The best part of this song; a ballad about overcoming depression; is the bridge, specifically the way Janet Jackson emphasizes the “go” in “let it go”. The highlight should be the final chorus section, on which she and her background vocals harmonize over the dreamy soundscape, but it’s not far behind.
my rating : 4 of 5
2001
Ragú Pizza? Why not? People have been making their own with the famous sauce probably “since 1937”. This Supreme version, even with its “pizzeria-style crust”, tastes no better or worse than most others you’ll find in the freezer of your local grocery store. That is to say it’s about as good as you’d expect.
my rating : 4 of 5
I’d prefer a Meat-Duo; the only toppings you ever need on a pizza are pepperoni and sausage; but the bits of ham are so small, it doesn’t really matter. The taste is about as good as you’d expect for a frozen pizza. Chef Tony skimps on the pepperoni slices though as they only cover about half the pie.
my rating : 4 of 5
Supreme? Not really when you’re skimping on the best part. The picture on the box is misleading because there’s only about half the amount of pepperoni slices as their should be. Not that the pizza, and pizza in general, wouldn’t still taste good without any at all.
my rating : 4 of 5
This Barbie ice cream, made by Turkey Hill, is best in little girly portions. It’s initially a sweet treat. Strawberry isn’t just a fitting color match, it’s also one of the yummiest fruit flavors. The taste becomes more fake and plasticky the more you eat it though, appropriately enough.
my rating : 4 of 5
This Red Baron Classic Crust Supreme Pizza has “just the right amount of crunch”. The crust is generally the worst part of any pizza though, so it’s best to start with it and save the yummy rest, the pepperoni especially, for last. Whether or not it would be even better without peppers and onions is up for debate.
my rating : 4 of 5
There are Four Meats; pepperoni being the obvious favorite; but the sausage and hamburger are indistinguishable. Not that it matters going down. This Red Baron Classic Crust pizza tastes about as good as you’d expect. It’s “Not too thick” or “too thin”, the box reads, “With just the right amount of crunch.”
my rating : 4 of 5
Apple Pie tastes better cold, but you’ll have a hard time waiting long enough to chill this Banquet offering in the fridge. “Treat yourself to a classic,” the promo reads, “served up hot in a tender, flaky crust.” It’s the same crust from their Pot pies and just as tasty.
my rating : 4 of 5
Michael Jackson’s horror songs rank among his all-time best. Thriller, Ghosts and Is It Scary all sound fantastic. Threatened, featuring excerpts from Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone, is a tier below. The chorus section is more Britney Spears or Backstreet Boys than King Of Pop, but, by episode’s end, the singer manages to set it apart with his signature (“hoo-hoo”) pizzazz.
my rating : 4 of 5
2001
I don’t drink Bourbon or whiskey in general, but I certainly drink Eggnog. It’s my favorite drink when it comes to taste. This Prestige Real Premium Ice Cream epitomizes the flavor, with an extra sprinkle of nutmeg, though the Bourbon bit comes in the form of “caramel sauce” swirls.
my rating : 4 of 5
It was a good idea to show a shadow of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba on the box instead of her/his (its) face. This is a food product after all and appetite is key. The flavor is Caramel Apple and it initially tastes like apple cinnamon oatmeal, which is good. It, like most sweet cereals, would be even better with marshmallows.
my rating : 4 of 5
When James Cameron announced, during the promotion of the first Avatar sequel, that more would come in relatively quick succession, I thought it was a bad idea. Never mind the narrative superfluity of movie sequels in general. The first two were thirteen years apart, almost to the day. If there had to be a third, it only makes sense to wait about that long to build anticipation and keep the series in balance.
Nonetheless, three years after The Way Of Water, we have Fire And Ash. The former is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen; an epic improvement over the mediocre original. The latter ranks comfortably between the two. They’re all about the same thing; war on moon Pandora; but the plot is just now starting to feel repetitive. Even in an awe-inspiring alien world, there’s only so much you can do.
The most interesting character is a freshly-painted face. Varang is the leader of the villainous Mangkwan clan, but even she knows to just make it look like they’re about to kill key characters. Protagonists die only when they’re supposed to; an inherent trope that, after so many hairbreadth escapes in the same story, starts to burn down the suspense. Not that there isn’t adventurous wonder to behold.
my rating : 4 of 5
2025