Epinions Recent Reviews for nycgrl

Passion of the Christ: Confessions of a Teenage Atheist

Sat, 28 Feb 2004 18:21:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - The Story (from thepassionofthechrist.com) And I was 'round when Jesus Christ Had his moment of doubt and pain Made damn sure that Pilate Washed his hands and sealed his fate -Sympathy for the Devil, the Rolling Stones...

Becoming: Jewel's Music Evolves in 0304

Mon, 26 Jan 2004 22:56:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - "Dear Fans, Where to start? This record may seem different to you. To me, it's closer to what has been in my head for years. I wanted to make a record that was a modern interpretation of big band music. A record that was lyric-driven, like Cole Porter...

Jewel's Got a Way With Music

Fri, 31 Jan 2003 20:56:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - This Way, Jewel Kilcher's third album, came out in 2001. Jewel had already been famed for her previous two albums, Pieces of You (1998) and Spirit (1994). To me, This Way has been the Jewel album with the best acoustics and...

The Boomer Generation in Two Words: Buffalo Bob

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 21:58:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - Hey, You're Not 50, You Hussie!

This is true. But after much raving by a friend on Dave Barry, I casually cruised down the aisle of the library and the first one that caught my attention: that's right, Dave Barry Turns 50 (you're...

I Survived Chinatown, And All I Have to Show For It Is This Lousy Backscratcher!

Wed, 1 Jan 2003 20:23:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - First, the Dirt on Me

I'm first generation Chinese-American, live in Brooklyn, New York, speak Cantonese and go to Chinatown on a regular basis. I think it's a spectacular place, which is why I hope everyone who visits New York give Chinatown...

The Feel-Good, Jump-On-Bed, Shout-Along, Crazy-Dance Tracks

Sun, 22 Dec 2002 01:22:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - You've Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryans, is a movie about two business archrivals, Joe Fox and Kathleen Kelly who have unknowingly become dear friends through emails. The soundtrack accompanying this sweet, romantic comedy couldn't be...

Life in a CD case and 14 Tracks

Thu, 28 Nov 2002 16:27:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - Pieces of You came out in 1994 from Atlantic Recording Corporation, was Jewel Kilcher's first album, with some buoyant, but most angsty lyrics on life and love. All the songs on Pieces of You were written by Jewel herself, always respected, and most of...

Music Worthy of Angels

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 01:06:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - No Angel, Dido Armstrong's first album was released in 1999. It's listed under "Pop" as the music style, but I truly think that this is in a league all to itself. Dido's astoundingly beautiful voice is backed by the keyboard and acoustic guitar...

My Confidence-Achieving Confidante

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 02:44:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - I know, I know, I'm an awful person to think that you can't be beautiful without having to hide your imperfections. But I can't help it. I'm a teenager desperate to fit in, in a world where you are mocked for every little flaw and where beautiful people...

Color Fast --- Before It Screws Up

Sat, 1 Dec 2001 21:35:53 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - I confess, I suck at resisting a bargain. I'm one of those people who buys something from the 50% off sale rack, and dump it in my drawer and never use it again. For me, buying a bargain is just the satisfaction that I bought something cheap, and for...

Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover

Thu, 22 Nov 2001 01:59:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - To tell you the truth, I'm Beauty-Products-Prejudice. When I walk through the beauty aisle in stores, I tend to prejudge a lot of products that may not have a beautiful name or packaging. Pantene. Elegant. Pretty. Herbal Essences. Elegant. Pretty. Head &...

Half of the Story Seems to Have... Magically Vanished

Sat, 17 Nov 2001 22:40:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - As described the Yahoo! Movies:

Kids/Family and Action/Adventure

2 hr. 22 min. HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE is an adaptation of the first of J.K. RowlingÂ’s popular childrenÂ’s novels about Harry Potter, a boy who learns on his...

Behold the Liquid Cleanser that FOAMS!

Sat, 10 Nov 2001 00:07:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - Liquid. Foam. Liquid. Foam. I squinted my eyes at the purple pump, and tried to catch the exact moment it foamed. After about a minute I had a handful of foam. I narrowed my eyes at the bottle. I'll get you tomorrow.

Er... let's back up. I...

Sheer Volume! REEAAAALLY SHEER...

Wed, 31 Oct 2001 21:25:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - Let me start out by saying I hate my hair. It's really oily. If I don't wash it for two days, it'll become greasy and gives me goosebumps. Apparently, my oily hair is due to hormones, which god forebid, will hopefully end soon. I actually get pimples...

Looking Beautiful - A Pain in the Face

Sun, 28 Oct 2001 00:11:15 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - After reading so many good reviews for St. Ives Apricot Scrub, I put it on my list of products to try. After using all the acne products that I do, my skin has become dry, and crackly, even my forehead. I didn't want to use a moisturizer, for fear that...

Beauty That Kicks Bootay!

Fri, 26 Oct 2001 22:54:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - There I was strolling along the drugstore aisle, unaware that my life was about to change forever. Walking pass the makeup aisle, I took a double take. Great Lash Mascara, eh? I looked closer:

Description:

Fuller, healthy looking lashes...

I feeel goood... knew that I woooould...

Thu, 11 Oct 2001 23:18:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - My friend recommended this product to me after I complained to her I was tired of using the same shampoo. So about a week later, when I was at Costco, I saw a huge bottle of Herbal Essences for about $7! What a deal! So I got it and actually waited...

2-In-1... Lift Dirt and Destroy Your Sense of Smell?

Tue, 9 Oct 2001 23:02:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - There I was once again. In that aisle in Genovese that's become my second home. Acne treatments. Today I was on a quest for some sort of cleansing pads. Something I can use while running to get to school on time after my workout. Okat. I didn't wnat the...

C'est parfait!

Sun, 7 Oct 2001 14:58:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - This is probably the best moisturizer out there for people with oily or blemish prone skin! Clean & Clear Oil-Free Dual Action Moisturizer promises to moisturize while fighting acne! I must say, I was skeptical at first because how can it moisturize if...

Which do you prefer, blemishes or peeling skin? Wow, tough choice...

Sun, 30 Sep 2001 15:58:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nycgrl - Just because it says that it has the most blemish fighting ingredient in it without a prescription, doesn't mean that there aren't others that have the EXACT same amount. I, being in a hurry, saw the bold letters on the little cardboard box that held the...