Epinions Recent Reviews for hollysbears

The Force Returns

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:30:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - Well, after the disappointment of the Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, Lucas finally gets it right with Revenge of the Sith. R2-D2, our favorite little astro-droid, gets the first line of the movie with a little beeping to Anakin as Anakin and...

Ahoy Matey--Raise Up Your Jolly Roger!

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 14:33:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - After seeing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl about three times in the theater, I knew I had to get the soundtrack. The music in this movie is spectacular, and really sets the mood for a good old fashioned pirate movie. The sound...

Brother Bear--Brother, Can You Lend Me A Story?

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 00:44:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - Brother Bear, Disney’s latest animated feature, is a movie I was really excited about back in the summer when I saw the trailer in front of “Finding Nemo” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” It looked like a cute, funny Disney m...

Baltimore Zoo: Baltimore Zoo Needs YOUR Help!

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 00:24:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - The Baltimore Zoo is touted as the third oldest zoo in the United States, and due to budget cuts from the state of Maryland and city of Baltimore, they may need to give away a good majority of their animal collection. I recently visited the Baltimore Z...

2001 Ford Focus: 2001 Ford Focus ZX3--The Perfect Car Myth

Mon, 11 Nov 2002 13:35:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - After researching different types of small to mid-sized cars earlier this year, I decided that the Ford Focus was definitely the type of car I wanted for myself. It was only a little bigger than my old car (a 1989 Dodge Omni), it had a ton of fun new...

Romano's Macaroni Grill: Macaroni Grill--Grilled Macaroni?

Wed, 3 Oct 2001 13:54:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - After visiting the Macaroni Grill for the first time last night, I have admit, they have terrific food, but I'm still wondering how you grill macaroni! I guess maybe it's just a clever name for a fantastic Italian restaurant.

There are a...

Red Lobster: Red Lobster--Home of the Cheesy Biscuits!

Mon, 17 Sep 2001 15:29:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - Having never been a big seafood lover myself, I haven't been to Red Lobster all that often until my husband recently became a big fan of salmon. Luckily for my husband and I, a new Red Lobster just opened up down the street from where we live so we...

Washington, DC: National Tree Lighting--The Christmas Spirit Shines Through

Fri, 15 Dec 2000 12:53:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - After eleven years of living in the Washington D.C. metro area and watching the tree lighting on t.v. every year, this was the first year I took off time from work to make the trek down to D.C. to see it in person.

My husband and I left our...

McDonald's: McDonald's--I Love the McFlurry!

Fri, 15 Dec 2000 12:19:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - I wasn't a regular McDonald's customer for the longest time, not since my bout with the flu, ear and sinus infection that I attributed to their food since I ate there everyday, but this past year, I've found a reason to go back. Why? Because McDonald's...

A Merry Mirthworm Classic

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 13:51:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - I first saw this special when I was a child and it became my favorite instantly. The story revolves around a newcomer to the town of Wormingham, Bert Worm. He has just moved to Wormingham and wants to help out with the town's annual Christmas party...

Ruby Tuesday: Ruby Tuesday--A Delightful Find

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 12:22:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - I never wanted to ever go to Ruby Tuesday, I went once and hated it. I vowed never to go back, but last Friday, the aroma coming from Ruby's was too much, I had to give it another chance and I was glad I did.

We had just come from the tree...

Holiday Inn Hotel and Resorts Chain: Beverly Garland Holiday Inn-How May We Charge You?

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 15:45:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - For our honeymoon, my husband and I decided to stay at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn in Los Angeles, CA. We had reserved our room over the internet months in advance with a room charge of $89.00 a night which we thought was pretty standard for a...

Knott's Berry Farm: Knotts Berry Farm--Let's Lasso Up Some Fun!

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 15:13:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - I think it would be safe to say that Knott's Berry Farm was the highlight of our vacation. We had spent a week in Los Angeles already and I had been looking forward to Knotts Berry Farm for a long time before our vacation.

Before we went to...

Knott's Berry Farm: Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner--The best fried chicken ever!

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 18:43:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - My husband and I went to Mrs. Knotts Chicken dinner restaurant on our second outing to Knotts Berry Farm. The restaurant is located outside of the park so if you want to go for lunch when you're spending a day in the park, you'll have to get your hand...

El Pollo Loco: El Pollo Loco--Let's Get With that Crazy Chicken!

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 17:40:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - The only thing I can say about El Pollo Loco to begin with is that it isn't your run of the mill fast food place. I expected medicore food, lousy service, and with a Mexican flair? I have to admit though, I was incredibly surprised and impressed with...

Bedazzled, A Good Silly Laugh

Tue, 31 Oct 2000 18:33:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - I liked Bedazzled. I might be in the minority on this one and I was certainly surprised my husband liked it, but I thought it was funny. Granted the plot was a little obvious, some of the jokes were a little too contrived, and Elizabeth Hurley's ego...

Tony Roma's, Love At First Bite

Tue, 31 Oct 2000 18:04:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - I've never been to the original Tony Roma's and up until two weeks ago, I'd never heard of it, but after eating at the one at Universal's CityWalk, I want one in Washington D.C.!

My husband and I first agreed to go to Tony Roma's on our first...

Disneyland: Disneyland, Land of Construction

Tue, 31 Oct 2000 17:46:18 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - Disneyland touts itself as being the happiest place on Earth, and armed with that slogan, my husband and I set off to go to Disneyland during our vacation.

We were staying in Studio City in Los Angeles (which isn't that far from Universal) and...

Universal Studios Hollywood: A Little Movie Magic Around Every Corner

Tue, 31 Oct 2000 17:03:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - While staying in Los Angeles for two weeks on my honeymoon, my husband (!) and I decided to visit Universal Studios. The park came highly recommended to me from my husband since he had been there in 1993. My mom had been there in 1992, so I was looking...

Pennsylvania: Chambersburg--Nice Town, Don't Stay

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 14:37:44 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears -
Review Topic: Overview

The first time I saw Chambersburg was when I was checking out Wilson College on one of their fall open houses. I was quite taken with the simplicity of the town, the quaintness, and the old fashioned feel...

Hamburger Hamlet--So Good, So Good, So Good

Tue, 3 Oct 2000 10:55:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears -

This review is not for the Hamlet in Los Angeles (though after my vacation, I may add to this one), but for the one located in Crystal City, VA. If you ever visit Crystal City, you will notice signs for the Hamlet all over the place, and as...

The Exorcist, Still Frightening

Mon, 2 Oct 2000 12:08:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - I had never seen the Exorcist. Being a horror movie buff that surprises a lot of people, but my Mom had horror stories of when she went to see it and it was one of those movies that I just didn't think of until the re-release.

We went to see...

Washington, DC: National Cathedral Open House--Fun For All

Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:27:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - Every year on the Saturday closest to September 29th, the National Cathedral holds an open house to commemorate the cathedral's birthday. During the open house, the cathedral is open tours, singing groups, food vendors, and a carousel. Also, the open...

Boston Market: Boston Market--Home Grown Goodness

Wed, 13 Sep 2000 16:31:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - Boston Market has been one of my on again off again favorites over the years. I absolutely adored Boston Chicken when it first came to my area, but after eating it almost every time I was with my friends, and after one bad experience, I didn't eat there...

Have A Beary Fun Time!

Tue, 12 Sep 2000 17:59:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hollysbears - Build-A-Bear workshop just opened up about a year ago in Tyson’s Corner mall in Virginia. For weeks before the opening, there had been signs up announcing the opening of a new kind of store—a teddy bear store.

Build-A-Bear is a rather unique place...