Some kind of meat, like pepperoni or sausage, would’ve been a welcomed addition, but these 5 Cheeses offer a variety of (good) flavors on their own. It’s mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, Asiago and Romano; all but one of which originated in Italy, interestingly enough.
my rating : 4 of 5
YFN Lucci’s hook is slick enough over this bedroom beat, but it’s Latto who steals the scene, à la Roxy Reynolds on Gorilla Zoe’s Talk Back, with a raunchy verse about her “leaking” Wet pussy. “After I’m done, he gon need a mop,” she says, “Treat me like a lady; fuck me like a thot.” She goes on to compare the sound to someone stirring a pot of macaroni and cheese.
my rating : 4 of 5
2020
The front of the box promotes this Valentine’s Day Sweethearts version as having the “classic Froot Loops flavor”, but that’s not exactly the case. The cereal, which is heart-shaped with a slightly softer bite, seems to taste a little less fruity to my buds. I’m not in love with it, but it’s likable enough with cold milk.
my rating : 4 of 5
Grape is one of the best Popsicle flavors. This C4 Performance Energy drink, even with “zero sugar”, tastes like one. That provides, along with “explosive energy you can feel”; it actually makes your body tingle, so they’re not lying; a boost of summer nostalgia.
my rating : 4 of 5
This documentary series, about (stupid) people lost or stranded alone for Days in dangerous conditions with little means of survival, is apparently based on real stories. That, along with its snappy albeit formulaic production, is what makes it captivating. The details rely on not much more than what the survivors say happened; the visuals are mostly re-enactments; but the gist rings true enough to astound.
my rating : 4 of 5
2012
The Intuit Dome screen erroneously lists Jamahal Hill as having one loss at the start of this bout, but this is his third. That it comes via TKO after making excuses for his previous knockout; Alex Pereira’s bad sportsmanship after a confusing pause in action by Herb Dean was to blame; will only add more salt to his wounds; namely a swollen eye and busted nose.
Not that it isn’t a close fight. My score card actually favored Hill, despite his face telling a different tale, up until the ending sequence. That bit begins in Round 3 when he’s floored by a left/right combination he’s not able to recover from. Jiří Procházka fighting for a cancer patient in the crowd makes his victory, in contrast to Hill’s salt, that much sweeter.
my rating : 4 of 5
2025
These Mandarins are marketed as “sweet, juicy and easy to peel” and that’s all true. You’d be hard pressed to find a better tasting and more convenient fresh fruit to eat. You’ll need a garbage can or disposal unless you like to literally eat Peelz, which means they’d be even better if they were ready to eat; pre-peeled and cupped.
my rating : 4 of 5
Lucinda Williams may, at almost 70 years old, technically be a deplorable singer; she sounds like a homeless drunkard; but that’s just what a song like this needs. It’s the main theme from Lost Girls; a Netflix movie about the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert. Williams takes on the role of Amy Ryan as Mari Gilbert; Shannon’s mother.
“I’ll look for you on every corner and every street I look down,” she laments, “I will never give up hoping that one day you will be found.” It’s a sad and solemn affair, but, despite her weary disposition and singing voice, the main vocal melody stands strong. The song is especially poignant considering it’s based on a true (crime) story.
my rating : 4 of 5
2020
You can hear Scarface doing backing vocals, but, despite being the best song on the Resurrection album, this isn’t really a Geto Boys song. It’s Willie D featuring the Menace Clan and the concept has to do with that old idiom of the Blind Leading The Blind. Where to? This poignant hood anthem never explicitly says, but the implication is poverty and death.
my rating : 4 of 5
1996
I don’t know when this song was made; it wasn’t released until Ice Cube’s Man Down album; but it should’ve been put out in 2021 shortly after, speaking of releases, J-Dee of Da Lench Mob’s 20-something-year prison stint. That’s what it’s all about; Cube sets the scene with his opening monologue; and it’s a (gang) banger.
my rating : 4 of 5
2024
Jon Jones should’ve retired here. It would’ve been a fairytale ending to his nearly impeccable career. Instead he retires his opponent; heavyweight “goat” Stipe Miocic; and does “the Trump dance” as the former/future president cheers him on from the audience. It is perhaps the event’s most endearing moment and, make no mistake about it, those two; Jon Jones and Donald Trump; are the stars of the show.
The most entertaining fight honor goes to Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler as expected. Paul Craig and James Llontop do much better than expected, putting a damper on the hype of their prospect victors. The “overrated” Bo Nickal actually gets booed by the finicky crowd. Viviane Araújo also defeats a tired Karine Silva, though Silva scores points on my card every time she lays on her back with her legs open.
my rating : 4 of 5
2024 November 16
You can enhance the concept of this energy drink, brought to you “from the makers of Gatorade”, by putting it in the Freezer to ice it up. Be careful though. It chills and becomes undrinkable, meaning it’ll have to be thawed, quicker than you might think. The taste is sweet and Kool-Aid-like.
my rating : 4 of 5