November 18, 2007 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Volume 12

  Volume 12 features: The Rebel Set, Secret Agent Super Dragon, The Starfighters and Parts: The Clonus Horror.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Nov 18, 2007

• DVD Review: The Jazz Singer (Three-Disc Deluxe Edition)

  If you love Hollywood history, this DVD is a must-have item for your home library.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 18, 2007

• Senses Working Overtime: This Week in Television (11/18/07)

  Musgo Del Jefe offers suggestions on what's worth watching for the upcoming week.

  News in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 18, 2007

• Movie Review: Street Fighter

  Reveries of Van Damme run amuck in the subconscious.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Nov 18, 2007

• DVD Review: TaleSpin Vol. 2

  Disney's TaleSpin is a wild and wacky early '90s cartoon with those loveable characters from The Jungle Book.

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Nov 18, 2007

• DVD Review: Welcome to the NHK Vol. 1

  Very tongue-in-cheek so be prepared to laugh; it's definitely worth checking out.

  Review in Video — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 18, 2007

• TV Review: The Venture Bros. - "I Know Why the Caged Bird Kills"

  I think this is one of the most memorable episodes of season two.

  Review in Video — by Vichus Smith — on Nov 18, 2007

• Movie Review: 1408

  1408 is one room you should surely check in to.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 18, 2007

• Movie Review: Southland Tales

  Southland Tales is a brilliant failure.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 18, 2007

• DVD Review: Chappelle's Show - The Series Collection

  "I'm Rick James, bitch!"

  Review in Video — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 18, 2007

Books

• The Early Word: New Books For The Week Of November 18, 2007

  Steve Martin, Glenn Beck. Plus Anna Quindlen writes a 'Good Dog. Who Is Probably Still Staying. That's How Good He Is. Book.'

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 18, 2007

• Manhwa Review: Bride of the Water God Vol. 1 by Mi-Kyung Yun

  A superb example of this style of graphic novel that is sure to gain fans and popularity as the series continues.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 18, 2007

• Manga Review: Angel Sanctuary Vol. 1 by Kaori Yuki

  This classic manga holds up to passing time well, still has an edge and freshness to it that is hard to beat.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 18, 2007

• Book Review: Beer & Food: An American History by Bob Skilnik

  This book would be a valuable asset to anyone interested in the history of beer in America.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Nov 18, 2007

• Comic Review: Tales from the Crypt - "A Murderin' Idol"

  A revived version of the infamous horror comics line takes on "Slymon Bowell" and company...

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Nov 18, 2007

• Interview with Sandra Shwayder Sanchez, Author and Co-publisher of The Wessex Collective

  The Wessex Collective is a different type of publisher, specializing in 'socially responsible' literary fiction.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Nov 18, 2007

• Manga Review: The Tarot Café, Vol. 2 by Sang-Sun Park

  Finish the story of the Jester and the Alchemist, learn more about Pamela and her mysterious past, and meet a werewolf.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 18, 2007

• Interview With Mayra Calvani, Author Of Dark Lullaby

  "In the case of Dark Lullaby, I went a step further: is it okay for a man to kill for the higher good?"

  Interview in Books — by Jill Hart — on Nov 18, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Paul Motian - Bill Evans: Tribute to the Great Post-Bop Pianist

  A worthy tribute to a great musician, and a fitting example of four great musicians playing music that is unforgettable and inspiring.

  Review in Music — by David Millington — on Nov 18, 2007

• The Jewish Influence in Blues and Jazz

  The contribution of Jewish artists has vastly influenced the development of jazz and blues music.

  Opinion in Music — by The Blues Blogger — on Nov 18, 2007

• Music Review: Mindy Smith - My Holiday

  The talented - and gorgeous - singer provides a nice mix of traditional and new holiday music.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 18, 2007

• Music Review: Luther Allison Underground

  Luther puts on a clinic for anybody who wants to learn how to build a lead.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 18, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: TimeShift

  Did you hear that? It's this game screaming "generic FPS title."

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Nov 18, 2007

Sports

• The Most Ingenious Way to Fix College Football

  College football is broken but they have no incentive to fix it. Until now!

  Opinion in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on Nov 18, 2007

• Nuxhall's Death Ends an Era

  Listening to the Reds will never be the same.

  Opinion in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Nov 18, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett at A Noise Within

  Two bums are stuck in desolate landscape waiting to be saved.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 18, 2007

Politics

• Media Bias? Who Cares!

  Media bias is a fact of life. The political slant of newspapers and networks draws a good part of their audience.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 18, 2007

• The NAFTA Superhighway: Fact or Fiction?

  Lono looks at the big story behind the supposed NAFTA Superhighway connecting Mexico to Canada.

  News in Politics — by Lono — on Nov 18, 2007