September 15, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Unquiet Grave - The FBI And The Struggle For The Soul Of Indian Country by Steve Hendricks

  The truth is not necessarily pretty, nor is it necessarily nice, but it's reality and it's about time eyes were opened to it.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 15, 2007

• My Love Affair with the Novel

  The saying is true, so many books and so little time!

  Opinion in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Sep 15, 2007

• Book Review: Above the Starry Frame by Helen Townsend

  The real story is in Townsend's imagining.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Sep 15, 2007

• Interview with Virginia S. Grenier, Editor of Stories for Children Magazine, Part II

  Part two of a close look at Stories for Children Magazine, a free online publication.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 15, 2007

• Graphic Literature Review: The Nightmare Factory - Edited by Heidi MacDonald

  Cult horror fiction writer Thomas Ligotti gets adapted into graphic literature format by four simpatico comic book artists.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Sep 15, 2007

Gaming

• Arcade Impressions: Pac-man VR

  It isn't Tron meets Pac-man, but it's decent enough for a virtual reality game.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 15, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Michelle Shocked - ToHeavenURide

  Shocked presents a wonderful gospel set from the 2003 Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Sep 15, 2007

• Music Review: Rilo Kiley – Under The Blacklight

  Rilo Kiley samples a lot but ties it all together with the nice big bow that is Lewis’s superb vocal talents.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Sep 15, 2007

• Interview: Band Of The Week - Backyard Tire Fire

  This Bloomington, Illinois-based trio delivers honest, original songs.

  Interview in Music — by Chris Holmes — on Sep 15, 2007

• Really Really Good: Can I Get A Witness?

  The latest on Foxy Brown, Petraeus, Jah Cure, Wu-Tang, and videos from Percee P, Bun B, and more!

  News in Music — by Laron Cue — on Sep 15, 2007

• Music Review: Between The Buried and Me — Colors

  This grind/prog-metal collective present their latest exploration of sound.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Sep 15, 2007

• Music Review: Invitro - When I Was a Planet

  The potential is there but this is middling at best.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 15, 2007

• Music Review: Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe - An Evening Of Yes Music Plus

  Call it what you want, it's still some pretty good Yes.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Sep 15, 2007

Sports

• Greg Oden Done for Season, Seattle Fans Start Calling Him Sam

  Greg Oden is done for the year, but Seattle fans shouldn't get too cocky yet.

  News in Sports — by E.H. Munro — on Sep 15, 2007

• Bend It Like Belichick

  Nelson Muntz to Bill Belichick: "Ha, ha! You soiled your fabled legacy like you soiled your Bon Jovi-loving pants!"

  Opinion in Sports — by Chris McVetta — on Sep 15, 2007

Culture

• Not Breakfast of Champions; Breakfast for Champions?

  A dialogue considering why breakfast can't just be breakfast anymore.

  Opinion in Culture — by Meg Heald — on Sep 15, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Cult of the Cobra

  Cue bad puns: It has some bite, but won't pull in credit as a cult classic.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Scarecrows

  Atmospheric nonsense that is worth the silliness.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 15, 2007

• DVD Review: The Leech Woman

  Snooze fest with a highlighted performance by Coleen Gray.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Giuliani Time - Sharp, Yet Dull

  What it lacks in style is well overshadowed by its compelling substance.

  Review in Video — by Superior To You — on Sep 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Dr. Cyclops

  A few minor thrills in a dull overall film from the team that made King Kong.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 15, 2007

Politics

• Greenspan Is Right About The Republicans And The Economy

  "Tax and spend" is at least mathematically coherent when compared to "tax-cut and spend."

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Sep 15, 2007

• Petraeus and the Will to Win

  What we need to do now in Iraq.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Sep 15, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Tech Review: iPod Touch

  A huge disappointment for those hoping to get the iPhone experience without the actual "phone."

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Daryl D — on Sep 15, 2007