Epinions Recent Reviews for wlswarts

The Definitive "Star Trek: Enterprise" Gaming Set Is "To Boldly Go!"

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:00:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As a dealer of "Star Trek" trading and gaming cards, I can appreciate both sides of the whole argument of how to collection sets of trading cards. At a recent convention, someone commented to me that it must be fun to open all of the cases and boxes...

After The Hype: "Zooropa" Is U2's Perfect Album!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:46:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - There is something nice about returning to things after the hype. After all, especially in the music world, few things truly live up to the hype and promotion that is associated with it. One of my favorite examples would have to be the Oasis album "Be...

Weaker Than I Would Want: Moroccan Pomegranate Red Tea Underwhelms.

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:34:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Yes, I have returned! Every year, I take a couple of weeks and head to Las Vegas for my summer "Star Trek" convention which I get to write off as a big business expense (gotta love that!) and on the way home, I stop at Celestial Seasonings in Boulder,...

Terrible's Hotel & Casino: Terrible's: The Hotel - Not A Bad Place To Crash In Las Vegas!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:16:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - For the last three years, I have gone to Las Vegas, Mecca of "Star Trek" fans for the largest domestic "Star Trek" convention of the year, where I set up as a dealer of "Star Trek" merchandise. Those who read my reviews know that brand loyalty is...

Mount Rushmore National Memorial: One Of America's Least Impressive Destinations: Bring A Telescope To Mount Rushmore!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:02:56 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Every now and then I write a review knowing I will probably take some flack for it, even if I do not write it with that intent. Freshly back from my yearly cross-country trek, I am spending some time this month recounting my voyage here on Epinions to...

A Worthwhile (If Not Perfect) "Best Of" Album Comes From"The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac!"

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:14:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - I'm tough with my ratings here on Epinions and I know that. I think with my philosophy that most experiences are average within any given medium serves my readers well, though; they know that something rated high or low is truly fabulous or truly...

Simple Repack Theatre, Vol. 11, "Dangerous Missions" Clears Out Decipher's Trek Warehouse Well!

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:52:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As it became clear to the fine folks at Decipher that their ship was sinking with the "Star Trek" CCG, they began to dump their overstock and while they still had new sets they were producing, they decided to jettison some of the old. Wisely, they...

Re-Master, Rerated: "Star Trek" Season Two From A More Balanced Perspective.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:53:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - It must stink to be on the losing end of the format wars when new technologies are introduced. To wit, CBS/Paramount bet on the wrong horse by going with HD-DVD (which, to be fair, still has the most useful and descriptive name for the HD mediums) and...

Comfort Inn Hill City: At The Foot Of Mount Rushmore (Or Close Enough): Comfort Inn Hill City, SD

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:23:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As part of my continuing quest across the United States this summer for my one (working) vacation a year, I left the Mall Of America in Bloomington, MN (reviewed at: h
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The Saga Continues After The Coda: "Angel: After The Fall" Volume 1-A Rocky Reboot

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:13:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - I completely get where Brian Lynch, the co-writer (he's credited as the "scripter") of "Angel: After The Fall" is coming from with his aching to see episodes of "Angel" resolved over month long breaks between Joss Whedon Moments when the television...

"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" Breaks The Autograph Barrier With "Profiles!"

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:35:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Those who follow my many reviews (thank you for that) know that I am a huge fan of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." While I have a love of the "Star Trek" franchise, my passion is for "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." As an avid collector of "Star Trek"...

Spam Museum: The Spam Museum: A Museum That Does Not Take Itself Seriously!

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:18:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - There is something nice about returning home after a few weeks on the road, at least for me. As one who participates in the Ten For Twenty promotion each month, time on the road without a computer means time away from reviewing and that both bums me...

Pointless Bulk: "Lemon Zinger" Four Pack Leaves A Sour Taste To Environmentalists.

