Okay, I'm not a Huguenot, but if you get the reference, give yourself a gold star.  Some call it crude, but I say "Family Guy" is one of the few shows that still makes me laugh.

 As a writer, I'm using ePinions as a way to express myself while I await my inevitable rise to commercial success. Or commercial adequacy. Or even just selling more than my one novel. Sigh.  For those interested, novel #2 - "Living In The Wakes" is slated for a 2009 release!

 I love movies, books, music, food, everything and I like making a good argument.  Having tried - and failed - to run for the U.S. Congress a few years back, I've rededicated myself to sharing evaluations and commentaries on ePinions. Lately, I've been watching and listening to a whole lot of crap so YOU don't have to! How about that?

 If you like truly thinking about media, my reviews are for you. I try to tackle everything I encounter with reviews that are interesting, educational, funny and/or educated.

 My specialities include current movies.  Check out my reviews of the following films, in theaters now:
 "Slumdog Millionaire" - http://www.epinions.com/content_453693705860
 "Four Christmases" - http://www.epinions.com/content_452182838916
 "Twilight" - http://www.epinions.com/content_451430813316
 "Quantum Of Solace" - http://www.epinions.com/content_451380153988
 "Zack And Miri Make A Porno" - http://www.epinions.com/content_449164316292
 "Pride And Glory" - http://www.epinions.com/content_448637472388
 "Max Payne" - http://www.epinions.com/content_448281087620
 "Sex Drive" - http://www.epinions.com/content_448095817348
 "Quarantine" - http://www.epinions.com/content_447446486660
 "Religulous" - http://www.epinions.com/content_446672637572
 "The Duchess" - http://www.epinions.com/content_446566731396
 "How To Lose Friends And Alienate People" - http://www.epinions.com/content_446459645572

 As well, I am constantly reviewing current and classic DVD releases!  For the next few weeks, expect a lot of reviews of "The X-Files," which I am going through again episode by episode on DVD and reviewing all of the episodes and seasons I can that I have not yet reviewed on Epinions!

 To truly understand my take on reviewing and the importance of being a discriminatory reviewer, read my rating philosophy at:

http://www.epinions.com/content_5104509060

 As for music, I tend to immerse myself in a different artist almost every week, picking up an individual or group's entire library (or as much of it as I can get my hands on).  For reviews of albums that are currently in the Top 100, please check out my reviews of:
 "Dig Out Your Soul" by Oasis - http://www.epinions.com/content_448929107588
  "Promised Land" By Dar Williams - http://www.epinions.com/content_445812870788
 "Be Ok" by Ingrid Michaelson - http://www.epinions.com/content_448213061252
 "Metro Station" by Metro Station - http://www.epinions.com/content_434405543556
 "Daughtry" by Daughtry - http://www.epinions.com/content_323690204804
 "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" By Maroon 5 - http://www.epinions.com/content_446330211972

 For the last review by current artists I have recently immersed myself in (links at the bottom of review for other albums), check out:
 "The Joshua Tree" By U2 - http://www.epinions.com/content_444091895428
 "Around The Sun" By R.E.M. - http://www.epinions.com/content_444655767172
 "100th Window" By Massive Attack - http://www.epinions.com/content_446311272068
 

 As far as books go, I have been reading a lot of pulp lately, mostly graphic novels because they tend to be source material for new movies coming out.  I am, however, particularly proud of my reviews of:
 "The Time Traveler's Wife" By Audrey Niffeneger - http://www.epinions.com/content_330628370052
 and "Watchmen" By Alan Moore - http://www.epinions.com/content_443914096260

 As well, I am a big reviewer of teas by Celestial Seasonings!  My current favorites include:
 Victorian Earl Grey - http://www.epinions.com/content_442362662532
 Cinnamon Apple Spice - http://www.epinions.com/content_410287836804
 Sweet Coconut Thai - http://www.epinions.com/content_410545852036

 I am also now reviewing flavors of Jelly Belly jelly beans!

 I take reviewing very seriously, but my personality tends to come through in my reviews and as a result, I am not necessarily the mainstream view, though I do have a very scholarly approach to every review I write.

 Enjoy the reviews!

 Thank you.