October 4, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: I Was a TV Horror Host: Memoirs of a Creature Features Man by John Stanley

  A former TV horror host's memoirs and interviews with some of the biggest names in horror and sci-fi.

  Review in Books — by Scott Deitche — on Oct 04, 2007

• Book Review: God? by Chris DeSalvo

  If all the evidence was in one place, could we then determine the answer to the age old question?

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Oct 04, 2007

• One Dozen Memorable Works of Hispanic Fiction

  Each is a remarkable book – either a celebrated classic or a recent work that seems likely to stand the test of time.

  Opinion in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Oct 04, 2007

• Book Review: PR Idea Book: 50 Proven Tools That Really Work

  Concise PR advice for the newbie and the veteran alike.

  Review in Books — by Manny Hernandez — on Oct 04, 2007

• Book Review: Bride Island by Alexandra Enders

  The story is so realistic, so true to life, that it made it hard to read and impossible to put down.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Oct 04, 2007

• Shapes: Inspired by Carol Ann Duffy's Sonnet to Demeter

  "They each held to their personal vision of things, strangely united despite their apparent isolation."

  Opinion in Books — by Janet Lewison — on Oct 04, 2007

• Book Review: The Captured - A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier by Scott Zesch

  A compellingly true story and an excellent case study of human nature.

  Review in Books — by Ruby Lee — on Oct 04, 2007

• Book Review: Spontaneous Tourism - The Busy Person's Guide To Travel by James Samans

  Spontaneous Tourism is a mixture of common sense and potentially revelatory information regarding the why and how of travel.

  Review in Books — by David R Perry — on Oct 04, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Witchfinder General

  Vincent Price fiendishly cleans up the English countryside as the Witchfinder General

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 04, 2007

• TV Review CSI:NY "The Deep"

  Hawkes temporarily swims with the fishes while Mac defends the Big Apple.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: Bosom Buddies - The Second Season

  For those that like their comedy silly, this was one the funniest television series in the ‘80s.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 04, 2007

• TV Review: House - "The Right Stuff"

  House by the numbers...

  Review in Video — by CindyC — on Oct 04, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: The Heartbreak Kid, The Seeker: The Dark is Rising

  Fantasy and bad marriage enter the local multiplex; and then there's the movies!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: Bosom Buddies - The Second Season

  Tom Hanks can play anything, even play a man dressing as a woman. Wait... he did do that. And it was fantastic.

  Review in Video — by Kate C. Harding — on Oct 04, 2007

• The Jungle Book 40th Anniversary Edition: Are the Extras Worth It?

  The Jungle Book re-releases to celebrate its 40th anniversary. But are all these different versions really necessary?

  Opinion in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Oct 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Michael Clayton

  A well-acted drama told through a multi-layered story.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Oct 04, 2007

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "Poison Ivy"

  Blair and Serena but heads and bare panties during field hockey!

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 04, 2007

• Pushing Daisies Using Bionic Abilities

  Bionics battles and delicious pies, Wednesday was quite the night of TV.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: Inland Empire

  Despite its complexity and length, Inland Empire ranks as one of David Lynch's best films.

  Review in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: Babel - 2-Disc Collector's Edition

  Babel is filled with tension, constantly keeping you wondering about what will happen next.

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Oct 04, 2007

• Movie Review: This Film Is Not Yet Rated

  I'm late, but if you are in any way seriously interested in movies or the movie business, Dick’s movie is without a doubt essential viewing.

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: 28 Weeks Later

  A sequel that delivers the goods? Heck yeah! Bloody good time right here.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: Au Revoir Les Enfants

  Louis Malle's Holocaust film scores some points, but strikes out as well.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Oct 04, 2007

• TV Review: Never Judge A Show By Its Pilot - Chuck

  I don’t see this guy needing his sister’s help getting laid.

  Review in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Season 5

  And the collapse of this long-running series begins.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 04, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Tracing The Text Message Killer

  Ominous warning via text messaging.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: The TV Set

  This is how a TV show is made, and it is not always about the art.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Blade Runner - The Final Cut

  A darker Blade Runner, but is it better?

  Review in Video — by G. Arnold — on Oct 04, 2007

• Movie Review: King Boxer

  The film that started the martial arts cinema craze.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on Oct 04, 2007

• TV Review: Cavemen - Partying Like It's 1999 BC

  Yes, thank you, ABC. Thank you, Geico. Thank you, Lord. Cavemen are back!

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: 1408

  A par for the course horror thriller that leaves too many questions in its wake.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 04, 2007

• DVD Review: The TV Set

  Decent, but not the sum of its parts.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 04, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Halo 3

  Microsoft asked us to "believe." Is our faith rewarded?

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 04, 2007

• Nintendo Announces Wii Remote Jackets

  The jacket is a durable, silicone cover for the Wii remote.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 04, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Joost 1.0 Public Beta

  Joost 1.0 is finally here, and with its sleeker user interface, it's finally ready for prime time.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Kevin Eagan — on Oct 04, 2007

• Software Review: Whoosh! Down the Tubes...

  Perhaps the answer to many people's prayers.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Ginger Haycox — on Oct 04, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Too Much Music

  Diego Sandrin's new CD is quietly bracing, like a splash of bay rum on the hot old face.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 04, 2007

• Concert Review: Bad Religion/The Briggs at the House of Blues, Dallas TX

  Punk pioneers come to town and give us a lesson on how it's all properly done.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Oct 04, 2007

• Music Review: Bill Frisell, et. al. - Floratone

  A typical Bill Frisell album in typically atypical fashion.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 04, 2007

• Music Review: Strings Of Consciousness - Our Moon Is Full

  Strings Of Consciousness. Think indie post-rock spoken word experimental fusion jazz, and you'll be halfway there.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Oct 04, 2007

• Retro Redux: The Little Rascals And A Shot At Movie Stardom

  These guys traveled the country, selling parents on the idea that Hollywood talent scouts would see their kids and make them stars.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 04, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): The Lady Swims Today with Robert Funaro of The Sopranos

  The stained wood sings with color and history, while the wall decor and the jukebox define a worn and comfortable sailors' haven.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 04, 2007

• World's Greatest Lover, Ray Bradbury, All For More Love

  He managed to share his hunk of burnin' love with over 700 people in just one night.

  News in Culture — by Realist — on Oct 04, 2007

• October 2nd: International Day Of Non-Violence

  October 2nd will simply serve as a reminder of how far we as a species have to go before we can really call ourselves civilized.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 04, 2007

• The Most Amazing Woman Ever

  A devoted daughter recounts the life of her devoted mother.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kendal Tate — on Oct 04, 2007

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: Dinner at the Waldorf Chef's Table

  This is the way to experience the finest cuisine and wine in the world.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Oct 04, 2007

Sports

• 2007 MLB Playoff Notes: Day One

  It's day one for the playoffs, and day one for TBS carrying them. Both were satisfying.

  News in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Oct 04, 2007

Politics

• SCHIP: What They Aren't Telling You

  There is an obvious political agenda surrounding the SCHIP expansion, and it is a game politicians on both sides have been playing for years.

  Opinion in Politics — by Charles Signorile — on Oct 04, 2007

• Lack of Green Card Trumps Yellow Ribbon

  U.S. Immigration officials seek to deport the family members of active duty military while they are deployed.

  Opinion in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Oct 04, 2007