November 12, 2007 Archive

Music

• Retro Redux: John Gary - His Voice Dazzled

  His voice and his unique singing abilities were the envy of his contemporaries.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 12, 2007

• Concert Review: Vegoose - Day Two - 10/28/07

  Part Two of El Bicho's coverage of Vegoose

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Nov 12, 2007

• Comedy CD Review: Larry the Cable Guy - Christmastime in Larryland

  This will be appealing to longtime fans, but probably won't win over anyone who isn't one of those fans already.

  Review in Music — by Chris Borthick — on Nov 12, 2007

• Comedy CD Review: Michael Ian Black - I Am A Wonderful Man

  Black waxes ecstatic on topics such as stupid children, God’s hatred of New Orleans, Jesus vs. The Cracker Barrel, high school, terrorists, and Eric Estrada.

  Review in Music — by David L. Miller — on Nov 12, 2007

• Music DVD Review: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live at Monterey

  A document of the time and place that music changed and would never be the same.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Nov 12, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Remembering Margo - A Triumphant Life, a Tragic Death, and Life's Greatest Deception by Donzella Michele Malone

  Death comes all too soon for a doctor in Ohio.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Nov 12, 2007

• Book Review: Rick Mercer Report: The Book by Rick Mercer

  There's little new in this collection of blog posts and TV segment scripts, but it's worth it for Mercer's witty and wise perspective.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 12, 2007

• Harry Potter Prequel? James Potter and the Elder’s Crossing

  Are the rumors true? Can there be an eighth book?

  News in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 12, 2007

• Book Review: Writing Drama by Yves Lavandier

  An academic discussion of screenwriting that only the most dedicated readers will be able to digest.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 12, 2007

• Book Review: Becoming - Poems 2002-2005 by Christopher Porpora

  Porpora may be a younger and newer poet on the scene, but he is one who poetry lovers should give notice.

  Review in Books — by Joanne D. Kiggins — on Nov 12, 2007

• Book Review: Tuxes by Scott Fivelson

  A fun and light-hearted romp, likely to be enjoyed by fans of satire.

  Review in Books — by Chris Borthick — on Nov 12, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: The Shining

  The Shining is a perfect Halloween horror film, but it also stands easily as a masterpiece of cinema any time of the year.

  Review in Video — by Jo Light — on Nov 12, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: The Princess Bride

  A Rob Reiner classic tops this weak week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 12, 2007

• Desperate Housewives is Getting Better, The Amazing Race...

  Sunday night TV is getting better, too bad the strike is going to ruin it.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 12, 2007

• DVD Review: Flight of the Living Dead - Outbreak On A Plane

  So where do you run from a zombie infestation on a plane when you're 30,000 feet in the air?

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Nov 12, 2007

• TV Review: Nova - "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial"

  Nova explores one school board's decision to teach Intelligent Design.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 12, 2007

• Movie Review: P2

  From the minds behind Haute Tension comes another journey into terror.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 12, 2007

• The Church of House

  Even Dr. Gregory House can't be rational about religion.

  Opinion in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 12, 2007

• Movie Review: Lions for Lambs

  All talk and little action nearly sinks this UA revival.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 12, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Evan Almighty

  A dud of an expensive comedy shines on the hi-def format.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 12, 2007

• DVD Review: Day One

  An engrossing look at those who made the atomic bomb, and those who chose to use it.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 12, 2007

• DVD Review: Full House: The Complete Eighth Season

  Full House: The Complete Eighth Season is full of cheesiness, sap, and the warm fuzzies.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Nov 12, 2007

• DVD Review: It's A Wonderful Life (2-Disc Collector's Set)

  Yet another DVD release of the film. Is it worth it?

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 12, 2007

Sci/Tech

• The Vioxx Settlement – A Lesson in Corporate Risk Management

  Merck shows how NOT to handle lawsuits.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Rick Vassar — on Nov 12, 2007

• Website Review: The 20/20 Challenge

  Do you have what it takes to accept the 20/20 Challenge and make $20,000 in just twenty days?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Christopher Rose — on Nov 12, 2007

Gaming

• Holiday Gaming Guide: What to Buy for the Discriminating Gamer - Part 3: Wii

  A look at THE games to buy on the Nintendo Wii for the discriminating gamer this holiday season.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Nov 12, 2007

• Nintendo DS Review: Backyard Hockey DS

  This Backyard title has numerous options, but hockey puck physics and the A.I./difficulty cause some frustration.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 12, 2007

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 11/12/2007

  Check out some Miis, then battle to save the world.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Nov 12, 2007

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: Insider Look at NYC's Gramercy Park

  Discover what's cooking in a top NYC kitchen.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Nov 12, 2007

• Restaurant Review: Lure Fishbar, Manhattan

  Want a lively ambiance and great cuisine? Try the allure of Lure.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Nov 12, 2007

Culture

• Blissful Ignorance

  It makes me want to walk down the street shaking people to let know that there is something beyond their iPods and iPhones.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 12, 2007

• Morality TV: ABC, The Bachelor, and the American Decline

  Hollywood and Bill Clinton have contributed to the decline in American morals.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bob Greenspan — on Nov 12, 2007

• The Dating Life of an Oblivious Teenage Girl, Part 2

  When I complain about how complicated boys are, my mom always says, "Wait till you like two at once."

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Nov 12, 2007