Epinions Recent Reviews for wlswarts

Worth Stocking Up On, There Is A Better Bag Than The Five-Pounder Of Sizzling Cinnamon!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 23:14:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Sometimes, I encounter something that I truly love, but will not actually recommend it, for one reason or another. It is rare when it happens, but I try to explain myself well enough so that this does not seem like some weird, random occurrence that...

Growling Through His Mediocrity, Klingon Warrior Worf Is A Good Figure.

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 22:41:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Worf is one of the most recast and redistributed action figures Playmates Toys ever sought to exploit and one only hopes that Michael Dorn received the royalties he was do. Of course, fans know from his resistance to signing autographed, licensed...

Utterly Forgettable, Even The Five Pound Bag Of Island Punch Jelly Bellys Can Be Avoided!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:33:00 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As time goes by, I find there are some very good reasons to appreciate the multi-flavored packs of Jelly Belly jelly beans. Foremost of those reasons in my mind is that lesser flavors are buried by the better flavors and it is also quite difficult for...

Conflict Leads To Passion: "Frasier The Complete Third Season" Is Close-Enough To A Perfect Season!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:50:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - For those who follow my many, many reviews, it may seem like I am going soft on "Frasier," a series I clearly love, by rating its third season so highly. I am able to openly admit that there is something the series has lost by this point and that the...

Even In Lesser Quantities, A&W Cream Soda Jelly Bellys Are Worth It!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:37:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - For most people, even I can see, the one-pound bag of Jelly Belly jelly beans is probably enough. After all, those who love jelly beans are unlikely to eat more than a pound in one sitting anyway, no matter how truly yummy these beans are. So, it...

Pink Lemonade Blowpop Lip Balm Excites The Tastebuds And Offers Minimal Lip Protection!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:51:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As I settle gladly into married life once again, I find one of the aspects I am enjoying quite a bit is having more things to evaluate. I'm not saying my marriage has been great for my profession, but that's just because I'm not saying that! As my...

An Average Jelly Belly In A Below Average Bulking: Blueberry Jelly Bellys (2 lbs.) Flop!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:24:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Environmental responsibility and great taste are probably the best criteria by which to evaluate bulk foods. After all, if there is no economic and environmental benefit to the bulking, it is hard to recommend the product. If you get a lot of a product...

The Title Says It All, Little Humor, Little Satire To "Jesus Hates Zombies..."

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:09:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - For those who might not read my many, many reviews, I have a deep love of religious satire. One of the most informative books in recent years was also one of the funniest I found, with "The Sinner's Guide To The Evangelical Right" (reviewed at:...

More An Almost-naked Statue Than A Figure, The Limited Edition "Dr. Manhattan" Figure Rules!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:02:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - No movie has lived up to my high expectations this year like "Watchmen" has. In fact, as I eagerly await the DVD release of "Watchmen" (reviewed at: http://www.epinions.com/conten
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Why I'm Not Buying The CoolPix S60 Camera (June Hot 500 Write-Off).

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:44:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - I am not one for taking pictures, but my dad has had a lifelong obsession with photography and my partner often uses our workspace for her photostudio as I type away at my reviews. She has an old camera which has emotional baggage and technical...

With "Volume 19," "Monty Python's Flying Circus" Season Three Closes On A Downbeat.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:11:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Sometimes, it is hard to go back. Recently, I have been watching and reviewing a whole ton of "Monty Python" works and I was actually surprised to discover I had the first review of the stage play "Monty Python's Spamalot" (reviewed at:...

Somewhat Weak Earl Gray In Bulk: Bigelow Earl Gray Six Pack Is Not The Best!

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:06:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - For all of my griping about Bigelow's environmental impact in comparison to my preferred tea brand, Celestial Seasonings, I sometimes have much more cause for griping. For example, with the six pack Bigelow Earl Gray tea boxes, it is not simple...

