October 8, 2007 Archive

Music

• Interview: Alison Sudol, Vocalist/Songwriter Of A Fine Frenzy

  This 22-year old wunderkind discusses the influences that helped create "A Fine Frenzy" of music.

  Interview in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Oct 08, 2007

• Vinyl Tap: The Beatles' Second Album

  Capitol’s vinyl connivance offers up a Merseyside pop thrill with blisters-on-me-fingers raucousness and harmony-driven R&B, Motown, and rock-and-roll.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Oct 08, 2007

• Music Review: Karmina - The Kiss (EP)

  Sisters Kelly and Kamille showcase their talents in music and voice.

  Review in Music — by Betty Wong — on Oct 08, 2007

• Music Review: Herbie Hancock – River: The Joni Letters

  The legendary jazzman honors Joni Mitchell’s music and muse on his outstanding new album.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Oct 08, 2007

• Concert Review: Chick Corea - Shanghai, China

  Chick Corea on solo piano. In China!

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Oct 08, 2007

• Retro Redux: Tinkering With Auto Radios - Simpler Isn't Always Better

  If you see me rolling along the highway shining a flashlight on my dashboard, try not to stare.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 08, 2007

• Music Review: Hans Krása: Brundibár

  Krasa's children's opera from Terezin is beautifully rendered.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Oct 08, 2007

• Music Review: Herbie Hancock - River: The Joni Letters

  The musical chameleon pays tribute to Joni Mitchell with help from Wayne Shorter, Norah Jones, Tina Turner, and Joni herself.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 08, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Heroes Season One

  How do you stop an exploding man?

  Review in Video — by Chris Borthick — on Oct 08, 2007

• Movie Review: Waking Up Dead

  'Behind the Music' meets A&E's 'Intervention' in this compelling documentary about short-lived rock stardom.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on Oct 08, 2007

• "Pale Force" and BC Magazine Have A Giveaway For You

  Feeling a little blanched? How about some lovely sunscreen from Pale Force and Blogcritics Magazine?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 08, 2007

• The Desperate Housewives Discussion That Wasn't

  I was all prepared to tell you what was wrong with last night's episode, and then...

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 08, 2007

• TV Review: Nova - "Secrets of the Samurai Sword"

  A new season of Nova is upon us and it all starts out with the tale of Takezo Kensei and his sword... sort of.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 08, 2007

• Adaptations From Book to Movie: It was a Mook!

  Which version is better? Is there an answer to that question?

  Opinion in Video — by Reena Tabita — on Oct 08, 2007

• DVD Review: Flight of the Living Dead - Outbreak on a Plane

  How can you go wrong with zombies on a plane?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 08, 2007

• Movie Review: The Darjeeling Limited

  Wes Anderson's great-looking new film has charm to spare, although some may find it superficial.

  Review in Video — by Randall A Byrn — on Oct 08, 2007

• DVD Review: The Intruder (Special Edition) (1962)

  Much more powerful than I assumed it was going to be, and Roger Corman should be very proud.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 08, 2007

• Movie Review: Sydney White

  A cute new take on the classic fairy tale. We all have a little dork in us.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 08, 2007

Culture

• Really, Really Good: From Burma to Las Vegas

  News on BlogWorld Expo, Watch Wednesday, Knight v. Viacom, Myanmar, and more!

  Opinion in Culture — by Laron Cue — on Oct 08, 2007

• Face Your Fear: Nightmare Ghost Stories - New York's Most Terrifying Haunted House

  Face your fear in New York City's premier haunted attraction - if you dare.

  Review in Culture — by ILoz Zoc — on Oct 08, 2007

• Generosity, Threats, and Violence

  Generosity is about being receptive to another person's plight and responding to it with positive action and not passing the buck.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 08, 2007

• Universal Gathers Biggest Horror Stars to Honor the Opening of Halloween Horror Nights

  Rob Zombie, Sheri Moon, and Corey Feldman attended the biggest awards "Scaremony" of the Halloween season.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Oct 08, 2007

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console Releases for 10/7/2007

  Special NeoGeo edition!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 08, 2007

• Technical Issues Plaguing Halo 3, Upsetting Gamers

  Matchmaking, stat collection for the Xbox 360's biggest title of the year goes down, leaving fans in the dark... and some quite angry.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 08, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Leonardo, The Terrible Monster by Mo Willems

  Leonardo is your typical two-horned, big-headed, green-eyed monster. For a monster, he’s rather cute. That’s where the problem is...

  Review in Books — by Kate McCarthy Bond — on Oct 08, 2007

• Book Review: Beg for Mercy by Toni Andrews

  'Don't make me press you'. A thrilling paranormal tale that keeps you turning pages.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 08, 2007

• Book Review: Blue Death - Disease, Disaster and the Water We Drink by Dr. Robert D. Morris

  After reading this book, you might want to buy a water filter for your house.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Oct 08, 2007

Tastes

• The Great Cafés: Café Sabarsky, The Neue Galerie, New York City

  Mrs. Vanderbilt, Mrs. Astor, a terrific party, and Gustav Klimt.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Terence Clarke — on Oct 08, 2007

Sports

• Yankees Have Been Here, But Indians Are Here

  Down 2-0 in the series, New York won Game 3 but still has a ton of work left in the series.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 08, 2007