Epinions Recent Reviews for gonow

Another worth-the-time Coen caper

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 06:35:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - I usually check out the Coen brothers' stuff, and I'm usually rewarded. Burn After Reading was no exception. A strange mix of thriller, drama and black humor, the entire movie was worth it for the understatedly hilarious interchange between the CIA...

Stay Away

Sun, 20 Jun 2004 12:55:45 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - When I spotted Cold Creek Manor in the DVD rental store, I had heard nothing about it. I suppose that should have been my first clue. But I was on a mission to quickly pick up some movies for a bedridden friend, and my only instructions were to get a...

An Airport for the Crabbiest Travelers

Sat, 8 Mar 2003 16:50:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - Crabs-R-Us. Somewhere between the 15-foot glass crustacean and the mini crabcake appetizers at CK’s Restaurant, I got the message: Maryland is famous for crabs, and the Baltimore-Washington International Airport is determined that you know...

A Guide to Eating, Lodging and Galavanting in Barcelona

Sat, 14 Sep 2002 12:56:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - My ridiculously high expectations of Barcelona were met and surpassed within hours after entering this vibrant, cosmopolitan city. I had read many enthusiastic accounts of this Spanish port from fellow travelers, and I'm pleased to add my personal...

Good Spaghetti

Sat, 16 Jun 2001 12:54:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - You might say the plot resembles a plate of spaghetti. Somehow it all goes together, but you are hard pressed to follow any one thread. Once again, writer/director Guy Ritchie presents us with a tangle of subcultures all focused on one thing. In this...

A Class Act

Mon, 2 Apr 2001 11:11:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - The name says it all. Well, I don't have a clue what CMT-EXI is all about, but a compact component system is definitely what this is. Primarily a single CD player, it also has an am/fm tuner and digital clock readout.

Compact...

Breasts, Beads and Bourbon Street at Mardi Gras

Tue, 26 Dec 2000 15:17:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - Sure, go get stumbling drunk, half-naked and hallucinatory, but it's the parades that push this psychedelic celebration into overdrive. If the mere idea of public drinking and bare breasts is enough for you, child, then please enjoy your next frat party...

A Bounty of Beauty in a Tiny Tube

Mon, 4 Dec 2000 15:00:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - "Wow,!" said my man with an appreciative growl, "your eyes look so blue, they really stand out!" After years of togetherness, this kind of comment is quite heartening. Naturally, I blushed demurely and mumbled something about not imagining what the...

The Wonderful, Wacky Great State Fair of Texas

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 20:28:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - "I went for a corny dog and came home with a $700 Vibrating Chair," lamented a friend. Ahh, The State Fair of Texas. Dallas loves this annual autumn event, and why not? Where else can you cheer a racing pig, slide behind the wheel of the latest model...

From Toilets to Tipping: Some Basics about Spain

Tue, 27 Jun 2000 10:23:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - A trip to Spain is a life-affirming event. The Spanish are friendly, upbeat and love to have a good time. Whether you are a culture vulture, beach bum, wind surfer, camper, epicure or all-night reveler, Spain can provide a perfect vacation. But knowing...

Casa Paco: Madrid's Mecca for Meat Lovers

Wed, 21 Jun 2000 12:27:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - One bite of this tender, scrumptious, perfectly prepared steak will convince you that Casa Paco's international reputation as a first-rate steakhouse is well deserved. This was, hands down, the best meat I have ever tasted, and my four dining companions...

Bellagio: The Good, The Bad, The Costly

Thu, 8 Jun 2000 04:36:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - Bellagio

This Italian-themed casino is somewhere between beautiful and gaudy, depending on what part you are looking at and how many drinks you've had. We went there for Thanksgiving, which was quite a switch from football and pumpkin pie at...

Rio: A fun time in a bad location.

Thu, 8 Jun 2000 04:18:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - Rio

This is one fun casino. All the rooms are suites, so you automatically get a little sitting area, which is cool.

The Best Part about Rio is the sense of fun. Everyone from Rio Rita greeting you at the door to the...

Queen's Day for Beginners

Tue, 6 Jun 2000 13:07:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - Our first trip to Amsterdam and we happened upon one of the big street parties of the year!

Public transportation is awesome in Amsterdam. And since almost everybody speaks English getting around is pretty easy. For about three dollars you can...

Yes, Dallas can be funky: Lower Greenville

Tue, 6 Jun 2000 05:49:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gonow - The coolest section of Dallas is also its best kept secret: Lower Greenville Avenue, or Lower Greenville. Many Dallasites are only vaguely aware of its existence.

People who are content with chain bars and restaurants can spend their leisure...