June 27, 2007
Reviews and More
I’m not a huge fan of movies. Well, that’s not true; there have been many wonderful movies I’ve enjoyed. I’m just not a big enough fan to actually go out to see a movie anymore. I have HBO and Showtime and a few gazillion cable channels, so it’s not as if every movie in the world won’t come to me evenutally, keeping me from having to go to them. My friend, J.E. though, loves movies and does a mighty fine job of reviewing them. She’s honest, straightforward and does not suffer fools gladly, so I know that I can turn to Reviews and More and trust her judgement as to whether a movie is worthy of my time. For instance, even though it wasn’t her favorite among movies she’s seen lately, I found the plot summary in her movie review of The Prestige intriguing enough that I may rent it if it doesn’t come to cable soon. She gives a thorough critique of plot, character and actors in each of her reviews. Her tastes are similar to mine, so I have full confidence in her recommendations as a guideline when I want to be entertained.
How do I know our tastes are similar? Because I’ve read her TV review of season 3 of House and she’s right on the money. I have a bit more affection for the supporting cast than J.E. does, but her analysis of the machinations of the plot are spot-on. She, too, found the Tritter storyline tedious and much overdone, and the “happy,” clean and sober House much less interesting than the complex character we loved to hate.
The “and more” parts of Reviews and More are pretty interesting, too. Books, video games, products and services all get the benefit of her critical eye. I like her balanced treatment of each review she approaches. She bypasses hype and presupposition to give an honest appraisal in each post. That’s made her voice one that I’ve come to trust.
I’ll be reviewing J.E.’s new shopping blog soon, but it may be a few days, so here’s your heads-up on a deadline you’ll want to meet. J.E. is running a contest to promote The Chronic Consumer. You’ve only got a few days left to qualify for the grand prize of $50.00, so check it our now and get your entry in before her generous offer expires!
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