Epinions Recent Reviews for nsgraham

Black History Month Book Writeoff: Varying Degrees of Separation

Mon, 19 Feb 2001 00:16:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - In commemoration of Black History Month, Epinions reviewers have joined together to participate in a Black History Month Book Writeoff. Our selections include works of adult and juvenile fiction, poetry, drama, biography, and non-fiction...

Oohuh must come read this book nuh!

Tue, 9 Jan 2001 15:22:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - It honestly never occurred to me.

As a Jamaican-American woman who loves to read science fiction and fantasy novels, it honestly never occurred to me that the two could ever mix. Being raised in a classic first generation immigrant household,...

The Waterboy II

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 14:53:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - Geez, seeing all the bad reviews of this film on this site, you'd think it was the worst piece of cr*p since - oh, I don't know, Titanic or something.

It's not. It's not Adam Sandler's best film, by far (depending on who you are that could be...

Pretty Good

Fri, 3 Nov 2000 18:34:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - This is it - my major, major investment in my new fitness regime. It's one thing to buy a bench and some dumbbells. What's that gonna cost you, $100, $150? But to spend over $1000 on a product - that means something. If you're just gonna putz around,...

Did the screenwriter even take one writing class?

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 14:57:19 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - I write relatively few film reviews on this site. Usually, my good amigo Jerry (ZentropaJK) will capsulize my viewpoint on films that I particularly hate, as he did with The Patriot, and, actually, with this movie. But I figured, hey, I should...

This is craziness!

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 14:59:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - In my quest for a new and healthier body, I've started eating 6 times a day. As you might guess, this is quite a strain on both my time and my pocketbook, so I've resorted to nutrition supplements for 2 - 3 meals a day. Since I'm on the Body-for-Life...

UNoptional Credit Protection!

Sun, 16 Jul 2000 12:08:54 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - Browsing all of the negative opinions on this Credit Card, I've decided to add my Providian horror story as well. It's not as bad as many of the others here, but it's the worst experience I've ever had with a card.

I was familiar with...

Not the Matrix... Not Judge Dredd either

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 16:55:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - Okay, so I'm one of the lucky few. I saw the X-Men movie due to a free pass last night, the day before it opened. And all I can say is... gee. The people I saw it with sure had fun.

My boyfriend and I got online two hours before the start of...

Card, Orson Scott: Once a Favorite Author. Now...

Sun, 9 Jul 2000 19:51:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - Orson Scott Card was once one of my favorite science fiction writers.

It all started with my first Orson Scott Card book, Ender's Game. I was about 10 years old, looking through the dusty racks of my local moldy old bookstore, looking...

Bringing you there

Sun, 11 Jun 2000 14:13:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - I admit, I was a bit intimidated when it came time to write this review.

I mean, my goodness! How does one write a review of such a powerful, meaningful, important work such as Ernest J. Gaines' "A Lesson Before Dying"? I told my...

Orbitrek: Inexpensive, decent workout

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:21:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - I decided to start a home gym for a number of reasons, the main on being that I couldn't afford a gym membership. So I saw this infomercial on TV -

"Burn calories 5x faster than walking! Combine 5 exercises in one machine!" Before this, I...

It's all about me (Finally!)

Sun, 4 Jun 2000 23:28:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - So I've been on this health craze lately.

Been getting into shape, been lifting weights, running, eating right, wondering exactly why I couldn't quite reach the prescribed 115-120 pounds or so I was supposed to be for my height and age...

Net Bank vs. Compubank

Tue, 30 May 2000 16:34:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - I decided to go with a internet-only bank after several very, *very* frustrating experiences with my "land" bank, Republic National Bank of New York (now HSBC). Not that I thought that an internet only bank would be easier. But if I was going...

Who Knew?

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 02:40:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - I've decided to finally take the leap, and come out of the "Body For Life" closet. I've been on the program now for seven weeks, and if I can't say that I'm a Body-for-lifer and proud at this point, then when?

Not that there's...

Andre's: Go for the dessert, stay for the conversation

Sun, 9 Apr 2000 19:33:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - So what exactly was it that I was doing again?

I was going to meet some complete strangers, people I'd only had contact with though my computer, at a restaurant. Not even really contact, actually - I'd just read some of their...

(sigh) Russell Wong...

Tue, 28 Mar 2000 21:35:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - There are good things about Romeo Must Die - the soundtrack, for instance, is a must have, and DMX is great with his two lines. The idea of combining hip hop and kung fu is brilliant, and the movie carries out that premise in an interesting way (although...

Chunky Garage: This elevator doesn't go all the way to the top (literally)

Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:20:16 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - My baby brother has always been interested in things with wheels. One of his first sentences as a two year old was "Matthew go on train?" (Only he said it "twain" and gave you these big doggy eyes and looked so sad he couldn't go on...

Another Step Back

Fri, 17 Mar 2000 17:00:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - Madonna. Think of her and what images come into your head? How about the

femme fatale of her "Vogue" period, or the outrageousness shock seeker of

her coned-shaped bra phase? The girl just out to have fun during the "Like a...

Good show to bring your parents to; but that's a good thing!

Sun, 27 Feb 2000 16:01:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - Chicago is one of those Broadway mainstays that, for this native New Yorker, was grouped in the same category as the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty: I'm going there one day, but it'll always be there, so what's the rush? Well, my friend...

Good for those with simple taxes

Sat, 26 Feb 2000 03:29:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - Being on the constant outlook for ways to save money, I was first attracted to this web site by the free e-filing for those with AGIs under $20,000 or for those lucky souls who only need to file a 1040EZ. Unfortunately, my income was too high to take...

Priceline WebHouse Groceries Online Store: Saves money on Groceries!!!

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 00:46:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - The William Shatner "Convoy" commercial is what did it.

His ragging on himself in such a fun way finally got my attention. I'd heard of Priceline before, but I hadn't used them. After deciding to check them out, I went to the web...

It works for me

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 17:08:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - I've been a Cardmember since I was in college - I signed up back when my credit report was new and empty, and I was getting credit cards left and right. But while my Visa and Mastercards have had balances on them that have lasted years, my American...

More fun for me

Wed, 29 Dec 1999 18:48:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - I got this gift for my four year old little brother this past Christmas. He's at the point where he knows all his letters, so is convinced that he can read. Upon seeing a sign and spelling out the letters "A-U-T-O -- S-A-L-E-S", he turns to me...

Simon Birch? Read the original

Fri, 24 Dec 1999 05:40:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - John Irving is one of the few non science fiction/fantasy writers I read, and this book is a large part of the reason why.

When the movie "Simon Birch" came out, my friends couldn't understand why I was so angry. "Vietnam!"...

Jumpstarted my career!

Fri, 24 Dec 1999 04:43:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nsgraham - I went to a pretty good college, with an stable reputation and a good program. When I graduated I thought I was pretty prepared for what the world had to offer. I had done well in all my classes, and I was ready to take the world of work on by storm...