Entertainment Reviews
Maniacal - Horror Film - DVD - 18
Some films don’t get as far as the cinema because they are simply not good enough. How this film even found it’s way to DVD is a complete mystery for me.
I tried to watch the horror film Maniacal with an open mind, but even the title just seemed to …
Luxembourg 2010 Schueberfouer Fair
When spring starts, fairs in Luxembourg begin to operate when the weather is kinder. Actually, even if it is still very cold the fairs open just the same starting in little villages all over the country. The Schueberfouer is the biggest fair of them all and is an indication …
Virgin Media TV, Internet, Phone Bundle
My original package was good for the time (e.g. not in a recession) and I was rather too lazy to change it. Until I checked my bills and it turned out I was paying £20 for a 2MB limit broadband, £19 for Talk unlimited phone, and £11.50 for …
2010 Race into Summer
This past weekend was Memorial Day Weekend. Unlike a lot of people, we don’t go anywhere special over the holiday. But, that doesn’t mean we didn’t manage to have some family fun this weekend.
Sunday was the annual Race into Summer event. My wife and I have been attending it …
Jon and Kate plus 8 on TLC
I started watching Jon and Kate plus 8 one Monday evening when I was channel surfing. Jon and Kate plus 8 immediately caught my attention because of the large family. The show is a reality show based on Jon and Kate and their eight children. The …
Vancouver Gay Pride Parade
One Sunday every August, Vancouver celebrates its gay and lesbian community with a festival and parade that everyone should see, at least once. The political sentiment behind it, the celebration of equality for this once ostracized community, is certainly the main focus, but the pomp and pageantry and outrageous …
2009 Grammy Awards
I watched the 2009 Grammy Awards this evening. I was sorely disappointed this year. I thought that there should have been more awards shown. I know they are pressed for time. I felt however that their was considerable flash without enough substance.
However, there are other winners and …
Miss USA
The Miss USA pageant is held yearly for women who prove themselves capable to represent the country. The winner continues her journey to compete in the Miss Universe pageant while the first and second runner up continue their journeys to achieve different titles. This competition is great because it …
Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
My boyfriend and I went down to Orlando, Florida for vacation and visited almost all of the local themeparks. Two of these themeparks where i was greatly impressed was Orlando Studios and Island of Adventure. Orlando Studios and Islands of adventure are two different theme parks, but can be …
Singapore Underwater world
My trip to Underwater World Singapore was fun. The admission fee is $22.90. I felt the cost was worthwhile. I saw brightly colored corals and exotic ocean dwellers (including moray eels, sea dragons and jelly fishes) Furthermore, I even have the chance to touch and feel the stingray myself …
Dollywood Amusement Park in Pigeon Forge, TN
I went to Dollywood for the first time with a friend. We went at Christmas time because my friend bragged that the Christmas decorations were so pretty that time of year. I was not disappointed!
I will say that Dollywood is a beautiful park. The …
The Family Man- Collectors Edition DVD
If there is one movie that I will never get tired of watching it over and over again, it’s The Family Man. I enjoyed owning the Collector’s Edition DVD of this movie that stars two of my favorites- Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni. It is such a sweet combination of …
Stony Brook Chamber Music Frstival Matinee
The matinee performance by the Stony Brook Chamber Music Festival on Saturday, May 3 sounded beautiful and was an excellent experience. I attend the concert with my grandmother who enjoyed the experience immensely as well. Although I was not previously a fan of chamber music, after attending the event …
The Manila Ocean Park
The Manila Ocean Park is a complex of oceanarium, open water marine habitat, boutique mall, restaurant row and function facilities located at the back of the famous Quirino Grandstand, in Luneta, Manila. We went there during the first week of January 2009 and I was really amazed of how …
Vuvuzela-South African Sports Spectator Plastic Horn
While this little uniquely South African plastic horn adds a spectacular atmosphere during sports games, as was witnessed extensively throughout the 2010 FIFA World Cup games, it has sparked somewhat of a mixed feeling in me towards its exploits.
Noise Factor: Being very close to this instrument as the trumpeting, …
American Hot Rod Racer
Every year the Cub Scout troops have Pine Wood Derby races. What that means is boys make little cars out of a small block of wood then each troop has to rent a track, have somewhere big enough to set it up and someone from the outside the …
Disneyland theme park CA
Disneyland is a well known place for a lot of people already. The location is at 1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA -and the phone number is (714) 781-4000.
