Yes, like a ten-speed, I am a great way to stay in shape and 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:
 "Star Trek" - http://www.epinions.com/content_468144131716
 "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen" - http://www.epinions.com/content_476235402884
 "Public Enemies" - http://www.epinions.com/content_476202897028
 "The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3" - http://www.epinions.com/content_473579228804
 "My Life In Ruins" - http://www.epinions.com/content_473538924164
 "Up" - http://www.epinions.com/content_473470439044
 "The Hangover" - http://www.epinions.com/content_472728571524
 "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" - http://www.epinions.com/content_468859784836
 "Terminator Salvation" - http://www.epinions.com/content_470911979140
 "Dance Flick" - http://www.epinions.com/content_471187754628
 "Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past" - http://www.epinions.com/content_469047479940
 "The Soloist" - http://www.epinions.com/content_468003098244
 "17 Again" - http://www.epinions.com/content_467143790212
 "Observe And Report" - http://www.epinions.com/content_466382982788
 "Monsters Vs. Aliens" - http://www.epinions.com/content_465080782468
 "Alien Trespass" - http://www.epinions.com/content_464367554180
 "Duplicity" - http://www.epinions.com/content_464516124292
 "Sin Nombre" - http://www.epinions.com/content_464255684228
 "Miss March" - http://www.epinions.com/content_464115830404
 "The Last House On The Left" - http://www.epinions.com/content_463631584900
 "I Love You, Man" - http://www.epinions.com/content_462042664580
 "The International" - http://www.epinions.com/content_460808621700
 "Fired Up!" - http://www.epinions.com/content_460716609156
 "Push" - http://www.epinions.com/content_460218142340
 "The Pink Panther 2" - http://www.epinions.com/content_460055350916
 "Revolution Road" - http://www.epinions.com/content_458572402308
 "Last Chance Harvey" - http://www.epinions.com/content_458138422916
 "Defiance" - http://www.epinions.com/content_457932050052
 "Hotel For Dogs" - http://www.epinions.com/content_457237040772

 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:
 "Working On A Dream" by Bruce Springsteen - http://www.epinions.com/content_476224786052
 "Daughtry" by Daughtry - http://www.epinions.com/content_323690204804

 For the last review by current artists I have recently immersed myself in (links at the bottom of review for other albums), check out:
  "Hits And Rarities" By Sheryl Crow - June 2009 Co-Artist Of The Month! - http://www.epinions.com/content_475437895300
  "The Complete Limelight Sessions" By Shania Twain - June 2009 Co-Artist Of The Month! - http://www.epinions.com/content_475459260036
  "Then Play On" By Fleetwood Mac - May 2009 Artist Of The Month! - http://www.epinions.com/content_474021465732
  "Educated Guess" By Ani DiFranco - April 2009 Artist Of The Month! - http://www.epinions.com/content_469368278660
  "Aladdin Sane" By David Bowie - March 2009 Artist Of The Month! - http://www.epinions.com/content_470620540548
  "The Jerome Kern Songbook" By Ella Fitzgerald - February 2009 Artist Of The Month! - http://www.epinions.com/content_461865455236
  "Hotter Than July" By Stevie Wonder - January 2009 Artist Of The Month! - http://www.epinions.com/content_459253452420
  "Covers" By James Taylor - November 2008 Artist Of The Month! - http://www.epinions.com/content_453032185476
  "Tales Of A Librarian: A Tori Amos Collection" By Tori Amos - http://www.epinions.com/content_455675186820

 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.