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The Dark Knight: Let's Put a Smile on that Face!

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - I'm going to have to play devil's advocate here, but I've got to say it, this sequel was simply not as good as Batman Begins for me. That's not to say The Dark Knight is a bad movie, or even just average, only that its predecessor was...

Nintendo Wii¿ Console: Who Says Video Games are for Lazy People?

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:08:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - It's been said countless times before, that children these days aren't getting enough exercise because they sit indoors all day playing video games. At long last, there is a system to prove those people wrong, and they'll have to find something other...

Another Reason to Love Sweden

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 13:17:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - If you've been paying attention, we're in the middle of a full-blown Swedish Invasion. There are countless young rising stars in the music industry coming out of Sweden who are making a name for themselves worldwide, such as Peter Bjorn and John, Sondre...

Walt Disney World Epcot - Mexico: Unfortunately, there's a NEW Mexico Pavilion (no, not the State)

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 14:16:41 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - As of April 2007, the peaceful boat ride housed at Epcot's Mexico Pavilion entitled El Rio del Tiempo is no more. In its place is the more kid-friendly, less cultural boat ride known as Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros...

Wizard Magazine: A Decent Magazine, But a Terrible Price Guide

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:37:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - In every comic book fan, there is a battle raging between two conflicting interests: collecting comics for value and reading them for fun. But it is virtually impossible to do both at once. Do you seal up the comic book for the ages and avoid reading...

The Bourne Ultimatum: The Bourne Snooze

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 14:43:44 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - There's an old saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." The problem with that phrase, however, is that even the best formula eventually gets old. Perhaps that's just the problem with The Bourne Ultimatum . Standing on its own, the movie is...

The Simpsons Movie: "I can't believe we're paying to watch something we could see on TV for free"

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:49:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - I'm one of those Simpsons purists who believes that new episodes of the show are not capable of being even half as funny as it was back in the day of seasons 3-6, when The Simpsons was quite possibly the best television program of all time. For...

InuYasha: Beauty and the Beast Meets Spirited Away

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:25:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - If there’s one thing I’ve never understood, it’s the assumption made by so many Americans that cartoons are intended for children, with only limited exceptions for comedy programs such as The Simpsons and Family Guy . However, nothing...

Walt Disney World Epcot - France: C'est Magnifique!

Fri, 25 May 2007 14:43:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - The best part about the France pavilion at EPCOT Center is that it is so well-balanced and has a little something for everyone. First off, France features one of only three movies throughout the International pavilions (the others being in China and...

Walt Disney World Epcot - Italy: The Most Romantic Place In Disney World

Sat, 5 May 2007 18:23:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - The Italy Pavilion at EPCOT will always hold a fond place in my memories, as I was married there only a few months ago. And although the wedding was originally planned for another location, I could not possibly think of another spot in Disney World (or...

A Look into the Mind of Mr. Lif

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 16:52:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - In 2002, Mr. Lif released I Phantom , a challenging album covering just about everything from oppressive, soul-killing careers ( Live from the Plantation ) to the total destruction of the world ( Post Mortem ). It was not only a...

Countdown to Extinction

Wed, 31 May 2006 22:33:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - After having recently endured the agonizing movie X
-Men:
The Last Stand, I felt inspired to write a review of one of the best X-Men stories ever told, as an example of how the X-Men should be done. Actually, the tone...

X-Men: The Last Stand Is X-Cruciating

Tue, 30 May 2006 19:26:21 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - A good death scene can be one of the most memorable and emotional moments of a film. Who can forget Spock's heroic sacrifice at the end of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan ? And I think I came close to crying at the end of X2: X-Men United...

Colonial Disney

Thu, 18 May 2006 21:01:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - This is a difficult restaurant to review because it is essentially two entirely different restaurants in one. While you can order off a standard menu at lunch, Liberty Tree Tavern turns into a more children-oriented character meal with a price-fixed...

No Word Puns About Teeth From Me, There's Already Enough of Those

Tue, 16 May 2006 21:21:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - The funny thing about Nine Inch Nails albums is that because Trent Reznor only releases one every five years, you can use them to mark the progress in your life. For instance, listening to "The Fragile" takes me back to my college years in 1999 and I...

A World Without Professor Xavier

Mon, 15 May 2006 22:11:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - In what was one of the most well-planned and coordinated crossover events ever in comic books, the X-Men books explored what the world would look like if Professor Charles Xavier never lived to found the X-Men. In Xavier's place, the X-Men were founded...

Walt Disney World Epcot - Canada: Off the Beaten Path at Epcot Center

Sun, 14 May 2006 15:29:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - Despite the proximity of the Canada pavilion to the front half of the park (which is home to the futuristic-oriented attractions), Canada tends to draw few crowds. I believe this is because most visitors tend to enter the International pavilions that...

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Fun For Children and Adults Alike

Wed, 10 May 2006 17:38:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - The amazing thing about Winnie the Pooh is his appeal to all ages, both to the adults who grew up reading about his exploits and who are old enough to remember The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, the fantastic film that this ride is based...

Singin' in the Barnyard

Mon, 1 May 2006 19:01:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - Summer Stock has without a doubt one of the most bizarre premises of any movie musical. The film is set in a farming community in which a troup of fledgling actors with Broadway ambitions set up shop in a barn, which is the only place they...

The Great Movie Ride: The Not-So-Great Movie Ride

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 13:56:53 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - One of the things I'll probably never understand about Disney World is the way some classic attractions are so readily replaced (for instance, the original versions of Journey Into Imagination at Epcot Center or The Tiki Tiki Tiki...

The Haunted Mansion: I'm Just Dying to Ride the Haunted Mansion Again

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:36:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - What always amazes me most of all about The Haunted Mansion is the realization that it was built long ago and has not been updated, but it manages to stand up to the rides of today without ever looking dated (I’m not sure the same can be said about...

A Taste of Africa

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:17:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - I'm not quite sure what finally compelled me, the most picky of eaters, to experiment with Disney's take on African cuisine at Jiko, a restaurant located at The Animal Kingdom Lodge. Perhaps it was my boredom with eating generally the same kind of food...

Songs in the Key of Disney

Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:56:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - Just to clear up any confusion, it seems that Disney released two different albums to celebrate the “Happiest Celebration on Earth” in 2005 (commemorating the 50th anniversary of Disneyland). First, there’s a 22 track album that can be found...

Kingdom Hearts II for PlayStation 2: Nobody Can Defeat Mickey Mouse!

Sat, 1 Apr 2006 20:15:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - When the original "Kingdom Hearts" was released, I thought it would be a dream come true, combining my love for Disney with my obsession for Squaresoft's role-playing games. But to my surprise, I was dissapointed with the original. Both Disney...

Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra Look for Some Action

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:28:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author duke101 - When you ask people to name some great Gene Kelly musicals, most often you’ll hear about “Singin’ in the Rain” and “An American in Paris,” and quite appropriately, since those are fantastic movies. However, “Anchors...