Epinions Recent Reviews for sonja1211

Gregory's Elizabeth Tudor

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:14:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - My Opinion: As stated in my other reviews of Philippa Gregory's books, I am fascinated with the Tudor period. Also, I loved Gregory's "The Other Boleyn Girl", as well as her "The Constant Princess". Deciding to read all of...

Miami Airport Hilton

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:09:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Address: 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida, 33126Phone: 1-305-262-1000 Rating: AAA Four Diamonds Smoking Rooms: Yes Internet: Yes, not free...

The Old Man and the Sea

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:28:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - My Opinion:Ernest Hemingway is one of my favorite "time past" authors. His great insight and the delivery of it in simple sentences is unmatched by any other author. "The Old Man and the Sea" is one of Hemingway's better known works,...

Entering Narnia

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:23:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - My Opinion: I am a big fan of "Lord of the Rings", as well as "Harry Potter", so it seemed only natural that I should also read C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia". I am somewhat embarrassed to say that I never read them as a...

An Old-Fashioned Tale

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:38:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - My Opinion:"The Thirteenth Tale" is Diane Setterfield's debut novel, much praised for its literary quality and the return to "good old-fashioned writing". I do believe in progress and, if I want good old-fashioned writing, I pick up a...

The Nine Day Queen

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:26:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - My Opinion: "Innocent Traitor" drew my attention for a couple of reasons: one being the recent slew of historical fiction novels, especially those concentrating on the Tudors, and second being the fact that a renowned historian Alison...

Basic Miami Airport Hotel

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:09:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Address: 1111 SO Royal Poinciana Blvd, Miami nSprings, FL, 33166 Phone: 1-305-885-1941 Check-in Check-out: 3:00PM 12:00 noon Parking: Yes, free Airport...

Gregory's Continuation of the Tudor Tale

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:38:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - My Opinion:After reading "The Constant Princess" by Philippa Gregory, I decided to read all of her novels about the Tudors in chronological order. This means that "The Queen's Fool" is the fourth book in this series that I have read...

Henry VIII And the Boleyn Girls

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:09:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Historical Drama Viewing Format: Blu-ray Run Time: 115 minutes Rating: PG-13 (for mature thematic elements, sexual content and some violent images) Bonus Features: Yes...

The Day That Will Live In Infamy

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:40:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Historical Drama Viewing Format: Blu-ray Run Time: 183 minutes Special Features: Yes Starring: Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale Director: Michael Bay...

Holiday Inn Columbus North - Not a Good Example of the IC Hotels Group

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:14:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Address: 2800 Manchester Expressway; Columbus, GA, 31904 Phone: 1-706-324-0231 Distance From City: 5 miles (8 km) Number of Rooms: 224 Rooms + 2 Suites Non-smoking Rooms: 201...

A Classic Children's Book Come To Life

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:35:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Children's/Fantasy Rating: PG (for thematic elements including bullying, some peril and mild language) Viewing Format: Blu-ray Run Time: 96 minutes Bonus Features: Yes...

Murder of a King

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:29:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Historical Drama Run Time: 102 minutes Bonus Features: Yes Starring: Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Rupert Everett, Olivia Williams Director: Mike Barker Format Viewed:...

A Great Romantic Comedy - I.Q.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:19:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Romantic Comedy Rating: PG (for some mild language) Run Time: 95 minutes Special features: None Starring: Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins, Walter Matthau, Stephen Fry Director:...

Description of Interrogations Today

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:00:11 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Documentary Released By: History Channel Run Time: 100 minutes Bonus Features: No Date of Release: 2005 My Opinion: The History Channel's "The Dark Art of...

A Great Feel-Good Movie

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Rating: PG (for some thematic elements, mild violence and language) Run Time: 113 minutes Bonus Features: Yes Starring: Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard and...

Weeds of Suburbia, Part One

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:25:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Comedy Run Time: 283 minutes Accolades/Awards: Golden Globe Winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy (Mary-Louise Parker) Starring:...

Brave One: Jodie Foster In Her Element

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:04:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Thriller Run Time: 122 minutes Bonus Features: Yes Rating: R (for strong violence, language and some sexuality) Starring: Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard, Naveen Andrews...

Wives of Henry VIII

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:31:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - My Opinion: Having been thrilled with Philippa Gregory's "The Constant Princess" and "The Other Boleyn Girl", I couldn't wait to pick up "The Boleyn Inheritance". While this narrative did not disappoint, I must say that it wasn't as thrilling...

Modern Family Affair

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:52:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Drama Run Time: 114 minutes Rating: R (for some sexuality and language) Starring: Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman Director: Tamara Jenkins Bonus Features: Yes...

Katherine Heigl Takes Off

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:24:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Romantic Comedy Rating: PG-13 (for language, some innuendo and sexuality) Run Time: 111 minutes Starring: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman, Judy Greer, Edward Burns...

For You, a Thousand Times Over

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:54:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - My Opinion There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the novels of Khaled Hosseini, especially "The Kite Runner". Having spent a year in Afghanistan myself (hence being somewhat familiar with the culture of the country) I decided to read this...

Great Directorial Debut for Ben Affleck

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:12:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Drama Rating: R (for violence, drug content and pervasive language) Starring: Casey Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Michelle Monaghan Director: Ben Affleck Run Time: 114...

The Night of Our Civilization

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:07:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - My Opinion: I have been raised to believe that we should treat others the way we want to be treated. This is why I could never understand the horror of the Holocaust: both the fact that it happened and the fact that there are people denying...

The Predictable Dan

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:03:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sonja1211 - Quick Facts: Genre: Comedy Rating: PG-13 (for some innuendo) Run Time: 98 minutes Bonus Features: Yes Starring: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, John Mahoney, Dianne Wiest...