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:47:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - So, there I was at Celestial Seasonings for my yearly trip (my hotel and travel reviews are being filled in over the next few days before I start my new year's worth of Celestial Seasonings tea reviews!), eagerly contemplating the new flavors of...

Simon And Garfunkel Give Us A "Bridge Over Troubled Water," A Fine Emotional Journey.

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:09:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As a record, I could conceivably make an argument for Simon And Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" to be a perfect album. Right off the bat, I'll say that because I am going to be bucking the trend of reviews of this item to give it a four-star...

Mall of America: The Mall Of America: Mecca For Shoppers, Oriented Toward...Children?!

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:35:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - For those who do not follow my reviews, I write everything I write from the perspective of an adult. Usually single, I look at the world through the lens of an adult who likes doing adult things, seeing the world in an adult way, with no inclination...

Pineapple Express: "Pineapple Express:" Stoner Humor For . . . Well, Stoners.

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:07:33 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - With almost twenty-three hundred reviews written and posted for Epinions, I might have something of a reputation as a curmudgeon of a reviewer . . . if anyone did the type of analysis on my reviews that I do on my own. At this point, my one-star...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Animated Wars Makes One Wonder: "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" Disappoints

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:43:23 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - In a summer filled with films that have (mostly) disappointed me, I was surprised as I traveled the convention circuit to discover how few people actually new there was a new "Star Wars" movie hitting theaters this summer. Is it possible the franchise...

A Fine Frenzy Fizzles With "One Cell In The Sea," An Erratic Debut

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:16:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - The last few months, I have had the chance to renew my interest and support for emerging female artists. Yes, having a minimal disposable income has allowed me to purchase compact discs and that has led me to debuts like "Little Voice" by Sarah...

Quality Inn & Suites Airport/ Bloomington, MN: Access To The Mall Of America Is Easy From The "Quality Inn & Suites" Bloomington!

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:15:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Every year for the last three years, I have spent a significant amount of time driving across the United States from my home in Upstate New York State to Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual "Star Trek" convention there. Yes, I pride myself on being a Beta...

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor: A Layperson's Review Of "The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor:" Another Boring Action-Adventure Flick!

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 03:20:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - In a summer that has been characterized more for its disappointments than its roaring successes, I am finding myself wondering when we might see the influx of fresh, new, original movies from talented new writers and directors coming to theaters as a...

Swing Vote: Summer Blockbuster Season Slows Down For The Brilliant And Terrible Movie "Swing Vote."

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 01:55:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - While standing in line for the midnight showing of "The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor" last night, I found myself gazing at a movie poster for a film I had never heard of. Given how engaged I have been lately with watching and reviewing current...

Crossing The 10-For-20 Finish Line With: "What?! Nightwatch?!:" A Strange Disappointment.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:36:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Have you ever watched a movie and when it was done, you just sat up and asked yourself, "What the hell was that that I just watched?!" It's tough to evaluate a movie like that, one where it might be stylish and visually different, but it lacks...

All Of The T'Pol One Could Ever Want: "The Legends Of Star Trek: T'Pol" Delivers.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:39:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - I have often said that "Star Trek: Enterprise" might have been a fine show, if not for the dialogue. It is an easy enough show to watch, if one has the volume off and the images just kind of flow by. There is almost always movement and special effects...

Endings Are Still Such Disappointments With "Homicide: Life On The Street" Season 7.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:53:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Any number of pundits would say that "Homicide: Life On The Street" was dead on arrival when Season Seven began without Frank Pembleton, but given how unstable the show had become going into the sixth season (almost half the cast in new in that season),...

Peppermint In The Quantity It Ought To Be (MORE!): Celestial Seasonings Bulk Pack Delivers!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:34:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - I know I complain about the environmental impact of things here on Epinions a bit much for some people. Sue me; I want the world to last and I don't want to live in a craphole. Yeah, that's hardly admirable, especially for someone who isn't having...