You probably feel confident about this place. It’s pure fun for you and your kids. It’s a romantic place for …
Club Bardot
Club Bardot is one of the better night clubs in Hollywood. The location is at 1737 Vine St Hollywood, CA 90028. This is right above Avalon night club. Avalon is one of those popular places for young people. This is in Hollywood, CA. The phone number is 323-462-1307.
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Bejart in Antwerp
This month december 2006, Bejart came to Antwerp with two extraordinary shows :
1)L’amour,la danse and
2)Brel et Barbara-L’art d’tre grand p’re- The Bolero
The reason of these shows was the 80th anniversary of the French choreographer Maurice Bejart. Thirty dancers of the Ballet of Lausanne shows us a spectacular show of …
Whale Watching Center
The Whale Watching Center is off Hwy 101 in Depoe Bay, OR . It is a wonderful observation area above the seawall with two stories of windows for the best viewing of migrating gray whales. The center has many exhibits on whales, there is one specifically for children …
Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota
I recently visited the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. It was a great experience, except for the fact that our northern neighbors, Canada, have one a bit bigger in Edmonton.
The Mall of America boasts many clothing stores such as the Gap, Old Navy, Tommy Bahama, and much …
Studio Fun Nazareth, PA
My daughter went to a party there and had a complete blast! It was great for kids who are a little older and they don’t feel like babies with animated characters walking around. It’s a lot more interesting than a video game place and she’s really proud of …
Detroit Zoological Park
About the Zoo:
The Detroit Zoological Park is said to be one of the nation’s oldest zoos. It is a huge acres of land with outdoor and indoor exhibits including Amphibiville, African Grasslands, Butterfly Garden, Giraffe House , Great Apes of Harambee, Holden Museum of Reptiles, Otter Habitat, Free Flight …
Indian Festival : Navratri
Indian Festival : Navratri : Garbas and Dandiyas - have started from 12th - 20th Oct 07 here in India. They will continue for nine days, and after that we will have Dushera, which is a festival indicating win of god over evil. These nine days are called …
Shark night club CA
Shark night club is one of the biggest and most popular night clubs in Orange County. The location is 41 Baker St Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The phone number is (714) 751-6428. The website is sharkclub.com to book your guess tickets for free. You can expect the entire town …
Hollywood Theatre (movie theatre)
The Hollywood Theatre is one of those places that you see as you go by, but never quite remember that it is there until you actually experience it. It’s awesome - one of those retro experiences. Even the sign out front is from the 1930s.
There is a single screen, …
Time Out New York Lounge
I used to frequent shows at New World Stages quite often. They’re the home of 5 wonderful off Broadway theatres, but the highlight of the place for me is definitely their bar out front.
I’m a theatre person, and I love hanging out with theatre people. Therefore when I …
Michigan Renaissance Festival
This event takes place in Holly, Michigan ,every year, around the end of August until the start of October, on the weekends. Now if you really want a taste of what it is like to step back in time, this is the event for you. Not only do …
Electric Cowboy Nightclub Springfield MO
A Couple of weeks ago I went out to the Electric Cowboy in Springfield, Missouri. I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I first walked in I was presently surprised. The club is very new which may be a lot of what I liked about it, because it was …
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida
The Magic Kingdom is a great place to bring the whole family, because there is something there for the whole family, especially the little ones. People are most familiar with the Magic Kingdom because this is the place where you can find Cinderella’s Castle in it. There …
The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Vol. 2: The Greatest Entertainers
This VHS tape suffers from the same problem that practically ruined “The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show - Unforgettable Performances”. The problem I’m referring to is the choppy editing. None of the musical or comedy acts are shown from beginning to end. Now some of the performances …
Royal British Columbia Museum
Even though I live in the city, I love Victoria’s Royal British Columbia Museum. I always feel like I’m stepping into another world, be it the world of the Aboriginal people, or the world of the nineteenth-century settler, to say nothing of the natural history displays.
I could honestly …
Maui Ocean Center - the Hawaiian Aquarium
The Maui Ocean Center is a regional aquarium dedicated to marine life in the Hawaiian Islands. Generally not a fan of aquariums, I’m glad I let my curiosity get the better of me this time, because this facility has become a favorite local attraction.
