Epinions Recent Reviews for catherar

Every Day's a Party with Jonathan Richman

Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:53:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - Now my heart doesn't belong to Jonathan Richman just because he's a Boston man. It's because of CDs...

So White and Pristine it's Competition for your Fridge

Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:28:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - When I first began shopping for a computer, I had a couple of things to decide. First, I decided th...

Take this Longing

Wed, 16 Oct 2002 16:34:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - My first experience of Leonard Cohen was at the tender age of about twelve, while watching Christian Slater's teenage angst-filled movie, Pump Up the Volume. Appropriately, Slater plays it on a record album after lighting a candle. Really, it is the...

The Sun Comes Up on Amy Correia

Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:31:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - The first time I heard Amy Corriea was live, at a local bar in Boston. I didn't know thing one about her, except that a friend of my mine was head over heals for her and she grew up in a nearby town, Lakeville, MA.

After the performance, I...

The Sound is What's Important

Fri, 11 Oct 2002 16:18:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - The first time I heard Will Oldham, AKA Bonnie Prince Billy, I was in a strangers' car driving through town. I was intrigued by the music which seemed like a blend of folk, rock, and something that I really can't define. The music is sad and beautiful...

My Favorite Talking Heads Album

Fri, 11 Oct 2002 14:15:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - Talking Heads may have seen their peak in the 80's, but I started listening to them in the year 2000. At the time, I was looking for music that was fun, but not full of fluff. Non-plussed by the main-stream bunk that gets put out every year, I decided...

Nina Put a Spell on Me!

Fri, 11 Oct 2002 12:38:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - I purchased this album on a whim after seeing Point of No Return, which features some of Nina Simone's music. Though the movie was not my cup of tea, the music was. Nina's voice is uniquely deep and dramatic. Her voice and vocal capacity give her...

I'm afraid of this brave new world

Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:07:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - Brave New World is a classic work of science fiction.

The first time I tried to read this book, it was on a summer reading list for high school. I found it to be difficult to get through because they used English slang words that I wasn't...

A good sampling of old work

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 18:04:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - This work-out DVD is not a new workout by Kathy Smith, rather it is a series of different workouts from her older tapes. For me, this was very convenient, since I just recently became a fan of Kathy Smith and was able to buy this one DVD instead of a...

Watch it twice before you decide

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 17:36:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - The first time I saw this movie, I was disappointed. I thought Vince Vaughn incredibly annoying and I didn't find it funny at all.

The second time? I loved it!

Made in 2001, Made was a good follow-up to Favreau's Swingers. The...

A Close Look at Anti-Americanism

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:55:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - Made in 1994, Barcelona is a surprisingly timely movie about Anti-Americanism in Spain.

The movie begins with the main character, played by Taylor Nichols of "The Mind of a Married Man", an American living in Barcelona as a salesman. His...

Poignant Songwriting

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:59:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - I first learned about Gillian Welch when I found out she was a singer on the "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. From there, I purchased this album and fell absolutely in love.

Gillian Welch is an excellent story-teller and lyricist. She...

This Working Girl Loves It

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:19:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - For me, there are a few essential items that make a good chick flick. This movie has all of them:

1. An arch-rival; some one who gets under your skin so much that you want to see her ruined... and you do.

2. A makeover; drab girl...

Go Mr. Show!

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 11:44:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - Mr. Show was a television series featured on HBO in the 1990's featuring, your hosts, Bod Odenkirk and David Cross. The two, with a team of other hilarious comics (including Jack Black, lead singer of Tenacious D), perform various sketch comedies filled...

It Changed My Life

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 10:44:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - If you've ever said or thought the following phrases:

"I don't want to let her borrow money, but I have no choice."

"No one appreciates the hard work I do."

"I wish he would take some responsibility for his own actions."...

No-impact body shaping!

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 10:30:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - Callanetics is a type of exercise developed by Callan Pinckney which uses deep muscle toning for a tighter, lengthened and sculpted body. It helps you become stronger, more flexible, and much more toned. Though the tape is a little dated, the effects...

Was that outside, or my tv?

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 18:24:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - This Sony speaker system is an excellent package for someone who is looking for an affordable home theater. The design is sleek and sturdy and the sound is phenomenal after listening to just TV speakers all of your life.

I spent a long time...

Kick Start Your Fitness Resolution

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 18:16:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - This tape is great for anyone looking for motivation to start an exercise routine. Not only does the tape include aerobics, but also has a session for weights with arms and leg/ab toning. I have noticed a great difference in my flexibility, strength,...

Something to Hold Onto

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 17:56:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - After September 11th happened, I was a little distraught. The secure and predictable world that I knew was changing. It was hard to incorporate that into my life and not many people seemed to understand what I was going through. Mostly everyone made...

My Favorite Place to Stay

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 17:53:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catherar - When I first walked into our hotel room, I gasped. I couldn't have asked for a more uniquely and romantically decorated room for Valentine's day weekend. Our room at the Chateau Versailles hotel in Montreal was the best room I've ever slept in.
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