September 24, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console Releases for 9/24/2007

  This week: a clone, a sequel, and a game I've never heard of.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 24, 2007

• PS3 Review: LocoRoco Cocoreccho!

  LocoRoco Cocoreccho! is a fun game with great style, wacky music and some new ways to use the Sixaxis controller.

  Review in Gaming — by Tim Schultz — on Sep 24, 2007

• Nintendo Wii 2007 Gift Guide

  This "revolutionary" game console gains even more popularity with new titles for the holidays.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 24, 2007

• Playstation 2 2007 Gift Guide

  The Playstation 2 continues an amazing run (2400+ titles) with several more this holiday season.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 24, 2007

• Nintendo DS 2007 Gift Guide

  This holiday season presents gamers with some great titles for the “in-touch” Nintendo DS.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 24, 2007

• Board Game Review: Scene It? - Movies 2nd Edition

  Scene It? releases their 2nd Edition Movies game.

  Review in Gaming — by El Bicho — on Sep 24, 2007

Sports

• Mike Gundy's Explosion Prompts Questions

  The Oklahoma State football coach went off on Oklahoman reporter Jenni Carlson. Perhaps he should have thought twice.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ben Miraski — on Sep 24, 2007

• Ten People To Watch During MLB's Final Week

  Will Biggio catch one final time? Who wins the NL MVP? The AL East? And who will Lou Piniella strangle?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 24, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Broken

  Broken is far more than the name of this movie.

  Review in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Sep 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Trilogy: The Weeping Meadow

  Another Theo Angelopoulos masterpiece.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Sep 24, 2007

• Movie Review: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

  ... a kind of new Old West dichotomy that rethinks the mythology and historical vagaries of a legendary outlaw and killer...

  Review in Video — by jelewis8 — on Sep 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Commando (Director's Cut)

  Arnold Schwarzenegger breaks bones in this DVD release.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 24, 2007

• Too Many Shows, Too Little Time - Monday

  Miss Cordy tells you what's on, what you should watch, what you should record and what you should catch online.

  Opinion in Video — by Miss Cordy — on Sep 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Resident Evil - Extinction

  More zombie butt-kicking with Milla Jovovich. What more can you want?

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Sep 24, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Lulu Found

  Jason saves Lulu. Jax reunites with his family.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Sep 24, 2007

• Gossip Girl Gossip

  Teens, drugs, backstabbing? I'm in!

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Sep 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Resident Evil - Extinction

  Fun, if illogical, sequel to an already illogical, but fun, series.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Stories of the American Puppet

  ... educational and interesting, but the structure of the program is somewhat confusing.

  Review in Video — by Nancy Fontaine — on Sep 24, 2007

• Prison Break Confidential - Week One and a Half

  I made some errors, but it's a really complicated show!

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Sep 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Across the Universe

  An experience not soon to be forgotten.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Brotherhood - The Complete First Season

  An epic, if flawed, series.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Sep 24, 2007

• Movie Review: In the Valley of Elah

  A interesting story about the costs of war.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Sep 24, 2007

Politics

• Myanmar Monks Aren't Kidding Around

  Peaceful marches by thousands of Buddhist monks and citizens mark the 19th anniversary of a violent crackdown and further protest Myanmar’s military junta.

  News in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Sep 24, 2007

• ”Betray Us” Ad Brews Bonfire on Beltway, USD in Free Fall and Tiny Town of Jena Attracts Mega Crowds

  Shady discount ad trumps shaky dollar in this week's media coverage, but not Sharpton in Jena

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Sep 24, 2007

Sci/Tech

• DSLR Review: Olympus EVOLT E-510

  The E-510 is light, affordable, packed with features and options, and it will help you get great photos.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Raoul Pop — on Sep 24, 2007

• Chocolate Helps Prevent Cavities

  Chocolate (and other foods with tannins) could leave you cavity free!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Aalam Samsavar — on Sep 24, 2007

• Hard Rain Falling: The Tropical Deluge

  Global warming causes heavier rainstorms.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Dirk Hanson — on Sep 24, 2007

• Camera Lens Review – Lensbabies 3G

  The Lensbaby 3G will perform magic when you need it to.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 24, 2007

Tastes

• The Great Cafés: Caffé Trieste, San Francisco

  A writer reflects on coffee, obscenity, and Allen Ginsberg.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Terence Clarke — on Sep 24, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Jim Robinson - Economy Hall Breakdown

  A disc of high spirited New Orleans style Jazz played by people who obviously love the music.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 24, 2007

• Music Review: Rogue Wave - Asleep at Heaven's Gate

  Rogue Wave's Heaven-ly third offering.

  Review in Music — by Kory Lanphear — on Sep 24, 2007

• Music Review: Quickies! Bruce Eisenbeil Sextet, Josh Roseman, Machan, Blackfield

  Introducing bundles of records reviews that are short and sweet.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Sep 24, 2007

• Concert Review/Interview: Hanson At The 9:30 Club, Washington DC, 9/16/07

  Ten years after hearing the ubiquitous "MMMBop" here, there, and everywhere, I never imagined I'd attend a Hanson concert.

  Review in Music — by La Shawn Barber — on Sep 24, 2007

• Music Review: Paul Potts - One Chance

  Paul Potts debut album does not disappoint.

  Review in Music — by SJ Reidhead — on Sep 24, 2007

• Music DVD Review: John Coltrane - John Coltrane Live In '60, '61, & '65

  A fitting tribute to one of the greatest Jazz saxophone players that ever lived.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 24, 2007

• Retro Redux: Hank Williams And The Hunt For The Elusive Sassafras

  The best trips to the woods were those made on hot Summer days.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 24, 2007

• Kitty Margolis: The Heart And Soul Of A Jazz Singer (Part 1)

  Part one of a four-part interview series.

  Interview in Music — by Terence Clarke — on Sep 24, 2007

Books

• An Interview with Alma Alexander, Author of the Worldweavers Trilogy

  Thea "is EveryTeen. I think her appeal lies in the simple fact that she is not a superheroine..."

  Interview in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Sep 24, 2007

• An Interview With Tom Straw, Author of The Trigger Episode, Part Two

  Why work in the exciting field of the paparazzi?: "Mainly because the national Do Not Call List has limited opportunities in telemarketing."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Sep 24, 2007

• The Early World: New Books for the Week of September 23, 2007

  Grisham, Sparks, Russo, Patchett, Vachss, Stuart Woods, Rita Mae Brown, Jenny Downham, Jim Shepard, Charlaine Harris, Vixen Diaries, Life with Asperger's, Boring People...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Sep 24, 2007

• Book Review: A Desert Called Peace by Tom Kratman

  Some may be offended and others inspired, but all will have a good read with Tom Kratman's latest novel.

  Review in Books — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 24, 2007

• Book Review: Things I Overheard While Talking To Myself by Alan Alda

  Second volume of memoirs centers around the speeches he's given.

  Review in Books — by Dave Lifton — on Sep 24, 2007

• Book Review - Creative Photoshop: Digital Illustration and Art Techniques by Derek Lea

  Geared for digital artists, illustrators, cartoonists, designers, graphic artists, photographic artists, and anyone who wants to be a Photoshop guru.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 24, 2007