The presentation is elite, or perhaps just nostalgic, in that this Eggnog comes not in a carton but a glass bottle like the milkman used to delivery a century ago. The taste is comparatively unexceptional. It’s good but not as thick and gourmet as you might anticipate from the looks of it.
my rating : 4 of 5
Helen Slater is pretty enough as Supergirl; Superman’s younger cousin; but it’s her nemesis Selena who gets the beauty (butterfly) lighting for what seems like every scene she’s in. That’s just part of what makes this movie; a big-budget fantasy adventure; as campy and silly as it is; traits you’d have to embrace to fly anywhere near enjoying it.
my rating : 3 of 5
1984
Trader Joe’s Egg Nog is far from the best. The carton describes it as “rich and creamy”, but it actually seems quite diluted as if he (Joe) added too much milk and not enough of the good stuff. Still it’s a mildly pleasant drink; it’s egg nog after all; especially when consumed with graham crackers or the like.
my rating : 4 of 5
The Golden bit is appropriate in that this Eggnog; a “limited edition” Hood product; has an almost caramel aftertaste. That helps make it the sweet treat it is, especially when served ice-cold like the neighborhood in the illustration on the carton. There’s also a recipe for Eggnog Cake, which sounds good.
my rating : 4 of 5
The bottle describes this Eggnog as simply “great”. It’s one of those rare occasions in which a promo tag gets it right. The taste is comparable to Borden’s in that, while not as thick as some other brands, its sweetness takes it to a level of delectability most nogs lack.
my rating : 5 of 5
The title is mostly true. Lyrical Lively is Singing more and rapping less this time around. The elder; she was 74 on her previous album; actually performs her novelty on just one song; Holiness Is Beautiful. It; the best song; is also the only one she says Uh Huh on, which suggests it’s probably a leftover. This follow-up release is decent but inferior overall.
my rating : 3 of 5
2015
This is the debut of Lyrical Lively; a 74-year-old rapper. That sentence sounds ridiculous, but give it a chance. The beats are much better than you’d expect. The first three songs are actually Good; perhaps more uplifting and certainly more accessible than the Christian God the reverend promotes obsessively. That’s more than I can say for most rap albums, gospel or otherwise.
my rating : 3 of 5
2014
It may indeed be The Age Of Disclosure. Our leaders have never been so forthright about the possible existence of space aliens. It’s nonetheless a slow leak, so we have to settle for documentaries like this in which people talk about the evidence we’re not yet allowed to see.
“It was the size of a Super Walmart”, Airman Mario Woods says of a UFO or, as this presentation insists, “UAP” he claims to have witnessed. Those accounts are the most interesting parts, but there aren’t enough. Too much time is spent on the lack of government transparency.
my rating : 3 of 5
2025
The overarching theme of this album has to do with Dave’s death. His absence is acknowledged from the opening roll call. Hearing him rap on the same virtual tribute project as if he’s still a living member of De La Soul makes for an awkward listening experience, especially when the inferior demo-like quality of his verse (Package) suggests obvious posthumous shenanigans.
Not that there aren’t hints of the good old days. Prince Paul; the only producer they ever need; is sadly missing in action, but Will Be is nostalgic fun while it lasts. Patty Cake, led by a gorgeous organ loop, could’ve been a lot sweeter with a better chorus. Perhaps the same can be said for Truth; a throwback to when the rappers were more playful with their vocal delivery.
my rating : 3 of 5
2025
They call this Original, but it has a citrus (orangey/lemony) flavor that makes it taste a little more refreshing than expected. It’s not quite good, thanks to the fizzy carbonation, but it’s one of the better plain Energy Drinks. The caffeine count is 200 milligrams.
my rating : 3 of 5
The best thing about this story is the initial premise. A class of elementary school kids go missing after running away from home at “2:17 in the morning”. Once that mystery is solved and its supernatural origins are revealed, you’re left wishing you were watching something more serious than a horror flick with comedic undertones.
That’s not to say it isn’t interesting enough to keep watching, but some of it “doesn’t make any sense at all”. The plot; sliced into nonlinear chapters based on each main character; never really comes together in the end. The whole point of Gladys’ Weapons, in fact, let alone the significance of “2:17”, is basically left to your imagination.
my rating : 3 of 5
2025
This Organic Eggnog; a Whole Foods Market product; is “Made with Milk from Cows Not Treated with rBST”. It’s also “ultra-pasteurized”. The one unhealthy thing about it is the cane sugar, though its sweetness is somewhat subdued. It’s good Eggnog but not as good as some other (non-organic) brands.
my rating : 4 of 5