Blog posts filed under "reviews"

Yes -- another Stones movie, this time on the big, big screen. It turns out to be a very enjoyable show.

This very unique PBS foodie series is both fun and fascinating.

One of America's best fishmongers in located on the West Coast -- of Lake Michigan.

Digital Photography Review helped me find the camera I was looking for -- a Canon PowerShot A570 IS.

How a rowdy annual orgy was tamed into the tradition of family Christmas shopping and commercialism we know today.

Overall, we had a enjoyable time and will probably go back once in a while.

Martin Scorsese's exciting, suspenseful remake of a Hong Kong thriller with a great performance from Jack Nicholson.

A hokey adaptation of a graphic novel that is nevertheless impressive for its oppresive political atmosphere.

Amy's Mediterranean Pizza with Cornmeal Crust is more delicious and healthy than most frozen pizzas.

This documentary follows three children attending an unsettling and militant Christian camp.

Hunts' Guide to Michigan's Upper Peninsula helped us find some interesting things around Iron Mountain.

A little masterpiece from Tommy Lee Jones. Fantastic storytelling.

'My Name is Earl,' 'The Office,' and '30 Rock' have us tuning to NBC every week.

High-quality work, neatly made, and engaging both to watch and to listen to.

Watch the full movie online -- a look at the blogging phenomenon and a number of the most well-known bloggers.

Ehrman does an outstanding job of summarizing the history of Biblical texts in simple language.

A typical soap opera, enhanced by Japanese scenery and costumes.

A satisfying, quality version of a fairly standard type of story.

It's hard to detect much difference between Kemen Liver Sausage and Kemen Braunschweiger. They're both delicious.

There are words and gestures so quietly and deftly delivered that you almost hold your breath hoping it won't be ruined.

Visually impressive at times, this animated tale is unfortunately unfocused -- and includes the voice of Billy Crystal.

Fine directing and performances turn an ordinary script into a good movie.

This so-so surfing documentary showcases the sport at several unusual locations.

An excellent depiction of the same small slights and kindnesses, awkwardness and grace, pride and humility that we all experience every day.

It is really violent and gruesome from beginning to end. At the same time, it actually is a good deal of fun.

Overall, while it wasn't anything amazing, Taqueria Azteca is a restaurant we may return to.

A popular strip mall place serving up typical food court Chinese food.

Wonderful sushi in Kenosha? Kenosha, Wisconsin, the city of tattoos, taverns and pizza parlors? It doesn't seem possible, and yet here it is at Honada.

Great hamburgers in a great room since 1950.

These ribs were dry and unspectacular, and the price was rather steep.

Tenuta's is the best thing in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

This Mexican supermarket offers a huge selection of fresh ingredients at reasonable prices.