November 1, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: UGK - UGK Underground Kingz

  Now that Bun and Sweet Jones are back together, you know the level of trillness is about to go through the roof!

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Nov 01, 2007

• Win Duran Duran's Red Carpet Massacre

  Blogcritics and Epic records have your chance to get the new Duran Duran album for free!

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 01, 2007

• Rock & Roll Feature: Cream, Disraeli Gears Turn 40

  It's time to give this classic album another spin.

  Review in Music — by D.A.N. — on Nov 01, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Patty Griffin - Live From The Artist's Den

  A short but sweet set from Patty Griffin showcases her new songs as well as past favorites.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Nov 01, 2007

• Music Review: Trio Mediaeval - Folk Songs

  It's rare that I hear music so beautiful that it inspires me to wax poetic. This album has done so.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Nov 01, 2007

Books

• An Interview With Mystery and Fantasy Author Carole Nelson Douglas

  When publishing is your livelihood, every year seems a difficult career period.

  Interview in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Nov 01, 2007

• Book Review: Options: The Secret Life of Steve Jobs by Fake Steve Jobs

  Fake Steve Jobs might be a frigtard, but he's much more interesting than the real Steve Jobs.

  Review in Books — by Kevin Eagan — on Nov 01, 2007

• Book Review: My Soul to Keep by Davis Bunn

  A taut thriller cum Hollywood exposé.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Nov 01, 2007

• Book Review: Married to the Military: A Survival Guide for Military Wives, Girlfriends, and Women in Uniform by Meredith Leyva

  A book for a military spouse trying to get used to being a part of something greater than themselves.

  Review in Books — by Shawnda Rodgers — on Nov 01, 2007

• Book Review: Servant: The Awakening by L.L. Foster

  This is completely different from any of the paranormal fiction you are going to find out there right now.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 01, 2007

• Book Review: The Four Man Plan - A Romantic Science by Cindy Lu

  Cindy Lu's spicy serving of self help both entertains and empowers.

  Review in Books — by Malisa Morsman — on Nov 01, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Darfur Now

  A documentary that takes a personal look at genocide.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Nov 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Black Sheep (2006)

  Killer sheep? Sold.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 01, 2007

• Pushing Daisies Makes Me Happy, Reaper Less So

  It's a post-Halloween look at the Grim Reaper.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 01, 2007

• Movie Review: Before The Devil Knows You're Dead

  An impressive film likely headed for Oscar territory.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Nov 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Smallville Season 6

  Smallville Season 6 introduces new superheroes, a shocking marriage, and amazing special features.

  Review in Video — by Betty Wong — on Nov 01, 2007

• Joss Whedon and Eliza Dushku to Rekindle TV Magic

  Buffy creator Joss Whedon teams with his rogue vampire slayer to create a new show for Fox.

  News in Video — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 01, 2007

• Parents' Cheap Talk Makes Mature Television Appealing

  With an attractive shroud of "maturity," teen programming reflects a desire to emulate role models.

  Opinion in Video — by Malisa Morsman — on Nov 01, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Would You Die For Love?

  A masquerade Black and White Ball begins and danger looms.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 01, 2007

• Movie Review: Spookies

  If ever there was a reason to throw popcorn at a movie screen, this is it.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Nov 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Buried Alive

  Lame horror effort that offers more snores than chills.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 01, 2007

• TV Review: House, MD - "Mirror, Mirror"

  This is one episode that must be watched more than once to really appreciate.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 01, 2007

Politics

• How Would You Know? House Holds Hearings on Drug Safety

  The House is looking into foreign drug safety. Will anything change?

  News in Politics — by Rick Vassar — on Nov 01, 2007

• Anti-Gay Cult Hit With $10.9 Million in Damages

  The civil ruling against Fred Phelps and his church of hate is more like $10.9 million of publicity than a real punishment.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 01, 2007

Culture

• Interview: Nancy Jo Johnson -- The Escape of Children from Tibet

  A renowned photographer talks about a little-known and very dangerous pilgrimage.

  Interview in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Nov 01, 2007

• No More Conversations

  It's becoming harder and harder to find people who you can talk with.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 01, 2007

Gaming

• Video Games As Art: Does it Matter?

  What is art exactly, and does it matter if critics qualify video games as works of art?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Ben Wood — on Nov 01, 2007

Tastes

• The Enemies of Wine: What Not to Eat When Drinking

  There are no wines for these ingredients.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Nov 01, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: SigMaker 3 From FontLab Ltd.

  While SigMaker 3 targets a specific need, it is incredibly easy to use and inexpensive making it useful to everyone.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 01, 2007