Epinions Recent Reviews for pranapana

The Graveyard reminds me why I love reading

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:59:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Neil Gaiman's last book Coraline was good if trying a little too hard, and rather over-hyped (in my opinion).However, The Graveyard must be one of the best books I've read in years - which would explain why I'm here on epinions writing another...

Bedhead Ego Boost - sexy is as sexy does

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:40:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - I have a lot of long mid back black chinese hair. For those who don't know what chinese hair is like - each strand is generally very thick. I also spend a lot of time in air conditioning so my hair can tend to dry out quickly. However, I still have...

La Mer Face Cream - Hype and fishes

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:13:59 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - About Me I'm almost 30 and I inherently have dry-ish skin, exacerbated by being in air conditioning pretty much 90% of my life. That said, I have very good skin, genetically, but have managed to sensitize it by using expensive products that...

I, Phoolan Devi. Bandit Queen and Victim – (AA W/O)

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 11:47:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Phoolan Devi was born in 1963 into a low-caste *, poverty stricken family. She was illiterate and did not speak English – this autobiography was written after conducting numerous interviews with her, then each page was read back to her for her...

Dumplings – Three Extremes: Dumplings: Three Extremes. What Price Youth? (An AA W/O Film Review)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 11:10:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - The Three Extremes are a trio of shorts by Asian directors – Dumplings is a product of the 2nd series. As a short, Dumplings is only 35-odd minutes long. The full length movie version reviewed here is 90 minutes long...

Green Apples at The Orchard Road Hotel Singapore

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 11:09:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Singapore is a city to visit, for pleasure, briefly, and for business, often. For such purposes, The Orchard Road Hotel is neither a bad choice nor a good one - it's neutral, rather like Singapore itself. Me me me me me Stayed here for 2...

EyeToy Groove Review. Jane Fonda for the 00s

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 10:44:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Groove is a dance game and is the first "real" / "full length" game from Sony for the Eye-Toy on PS2. Best thing since thigh-busters. It's entertaining and you'll be unintentionally exercising (you'll know when...

Kung Fu Hustle – Oh My, Stephen, What Big Hands you hav

Thu, 10 Mar 2005 12:45:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - I'm not a huge Chinese film industry follower. If one were to point out Stephen Chow, Andy Lau, Jiang Ziyi (who I think is very unremarkable looking at any rate) or an assortment of other "famous in the Chinese language speaking world" actors I'd...

Eye Toy for PlayStation 2: EyeToy Review. A window into PS2’s soul

Sun, 27 Feb 2005 13:53:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Background I'm beginning to suspect I have more than my share of obsessive compulsive tendencies – and for that I am glad the urge to begin on drugs, alcohol or cigarettes has never hit me. If I inherently did have such tendencies, I'd...

Keeping up with Magda. You know you want to

Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:59:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Sometimes I find myself in the position of, simultaneously, needing some escapism, not wanting to watch tv, and yet, still not keen on actually using any brain cells. At times like this, I reach for some chick fic (dfn. Novels written overwhelmingly by...

Me Peon - You Peon - Us Be Peons! Let's read The Peon Book!

Thu, 16 Dec 2004 09:15:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Personal Background I was a peon-consultant for 3 years during a particularly bad time - a really big and messy merger. And during that time, I learned exactly how not to manage. There was groaning, much exasperation, regular...

Canon Selphy CP400 Dye Sublimation Printer: Lab Quality in a Hurry - Canon CP400

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 03:11:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - *click* "Hey! What the 'effn crack are you doing?" Anna blearily rubbed her eyes, staggering to the breakfast nook. Gavin, meanwhile, was merrily skipping to his desk in the corner, carrying his C
anon
Rebel,...

My Cheap Wireless Companions (except for friends, cheap is good!)

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 23:22:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - A4 Tech may not be a very widely known name in the US, but here in Asia it has been a good friend to computer users for many years. A4 Tech distributes computer peripherals like keyboards, mice, speakers and scanners. I’ve used A4 Tech optical and...

Nip and Tuck for provocative TV viewing

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 04:47:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Goodness, gracious me. A sitcom on Plastic Surgery? How degenerate! A.ss enhancements, collagen, botox, sexual reassignments, tankles - Rest assured, after this series, you will be well equipped when Guests, colleagues, friends and loved ones bring...

Look Ma! No Cellulite!

Tue, 9 Nov 2004 02:46:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Personal Background Some time ago I purchased my first digital camera the C
anon
EOS300. I’ve since clicked my way past the 1,000 mark, and printed close to 10% of that, discarding more than 30%...

A Wedding for Bella - Oh so wonderful comfort food

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 11:07:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - How lucky I was to stumble across this absolute gem of a sleeper. Oblivious to any facet of this movie beforehand, I only expected typical Hollywood schmaltz. Mostly set in a Pittsburgh strip – although I can’t attest as to the authenticity, it...

Freaky Friday Fun for all

Thu, 4 Mar 2004 22:17:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Freaky Friday - a remake of a 20 year old remake starring Jodie Foster Really, the plot is entirely predictable even to the most obtuse, proving that Execution is the key to successful Entertainment Although the story has been done before in...

The Beauty Bible - A try hard vision in Pink

Thu, 4 Mar 2004 06:41:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Personal Background Beauty is as beauty does, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so on and so forth. As such, no-one and every-one is equally qualified to review this sort of book. But in order for you to colour your opinion on whether...

Beethoven: Movie Brilliance for the Brilliant - LEAN AND MEAN WO

Sun, 14 Dec 2003 00:19:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Bernard Rose’s bold attempt, like Amadeu
s,
the movie about Mozart, similarly delusional Extremely evocative imagery, cinematography, Prague location, Costuming extraordinary Entwined with some, but not nearly enough...

An Idiot Beginner's POV of a Cheaper 3CCD Digicam: the Panasonic NV-GS70

Sat, 13 Dec 2003 06:38:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Please note I am reviewing the Panasonic NV-GS70EN, naming conventions seem to be different for the same product in Asia (from the States – it’s all very confusing to me why they do this.. Canon does as well), so I think I am putting this in the correct...

An Idiot Beginner's POV of a 3CCD Digicam: the Panasonic NV-MX500

Sat, 13 Dec 2003 06:21:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Please note I am reviewing the Panasonic NV-MX500EN, naming conventions seem to be different for the same product in Asia (from the States – it’s all very confusing to me why they do this.. Canon does as well), so I think I am putting this in the...

Conslutant for hire

Fri, 12 Dec 2003 12:04:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Personal Background Having been a “Conslutant” myself for a few years, and not really having any business being one, I picked this book up about 3 months before I was finally able to resign my professional post. What kind of consultant was...

Your advice falling on deaf ears? You need this!

Fri, 12 Dec 2003 07:49:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - Personal Background I was a consultant for close on 3 years, please refer to my D
angerous
Company book review (coming soon) for more details. I bought this book out of sheer frustration that our...

Carl Dc-100 12" Rotary Disk Cutter: Slits for Every Occasion

Sun, 7 Dec 2003 13:23:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - For a review of the concept behind CARL paper trimmers see D
C-90.
What is different from the DC-90/Cheaper model? The D
C-90
is two pieces – the cutting ruler and...

Carl Dc-90 12" Rotary Disk Cutter: Perforate me baby, oh yeah...

Sun, 7 Dec 2003 13:12:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pranapana - The most basic of your Carl paper trimmers… What’s a paper trimmer? Use it to cut straight lines at perfect angles. Especially useful for photo print-outs but can be used for any sort of paper/cardboard/plastic cutting (i.e. for art...