September 10, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: J. J. Cale - Rewind: Unreleased Recordings

  This recording serves as a reminder that, like any masterpiece, J. J. Cale is as unique as they come

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 10, 2007

• Oops, I Did It Again! Britney Spears' Meltdown at MTV Awards!

  Britney Spears looked nervous, tired, out of shape, and bored at VMA performance.

  Opinion in Music — by Movable Feast — on Sep 10, 2007

• Music Review: The Comas - Spells

  The latest CD from the psychedelic indie rockers.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Sep 10, 2007

• Retro Redux: Bobby Helms Was Something Special

  His clean-cut good looks - complete with dimples - soon had girls buying his records and lining up for his shows.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 10, 2007

• Music Review: Four Year Strong - Rise or Die Trying

  Energetic, snappy, imaginative, and a little mad now and again.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Sep 10, 2007

• Britney Spears and MTV's 2007 Video Music Awards Fail to Sparkle in Las Vegas Lights

  Despite the anticipation and brilliant set-up, neither MTV nor Britney were able to capitalize upon their best resource: experience.

  Opinion in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Sep 10, 2007

Video

• Box Office Update 9/7-9/9: The 3:10 to Yuma Goes Right to the Top

  A western dominates the weekend, while a holiday centered horror stumbles.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 10, 2007

• DVD Review: Dead or Alive

  Video game adaptation caters to younger audiences full of familiar faces and great direction from Corey Yuen.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Sep 10, 2007

• Hated the VMAs? Blame MTV, Not Britney

  The main question we asked ourselves was “Why are we watching this?”

  Opinion in Video — by Sean Paul Mahoney — on Sep 10, 2007

• Movie Review: Georgia Rule

  In terms of a film, well -- it's right up there with Gigli.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Sep 10, 2007

• TV and the Quest for Redemption

  Last night watching TV I realized that everyone needs to be redeemed (some more than others).

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 10, 2007

• DVD Review: Two's Company - The Complete Collection

  Not everything is classic about Two's Company, but there are a few shining moments.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Sep 10, 2007

• Movie Review: Paprika

  A surrealistic journey into the world of dream tech.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 10, 2007

• Movie Review: In the Valley of Elah

  ... the intensity in each scene kept me involved while the characters uncovered the truth.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Sep 10, 2007

• Movie Review: Shoot 'Em Up

  A bloody, gun-laden Looney Toon.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 10, 2007

• DVD Review: Cracker - A New Terror

  ...a tautly written and magnificently acted crime show with little gore and minimal violence.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 10, 2007

• DVD Review: Desperate Housewives - The Complete Third Season, The Dirty Laundry Edition

  Aside from Longoria and maybe Hatcher, there's nothing else about Desperate Housewives to get excited over.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Sep 10, 2007

• Movie Review: 3:10 to Yuma

  The Old West makes an impact on the modern movie.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 10, 2007

Culture

• Take a Peek Inside Tommy Hilfiger's Newly Renovated Dream Home

  Though it’s not yet on the market, in this week’s edition of Square Feet, broker Kathryn Clauss takes inside the estate of fashion mogul Tommy Hilfiger.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Sep 10, 2007

• Tips for Creating the Ultimate Game Room

  Summon your inner child as OpenHouseNYC host, George Oliphant outlines how anyone, in any home, can build a game room and arcade.

  Opinion in Culture — by LX.TV — on Sep 10, 2007

• Through the Eyes of the Sculptures in Central Park: September 11

  Shakespeare seeks the right words for his valiant hero’s worry that this world is not a safe place for those who would protect good people.

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Sep 10, 2007

• Has Enough Time Passed To Start Forgetting 9/11?

  If you want us to forget 9/11, you’ll have to wait until all of us who lost someone that day are laid to rest ourselves.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Sep 10, 2007

Books

• An Interview with Fantasy Author Gloria Oliver

  Fantasy author Gloria Oliver talks about finding the right publisher and book promotion.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 10, 2007

• Book Review: Will the Vampire People Please Leave the Lobby? - True Adventures in Cult Fandom by Allyson Beatrice

  Beware: reading this book in public could cause people to stare at you - and not in a good way.

  Review in Books — by writnkitten — on Sep 10, 2007

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of September 9, 2007

  Garrison Keillor, James Patterson, Laura Ingraham, John Berger, John W. Dean, I Did It: Confessions of the Killer. Plus: Don't wear white...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Sep 10, 2007

• Interview with Fantasy Author J.C. Hall

  J.C. Hall talks about her latest book, Lady of the Lakes.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 10, 2007

• Book Review: Tracking The Soul With an Astrology of Consciousness by Joe Landwehr

  Joe Landwehr with a new angle on an old subject.

  Review in Books — by Elsa — on Sep 10, 2007

• Book Review: Something from the Nightside by Simon R. Green

  With images straight from your darkest nightmares, lots of noir style and a dark rich atmosphere and you have one heck of a read.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Sep 10, 2007

Gaming

• Wii Zapper, Training Game to Hit November 19

  Nintendo celebrates the Wii's launch anniversary with a brand new peripheral for you to buy.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 10, 2007

• Wii Virtual Console Releases for September 10, 2007

  Sin and Punishment comes to an English-speaking country, and three more games hit the Virtual Console.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 10, 2007

• Game du Jour Deals: September 10 through September 16

  Every (casual) game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight at Games du Jour.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 10, 2007

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Fatal Fury Special

  Keep the retro fighters coming.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 10, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: Stuntman Ignition

  Repaired and restarted to become an accessible and innovative success.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 10, 2007

Sports

• Roger Federer's Biographer Provides Insight To Latest U.S. Open Victory

  An interview with a point of view from journalist Rene Stauffer.

  Interview in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Sep 10, 2007

Politics

• BBC: Animal Rights Extremists More of a Threat than Radical Muslims

  If the recent episode of the BBC's Casualty is to be believed, we should fear animal extremists over angry, brain-washed Muslims.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Sep 10, 2007