Epinions Recent Reviews for wlswarts

Something To Gush About: “New Moon” Has Decent Romance And Conflict.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - It has been a pretty good week for my partner and I. With “Star Trek” (reviewed at: http://www.epinions.com/conten
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hitting Blu-Ray (and becoming the first one in our permanent collection) and...

These Cookies Are For The Dogs (Exclusively!): Exclusively Dogs Carob Flavor Sandwich Crème Dog Treats!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:13:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Sometimes, I’m a bad dog owner. While my partner was out working last night, I had our dog Mitzie up on the bed, watching old movies with me and eating popcorn. And Mitzie, as it turns out, loves popcorn and is all too happy to eat the burned kernels...

Maybe It Was "From Here To Eternity" That Made Me Not Join The Military...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:42:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - When I was very young, my family got a VCR and I remember the three of us kids in the family were immediately thrilled. We figured the VCR would be the gateway to all of the movies we wanted to see, but could not afford to go to the theaters to watch...

Live From The Rolling Stones, "Stripped" Is Adequate, But Not Extraordinary.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:13:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - The Rolling Stones are quickly becoming a band that I think got lucky based on what was available at the time. This was reinforced for me when listening to their album "Stripped" when my partner walked into the room and heard "Not Fade Away" and asked,...

I Understand Another "Family Guy" Allusion, But Don't Care: "My Fair Lady" Is Mediocre.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:38:32 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - For all of the films I have seen, it seems I am still finding famous actors for whom the film I am now partaking is actually my first experience with the great actor. So, for example, it seems that "My Fair Lady" is actually the first time I have seen...

Ending My Participation In The Twelve Ornaments Before Christmas With The Communicator Ornament!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:38:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - With the promise that the Twelve Ornaments Before Christmas Write-Off will not die a horrible death after Mark and I finish our entries (we both have SAPs for more than just the twelve ornaments in!) I opted to go back and review one of last year's...

Opening A Series With Mixed Promise: "Ally McBeal" Arrives On DVD With "Complete First Season!"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:27:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Many, many people have been waiting for David E. Kelley productions like "Picket Fences," "Boston Public," and "The Practice" to make their way to DVD. Indeed, one of the most anticipated releases of this year is Kelley's "Ally McBeal" which has...

White Tea And Ginger Body Splash In Is Tough To Want To Stock Up On!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:29:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Sometimes, I find it is nice to return to things that are a part of my past and reconsider them. I recently had this opportunity when I came upon a clearance of Bath & Body Works products and I was offered a three-pack of the Body Splash in the White...

All Most Humor-Enthusiasts Will Want To Read Again: “The Onion Presents Our Front Pages!”

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:26:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Every now and then, I give myself a reviewing challenge; I have twenty minutes to write this review before I lose my place on a public terminal. Can I make it? Let’s find out! Recently while perusing books at Barnes & Nobel, my partner and I got...

"The Greatest Show On Earth" Reminds One How Exciting The Circus May Be.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:45:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - My partner has been subjected to so many Best Picture Oscar-winning films lately that she more often refuses allowing me to screen them in the house these days. Because I've had a bad cold the last few days, or perhaps because I started working the...

Nothing Says "Merry Christmas" Like Shooting Your Neighbor:The Phaser Ornament (12 Ornaments Before Christmas Entry#11)!

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:47:58 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - "Star Trek" ornaments are becoming a real mixed bag. As the franchise gets more and more merchandised, Hallmark has been stretching for subjects. A few years ago, they lamely chose the Vulcan Command Ship (reviewed at:...

The Rise And Fall Of Dramady: Why "Ally McBeal" Flops As "The Complete Series."

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:05:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - It might seem an odd thing that I, who has long advocated for television shows that have been off the air for some time release their series' on DVD as complete series packs before releasing individual seasons would not recommend "Ally McBeal: The...

