November 25, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music DVD Review: Pearl Jam - Immagine In Cornice: Picture In A Frame

  Pearl Jam's worldwide appeal, on-stage power, and road life is all captured magnificently in this concert film.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Nov 25, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Blackmore’s Night - Paris Moon

  Blackmore's Night is to Renaissance Music what Flogging Molly is to Irish music.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Nov 25, 2007

• Carrie Underwood Artist of the Month on Music Choice

  Carrie Underwood is this month's Music Choice Artist of the month.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Nov 25, 2007

• Jazz Workshop: Listening Guide to Duke Ellington's Black, Brown and Beige - Part 2 - Brown

  Continuing the three-part experiment.

  Review in Music — by Michael J. West — on Nov 25, 2007

• Music Concert Review: Stars - Burton Cummings Theater, Winnipeg, Canada - Nov. 24, 2007

  With two lead singers and a free download of the band's new album, Stars continues to distinguish themselves in indie pop.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Nov 25, 2007

• Interview: Band Of The Week - Stealing Jane

  Stealing Jane’s ska-pop is a high energy, harmony-filled, blues-infused sound that moves a person to jump up and dance on a chair.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Nov 25, 2007

• Music Review: Nellie McKay – Obligatory Villagers

  Nellie McKay sounds like she's having loads of fun on her first single-disc effort with her third release "Obligatory Villagers."

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Nov 25, 2007

• Retro Redux: Lee Dorsey And The Monday Morning Song

  His signature song's irresistible sound - complete with clanking chains - is still fun to hear.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 25, 2007

• Hawthorne Heights Guitarist Dead At 26

  Casey Calvert dies at 26. The cause of death is still to be determined.

  News in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Nov 25, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Enchanted

  Nothing more than a poorly explored “fish out of water” concept.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 25, 2007

• Movie Review: The Mist

  For all those who fear that The Mist is yet another piss-poor, vapor-inspired scheme a la The Fog, fear not.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Origin - Spirits of the Past

  In a distant future, humanity has faced and overcome a devastating event.

  Review in Video — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Leading Ladies Collection Volume 2

  Warner Brothers has released it second volume of the Leading Ladies Collection and Susan Hayward is the standout here.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Nov 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Afro Samurai - Director’s Cut

  A gunslinger saga with swords, a bloodthirsty tale of revenge and how it consumes the soul and replaces the need for love and kindness.

  Review in Video — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 25, 2007

• Movie Review: Enchanted

  A delightful take on the Disney princess mythos.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 25, 2007

• TV Review: BET's Sunday Best - Goodbye Gomez

  BET's Sunday Best bids farewell to Emily Gomez.

  Review in Video — by Takiela Bynum — on Nov 25, 2007

• Senses Working Overtime: This Week in Television (11/25/07)

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

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 25, 2007

• Movie Review: 3:10 To Yuma

  Russell Crowe and Christian Bale bring this story to life with vibrant characters.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Nov 25, 2007

• Bratz Star Profile: Janel Parrish

  Blogcritics sat down with Bratz star Janel Parrish.

  Interview in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Nov 25, 2007

• WGA Can't Afford To Lose Internet Residuals

  Lost webisodes prove a deal between writers and producers can happen.

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 25, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Transcendent Consciousness for Transcendent Technologies: Part II

  The concluding part to how we humans can transcend body and consciousness using technology.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by V.R.Manoj — on Nov 25, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (Las Vegas): Mystère at the Treasure Island Resort and Casino

  The Cirque Du Soleil show that sets the Standard

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 25, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay - Life in Medieval Africa by Particia and Frederick McKissack

  A fine introductory account of three of the world's great kingdoms that are too little-known.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 25, 2007

• Book Review: Guinness - The 250-Year Quest for the Perfect Pint by Bill Yenne

  Beer expert Yenne has written an engaging book about one of the most famous beer companies in the world.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Nov 25, 2007

• Book Review: Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by R.L. Lafevers

  "I’m beginning to suspect he’s up to something. What’s worse, I think he suspects I’m up to something. Which I usually am.”

  Review in Books — by Kate McCarthy Bond — on Nov 25, 2007

• Book Review: The Race by Richard North Patterson

  Can an honest man become president? Only when the electorate is itself honest.

  Review in Books — by Realist — on Nov 25, 2007

Politics

• Is Indiana Turning Blue?

  A recent poll of Indiana voters reveals serious trouble for Republicans in a state normally considered sacrosanct conservative territory.

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Nov 25, 2007

• The White Supremacist Challenge to Senator Lindsey Graham

  Buddy Witherspoon backed by a powerful cabal of nativist interests, has targeted incumbent Republican Lindsey Graham for defeat.

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Nov 25, 2007