Vocally Impressive, Celine Dion's "Falling Into You" Is Still Strangely Unsatisfying.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:20:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - It can be pretty intimidating to pop up with a review of one of the all-time best-selling albums in the world with an alternative viewpoint, yet this is where I once again find myself. I am not a huge fan of Celine Dion, having only reviewed one of her...

Near-Perfect Han: The Bespin Capture Han Solo Power Of The Jedi Action Figure Stands Up!

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:21:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - It is amazing what a few years can do! In 1996 as part of the second wave of Kenner "Star Wars" action figures in preparation for the release of the theatrical "Special Editions," of the original Trilogy, one of the many figures released was a Bespin Han...

Before The New One, I Start At The Beginning: "Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone."

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:19:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - In my lifetime, I had a few plans, at least for my movie-viewing. How I spend my free time is a big deal to me, usually because I end up doing things I later get to use for work (reviewing). One of my many plans was to never waste my time with the...

The Most Feared Villains In The Galaxy, The Borg Make Their Toy Debut From Playmates!

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:40:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - The Borg. For fans of the "modern" "Star Trek" series' - beginning with "Star Trek: The Next Generation," there is no more recognizable villain. The Borg are a cybernetic organism that came from the deepest regions of space to assimilate all...

If You're Thinking You Need To Go Back To This For Shania's "Beginnings," Don't!

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:32:13 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - For those who follow my many reviews, it might seem like I have already reviewed Eilleen Shania Twain's "Beginnings." In a way, I have. I've reviewed "Beginnings (1989 - 1990)" at...

Our Competition In Print, "Consumer Reports" Offers Mediocre, Though Unbiased, Guidance.

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:58:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - It is hard sometimes to look at a magazine like "Consumer Reports" and not be a little envious as a reviewer. In the pages of this simple, nonprofit magazine, writers get paid to review all manner of things . . . just like we do here on Epinions, only...

Same Classic Movie, Two Different (But Pointless) Formats: "The Terminator" DVD/UMD

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:32:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Sometimes, no matter how good a film is, the medium or packaging drags it down in such a way that makes it not worth buying. I find that a lot with both VHS or done-disc DVDs when there is a superior two-disc version on the market. I also find it odd...

The Preferred Treat Of My Cats: Tempting Tidbits Tuna And Whitefish Tartar Control Treats!

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:48:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - My partner works at a pet store now and as a result, she has been bringing home all sorts of pet supplies for our dog and two cats. This has become a real treat for my cats, Brillo and Gollum, as they have been able to have cat treat taste tests. My...

Arguably One Of The Worst Pop Albums Ever,Shania Twain's Early "The Complete Limelight Sessions" Bombs!

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:07:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - I will be the first one to admit that I am a big proponent of artist's rights. I loathe copyright infringement and I am a champion for the rights of the artists in cases of digital medium infractions (pirated music from on-line sources). So, when I...

Serious Gardeners Will Likely Need More Than 30oz, But Round-Up Is Still A Great Product!

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:32:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - When considering most products, I look for bulk, largely because it offers the best economic and environmental benefits for me as a consumer and an environmentalist. Still, when considering products like the herbicide Round Up, I am forced to admit...

Fun And Funny, "Monty Python's Spamalot" Is Still Only Average Theater (February 2007).

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:03:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - One of the nice things about being a writer here on Epinions has to be that it encourages me to do new things all of the time. In addition to trying new things as far as music and foods, I have taken to traveling quite a bit more for enjoyment of late...

If Variety Is The Spice Of Life, Butterfinger Hot Cocoa Is A Decent Spice.

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:59:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As time goes by, I find myself happy to try new things, both to expand my knowledge and experience as well as to have new things to review. Sometimes, trying something new reminds me of something I have not had for quite some time. So, when my partner...

On Par With "The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow," "Hits And Rarities" Satisfies!

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:32:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - In the rush to make a quick buck off artists in their arsenals, many record companies produce "Best Of" albums for artists well before they have had enough legitimate hits to warrant such compilations. There are some where the compilations become...