October 2, 2007 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book 2-Disc Platinum Edition

  This 40th Anniversary release of Disney's classic film will delight young and old.

  Review in Video — by jelewis8 — on Oct 02, 2007

• TV Review: Heroes - "Lizards"

  Wasn’t this an X-Files episode?

  Review in Video — by K. L. Connie Wang — on Oct 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Jericho - The First Season

  Sacrifice forty bucks for this DVD.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Oct 02, 2007

• Heroes Cuts Off Toes, Does Chuck Rehash Old Shows?

  Deja vu - the feeling that something has happened before. Deja vu - the feeling that something has happened before. Deja vu - the feeling that something has happened before.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 02, 2007

• It Isn't Christmas Yet: New DVD Releases, October 2, 2007

  This week's releases aren't too exciting, but Christmas is just around the corner...

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Oct 02, 2007

• Box Office Update 9/28-9/30: The Game Plan Outscores The Kingdom

  The Rock took the ball and ran with it.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Robin Of Sherwood Set 2

  These are by far the best adaptations of the Robin Hood story made yet.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Grey’s Anatomy - The Complete Third Season - Seriously Extended

  This set is worth checking out, filled with plenty of what Grey's fans love, as well as plenty never seen before.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on Oct 02, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: 1408

  Plenty of new titles to grace your DVD player.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 02, 2007

Books

• An Interview with Colleen Gleason, Author of The Gardella Vampire Chronicles

  "Historical fiction, romance, horror, action-adventure, ect. There's something for everyone in the books."

  Interview in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 02, 2007

• Book Review: Demon: A Memoir by Tosca Lee

  This debut novel will challenge your perspective on life.

  Review in Books — by Takiela Bynum — on Oct 02, 2007

• Book Review: Fashion, Fine Shoulders and Poiret at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

  The man who "dethroned the primacy and destabilized the paradigm of Western fashion."

  Review in Books — by Terence Clarke — on Oct 02, 2007

• Book Review: Isabella Moon by Laura Benedict

  Just in time for the Halloween season, Laura Benedict has served up a spooky specter story in her debut novel.

  Review in Books — by Amanda Bittle — on Oct 02, 2007

• Book Review: Fables from the Mud by Erik Quisling

  Profound fables about invertebrates attracts Hollywood's attention.

  Review in Books — by Betty Wong — on Oct 02, 2007

• An Interview with James Houston Turner, Author of The Identity Factor

  "Finally, I had a sense of purpose... that my life was not yet supposed to end."

  Interview in Books — by Fleiger — on Oct 02, 2007

• Book Review: Service Included - Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter by Phoebe Damrosch

  Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of America's top restaurant?

  Review in Books — by Marisa DVari — on Oct 02, 2007

• Book Review: The Late Hector Kipling by David Thewlis

  If you like your comedy black, your satire pointed, and have a keen sense of the absurd...

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 02, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

  Its Official. On Magic, the joyous "big noise" of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is back.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 02, 2007

• Enter to Win Joni Mitchell's Shine

  Ten readers will win a copy of the latest Joni Mitchell CD.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 02, 2007

• Radiohead says "It's up to you!"

  Naiveté or idealism?

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 02, 2007

• Concert Review: Mofro and Assembly of Dust at the Highline Ballroom

  Reid Genauer's wispy presence requires you to "lean in" to get what the band is doing.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 02, 2007

• Jagger says "No" to Retirement Rumors and The Daily Music and Tech News

  The Stones to keep rolling, The Charlatan's upcoming album and Apple's Boot Camp's demise in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: John Fogerty Revival

  ...it's the best Rock and Roll release I've heard in years.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band - Magic

  It's an orgy of ecstasy among Springsteen faithful upon the release of his latest album, but a deeper listen reveals this is perhaps his darkest work yet.

  Review in Music — by Joel Beers — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: Kenny Chesney - Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates

  Kenny Chesney's newest release, two years in the making, was well worth the wait.

  Review in Music — by tink — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: Iron & Wine - The Shepherd's Dog

  This is the band's most diverse album yet, bringing in new instruments and compositions.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: Jethro Tull - Live At Montreux 2003 DVD

  In 2003 Jethro Tull finally graced the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival stage and did not disappoint.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: Mark Knopfler - Kill To Get Crimson

  Knopfler weaves his signature electric guitar lines through some fine compositions.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: Down - Down III: Over The Under

  After a five-year absence, Down is back.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: Clare Burson - Thieves

  Clare Burson's hauntingly mellow voice sings a beautiful and poignant album.

  Review in Music — by Betty Wong — on Oct 02, 2007

• Rock & Roll Feature: The Sex Pistols' Seminal Album Turns 30

  The Sex Pistols turn 30. I'll be celebrating by listening to this album as loudly as I can.

  Review in Music — by D.A.N. — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: Iron & Wine - The Shepherd's Dog

  With this third album, Sam Beam added another dimension of sound to his quiet, comfortable universe.

  Review in Music — by Jo Light — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Pearl Jam - Immagine in Cornice

  Immagine In Cornice is about what I expected. Casual fans won't find this essential, but for the Pearl Jam faithful it's a worthwhile purchase.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: David Rogers Sextet - The World Is Not Your Home

  If you're interested in experiencing something a little different in jazz, you might want to sit up and take notice.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 02, 2007

• Radiohead's In Rainbows -- Debacle or Brilliant, Forward-Thinking Scheme?

  Radiohead gives fans a double-edged sword.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Oct 02, 2007

• Music Review: William Parker/Raining On The Moon - Corn Meal Dance

  Parker's music is pure poetry, in more ways than one.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 02, 2007

• The Breakdown: Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, PJ Harvey, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Megadeth, Prong

  Order the new Radiohead now, or pick up one of the other boxes out this week - among other things.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Oct 02, 2007

• New Album Releases 10/02/07: Broooce! (Plus Dylan, Fogerty, PJ Harvey, Dashboard Confessional, Annie Lennox & More)

  It's crunch time, as the much anticipated return of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band leads the pack this week.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 02, 2007

• 10/2: The Tuesday Morning Purchase: Sharon Jones, David Byrne, Mickey Hart, Bruce Springsteen

  Smaller numbers, but still a big week.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 02, 2007

Sports

• Week 4 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)

  Four down, thirteen to go.

  Opinion in Sports — by J Jordan — on Oct 02, 2007

• Matt Holliday's Face Pain Brings Pleasure To Colorado

  Also, is Jimmy Rollins the MVP? Is Gilbert Arena's cartoon funny? Why aren't you happy for Joey Harrington?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 02, 2007

• Winless After Four, The Dolphins' Season Seems Tanked

  The upside to a winless 'Fins: can we go ahead and make claims on the first round draft pick?

  Opinion in Sports — by Benjamin Cossel — on Oct 02, 2007

Gaming

• 2007 Video Game Holiday Buyer's Guide

  Here are the top five most anticipated games of the coming holiday season.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Ben Wood — on Oct 02, 2007

Politics

• Hillary Is Insane: Draft Al Gore to Save Us

  How far does Hillary have to go before we see what a threat she is? She scares me enough to abandon the GOP and want to draft Al Gore.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 02, 2007

• Satire: The Military Junta In Burma Isn’t All That Bad

  I mean, seriously. "Slaughter" has such a negative connotation attached to it. I prefer "population control" ...

  Satire in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Oct 02, 2007