Hominids:

Book #1 of The Neanderthal Parallax
    By Robert J. Sawyer.

Format.
    Audiobook read by Jonathan Davis.

The Book in One Sentence.
    A Neanderthal named Ponter Boddit accidentally travels from his own universe into ours, and in so doing exposes both unique cultures to one another.

The Good.
    I enjoyed a lot of the science and philosophy discussions.  Boddit's people have a view on how the universe works that is far different from our own.

The Bad.
     Some of the relationship dynamics seemed a bit forced.

Who would I recommend it to?
    People interested in parallel worlds, alternate history and/or Neanderthals.

A Quote from the Book.
    "Pennies from heaven."

Verdict.
    I love how this book ended.  Definitely going to read the rest of the series.

The Grim Grotto

By Lemony Snicket.

Format.
    Audiobook read by Tim Curry.

The Book in One Sentence.
    The Baudelaire orphans encounter yet another in a series of unfortunate events.

The Good.
    Did you know that wasabi can be consider a culinary substitute for horseradish?  

The Bad.
     I wish this series could last forever. Ah, well.

Who would I recommend it to?
    Everyone.  Especially people who tend to enjoy childeren's books,  like to learn new words and/or enjoy a good story.

A Quote from the Book.
    "'Aye!' the voice said again. "Keep your eyes open!  Look out below!  Look out above!  Look out for spies!  Look out for one another!  Look out!  Aye!  Be very careful! Be very aware! Be very much! Take a break!  No--keep going!  Stay awake!  Calm down!  Cheer up!  Keep climbing!  Keep your shirt on!  Aye!'"

Verdict.
    I'm having trouble writing something level headedly enthusiastic.  This book and the whole series rock!

Vantage Point

Format.
    Redbox dvd

The Movie in one sentence.
    The President is shot (or is he?) and that event along with what happens after is replayed through the eyes of several eye witnesses.

The Good.
    Forest Whitaker.  
    The puzzle piece nature of the film makes it interesting to fit together in your mind.

The Bad.
     The way the movie is pieced together is more interesting than the story that is being told.  The name of the movie pretty much gives that away, but somehow I still wasn't expecting it.

Who would I recommend it to?
    Anyone who enjoys interestingly edited movies.

A quote from the movie.
    "I go where the moment takes me."

Verdict.
    Entertaining and unremarkable.

The Reaping

Format.
    Redbox dvd

The Movie in one sentence.
    A disillusioned minister investigates a river of blood and regains her faith in the process.

The Good.
    Beautiful aerial shots of swamp lands.  Fun larger than life characters.

The Bad.
    Way to many waking up from vivid dream sequences.  

Who would I recommend it to?
   People who enjoy a good rain of frogs.

A quote from the movie.
 "Seeing as how I was standing waist high in blood, dodging frogs and all."

Verdict.
If I hadn't been bored I would never have picked this movie out to watch.  I'll probably forget it in a few weeks.