October 13, 2007 Archive

Sports

• LSU Tigers Can't Find Another Bluegrass Miracle

  A crazy last-minute play saved LSU from certain doom in 2002. This year's trip to Kentucky didn't end quite so well.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Oct 13, 2007

• Aloha Oi Vey: Hawaii Escapes San Jose State With OT Win

  It's probably time to stop swooning over Hawaii and Heisman hopeful Colt Brennan.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Oct 13, 2007

• NHL Suspensions Make Sense

  The league was left with little choice but to hand down severe punishment when it comes to incidences involving the head.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Oct 13, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Love of a Pig by Leslie Caveny

  A sprightly, almost scarily talented cast spins a hackneyed premise into a perfect piece of salty-sweet fun.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 13, 2007

• This Little Tourist Goes to Market

  It was an afternoon in Brazil I won't soon forget.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brian Burns — on Oct 13, 2007

• The Kitchen for W Scene on LX.TV

  This week, W Scene takes you to The Kitchen, but don’t expect a hot plate.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Oct 13, 2007

• Single Motherhood And Dating

  One neighborhood perspective on whether a single woman can be a great mother and a great date.

  Opinion in Culture — by Heartcrossings — on Oct 13, 2007

• NY Fashion Week for W Scene on LX.TV

  W Hotels takes us inside Fashion Week New York and into the W Hotels Backstage Lounge.

  News in Culture — by LX.TV — on Oct 13, 2007

• Maximizing Kitchen Space on OpenHouse NYC

  A design team turns a tiny kitchen into a terrific one.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Oct 13, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Gunslinger - Book One of the Dark Tower Series by Stephen King

  Because no journey’s end is complete without an understanding of how it began, re-reading The Gunslinger is rewarding for a full grasp of the series.

  Review in Books — by Meg Heald — on Oct 13, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Dark Hunger by Christine Feehan

  "Predator. Lover. Avenger. Everything she wanted in a man who cannot die." Ah, my new guilty pleasure...

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 13, 2007

• Book Review: The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow

  A crackerjack crime novel with a hitman protagonist that will win your heart and be played, cinematically so, by Robert De Niro.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 13, 2007

• Book Review: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles, Britain, And America by Jonathan Gould

  For any Beatles fan, reading this book will definitely take you back.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 13, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Eric Marienthal - Just Around The Corner

  The talented artist mostly shows his smooth jazz side but also reminds us that he's capable of much more.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 13, 2007

• Music Review: Tony Bennett - Sings the Ultimate American Song Book, Vol. 1

  A golden voice whose distinct sound transcends generations.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 13, 2007

• Music Review: The Simpsons - Testify

  The newest soundtrack from The Simpsons is exactly what you would expect.

  Review in Music — by Alyse Wax — on Oct 13, 2007

• Music Review: Halfway to Hazard

  Bright new country stars emerge.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Oct 13, 2007

• Band of the Week: Interview - Wil Maring

  Singer uses memories to reignite classic folk music.

  Interview in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Oct 13, 2007

• Music Review: Rafi Malkiel - My Island

  Composer and trombonist Rafi Malkiel pays tribute to Latin American jazz with his debut CD.

  Review in Music — by Nathalie Vanderheyden — on Oct 13, 2007

• Music Review: Manu Katché - Playground

  Manu Katché keeps the strong, European jazz tradition of ECM Records going with a worthy follow-up to his outstanding label debut.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 13, 2007

• You Really Got Ray - For Now! Former Kink Joins Giveaway Trend

  Free music is everywhere and former king of the Kinks Ray Davies follows Prince's newspaper route with a download, too.

  News in Music — by Colin Ricketts — on Oct 13, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - Resident Evil: Extinction - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  Zombie music goes emo.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 13, 2007

• Music Review: Lurrie Bell - Let's Talk About Love

  It's not often that popular music can transcend personal tragedy with dignity and sincerity, but Lurrie Bell has done just that.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 13, 2007

Politics

• Where is Turkey Heading?

  Turkey's Islamist Party's victory in the democratic election may spell the death of Kemal Ataturk's secularist legacy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Muhammad Hussain — on Oct 13, 2007

• The Elephant Wars

  After a tight GOP debate, how do the top candidates compare in the ring?

  Opinion in Politics — by Hannah Yanega — on Oct 13, 2007

• The Root Of Political Evil

  Is there a rock in the road to the White House that can bring Hillary's media bandwagon to a stop?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 13, 2007

Video

• We Are All Dexter

  A huge part of the genius of Dexter is that it forces us to look at ourselves.

  Opinion in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 13, 2007

• Strike Two: Possible TV Writers Strike Means Audiences Could Be Out

  A civic strike hints at the effect of a possible writers strike.

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 13, 2007

• DVD Review: Planet Terror

  Half of the Grindhouse double bill makes its way to DVD. Should it make its way to your living room, too?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 13, 2007

• Movie Review: Aesop's Diner

  There isn't anything here that isn't easily fixable with experience.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Oct 13, 2007

• DVD Review: Neil Young - Under Review 1976-2006

  Under Review provides a lot of insight into Neil Young's career from 1976 to 2006, and entertains while it does.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 13, 2007

• DVD Review: 11:59

  A troubled little indie.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Oct 13, 2007

Tastes

• LX.TV Visits Tinto Tapas Espana and Smythson on Rodeo Drive

  This week, tapas take a turn for the better, and the Brits bring luxury to Los Angeles.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Oct 13, 2007

• Chocolate Cravings are Not a Gift from God, Scientists Conclude

  TasteTV and Chocolate Television fans should take a seat: Scientists have concluded the craving for chocolate comes from bacteria.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Oct 13, 2007

• Greater Salt Lake City’s Brewpubs

  As a microbrew drinker and confirmed beer snob, I was understandably concerned before my recent trip to northern Utah. I needn’t have worried.

  Review in Tastes — by Friend Mouse — on Oct 13, 2007

Sci/Tech

• How OLED Is Changing the Face of Portable Technology

  A look at OLED technology and its amazing potential for changing the face of portable electronics.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Michael Prince — on Oct 13, 2007