November 12, 2006 Archive

Music

• DVD Review: Sarah Brightman - Diva: The Video Collection

  The DVD is an enthralling way to experience every facet of Brightman’s work and appreciate her artistry more thoroughly.

  Review in Music — by Sombrero Grande — on Nov 12, 2006

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: The Octopus Project and Black Moth Super Rainbow, Daylight's For The Birds, Qwel and Meaty Ogre, Johnny Cash, and Everybody Else

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Nov 12, 2006

• Music Review: Sarah Brightman - Diva: The Singles Collection

  While a must-have collection for any Sarah Brightman fan, I'm not ready to bow down and worship this album.

  Review in Music — by Sombrero Grande — on Nov 12, 2006

• Music Review: Isobel Campbell - Milk White Sheets

  Former Belle & Sebastian member Isobel Campbell wanted to be more instinctive and intimate than what she’s done before.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Nov 12, 2006

• Blues Bash Concert Review: Joe Bonamassa - Live At Blues Alley

  I don't think smaller venues like Blues Alley are going to be able to contain Joe Bonamassa much longer.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Nov 12, 2006

• Music Review: Antonio Vivaldi - Complete Cello Sonatas - Ophelie Gaillard

  For listeners restricted to Le quattro stagioni (The four Seasons), the cello sonatas will come as a jolting surprise.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Nov 12, 2006

• Really Really Good: Five Minutes Of Funk

  Five Minutes of Funk with Theo, MySpace Music Spotlight, and Webslinging.

  Opinion in Music — by Laron Cue — on Nov 12, 2006

• iPod Shuffle Mark 2, The Answer, Europe, and Whitesnake

  New iPod: I think it's a case of someone clever at Apple over-engineering it because he or she can.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Nov 12, 2006

Gaming

• A Trip to Festival Arcadia in Montréal

  It's all about what Wii had to do, just to have a little fun in Montréal.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Nov 12, 2006

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Contra

  The real version you might not ever known existed.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 12, 2006

• EA Selling Cheat Codes Through Xbox Live Marketplace

  Gamers everywhere are shocked -- SHOCKED! -- to discover that publishers love turning a quick buck.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Jon Grover — on Nov 12, 2006

• PC Game Review: The Sims 2 Pets

  Electronic Arts and Maxis have done it again with this worthy Sims 2 addition for additional challenges, fun and features.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 12, 2006

Video

• TV Preview: 3 Lbs.

  It's fun and flashy, but is this new series worth its weight?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 12, 2006

• On The Late Show with David Letterman This Week

  What? It's Impressionist Week on Letterman? You can bet your pants I'll be watching.

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Nov 12, 2006

• DVD Review: Batman Beyond, Season Two

  Batman Beyond. Beyond Bruce Wayne. Beyond the Joker. Beyond Scarecrow, Harvey Two-Face, Penguin, and The Riddler. The Bat is back, folks.

  Review in Video — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 12, 2006

• DVD Review: The Curse of the Werewolf

  Oliver Reed got his teeth into his first starring role -- as a Hammer Horror wolfman.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Nov 12, 2006

• Beakman Blasts Back Into Action

  A children's television classic is resurrected ten years later, thanks to the FCC.

  News in Video — by Ryan Eanes — on Nov 12, 2006

• Movie Review: Babel

  Luminous story, exhaustive execution, surreal music and images, lessons to learn and great acting.

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Nov 12, 2006

• TV Review: CSI:NY - "Consequences"

  A new case shows Mac the meaning of family more intensely than he ever imagined.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 12, 2006

• Movie Review: House of 1000 Corpses

  Although House of 1000 Corpses comes up short of “masterwork” status, it is worthy of an instant “cult classic” grade.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 12, 2006

• DVD Review: Ghost Stories (2000)

  A gang of young ghostbusters tackle their haunted school building in an enjoyable and scary anime series.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Nov 12, 2006

Politics

• Reasons to be Cheerful, or The Far Side of Paradise

  Far from leading to ‘two years of hell,’ the elections may bring us real dialogue and, gasp, near-sanity in Washington.

  Opinion in Politics — by Randall A Byrn — on Nov 12, 2006

• The True Meaning of Russ Feingold

  We must ask ourselves the question why courageous visionaries are presidential long shots.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Rothstein — on Nov 12, 2006

• Rumsfeld to be Sued for War Crimes in Germany

  Donald Rumsfeld, George Tenet, and others may face prosecution for war crimes in Germany.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 12, 2006

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Grecian & Rossmo's Seven Sons

  A revamp of a classic children’s storybook...

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Nov 12, 2006

• Book Review: Hire Me, Inc. - Package Yourself To Get Your Dream Job By Roy J. Blitzer

  This should be required reading for anyone seeking opportunities in todays corporate jungle. Just remember, you are the product.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 12, 2006

Culture

• Day By Day for November 12, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 12, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 12, 2006

Sports

• Italian Soccer Scandal Having an Odd Effect on Serie A

  Now Italian soccer is sexier and more appealing.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Nov 12, 2006