October 30, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Halo 3

  Just how good is the "final" chapter in Bungie's epic sci-fi shooter?

  Review in Gaming — by Ben Wood — on Oct 30, 2007

• Nintendo DS Review: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

  Nintendo DS Game of the Year? It certainly makes a strong case for it.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 30, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

  Bring back the bongo controllers and ditch the kart racing, Nintendo.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 30, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Transformers

  Like the robots, the two-disc special edition DVD is more than meets the eye.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 30, 2007

• How Heroes and Chuck Are Abusing My Trust

  I trust TV to do the right thing. Maybe I shouldn't.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Hiruko the Goblin

  A heartwarming story about a boy, his longing for a girl's head, and an eccentric archaeologist hunting demons.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Oct 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Saturday Night Fever: 30th Anniversary Collectors' Edition

  The disco classic holds up well on a new DVD release.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Oct 30, 2007

• Stooges and Captivity: New DVD Releases for October 30

  Halloween means the end of the horror movie hurricane; can the holiday goodies be far behind?

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Oct 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Dracula A.D. 1972

  Despite its faults, this movie is a lot of fun.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 30, 2007

• DVD Review: The Best of the Colbert Report

  Truthiness is Stranger than Fiction

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Shaolin Legend

  A fascinating and exhilarating stage performance of traditional martial arts.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 30, 2007

• TV Review: Dexter - "The Dark Defender"

  The dichotomy that is Dexter is explored on several fronts in this episode.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 30, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Where's Sonny?

  Will Cinderella die at the ball for love?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 30, 2007

• Dr. Gregory House: Romantic Hero

  Like Bronte’s Rochester, Gregory House is a Romantic Hero.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 30, 2007

• Movie Review: The Other Side

  With above par violence, bloodshed, pace, and creativity, The Other Side exceeds expectations for a low-budget freshman affair.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Oct 30, 2007

• Interview: Jan Harlan Talks About the New Stanley Kubrick DVD Collection

  Harlan discusses "the titles of one of the great American artists of his generation."

  Interview in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 30, 2007

• Movie Review: Saw IV

  A convoluted mess that goes down easy with plenty of blood.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 30, 2007

• TV Review: Torchwood - "They Keep Killing Suzie"

  A convoluted but entertaining episode of this very X-Files-y series.

  Review in Video — by K. L. Connie Wang — on Oct 30, 2007

• SpongeBob PhilosopherPants

  Ann Hagman Cardinal expounds on the Zen of Spongebob... and the downfall of Western civilization.

  Opinion in Video — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Oct 30, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Captivity

  An unpopular choice for the top pick? What is the world coming to?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Day Watch (Unrated)

  It doesn't blow you away but it's definitely worth watching.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 30, 2007

• Box Office Update 10/26-10/28: Saw IV Draws Box Office Blood (It's Green)

  Despite Saw's bloodletting, box office is still down from last year.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 30, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Oxford Brings You Sergeant Pepper At A Click

  Now you too can amaze, impress, or even bore your friends with your vast knowledge of the iconic Beatles album cover.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Colin Ricketts — on Oct 30, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Armor for Sleep - Smile for Them

  Smile for Them hits all the right spots and is already one of my favorite albums of 2007.

  Review in Music — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 30, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Al Di Meola - Speak A Volcano (Return to Electric Guitar)

  Jazz fusion master Al Di Meola returns to the electric guitar...at least for part of this DVD.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Oct 30, 2007

• Music Review: Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace

  Looking for a rebirth of rock? You might want to look elsewhere.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 30, 2007

• Music Review: Thursday - Kill The House Lights DVD and CD

  A compilation of new tracks, rare demos, a career-spanning documentary and live show. Thursday's fans couldn't ask for more.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Oct 30, 2007

• New Album Releases 10/30/07: Hell Has Officially Frozen Over: The Eagles, Britney, Avenged Sevenfold, Joy Division Soundtrack/Reissues, And More

  The Eagles have risen from a twenty eight year grave, while Britney attempts to recover from a four year hangover.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 30, 2007

• Music Review: Neil Young - Chrome Dreams II

  Neil Young, pretentious bastard.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 30, 2007

• Quickies: The Eagles, Bennie Maupin, Porcupine Tree, Dewey Redman

  The first all-new Eagles album since 1979 headline today's installment of "Quickies."

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 30, 2007

• Music Review: Jacky Terrasson - Mirror

  Can't get into jazz because it's "too complicated"? Here's a little secret...

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 30, 2007

• Music Review: Yoko Kanno - CM Yoko

  Yoko Kanno's versatility is showcased in this digital release.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Oct 30, 2007

• Music Review: Kim and Reggie Harris – Get on Board! Underground Railroad & Civil Rights Songs Volume 2

  Get On Board! is certainly a valuable and timely record, and Kim and Reggie Harris should be commended for continuing to highlight this music.

  Review in Music — by Dante A. Ciampaglia — on Oct 30, 2007

• Retro Redux: From Alvino To Zoot - The Name's The Thing

  Six (or fewer) steps of separation from one oddly named musician to another.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 30, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: October 30, 2007: Patrick Moraz, Al di Meola, Leni Stern, Ellen Foley, String Cheese Incident

  What the hell does Kyra Sedgwick have to do with it? Read on and find out.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 30, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Absolution by Paul Martin Midden

  Marriage and family gain a new allure when they are portrayed as forbidden fruit.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Oct 30, 2007

• Book Review: The Gatecrasher by Madeline Wickham

  The life of a woman who is looking for love in the most bizarre places.

  Review in Books — by Kendal Tate — on Oct 30, 2007

• Book Review: Mercy by Lara Santoro

  A tale of friendship, hardship, and empowerment that captures death's relentless embrace in the slums of Africa.

  Review in Books — by Takiela Bynum — on Oct 30, 2007

• Book Review: The Electric Church by Jeff Somers

  The Electric Church will convert even the most discriminating reader.

  Review in Books — by Brian Burns — on Oct 30, 2007

Culture

• Jay Gordon: A Different Type Of Hero

  Most people who perform acts of heroism on a daily basis usually aren't aware of it. To them it's called life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 30, 2007

• Don't Forget About the Memphis Three

  The more I read, see, and learn about this case, the more I am convinced the three did not get a fair trial.

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Oct 30, 2007

• An Open Letter To Oprah Winfrey

  Oprah Winfrey was an idol of mine for years. Recently, something has definitely gone wrong.

  Opinion in Culture — by Daryl D — on Oct 30, 2007

• A Helping Hand: The Toxic Workplace

  Employers do not have the right to subject hired employees to in-house fighting.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Oct 30, 2007

Sports

• Batting Around: World Series Hangover

  Pedroia's the hot rookie. Lowell's the MVP. Kiprusoff is a rich goalie. Sorgi's a rich backup.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 30, 2007