November 16, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman

  If you are looking to improve the compositional aspect of your photography, then look no further than The Photographers Eye.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 16, 2007

• Interview with Dennis N. Griffin, True Crime Writer

  Griffin has written six books, the newest of which is Cullotta: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster, and Government Witness.

  Interview in Books — by Jill Hart — on Nov 16, 2007

• Book Review: The Larion Senators by Robert Scott and Jay Gordon

  It not only lives up to the expectations for a finale, it exceeds them by a long shot.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 16, 2007

• Book Review: The Innocent Mage by Karen Miller

  Full of vibrant characters and a decent plot; each voice is unique and solid.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 16, 2007

• Interview with WaterBrook Press Author Joanna Weaver

  "Do the work it requires to be a writer... But as you do, surrender your dreams to God and allow Him to open the doors."

  Interview in Books — by Jill Hart — on Nov 16, 2007

Music

• Radio Nowhere and the End of the Hit Parade

  Where will the next "Born To Be Wild" come from?

  Opinion in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 16, 2007

• Music Review: Serj Tankian - Elect The Dead

  What do music and fortune balls have in common?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 16, 2007

• Music Review: Mushman - Eddie Do

  "A spaceman, a strawberry, and a gnat".

  Review in Music — by kendra — on Nov 16, 2007

• Music Review: Coheed and Cambria - No World for Tomorrow

  The neo-progsters streamline the time changes and crank up the riffs.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Nov 16, 2007

• Music Review: Via Audio - Say Something

  An excellent debut record from this group of Berklee grads.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Nov 16, 2007

• Comedy CD Review: Dane Cook's Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garden

  Is it still considered a comedy CD if the jokes aren't funny?

  Review in Music — by Toni Schwartz — on Nov 16, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Terry Bozzio - Solo Drum Music

  So good, he made all of the other drummers pack up their toys and go home.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 16, 2007

Video

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "Seventeen Candles"

  Hey, have you seen the episode where Blair throws a really big party?

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Nov 16, 2007

• DVD Review: My So Called Life - The Complete Series

  My So-Called Life: The Complete Series on DVD allows a television show with a cult following to live on forever.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on Nov 16, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Blood Diamond

  Movies are rarely more involving than this.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 16, 2007

• TV Review: CSI:NY - "Buzzkill"

  Stella and Lindsay have to make a decision. Meanwhile, Mac and Danny are running out of time.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 16, 2007

• DVD Review: H.P. Lovecraft's Dagon

  From the makers of Re-Animator comes another enjoyably lurid and respectful adaptation of the America horror master.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Nov 16, 2007

• DVD Review: The Namesake

  Inspiring but its length deters its message.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 16, 2007

• Enter to Win the BC Magazine Hairspray Giveaway!

  When big hair meets big dreams, anything can happen! Enter to win!

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Nov 16, 2007

• 30 Rock Pushes Integration, Scrubs Pushes Buffett

  Who is up for a little product integration?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 16, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Emily Falls Victim

  Was it Nikolas, Zacchara, or the text-message killer who took Emily's life?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 16, 2007

• Movie Media: The Eye, Sweeney Todd, Mongol, Rambo, Mama's Boy, Revolver, Kit Kitteridge

  Stallone, Depp, Statham, Alba, Breslin, all coming soon to a theater near you!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 16, 2007

• Grey's Anatomy (Finally) Delivers and the Writers' Guild Taketh Away

  The Grey's Anatomy we know, loved, and missed is finally back, but will the writers' strike leave us high and dry in the middle of this renaissance?

  Opinion in Video — by Erin S Medley — on Nov 16, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Beowulf, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

  Family fantasy, and epic fantasy -- choose your escape.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 16, 2007

• DVD Review: Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

  This fantastic four-hour documentary traces the life and career of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

  Review in Video — by Donald Gibson — on Nov 16, 2007

• Movie Review: Mulberry Street

  Rat-people are on the loose. Will the Mulberry tenants be able to survive? You will care who lives and who dies.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 16, 2007

• DVD Review: Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon

  As close as most of us will ever come to setting foot on the moon.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 16, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of November 18

  How is Thanksgiving here already. Life just flies by, doesn't it?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 16, 2007

• Run's House & BC Magazine are Giving Away... Sneakers?!?

  That's right, we've got a pair of sneaks to giveaway. Stop looking at me like that, you know you want them.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 16, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Dear Brutus by J.M. Barrie at A Noise Within

  J. M. Barrie wrote about more than little boys! Dear Brutus is his play about second chances.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 16, 2007

• The Rise of Tim Tate: Subjective Advice on Buying Artwork

  Washington, DC artist Tim Tate has gone from a virtual unknown to the nation's capital's best-known artist.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lenny Campello — on Nov 16, 2007

• Really Really Good: Blogcritics Rocks the Socks off BlogWorld New Media Expo in Vegas!

  Blog World New Media Expo wound up last week, leaving hundreds in attendance happy and blogged out!

  Opinion in Culture — by Laron Cue — on Nov 16, 2007

Sports

• NFL Week 11 - Winning By Losing

  Wherein I determine that all Super Bowls can be expressed as a fraction.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Nov 16, 2007

• Lloyd Carr's Biggest Game

  This year's Big Game might be the Michigan legend's last.

  Opinion in Sports — by James David Dickson — on Nov 16, 2007

• Cavaliers Fans Have Had It With Hughes

  Even the most loyal Cleveland fans have given up on Hughes.

  News in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on Nov 16, 2007

• NCAA Football Week 12 Preview

  All games this week are rated somewhere between Ohio State-Michigan and Duke-Notre Dame.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 16, 2007

Gaming

• PS3 Review: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

  Infinity Ward brings the CoD series to the Modern age of warfare with wonderful results.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Nov 16, 2007

Tastes

• Review: Madison & Vine Wine Bar, New York City

  Cocktails, anyone? Exciting new wine bar in Midtown, Manhattan.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Nov 16, 2007

• The Great Cafés: Sabrett, New York City

  Where West meets East, outside.

  Review in Tastes — by Terence Clarke — on Nov 16, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Camtasia Studio 5 From TechSmith

  The best choice for recording and publishing computer-based multimedia.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 16, 2007