November 2, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Jah Cure - True Reflections…A New Beginning

  Iron bars can change a man, and that change seems evident on this album.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Nov 02, 2007

• Concert Review: Van Halen - Verizon Center, Washington, DC, 11/01/07

  Twenty two years later, Van Halen give their fans over two hours of exactly what they've been waiting for.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Nov 02, 2007

• Music Review: Tiësto - In Search of Sunrise 6: Ibiza

  Tiësto proves just why his trance music has become so popular.

  Review in Music — by Amanda Bittle — on Nov 02, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen - Kiss - Alive!

  Just what IS a rock anthem anyway?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 02, 2007

• Music Review: The Gerald Wilson Orchestra - Monterey Moods

  The "Mother of all Jazz Festivals" gets a 50th anniversary tribute.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 02, 2007

• Music Review: Kenny Wheeler - It Takes Two

  It Takes Two shows Kenny Wheeler at 77 is still an important force and influence in contemporary jazz.

  Review in Music — by David Millington — on Nov 02, 2007

• One Track Mind: Les Dudek "Old Judge Jones"

  A forgotten, tasty slice of mid-seventies album rock.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 02, 2007

• Music Review: Aretha Franklin – Rare and Unreleased Recordings From the Golden Reign of the Queen of Soul

  Discovered in the Atlantic Records archives, it's Lady Soul blowing your mind.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Nov 02, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: King Corn

  An entertaining final product, but not a hard-hitting or especially insightful documentary

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 02, 2007

• DVD Review - Hostel: Part II

  Not perfect, but a solid sequel to one of the best horror films of the last five years.

  Review in Video — by Thomas Steenhagen — on Nov 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Ratatouille

  Ratatouille has something for everyone

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 02, 2007

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Boo"

  Halloween brings treats (and a few tricks) to the crime lab.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 02, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Murder at the Ball

  Someone lies near death.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 02, 2007

• My Name is Earl Goes Cops... Again

  Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Babel (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)

  The new special edition is worth buying for Disc Two alone.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 02, 2007

• Movie Media: My Blueberry Nights, The Bucket List, The Savages, Juno, Babylon AD, Southland Tales

  Yet another collection of eye teasers.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 02, 2007

• First Dora the Explorer TV Movie to Air November 5

  She saves the mermaids!

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Nov 02, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of November 4

  Halloween is over... let Christmas begin!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 02, 2007

• Movie Review: Into the Wild Overcomes Some Bad Choices

  More traditional telling would have been more effective, but Penn should be applauded for his efforts.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Legion of Super Heroes, Volume 1

  Legion of Super Heroes is a whole lot of fun.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 02, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: American Gangster, Bee Movie, Martian Child

  Three new movies that hope to separate you from your dollar.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 02, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Crash of the Titans

  Jungle mayhem full of great graphics and voice talent, but needs more content, innovation and variety.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 02, 2007

Books

• Comic Book Review: DC Comics' 52, Week 45

  52, a weekly DC Comics series. This week, starring Black Adam, Bruno Mannheim, Checkmate, Atom Smasher and Amanda Waller.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Nov 02, 2007

• Book Review: Johnny Cash: The Biography by Michael Streissguth

  This may not be the definitive biography of the legendary Man In Black, but it is the best I have read to date.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 02, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): A Feminine Ending

  Blair Brown directs Marsha Mason and Richard Masur in a frustrating piece - but not frustrating for the reasons the playwright intended.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Nov 02, 2007

• You're Outta Here: Tips on Snow Removal

  Ditch the snow, keep your back.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Nov 02, 2007

• Theater Review (NYC): IXOMIA by Eric Sanders

  The story of IXOMIA suggests a political allegory, but mostly it's dreamlike, and a treat for the eye and ear.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 02, 2007

• Christmas Light Safety

  Be sure your lights are decorative, not destructive.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Nov 02, 2007

Politics

• The Petty Tyrannies of Heber City

  If the petty tyrants of Heber City, Utah have their way on Election Day, Wal-Mart won’t be coming to town.

  Opinion in Politics — by Abel Keogh — on Nov 02, 2007

• If Not Islamofascism, Then What?

  The term 'Islamofascism' offends Muslims. But what name to give to a brand of fascism Muslims have brought to the West?

  Opinion in Politics — by Muhammad Hussain — on Nov 02, 2007

Sports

• NFL Week 9 - AFC Midterms

  Wherein I laugh at Tom Brady's silly English driving cap.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Nov 02, 2007

• NCAA Football Week 10 Preview

  Oregon-Arizona State, LSU-Alabama, Ohio State-Wisconsin and Miami (Ohio)-Temple (seriously) headline this week's best games.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 02, 2007