This fight is short and sexy thanks mostly to Polyana Viana; easily one of the prettiest women in the UFC. Jinh Yu Frey isn’t bad herself; her skin tone is perfect; but, despite a clear arm-muscle advantage, she’s outmatched here. A “beautiful” combination of punches less than a minute in is all it takes to put her on her ass. Viana then takes a cue from Yoel Romero and follows it up with a kiss.
my rating : 4 of 5
2022
What a confusing mess this movie is. It seems the whole thing is shot on a wide-angle, almost fisheye, lens; the cinematographer also has a preference for vignetting and dutch tilts; which, along with a vintage 1954 Detroit setting, is somewhat visually appealing. It’s the convoluted plot that betrays it.
It starts interestingly enough with a man named Curtis; Don Cheadle plays the role way too cool to the point of being unrealistic; making a sketchy “babysitting” deal with a stranger in an alley, but the suspense doesn’t hold up from there. Awkward dialogue and misplaced comedy only make matters worse.
my rating : 2 of 5
2021
This fight is closer than I thought it would be. I was concerned, as an Anderson Silva fan, that Jake Paul would knock him out à la the Tyron Woodley rematch, so a decision loss in a competitive bout is somewhat of a moral victory.
Silva has his moments, but it’s his lack of activity (offense) overall; he doesn’t really start fighting until the second round; that costs him the bout. Paul is busier and lands more punches, including a big knockdown near the end.
my rating : 3 of 5
2022
![Beach Cliff Sardines [ In Soybean Oil With Hot Green Chilies ]](https://marcellee.com/posts/115727.jpg)
The Green Chilies come in bits, so they aren’t as Hot or distracting as you might anticipate. Still they’re a superfluous addition to what is ultimately a decent side dish. I prefer water; what base could be more appropriate for Sardines; but one benefit of the Soybean Oil is how it seems to tenderize the texture of the fish.
my rating : 3 of 5
These Oatmeal Cookies, “Baked with real whole grain oats”, would be better if they were soft. Not that they aren’t good as is. I’d imagine crumbling them in a bowl, pouring in some milk and eating them like cereal would make them even tastier. What’s most remarkable is that they’re Sugar Free with maltitol serving as the sole sweetener.
my rating : 4 of 5
![Eat Fresco Latin Style Braised Beef [ With Cilantro Lime Rice And Black Beans ]](https://marcellee.com/posts/115706.jpg)
What separates Fresco from most other precooked store-bought lunches and dinners is that they’re made with “no preservatives” and “never frozen”. This Braised Beef meal, made With Cilantro Lime Rice And Black Beans, is like reheating your Latin aunt’s homecooked leftovers; a godsend for ramen noodlers like myself.
my rating : 4 of 5
Aljamain Sterling earned himself a lot of detractors after faking a concussion and winning the Bantamweight belt via DQ. The stupid dance he does here after another questionable victory; we eventually learn TJ Dillashaw took this fight with a shoulder injury; does him no favors.
Not that Dillashaw isn’t to blame. “I completely blew my shoulder out at the end of April”, he reveals in his post fight interview, “It probably dislocated a good twenty times in training camp”. Why he wouldn’t simply postpone the bout till he has a better chance at a victory is beyond me.
my rating : 3 of 5
2022
I could’ve made a lot of money on this fight if I were a gambler. I figured Sean O’Malley; one of the best pound-for-pound punchers (strikers) in the UFC in regard to technique, accuracy and power; would win when it seems most fans were counting him out. The thing is, he doesn’t really win.
The official judges give him a victory, sure, but I disagree with the decision. It’s a relatively close fight and his strikes seem to hurt Petr Yan more than Yan’s hurt him; O’Malley lands a “huge” head kick in round three; but I think Yan edges it with his wrestling, takedowns and control time.
my rating : 4 of 5
2022
The title concept suggests a whole album of electro house music, which would’ve been a cool surprise after her departure into folk, but it seems Taylor Swift is still lost in the woods. Midnights is more synthy than her last two releases for sure; it would’ve been a fitting follow-up to Lover; but her music is still meandering.
There is, however, a song here that easily stands among Swift’s best. Vigilante Shit, which almost sounds aesthetically out of place compared to the rest of the set, is a hit. The vocals, the theme of which has to do with fashion and revenge, are slick and sinister. The beat; minimalist music; is a banger. Don’t sleep on it.
my rating : 3 of 5
2022
Sugar Free Cookies may seem too good to be true, but here they are. The secret to the sweetness is the inclusion of both maltitol and acesulfame K; eyebrow-raising items on an otherwise simple ingredients list. Still they’re not as bad (unhealthy) as sugar; few additives are; as they help make these brittle Shortbread circles a tasty treat.
my rating : 4 of 5
Halloween, the actual holiday, Ends every first of November. The movie franchise might never. Disregard the title of this latest entry and the conclusion of its plot, which seems to display the fate of Michael Myers; Haddonfield’s Bogeyman; at the hands of Laurie Strode; the arch nemesis he first encountered in 1978. Lest we forget she chopped his head off 20 Years Later only for him to be Resurrected.
This is supposed to be their story. Instead we’re introduced to a guy named Corey who, after being involved in a tragic killing of his own, befriends Michael and falls for Laurie’s granddaughter. If that sounds like a silly plot device, it is and his character is the worst thing about the movie, which gets downright corny at times. The best parts are still the kills. Look and listen for the tongue on the turntable.
my rating : 3 of 5
2022
“Our Wafer Cookies are crisp and thin”, the promo reads, “perfect for snacking.” That’s hyperbolic, but Vanilla Wafers, which go best in banana pudding, do make a nice snack and these are no exception.
What’s most impressive, aside from the sweet and dreamy aroma you get when you sniff the bag, is that there’s no sugar added, which makes them a “perfect” alternative to their unhealthy counterparts.
my rating : 4 of 5