A Mediocre Tea: Sweet Clementine Chamomile Has An Odd Bulking In Its Six-Pack!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:34:41 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As I find more and more teas that I enjoy, the more I seem to find teas that disappoint me. When I find bulk packs of teas, some of them seem ridiculous or otherwise unimpressive. In the case of Sweet Clementine Chamomile tea, my first tastes of the...

"Unforgiven" Is An Average Western Revenge Story.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:53:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - I've never been much of a fan of Western films, in fact it is almost surprising how much I enjoyed "The Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr." (reviewed at: http://www.epinions.com/conten
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). So, it is only...

My First Anthology By The Rolling Stones: "Jump Back" Is Not All The Best.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:36:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As November continues with The Rolling Stones as my Artist Of The Month, I am discovering something truly wonderful about The Rolling Stones: I am not a fan. As my partner groaned when I put my latest album by The Rolling Stones, "Jump Back: The Best...

"Chariots Of Fire" Reinforces That It's Better To Be In The Race Than Watching It!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:18:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - There are very few films I have watched that have to do with sports, much less racing. In fact, the only one that comes instantly to mind is "Seabiscuit" (reviewed at: http://www.epinions.com/conten
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)...

Not Nearly As Disguised As He Ought To Be:Han Solo As A Stormtrooper Ornament (12OBC#10!)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:07:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - In the pantheon of "Star Wars" collectibles, there are few characters who have been more overmerchandised than the four principle characters from the original Trilogy: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Darth Vader (as unlikely as it might seem given...

"Let's Go To Prison" Is Funny Viewing After Viewing.

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:32:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - If it seems like my quest to watch all of the movies that have won Best Picture has been broken up by a rather obscure collection of movies, this is because my partner and I have vastly different standards and desires for our movies. She has absolutely...

A Tough Sell,Even For Fans, "The Menagerie" Ornament Tips (Twelve Ornaments Before Christmas Write-Off Entry#9)!

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:13:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - When Gene Roddenberry started "Star Trek," one wonders if he had any idea what it would truly become. Merchandised now ad nauseam, even the throwaway episodes seem to have enough meat to them to get them presented in alternative mediums, like action...

Music To Catch An STD To: "Blackout" Is Generic Pop-Dance Music About...Britney Spears Having Sex!

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:45:51 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Unlike most of the U.S., I don't truly care for the whole Blonde Revolution where whatever thin blonde jailbait dangles herself in front of the cameras on MTV becomes the next big celebrity. It has been a long time since Britney Spears was considered...

A Limited Concept Makes For A Short Review Of "Poetry" Magazine!

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:03:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As a writer, I have had work rejected from virtually every magazine in existence and there are very few I continue reading despite that. The most prominent magazine that I continue to read is also one of the hardest to review, "Poetry" Magazine...

Blu-Ray "Star Trek: The Next Generation:" A Very Specific Multipack For Very Specific Fans!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:35:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - With the popularity of this summer's film "Star Trek" (reviewed at: http://www.epinions.com/conten
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), the prospects for the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" audience getting new films anytime soon is...

“Frankly, My Dear,” The Best Ornament I Refuse To Recommend(Twelve Ornaments Before Christmas Write-Off Entry#8)!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:48:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - So many people here on Epinions have causes and draw lines in the sand and I think it’s time I took a stand for something and I think I finally found a decent place for it. I’ve never been one of those people who complains that Christmas has...

Indistinct The Rolling Stones: “Sticky Fingers” Is A One-Hit Failure!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:42:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As November progresses and I listen to more of the music of The Rolling Stones, I find myself far less impressed, even by the earlier works that most people seem to like. Listening to “Sticky Fingers” on pretty heavy replay, is so unmemorable an...

So, You Want To Know About This Stanley Screwdriver? It (Only Sometimes) Works! (Lean-N-Mean Entry!)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:48:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - It will likely not surprise anyone who reads my many reviews to know that I am not a huge fan of Lean-N-Mean as my verbosity usually eliminates me from consideration of such write-offs. But in the case of some products, I’m discovering there is little...