Epinions Recent Reviews for joelchur

A Contemporary Classic

Wed, 1 Nov 2000 18:30:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - 1995's Se7en, David Fincher's 2nd big-screen directorial effort, was as big a commercial success as it was a critical one. Starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as two detectives hot on the trail of a serial murderer, Fincher showcases his prowess at...

Another Platinum Effort by the D.R.E.

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 04:04:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - Dr. Dre has put out hit after hit, firmly establishing himself as the hip-hop uber-producer. In late 1999, Dre released his first album in over 6 years, simply entitled 2001.

The album starts out with a pseudo-THX introduction, setting the stage...

Atrocious

Sun, 29 Oct 2000 17:38:51 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - I really can't put into words how disappointed I was with Book of Shadows. I suppose there are two types of people: those who loved the Blair Witch Project, and those who didn't. I was one of the ones who loved it. However, I don't think that two...

Full Contact Fantasy Football: Electronic Pigskin Fun

Tue, 24 Oct 2000 00:06:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - I've had such a great time with this. Sandbox.com's Full Contact Fantasy Football makes the NFL season a lot more entertaining. Not only can you root for your favorite team, but you can root for a bunch of individual players every Sunday!

Full...

Somewhat State of the Art

Fri, 20 Oct 2000 21:51:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - I had the privilege of nice endzone seats for the Washington Redskins last year at FedEx, and I was very impressed. The main concourse was filled with vendors, the lines were short, and there was an exquisite Redskins shop, complete with a painted on...

Sega Serves Up An Ace

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 00:40:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - About a month or two ago, everyone was clamoring over this game. I thought to myself, "What's the big deal? It's only a dumb tennis game..." I read up on it, and it was given 10's straight across the board. I was still a little skeptical...

A Profound Social Impact

Thu, 12 Oct 2000 01:30:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - I had the privilege of seeing Spike Lee introduce his new film, Bamboozled, this evening at a downtown DC theater. Starring Damon Wayans, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Savion Glover, Bamboozled seems to be a satirical mirror. It is a satire within a satire...

One Solid ISP

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 15:08:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - Despite the fact that it's only 56k, Earthlink is a dependable internet service provider. They don't try to draw you in with any gimmicks, i.e. "no busy signals, V90 speed!!" , they simply deliver and keep you satisfied. I get disconnected...

Still Very Frightening

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 01:22:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - After seeing the Exorcist several times, I decided to see the latest version of the horror classic. Sadly billed as "the version you've never seen", this one incorporates some controversial footage that William Friedkin decided to leave out...

A Visual Feast, Little Else

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 00:21:28 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - I wanted to like this movie. The trailer, chock full of spectacular visuals, intrigued me. And Jennifer Lopez is a hit-or-miss actress for me, so I decided to check it out. As for the result, there is one thing that cannot be denied: Tarsem, the...

Sadly Misunderstood

Tue, 10 Oct 2000 00:50:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - Sigh, the best films are always misunderstood. American Psycho, Mary Harron's film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel was one of the best films I've seen this year. The violent content of this film has been put on stand, and thus the...

Nice Player

Sat, 7 Oct 2000 17:52:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - I have had 3 Panasonic players, and this one has lasted much longer than the previous two. My first one, an A-100, lasted two weeks. It was terrible, so I returned it and exchanged it for the A-110. I had that player for almost a year, and it...

What a Town

Fri, 6 Oct 2000 03:32:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Outsiders may scoff at the D.C. area, but hey, this is the Nation's Capital we're talking about here. Sure, it may not be New York City, but D.C. is quite a fun town. You can spend an...

Astonishing

Tue, 3 Oct 2000 00:58:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - Darren Aronofsky, director of the indy-hit Pi, has done it again. Only this time, he has a budget and some actors. His new feature, "Requiem for a Dream," will move you. In fact, it will stay with you long after you leave the theater. This...

Forget Everything You Know...

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 18:35:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - Sega and Activision have done it again. Sega's new Virtual On for the Dreamcast console should breed new life in the ever-popular mech genre. This is without a doubt one of the best fighting games I've ever played, although I am pretty partial to Soul...

Marvelous

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 16:56:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - When building a decent home theater, one should automatically think of Bose. I had 2 Bose front speakers and 2 rear surrounds, and I was considering getting a Cerwin-Vega center channel. The salesman told me that I should voice match my other...

Apple Mac OS 9: I Can't Wait for OS X

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 16:25:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - In hindsight, why I actually purchased OS 9 is beyond me. The new "special" features aren't that special,(although the keychain is pretty nifty) it crashed my hard drive (twice), and the unreliability is rather annoying. I can no longer...

Archived Computer Hardware Reviews: Simply Sony

Tue, 29 Feb 2000 03:18:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - I've always heard wonderful things about Sony monitors. I finally got a chance to experience Trinitron glory when I purchased my G3 tower this past summer. Simply marvelous. Millions of wonderful, vibrant colors, any resolution you like (even...

Another Hollywood Miss

Mon, 28 Feb 2000 03:21:06 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - You know, I figured that after seeing Ronin, John Frankenheimer had his act together. Guess again. Going in the same category as The Island of Dr. Moreau, Reindeer Games gets a big thumbs-down. After a few bullets, some plot-twists, and some good...

End of Career

Sat, 19 Feb 2000 17:48:08 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - In my humble opinion, this was the biggest disappointment of the year. I didn't exactly expect it to be a wonderful film, but I at least expected it to be entertaining and provide us with some good cheap thrills.

Simply put, End of Days failed to...

Apple Power Macintosh G4 Base: G4-One Step Ahead

Fri, 18 Feb 2000 14:27:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - Apple Computer has always kept me a satisfied customer. Fourteen years and five computers later, I discovered the G4. What a machine!

Despite my obvious bias as a fervent Mac enthusiast, I must say, the power of the G4 is not to be reckoned...

Tampa-Uhhh.....Bring it....

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 18:18:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joelchur - Me and a few buddies flew to Tampa for New Year's 1999. As bitter residents of Maryland and Pennsylvania, we were ready for some sandy beaches, some sun, and some good ol' southern hospitality. We landed in Miami for a quick layover and I felt a...