Set into a hillside overlooking a …
Avenue of Stars Hong Kong
From everyday of early July to early September, there is a ‘laser show’ by the Avenue of Stars. I thought it was a beautiful sight as “lasers” (or lights) shoot out from various buildings into the night sky. It is not just a beam of lights! Sometimes they have …
Jurong Bird Park Singapore
Jurong Bird Park is an attraction in Singapore which is home to different bird species. It was my first trip to Singapore and the first tourist area I visited. My friend was guiding us to the place. Immediately, a pond of ducks welcomed us. A companion was easily entertained …
Skyplex in Springfield
The Skyplex in Springfield is a really cool club and you will certainly have fun there. I loved going there on Thursday or Saturday nights and just letting loose. This club is so much fun. Love the fact that there is three different parts of the club which makes …
Francis Merrick Performing Arts Center
The Francis Merrick Performing Arts Center, formerly a movie theater called the Hippodrome, located in Downtown Baltimore is one of the premier theaters in Maryland.
The Hippodrome opened in 1914 used to be a movie theater in the 1920’s through 1980’s when it fell upon hard times as most of …
Shoji Tabushi Theater in Branson
We went to see several shows during our recent trip to Branson, and one of them was the performance of Shoji Tabuchi, the Japanese violinist. Shoji has his own theater, located at 3260 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson, MO. This year, the musician is celebrating his 20th anniversary …
NASCAR: 2009 Southern 500 Race
For the last period of time, the Darlington race had been over Labor Day weekend, but this year, NASCAR moved the race and the traditional Southern 500 was restored to Mother’s Day weekend. With many of the moms on hand to give the command, Matt Kenseth led the …
Epcot Center Orlando FL
There are many mixed reviews written about Walt Disney World’s Epcot center, and many negative ones. It often gets called “boring,” or “tacky” or otherwise made out to be the most underwhelming of the Wally World parks. But personally, it’s my absolute favorite.
To be sure, …
Eurovision 2009
Saturday afternoon.I waited patiently for the hours to pass so that I can finally watch Eurovision Song Contest with my boyfriend.
Time passes and finally the show starts.What lights,what glamour,what sceneries all around. And the I was waiting for my country Greece to appear on stage.And finally there he was: …
Toronto Zoo
If you have kids, then going to the zoo surely is in your itinerary!
We took advantage of the season pass offered at Toronto Zoo, having two little ones under 4 years old means they are free, we only pay for two and saves us a lot with the unlimited …
Wildboys Show Club - Tucson, AZ
As much as it pains me to admit I have been inside such an establishment, this is a review of Wildboys, an all-male strip club located in Tucson, AZ. I was dragged to Wildboys in 2004 as part of a bachelorette party; as a bridesmaid, I couldn’t say no! …
Dorney Park Season Passes
I don’t believe that I never realized what a bargain this is!
Dorney Park is an amusement park that I normally visit once a year with my family. I recently looked into season passes for all of us. For those of us who are 48″, a season …
WrestleMania XXIV
The SuperBowl of Sports Entertainment labeled as WRESTLEMANIA delivered what’s expected of it this year. This annual mecca of wrestling stayed true to its name by creating a frenzy and delivering one of the best shows ever seen on pay-per-view. Held at the Citrus Bowl, …
2009 National Sports Collector’s Convention, Cleveland, Ohio
I recently had the pleasure of attending the National Sports Collectors Convention that was hosted this year in Cleveland, Ohio. I was overly glad that I had attended.
The Convention is held every year in a different major city. It is a usual 5 day event in which collector …
Adventure City Anaheim CA
Adventure City is a theme park which is designed especially for kids from 2-10years.Dont compare it with either Disney or Six flags as the rides here are mostly for kids and they will enjoy this place.There are around 10 rides and no need to wait in a long …
Dolphin watching in Bais , Negros Oriental
One of the beautiful tourist spots here in Negros Oriental which offers great adventures is the dolphin watching in Bais City. This city, known as the “Sugar City” of Negros Oriental, is located of about 45 kilometers from the province’s capital, Dumaguete City.
The dolphin watching in Bais City has already …
American Idol
Ok. I am a loyal fan of American Idol. But this year, 2008, I am noticing that there are several folks that seem planted in the competition. They have had previous recording history before and there is more than one. Like Carly Smithson from Ireland. They are making such …
Cirque Du Soleil Kooza
I am a big fan of Cirque du Soleil. I love a regular circus as well but in the last few years the normal lions and tigers version of the circus has gone down hill thanks to PETA. I do enjoy the acrobatics but it …
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