November 8, 2007 Archive

Video

• TV Review: House, MD Episode 4x06--"Whatever it Takes"

  Like the best House, MD episodes, “Whatever it Takes” is simple on the outside but complex and beautiful within.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 08, 2007

• Strike! The WGA Walks the Line in Hopes of a Better Future

  No writers = No shows. The writers deserve respect.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 08, 2007

• DVD Review: Stalker

  Andrei Tarkovsky's odd but effective sci-fi film is out in a DVD release for the masses.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Nov 08, 2007

• DVD Review: Chinatown: Special Collector's Edition

  A solid new edition of the 1970s Hollywood classic.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Nov 08, 2007

• DVD Review: I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry

  This funny film shows how two friends go above and beyond to be there for each other in ways they never imagined.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 08, 2007

• DVD Review: The Adventures Of Aquaman

  Aquaman, one of several heroes to be part of The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure, makes it to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 08, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Trasaron Chronicles by Jon Batson

  An alien invasion story that, while covering a lot of ground and touching on many themes, needs a bit more development.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: Athena Force Vendetta by Meredith Fletcher

  An easy and entertaining read for the hopeless romantic or the action and thrill junky.

  Review in Books — by Briana Johnson — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: Cross-Time Engineer (The Adventures of Conrad Stargard, Book 1) by Leo Frankowski

  Don't get drunk at the Red Gate Inn. You may go back seven centuries in time.

  Review in Books — by Ruvy — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: Just Jane by Nancy Moser

  Fans of fictional biography in general and Jane Austen in particular are sure to be delighted.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: Light and Lens by Robert Hirsch

  If you are looking for new ways to see your photography, then this should be on your reading list.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: Web Design for ROI: Turning Browsers into Buyers & Prospects into Leads

  A must-read for anyone who has to make decisions about a web site.

  Review in Books — by Manny Hernandez — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: Singletini by Amanda Trimble

  Life of a single woman in Chicago isn't always glamorous when everyone is getting engaged.

  Review in Books — by Kendal Tate — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review – Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers: Video Training Book With Chris Orwig From Lynda.com

  For those with some Photoshop skills, Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers: Video Training Book can help you learn some new techniques and skills.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: Clapton: The Autobiography by Eric Clapton

  Eric Clapton chronicles his life and career in this riveting memoir.

  Review in Books — by Donald Gibson — on Nov 08, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Weirdling by Mike Dubisch

  A new graphic novel meshes Lovecraftian horror and militaristic sci-fi – with mind-bending results!

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: Sweetheart Deal by Claire Matturro

  An amusing mystery full of surprise, sarcasm, and suspense that perfectly showcases the author's unique and fresh style.

  Review in Books — by Takiela Bynum — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: Black Gangsters of Chicago by Ron Chepesiuk

  Any fan of the movie American Gangster will appreciate this compelling and cohesive addition to the true crime canon.

  Review in Books — by Scott Deitche — on Nov 08, 2007

• Book Review: The Geography of Hope by Chris Turner

  An environmental evangelical, not of sin and eternal fires of ecological collapse, but of virtue and paradise promised by change.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Nov 08, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

  To rock, or not to rock - that is the question

  Review in Gaming — by Ben Wood — on Nov 08, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Young Frankenstein

  It’s alive? Mel Brooks’s musical struggles against our memories; director Susan Stroman puts a shine on the monster’s tap shoes.

  Review in Culture — by Adam Blair — on Nov 08, 2007

• Art Review: Silent Wish - Paintings from Southern Thailand by Pearapong Khireewong

  Pearapong Khireewong represents a new sensibility that is both original and provocative and uses art as an agent of peace.

  Review in Culture — by razarumi — on Nov 08, 2007

• Theater Review (NYC): Young Frankenstein

  Though it's overdone in nearly every way imaginable, there's still much fun to be had in Mel Brooks's latest Broadway extravaganza.

  Review in Culture — by Randall A Byrn — on Nov 08, 2007

• Racism: Be Part of the Problem, Or Be the Solution

  "Racism is an evil weed sewn in the garden of humanity" -Barndt

  Opinion in Culture — by Hilary Margaret — on Nov 08, 2007

Tastes

• Cigars and Port: A Couple of Luxuries

  Have Port with your next smoke.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Nov 08, 2007

• The Wines of Thanksgiving

  Be thankful for wine.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Nov 08, 2007

• Bottle Shock: When Your Wine is all Shook Up

  Don't be shocked by your wine's taste.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Nov 08, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Akron/Family - Love is Simple

  Akron/Family blends psychedelic rock with traditional music and just enough new-age flavor not to levitate you off the ground.

  Review in Music — by Amanda Bittle — on Nov 08, 2007

• Music Review: Paper Rival – Paper Rival

  Paper Rival has just released a new EP that should leave fans wanting more.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Nov 08, 2007

• Music Review: Danny Diablo - Thugcore 4 Life

  Hardcore and hip hop, together like peanut butter and chocolate.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 08, 2007

• Music Review: Marcel Khalife Taqasim

  It's a musical experience unlike any I've ever heard, and it created an indelible impression of passion and commitment

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 08, 2007

• Music Review: Babyshambles - Shotter's Nation

  Issac Newton, Goldilox, porridge, and Pete Doherty.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 08, 2007

• Music Review: Talking Heads Best of the Talking Heads

  Don't miss out on this terrific album

  Review in Music — by Hilary Margaret — on Nov 08, 2007

• Music Review: John Hiatt - Slow Turning

  John Hiatt drives south to Nashville, but his music's quality just kept heading north.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 08, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock Companion Pack

  The 411 on the DLC including AFI for GHIII on the 360 + Review.

  Review in Music — by Ken Edwards — on Nov 08, 2007

Sports

• Eric Lindros Announces His Retirement

  Despite not fulfilling his promise, the Next One did have a decent career.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Nov 08, 2007

• RJ's NFL Picks, Week Ten

  So the Pats won Super Bowl 41.5 ... so what? How about them Packers, Lions, and Browns?

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Nov 08, 2007