October 9, 2007 Archive

Video

• Veronica Mars - The Complete Third Season Giveaway!!

  We're giving away the third season of Veronica Mars... come on, get happy!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 09, 2007

• DVD Review: The Fly Collection

  Two science fiction classics, one bizarre film, and a disk full of cool extras.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 09, 2007

• Buy A DVD and Support Breast Cancer Research

  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Buy a DVD and support the cause.

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Oct 09, 2007

• DVD Review: Macbeth

  An aggressive adaptation.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Oct 09, 2007

• DVD Review: Bram Stoker's Dracula - Collector's Edition

  Francis Ford Coppola recreates the classic vampire tale in fine fashion.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 09, 2007

• DVD Review: Scarecrows

  Celebrate Halloween with some scary scarecrows.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 09, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Disturbia

  A fun mind games thriller that pays off in the end.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 09, 2007

• Journeyman's Swiss Cheese Effect

  Is Journeyman just weird or do the producers misappropriate Quantum Leap?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 09, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Jealousy and Spite

  Jealousy sends Robin to the Metro Court to interrupt Patrick's date with Layla. Spite pushes Liz and Lucky's divorce into a bitter battle.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 09, 2007

• TV Review: Prison Break - "Good Fences"

  What was dead in the box? This show's emotional resonance!

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 09, 2007

• Box Office Update 10/5-10/7: The Game Plan Fends Off Ben Stiller's Advances

  The box office is down for the third consecutive weekend over last year. Still, the industry is raking it in.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 09, 2007

• Is It Halloween Yet? New DVD Releases for October 9

  This week's list is noteworthy for a couple of interesting horror releases, one new and one old.

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Oct 09, 2007

• Movie Review: Stolen Life

  A spectacular noir film, populated by robots and envisioned by game engines. A machinima work of art.

  Review in Video — by Gray Hunter — on Oct 09, 2007

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

  Unlike J.R. Ewing, Alex Vega does not mind getting his hands dirty.

  Review in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Oct 09, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: 28 Weeks Later

  October means horror. Make sure to find your favorite scares on DVD!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 09, 2007

• DVD Review: The Roger Corman Collection

  The collection presents eight films directed and produced by the low budget king.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 09, 2007

Music

• Music DVD Review: Bob Mould - Circle Of Friends

  Punk icon looks back over his career on this live DVD.

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Parkway Drive - Horizons

  Metalcore from the land of Oz.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 09, 2007

• Radiohead - In Rainbows: Forward Thinking With A Bitrate Of 160kpbs?

  Radiohead stubs toe on the technology night table as it stumbles around, blindly trying to find its way in the dark.

  Opinion in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Oct 09, 2007

• Take Some Time Today for Cliff Gallup

  John Lennon has enough publicity. Spend today with Cliff and Gene!

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists, People Take Warning!: Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs 1913-1938

  An extensive sampling of what Tom Waits calls in the liner notes the "oral tabloids of the day."

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Laura Pursell - Somewhere In This Room

  A talented lyricist and singer teams up with a talented composer to create this unique album.

  Review in Music — by Betty Wong — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Beirut - The Flying Club Cup

  Beirut's latest album imports European folk with an odd indie rock sound. Non, le fromage qui ne pue pas!

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Oct 09, 2007

• Quickies: Josh Nelson, Steve Allee, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Hunter/Bobby Previte

  It's all that jazz, past, present and future.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Four Decades of Folk Rock

  I can just about hear the scowls now (p.s. psst... I kind of like that song).

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Clutch - From Beale Street to Oblivion

  A raw blend of old blues with punk attitude.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: The Go! Team - Proof Of Youth

  A fun album despite feeling more like a sequel than a true follow-up.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Oslo - The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate

  Los Angeles-based rock band Oslo blends stoner rock with gothic moodiness and powerful, rolling instrumentation.

  Review in Music — by Amanda Bittle — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Vic Chesnutt - North Star Deserter

  Vic Chesnutt's latest album - don't play it on a first date.

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Manu Katché - Playground

  Can a rock drummer fit into the jazz world? Wrong question!!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: Fuel - Angels & Devils

  Fuel returns with a solid piece of rock.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Reviews: Pink Floyd, Vital Remains, Of Hearts & Shadows, Rick Wakeman, Black Metal and More

  Another week, another Marty's Musical Meltdown.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Oct 09, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: October 9, 2007: G.G. Allin, Dale Watson, Rollins, Josie Cotton, Tuatara

  Because nothing says "I love you" like a G.G. Allin CD.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 09, 2007

• The Breakdown: ELP, Jesu, Bob Mould, Robert Pollard, Robert Wyatt

  It's a week of Bobs.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Oct 09, 2007

• New Album Releases 10/09/07: Kid Rock, Puddle Of Mudd, And Christmas Lead A Slow Week

  Kid Rock finds his Rock & Roll Jesus, while Josh Groban, Patti Labelle, and the Isleys gear up for his birthday.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 09, 2007

• Music Review: West Indian Girl - 4th & Wall

  West Indian Girl added new members just in time to create their new CD.

  Review in Music — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 09, 2007

Sports

• Travis Johnson Was Bleeped Out - Maybe He Said "Block Trent Green"

  Also: Walking Kaz Matsui is somehow wise, and good news! You can help pay off Isiah Thomas' sexual harassment suit!

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 09, 2007

• Week Five NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)

  Five down, twelve to go.

  Opinion in Sports — by J Jordan — on Oct 09, 2007

• Tribe Accomplishes The Impossible, Dismantles Yankees

  The Yankees are dead, the Yankees are dead, ding-dong, the Yankees are dead!

  News in Sports — by Benjamin Cossel — on Oct 09, 2007

• Houston Rockets' Gaggle Of Guards: Bring Me Luther's Head

  Houston has ten guards with guaranteed deals. Someone has to go.

  News in Sports — by E.H. Munro — on Oct 09, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Software Review - Poser 7 From e frontier

  Poser 7 is a must have for 3D figure generation and animation.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 09, 2007

• A Bad Marriage’ll Kill Ya

  Heart disease and stressed-out spouses.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Dirk Hanson — on Oct 09, 2007

• Video Training Review - Rick Sammon's Canon EOS Digital Rebel Personal Training DVD With Rick Sammon

  Sammon creates a quality learning experience for Canon EOS Digital Rebel owners.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 09, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Lonely Planet Afghanistan

  Finally, a detailed travel book on one of the world’s most dangerous countries.

  Review in Books — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Oct 09, 2007

• Book Review: Teeth by Aracelis Girmay

  Teeth is, whatever one's stylistic preferences, an important collection of poems. Girmay's is a bold and fresh voice in poetry.

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Oct 09, 2007

Politics

• Satire: Senator Obama Arrested for Treason

  Bush administration will start to vigously enforce PATRIOT Act.

  Satire in Politics — by Doug DeLong — on Oct 09, 2007

Tastes

• It's October? Time for Candy Corn!

  October is the best time of year to enjoy this pointy little treat.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 09, 2007

Culture

• Family Obligation

  Families are like any society in that they are geared to the lowest common denominator.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 09, 2007

Gaming

• PC Games 2007 Gift Guide

  Time to fire up your personal computers and enjoy some great game titles this holiday season.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 09, 2007

• Playstation Portable (PSP) 2007 Gift Guide

  Santa has plenty of PSP game titles this holiday season filled with action and unique platformers.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 09, 2007