Epinions Recent Reviews for marie1963

A Scary Tale with Haunting Suprises

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:08:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - Carl Reiner’s children’s book “Tell Me a Scary Story... But Not Too Scary” comes with a bundle of entertaining and fun Halloween surprises for the little ones. First, the illustrations are great, and captivating, and the story is...

The Teeny Tiny Woman Brings on a Tiny Teeny Ghost Story For the Kids

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:38:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - The tale of "The Teeny Tiny Woman" is a hauntingly old funny ghost story that will amuse its young readers. "The Teeny Tiny Woman" is a children's book and retold ghost story that's most suited for a good laugh around the...

"Big Jabe" Delivers a Historical and UnusualTale of Freedom

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:28:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - "Big Jabe" is a long and extrordinary story because its a historical story of an extraordinary slave who manages to touch the hearts of its readers. "Big Jabe" takes the reader on a fantastical journey of freedom. The story of...

Pixar & Disney Takes You Up with Lots of Entertainment

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:36:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - It was the trailor of this film that sparked my enthusiasm. The movie trailor previews a mildly elderly man sitting on the porch of his house, and saying "evening" as his house begins to lift from the ground and float in...

A Father's Day Gift from Eve Bunting

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:16:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - “A Perfect Father's Day" by Eve Bunting is an adorable story, and perfect tribute to the Father's Day holiday. This is a story that wonderfully shows a special bound between a father and his daughter on Father’s Day. The relationship of the...

Autopsy, Delivers a Gruesome Look at the Criminally Insane

Sun, 31 May 2009 09:32:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - This is one of the most gruesome films I've seen this year. There is so much graphic gore in this film that your stomach will turn. Moreover, “Autopsy” offers pretty good direction by Adam Gierasch and is a good installment of the...

Aunt Claire's Yellow Hair Brings On a Bundle of Warmth

Fri, 1 May 2009 22:23:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - After reading “Aunt Claire’s Beehives Hair”, I thought this story was a wonderful story of the family, and its heritage. On the other hand, I thought of the many children who are not as fortunate as the story's main character,...

Nugget and Neil deliver a story of warmth

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:48:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - After reading this book "Nugget and Darling" to my little niece she liked it. I thought this would be the ideal story to read to her because she wants a puppy or a cat. Her weekly visits to my home is a delight because she loves to play with my little...

James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander Deliver Brilliant Blows in The Great White Hope

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:31:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - I remember this movie like it was release yesterday. "The Great White Hope" is the best drama, and sports movie of its time. When I saw the "The Great White Hope"” I thought Wow! This unfortunate tradgy is what really happened to this...

Mission Acomplished by the Giggle Book Club

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:34:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - After reading this cute little children's book "Mission Accomplished on the Planet Ziffoid" I laughed, I thought this adorable short story of a little boy stranded in space and surrounded by aliens and their families is very interesting and very funny...

Miriam Cohen and the Great Depression

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 15:41:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - After reading the story of "Mimmy & Sophie All around Town" I found its subject of the great depression from the eyes of two children and their parents to be very touching because it is interesting to see how the...

Mistah & Callie : A Tale of Wit

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:26:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - Callie Ann and Mistah Bear is a very interesting book because of its rear mixture of fantasy, and folklore. The illustrations are exceptionally done, and adds a beautiful boost to this charming tall tale of wit, and charm. After...

Martha the Brave One

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:04:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - After reading "Brave Martha" I thought it was a cute and ideal bedtime story for young children. While this story is a well written children's book, it is very predictable and the vocabulary is simple, and best suited for...

Tyler Perry Delivers a Bang at the Box Office in "Madea Goes to Jail"

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:43:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - It's that time again for Tyler Perry. This time he comes back with a box office bang in his new release "Madea Goes to Jail." Last week was a big hit for this comedy at its opening weekend making number one at the box office. That's not surprising when...

The Many tales of the Tricksters: A Celebration of African Folklore

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:41:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - On this last day of Black History Month I thought of this wonderful children's book of outstanding stories of African folklore. The stories consist of taking animals brought to us in a most witty, and humorous way. I visited the library some...

Sense Pass King: An Adventure of African Folklore

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:49:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - The story of "Sense Pass King" is a tender and adventurous children's story of African Folklore. "Sense Pass King" is a retold story of the Cameroon people of Africa by Author Katrin Tchana, who traveled to many African countries and is...

A Woman of Her Time-Ms. Billy Holiday

Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:48:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - In recognition of Black History month I've chosen another outstanding African American artist to talk about, the artist is Billy Holiday. I didn't know much about this legend, my mother often spoke of Ms. Holiday and another blues and...

Slavery and The Path to Freedom

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 20:03:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - In recognition of Black History Month I thought about the&nb
sp;outstanding literary
work of Virgina Hamilton "The People Could Fly". "The People Could Fly" is just one of many outstanding children's books by...

So Long to "Oz" A Great TV Program

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:37:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - It's been at least 4 years since the HBO weekly series of "Oz" has been off the air. "Oz" is one of my favorite television shows on cable TV (HBO). After staying glued to my television each week anxiously waiting to see the next episode of "Oz" I...

Dr. Suess's Odd Circus

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:30:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - The books of Dr. Seuss have always served as a frontage for outstanding literacy for young readers. It is the use of rhymes, vocabulary and an excellent story line that is a positive link to successful reading for children. "If I Ran the...

Steiger and De Carlo Delivers the Creeps in "American Gothic"

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:03:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - It was the unique illustration and cover of visual artist, Grant Wood's famous painting of American Gothic, that grabbed my attention at the video store. The painting of Grant Woods beautifully illustrates and depict a serene...

A look at The Kwanzaa Holiday

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:21:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - Kwanzaa is a recognized and very special holiday because of its Afro centric heritage. It is a holiday founded by an African American. This holiday is very festive, and falls in line with African tradition such as community...

Christmas with Santa

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:42:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - After reading my review on "Bad Santa" you may say you're crazy to to draw any good conclusions about this film this movie. Actually, I'm not, and I must say there are many, many good things about this motion picture despite its...

A Christmas Hoax

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:49:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - Director and producer Tim Burton has managed to add an odd twist and charm to this Christmas tale and children's movie ”The Nightmare Before Christmas.” After watching this movie, I was quite impressed with its innovative clay...

A Soulful and Blissful Christmas by the Best

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 18:04:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marie1963 - Christmas is a joyous time when our radio stations run a marathon of the best Christmas songs ever released by the best artists past and present. On this CD "Soulful Christmas" the genre of Christmas music is...