October 16, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Berlin Wall by Frederick Taylor

  Frederick Taylor presents a well-researched and authoritative, but highly readable history of a Cold War icon.

  Review in Books — by James Carson — on Oct 16, 2007

• Book Review: 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill

  In this North American re-release, Joe Hill's imaginative prose runs wild, reminding us why the American short story is so important.

  Review in Books — by Kevin Eagan — on Oct 16, 2007

• Book Review: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward

  I’ve heard that this is the weakest of the series and I have to tell you, it is pretty freaking fantastic.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 16, 2007

• Book Review: Hero by Perry Moore

  A boy with secrets of his own learns what it means to be a hero.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Oct 16, 2007

Video

• TV Review: Torchwood - "Countrycide"

  ... very X-Files-ish in its concept and execution.

  Review in Video — by K. L. Connie Wang — on Oct 16, 2007

• JibJab Launches Scary Political Spoofs ... Starring You

  The digital comedy studio unleashes political zombies on the Internet.

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 16, 2007

• TV Review: Never Judge A Show by Its Pilot - Moonlight

  The premise itself is like a vampire. It won't die and it keeps coming back.

  Review in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Oct 16, 2007

• TV Review: Ugly Betty – “Betty’s Wait Problem”

  Your flan or your life!

  Review in Video — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Oct 16, 2007

• DVD Review: Charmed - The Final Season

  All good things must come to an end, even for demon-fighting sister witches.

  Review in Video — by Robin Kavanagh — on Oct 16, 2007

• Box Office Update 10/12-10/14: Tyler Perry overtakes The Game Plan

  Tyler Perry brings some life into the box office while The Rock slips to number two.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 16, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Second Chances and Denial

  Luke wants Lulu away from Logan, Sonny and Jason want answers.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 16, 2007

• TV Review: Viva Laughlin

  Mystery? Check. Drama? Check. Murder? Check. Music and dancing? Check.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 16, 2007

• DVD Review: Return To House On Haunted Hill

  Setting aside the plot holes that come with the gory horror genre, Return To House On Haunted Hill isn’t too bad.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 16, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Planet Terror

  Grindhouse rules the shelves.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 16, 2007

• Casting Call: Beauty and The Geek Now Casting Season 5!

  are you a beauty? are you a geek?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Oct 16, 2007

Music

• Interview: Johnny Fiasco

  "I wanted to stay focused on making music and when I was introduced to the computer... I was like, this is it."

  Interview in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 16, 2007

• Band of the Week: Music Review - Singer Wil Maring

  A contemporary singer/songwriter with the depth of classic folk artists.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Oct 16, 2007

• Quickies: Stephen Stills, Keith Jarrett, Ethan Keller

  Two current and one former singer-songwriters.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 16, 2007

• Music Review: R.E.M. - Live

  R.E.M.'s two-CD/DVD live album isn't perfect, but it's still a worthwhile purchase.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 16, 2007

• Music Review: Luther Vandross – Love, Luther (4-CD Box Set)

  Here and now, a phenomenal four-disc box set celebrates the life and music of the late soul music legend.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Oct 16, 2007

• Music Review: The Donnas - Bitchin'

  This CD is a celebration of traditional rock ‘n’ roll trappings from the other side of the chromosomal fence.

  Review in Music — by Amanda Bittle — on Oct 16, 2007

• Retro Redux: Kristofferson Gets Assist From Sammi Smith

  I have to confess that I've never been able to really warm to the singing of Kris Kristofferson.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 16, 2007

• Music Review: Nick Drake’s Family Tree, Should I Be Listening To This?

  Guilt, angst, and Nick Drake's latest release from beyond the grave

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Oct 16, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase - October 16, 2007: Dar Williams, Keith Jarrett, Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza

  Blues, folk, scary rock, and a live R.E.M. record that's not as scary as expected.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 16, 2007

Culture

• Willing And Disabled

  It's either accept it or become what most people imagine a disabled person to be, and that's unacceptable.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 16, 2007

• LX.TV and Floorplan Clear the Clutter in Your Home

  Dana is thinking of calling her walk-in closet a “run-in” closet.

  News in Culture — by LX.TV — on Oct 16, 2007

• Joined-at-the-Hip Couple

  They go everywhere together and do everything together. They are Joined-at-the-Hip couple - and they scare me.

  Opinion in Culture — by Meg Heald — on Oct 16, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Software Review – Plug-In Exposure 2 From Alien Skin Software

  Exposure 2 provides the user with an almost limitless set of variations that one can use to create film effects.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 16, 2007

• Sharks Have Enough to Worry About

  Six fishermen reeled in a record-breaking Mako shark in Florida. They should have left it swimming.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Amanda Bittle — on Oct 16, 2007

Politics

• Body and Object: A Philadelphia Judge Forgets the Difference

  A judge eases her conscience by dehumanizing a victim.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jesse Miksic — on Oct 16, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Sonic Rush Adventure

  The series continues, but, like players, producers must also find a strategic balance (i.e. minimize the story/role playing elements).

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 16, 2007

• Wii Virtual Console News and Reviews for 10/15/2007

  The latest on what's coming down the WiiWare tubes, as well as this week's Virtual Console releases.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 16, 2007

• Playstation 2 Review: NHL 08

  I played this... four years ago.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 16, 2007

Sports

• Colorado Rockies, Seriously, Pick On Someone Your Own Fortune

  The Rockies' improbable run into the World Series perpetually toyed with me, the consummate Diamondbacks fan.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 16, 2007