the country last month after spending a few years abroad. He brought with him a surprise: King's Quest, Mask of Eternity (MOE). This was truly a surprise because back in the day we used...

20/20 Failed Miserably (for adults only)

Fri, 12 May 2000 00:49:56 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - Getting ready to go to bed tonight, I watched 20/20. Big Mistake! I was thoroughly disgusted by what I saw in one of the segments. Granted, it is good journalism to take no sides on an issue and to remain objective; but to calmly state the...

Monster doesn't Live up to its Title, or Kellerman's Skill.

Thu, 11 May 2000 00:23:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I just finished reading Kellerman's Monster. Having been a long time fan of the author, and looking forward to picking up Monster, I must say that I was disappointed upon completion. It was a decent book; it just lacked that certain flair...

The Brethren - Engrossing Weekend Novel

Mon, 1 May 2000 19:01:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - After reading The Firm (never having heard of Grisham) and loving A Time to Kill, I was disappointed by many of Grisham's subsequent novels, and turned off completely by his movies. This week I purchased the audio version of The...

U-571 is a FANTASTIC display of Courage, Honor, and Valor!

Sun, 30 Apr 2000 21:37:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - What is your idea of a great war movie? I know what mine is: One that exemplifies honor, courage, valor, and the triumph of the human spirit. The soldiers portrayed in U-571 had all of these qualities. They put their lives on the line to...

John Sandford's Lucas Davenport does it again!

Sat, 22 Apr 2000 18:18:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I picked up my first Prey novel some years ago. It was one of those whim purchases. I liked the title and the cover, it looked interesting, and I had nothing else to read. That book was Eyes of Prey, John Sandford's third...

King's new E-book, "Riding The Bullet", Packs a Wallop

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 01:12:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I just finished reading King's new book, Riding the Bullet. It is really a long short story or, if you prefer the term, a novella. It is 66 pages long and is a fast, exciting read. Bullet contains everything that made King so...

Priceline WebHouse Groceries Online Store: Save a LOT of money with Priceline Groceries!

Sun, 26 Mar 2000 23:19:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - Last week my Aunt told me that she saved $40 on groceries at priceline.com. She explained to me how and I just had to try it. What you do is name your price for groceries on the internet. After Priceline accepts your prices, your credit card is...

Atomica (Formerly GuruNet): Need some help? Try Gurunet. It's Works Great!

Fri, 24 Mar 2000 00:50:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - Need spelling help, thesaurus, encyclopedia information, or translations to other languages for a word? Do you want it fast? If you are logged into the internet, you can have all of this information in one small window...in seconds! And I mean...

American Beauty was Offensive...

Sun, 19 Mar 2000 14:08:44 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - American Beauty was nominated for 7 Academy Awards. My sisters loved it. My wife was dying to see it. I was trying to avoid it. Why? Because I knew what it was about. A dysfunctional family, the father of which is in love with his daughter's...

Mr. X: Very Well-written, Excellent Plot, but ...

Sat, 11 Mar 2000 21:33:58 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I just couldn't get into this novel.

Every 5 years or so I pick up another Straub novel. I started with Ghost Story and Mystery, and later read The Throat. They are all extremely well-written novels and are very similar...

CanoScan FB 620U- Easy to Use, High Quality Scans!

Sun, 27 Feb 2000 18:01:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I have always wanted a scanner. Not because I really need one, but because it was a technical device that I did not yet own. I recently purchased the Canon CanoScan FB 620U (The "U" means that it is equipped with a USB Port...

The Trailers for "The Beach" Lied to Me

Sun, 13 Feb 2000 15:04:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - The Beach was one on those movies that I saw a trailer for in both the theatres and on TV that I couldn't wait to see. The trailers made me think that some young tourists find a secret island in their search for paradise. Then something runs...

I was Amazed that I didn't like eXistenZ!

Tue, 8 Feb 2000 21:25:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I had never heard of this movie before reading about it on epinions, it was in and out of the theatres so fast. But from what I read, I couldn't wait to see it. It was compared by some reviewers to The Matrix and other excellent sci-fi movies. I...

Stir of Echoes- An Original and Chilling Movie

Sat, 5 Feb 2000 02:39:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - The movie starts out with a bang. Kevin Bacon is strumming his guitar while his son is drying off. The son is talking to himself as all kids do. But he is not alone. The son convinces Bacon to get his other PJ's from downstairs. When Bacon leaves...

Discovery Channel Should Be Commended- Cosmetic Surgery

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 01:17:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I am writing to commend the Discovery Channel for the program it aired last night. It was an extremely informative learning experience for both me and my wife. The program was about cosmetic surgery. I am also, however, writing...

Jekyll & Hyde Club is an Experience

Sat, 29 Jan 2000 02:25:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - If you are in New York and are looking for a fun place to go for lunch, dinner, or just drinks and munchies, The Jekyll & Hyde Club is a great time.

I went there once with my wife, just on the spur of the moment. We were looking...

Angela's Ashes was a Good Film, but Very Depressing

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 17:52:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - My wife and I saw Angels's Ashes last night. We have been waiting a long time to see this film. Neither of us have read the novel, so this review will not compare the two.

This movie was highly depressing. If you are going to the...

The Sixth Sense is a Magnificent Thriller!

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 04:21:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author arky333 - I had the pleasure of watching The Sixth Sense for the second time tonight. It is not out on video cassette yet, but a friend who works in a video store gave me a demo. This movie was by far the best movie I saw this year! It includes...