Epinions Recent Reviews for mrbluesky

Four Points Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport - Better than Expected

Wed, 25 Jun 2003 15:29:14 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Four Points Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Date Stayed: June 21, 2003 My wife and I stayed here...

Lakeview Scanticon Resort - Our one and only stay

Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:38:38 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Lakeview Scanticon Resort Dates Stayed: June 22, 23, 2003 My wife and I stayed two nights at...

Radisson Woodlands Flagstaff -- Very Good If You're in Flag

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 16:56:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Radisson Woodlands Hotel Flagstaff

Date Visited: March 2003

We stayed at the Radisson Woodlands in Flagstaff on our most recent vacation, and our stay was quite pleasant.

The Radisson Woodlands is located in southwestern...

The Westin River North: Westin River North - Some Good, Some Not So Good

Tue, 4 Mar 2003 12:39:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Westin River North

Visited February 2003

My wife and I spent two nights at the Westin River North in Chicago. We were both pleased and displeased with our stay.

We arrived at about 4 PM. The hotel is located in a perfect...

Hilton Chicago -- Above Our Expectations

Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:00:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Hilton Chicago and Tower

Visited December 2002

My wife and I spent a short weekend at the Hilton Chicago on South Michigan this past weekend. We are both thoroughly happy with our stay, and definitely would stay there again.

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Priceline Hotels: Priceline Hotels - Potential Money Saver

Sun, 30 Jun 2002 14:12:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - For those of us looking for a bargain, Priceline.com is potentially a good deal for you.

Priceline.com is an Internet service that primarily sells under-booked hotel rooms, airline tickets, and rental cars. For the purpose of this review,...

Little Sichuan Restaurant - One of the Best

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 15:27:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - If you're in the south San Francisco area, I'd like to recommend a Chinese restaurant in San Mateo. It's called the Little Sichuan Restaurant, and they serve some of the best authentic Chinese food I've ever eaten.

We were recommended to come...

Marriott San Mateo - Not up to my expectations

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:53:11 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - We stayed at the Marriott in San Mateo a couple weeks ago. It was not up to the standard that I’ve experienced with the Marriott brand in the past.

Upon check in, I was informed that I could choose between self-park, or valet parking...

Red Lion Hotel Eureka Ca: Red Lion Eureka - Adequate

Wed, 26 Jun 2002 10:45:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - We stayed at the Red Lion Hotel in Eureka, CA for two days during the past month. For the price, I really can’t complain a lot.

At 176 rooms, this hotel is extremely huge for the area. I can’t say for sure, but I believe it’s the largest...

Sofitel San Francisco Bay -- Top Notch

Fri, 21 Jun 2002 00:15:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - We had a very delightful stay here. The Sofitel is a chain of French origin, and you see obvious touches of the origin throughout the hotel.

Our check-in was very quick, and the check-in staff was extraordinarily friendly. I’ve had...

First Man Into Space (1959) - Sci-Fi Adventure turned Slasher Flick

Sun, 10 Mar 2002 00:15:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Stars Marshall Thompson, Bill Edwards, and Marla Landi

First Man Into Space begins as a military science fiction flick with a documentary feel involving tests of high altitude spacecrafts, but ends as a shashing bloodfest, 1959 style...

The Time Machine (2002) - Wasted Opportunity

Sat, 9 Mar 2002 21:38:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Stars: Guy Pierce. Others appearing that I refuse to classify as "stars": Samantha Mumba and Jeremy Irons.

I've been waiting for several months with a lot of anticipation of the release of The Time Machine. I first became aware they...

Last Man on Earth (1964) - Vincent Price saves this one

Mon, 18 Feb 2002 02:06:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Stars Vincent Price.

The Last Man on Earth is also known as Naked Terror, The Night Creatures, Night People and Wind of Death.

This film is an Italian made, low-budget thriller about a man, Robert Morgan (Vincent...

Every Girl Should be Married (1948) - Stalking someone makes for bad comedy

Sat, 16 Feb 2002 23:35:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Stars Cary Grant and Betsy Drake.

I began watching this movie with a lot of anticipation because I'm a fan of Cary Grant. I especially enjoy the comedies he's starred in. A couple of my favorites are the ones he's been in with Irene Dunn...

Mole People (1956) - Entertaining B-grade Sci-Fi Adventure

Mon, 11 Feb 2002 16:00:47 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Stars John Agar, Hugh Beaumont, Nestor Paiva, and Cynthia Patrick.

One knows right away when watching the Mole People, that this movie is going to take itself serious. In the first five minutes, viewers are treated to a lecture by a...

Rural Tennessee

Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:51:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - I lived in Tennessee for 28 years. Though I live in Wisconsin now, I have many fond memories of my years in the Volunteer State. I hope to impart some of the rural Tennessee ways to you, in the event you visit there sometime.

Morality in...

Outrigger Reef on the Beach

Sun, 10 Feb 2002 15:03:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - My wife and I stayed at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach about a year ago. It was our final motel of three during our trip to Hawaii.

You should keep a couple things in mind when you read my review. The first two locations we stayed at...

Miller Park in Milwaukee

Fri, 1 Feb 2002 14:42:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Miller Park is one of the new professional sports arenas to be built in recent years, located in the heart of Milwaukee. I live in Milwaukee, and want to give you some things to look for when attending a Brewers game at Miller Park.

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Timex i-Control Reef Gear

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 22:09:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - I've had the Timex i-Control Reef Gear watch for almost a year now. I think I can give you a good accessment of what you're going to get, based on my experiences.

Let me begin by saying that I have a desk job, and am very easy on the watch...

Sharp MD-MS722 - a Nice Product

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 21:19:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - I bought the Sharp MD-MS722 minidisc recorder/player and I must say that I am very satisfied. I wanted to download MP3 files from the internet, and transfer them to my minidisc. The cord provided with the minidisc is RCA type, while my computer output...

Walking Tall (1973) - Remember It's Fiction, not Fact

Sun, 2 Dec 2001 06:22:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Walking Tall (1973)

Stars: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Leif Garrett,

and Rosemary Murphy.

Walking Tall is a fictionalized account of events that occurred during the life of Tennessee Sheriff and American icon...

Psycho (1960) - Best of it's Genre

Sun, 2 Dec 2001 02:09:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin and Martin Balsam.

My parents allowed me to watch a horror movie when I was about 10 years old. I remember watching the black and white images. I...

Old Dark House (1932) - Under-rated 1930s Horror Classic

Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:53:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Old Dark House (1932) is a nicely directed and acted period piece most people will enjoy. In my opinion, it is the best horror film of the 1930's, even better than Frankenstein or Dracula. The film stars Boris Karloff in his major follow-up to...

Pepper gives it Two Paws Up!

Thu, 2 Aug 2001 19:25:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - My wife and I went to the pet store to look at the puppies there. We didn't know exactly what we wanted in one, but thought we'd rely on the advise of the store clerk. Some of the puppies were playing with toys. Others were sleeping. One little puppy...

Sony SAT-T60 DIRECTV Receiver with TiVo Service: Great unit that will change the way you watch tv

Wed, 27 Jun 2001 11:45:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrbluesky - Note: This review was originally written in June 2001. I have updated it as of mid January 2002.

The Sony SAT-T60 is a wonderful piece of equipment that will absolutely change the way you watch television. I am very happy that I...