October 25, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Ben Lee - Ripe

  Ben Lee's Ripe is sexy, fun, and, at times, rockin'.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review -- Free Yr Radio Compilation CD

  Free Yr Radio is a great compilation CD with a cause.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Oct 25, 2007

• Liner Notables: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers and Hart Song Book

  Ella handles nuances of wit and humor, "one of the prime requisites with Lorenz Hart lyrics, by turns satirical, sardonic, sexy, sophisticated, and sweetly simple."

  Opinion in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up

  Pete Wernick's Flexigrass is a truly unique fusion of bluegrass and old-time jazz.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review: Simple Kid - 2

  Simp’s sophomore disc is a winning mix of folk-rock and home studio playfulness.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Foreigner - Alive & Rockin'

  That's right classic rock fans - Foreigner is indeed still alive & rockin'.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review: The Bridge - The Bridge

  The Bridge's self-titled release delivers a melting pot of musical styles, from funk to bluegrass to hip-hop.

  Review in Music — by Katrina — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review: Transformers The Score - Composed by Steve Jablonsky

  The score the fans demanded. I'm glad they did.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review: Bam Margera Presents - Viva La Bands, Vol. 2

  Bam Margera once again let's everyone know what he thinks is good music.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Oct 25, 2007

• Prince Tops Soundtrack Poll, Pipping Beatles

  Prince is king of the soundtracks, at least that's what Vanity Fair readers say.

  Opinion in Music — by Colin Ricketts — on Oct 25, 2007

• The Best Beatles Songs You're Not Already Sick Of

  Some of our favorite Beatles songs that didn't become hits.

  Opinion in Music — by Nick Deriso — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review: Michael Brook - BellCurve

  BellCurve is a grand, lushly cohesive reworking of last year's RockPaperScissors, recommended for those seeking a more progressive ambient fix.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review: Ingrid Michaelson - Girls and Boys

  You’ve love Ingrid Michealson’s songs when you’ve heard them on TV and her new album does not disappoint.

  Review in Music — by Brewed Fresh — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review: The Trolleyvox - Your Secret Safe / Luzerne

  Philly-based indie rockers take a new direction; the music's just as good.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Martin — on Oct 25, 2007

• Interview: Casey Royer of '80s Punk Band D.I.

  Casey Royer of D.I. tells me how it was growing up in the Orange County punk scene.

  Interview in Music — by Brian McConville — on Oct 25, 2007

• Concert Review: Neil Young At WAMU Theatre, Seattle, WA 10/23/07

  Despite the outrageous ticket price, there was no denying the feeling that this was something special.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 25, 2007

• Music Review: Ween - La Cucaracha

  Ween covers all the usual bases, but turns out a few real surprises with their latest album.

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Oct 25, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: NBA Live 08

  It's actually not as bad as you might think.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 25, 2007

Video

• TV Review: House - "Guardian Angels"

  A pre-Halloween treat on House -- dead people and angels without wings.

  Review in Video — by CindyC — on Oct 25, 2007

• TV Review: Bloodsucking Cinema

  On Friday, Starz will premiere their latest documentary; this one is on vampires. Will it suck you in?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 25, 2007

• The Bionic Woman Meets James Joyce

  Can the English literary canon withstand the onslaught of the Bionic Woman?

  Opinion in Video — by Robert K. Blechman — on Oct 25, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Spinelli Says Yes

  Robin faces her own mortality, then continues her search for the perfect DNA.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Caligula - The Imperial Edition

  The definitive look at a decidedly misguided film.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Oct 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Pennsylvania Train Stations - Restored and Revitalized

  Private buyers rescue and restore remnants of the romantic era of rail travel.

  Review in Video — by Amanda Bittle — on Oct 25, 2007

• TV Review: Heroes - "Fight or Flight"

  This episode seemed to drag a little for me. I’m feeling like I did watching the second season of Lost.

  Review in Video — by K. L. Connie Wang — on Oct 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Criminal Minds - The Second Season

  The F.B.I.'s Behavioral Analysis Unit is at it again, tracking down the worst of the worst.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Oct 25, 2007

• TV Review: House, MD - "Guardian Angels"

  I want to take a moment to give you a bit of insight into my perspective on the show.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Zombies of Mora Tau

  Hilariously funny, entertaining no-budget romp starring the 50 Foot Woman... who is only 5'7" here.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 25, 2007

• TV Review: NCIS - “Identity Crisis"

  “Identity Crisis" is overly circuitous in the extreme...

  Review in Video — by C. Michael Bailey — on Oct 25, 2007

• An Interview with Documentary Filmmaker Rob Stewart - Part One

  Part one of Nathalie's conversation with Rob Stewart, creator of the documentary Sharkwater.

  Interview in Video — by Nathalie Vanderheyden — on Oct 25, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Betwixt by Tara Bray Smith

  A new spin on the classic fairy tales involving changelings and fairies with all the modern trappings of drugs, sex, and rock‘n’roll.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 25, 2007

• Book Review: The Naked Roommate and 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College

  With real-life advice and tongue-in-cheek humor, The Naked Roommate is a go-to guidebook on coping with the ever-changing college experience.

  Review in Books — by Meg Heald — on Oct 25, 2007

• Book Review: They Called Me Mayer July: Painted Memories Of A Jewish Childhood In Poland Before The Holocaust by Mayer Kirshenblatt & Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett

  Mayer Kirshenblatt and Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett give the world a precious gift by bringing the pre-War town of Apt, Poland, back to life.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 25, 2007

• Book Review: Antonio's Seed by Merry Watson

  A story of family terrorism with an ending that will leave you speechless.

  Review in Books — by Takiela Bynum — on Oct 25, 2007

• Book Review: Pragmatic Unit Testing in C# With NUnit by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas with Matt Hargett

  Practical and to-the-point, Pragmatic Unit Testing doesn't waste your time mulling around in long-winded expose'.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 25, 2007

• Book Review: Fables & Foibles Stories and Essays by Howard Jarmy

  A short story collection from a whimsical author.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Oct 25, 2007

• Book Review: Judgement Fire by Marilyn Meredith

  A short, highly enjoyable mystery.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 25, 2007

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks, Week Eight

  To paraphrase John Kerry: "How do you ask a man to be the last man to buy season tickets to the Miami Dolphins?"

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Oct 25, 2007

• World Series Game 1: The Long Goodbye

  A musical tribute to the beatdown administered by the Red Sox to the Rockies in Game One.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Oct 25, 2007

• World Series Game 1: One Game (One Bad Game, But... )

  On the scale of bad Game One's, this was an 11.

  News in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Oct 25, 2007

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: Restaurant Guy Savoy, Las Vegas

  Viva Las Vegas: $500 for two gets you the best cuisine in town.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Oct 25, 2007

• Secrets of Cognac

  Are you curious about this sophisticated, caramel-colored drink and its creation?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Oct 25, 2007

Culture

• Why Sharks Get Such An Unfair Rap

  Exploring our fear of sharks and the movie, Jaws.

  Opinion in Culture — by Nathalie Vanderheyden — on Oct 25, 2007