November 27, 2007 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Some Enchanted Hitman - A Completely Random Film Festival

  I chose Enchanted and Hitman based on the promise they would nicely complement my feast of nachos, Slurpee, and Red Vines.

  Review in Video — by Kati Irons — on Nov 27, 2007

• Movie Review: The Savages

  A tale of siblings who must come to grips with their father's illness.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Nov 27, 2007

• Film Independent Announces the 22nd Annual Spirit Awards Nominees

  Nominees for the best in independent cinema.

  News in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 27, 2007

• DVD Review: Doctor Who- The Complete Third Series

  One of the best seasons in the history of this classic sci-fi series.

  Review in Video — by Scott Deitche — on Nov 27, 2007

• DVD Review: Scrubs - The Complete Sixth Season

  Scalpel sharp wit oozes from the sixth season of Scrubs.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Nov 27, 2007

• Soylent Green Is People! New DVD Releases for November 27

  Futurama fans and people interested in the history of modern film should find something of interest in this week's list.

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Nov 27, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - The Aftermath

  Zacchara goes to a hospital for the criminally insane. Luke remains in denial over his ailing heart and Port Charles mourns Emily.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 27, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Hot Rod

  Underrated comedy rules the week!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 27, 2007

• Movie Review: Joel and Ethan Coen's No Country for Old Men

  An unsolicited suggestion: read the book AND see the film...

  Review in Video — by C. Michael Bailey — on Nov 27, 2007

• Box Office Update 11/21-11/25: Audiences Are Enchanted By Enchanted

  Disney soars while the Weinsteins flounder with an ill-timed horror.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 27, 2007

Politics

• Michael Savage: The Battle Between Taquiya and Talk Radio

  CAIR targets those who dare criticize Islamism for destruction, and now it has set its sights on Michael Savage

  Opinion in Politics — by Selwyn Duke — on Nov 27, 2007

• Ron Paul and His KKK, White Supremacist, and Neo-Nazi Supporters

  Ron Paul is not distancing himself from his white supremacist, KKK, and Neo-Nazi supporters quick enough.

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Nov 27, 2007

Music

• Music DVD Review: The Other Side Of The Mirror - Bob Dylan Live At The Newport Folk Festival 1963-1965

  This unique time capsule is a must for anyone who is into Dylan, folk music, or music history.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 27, 2007

• Quiet Riot Singer Kevin DuBrow Dead at 52, Cause of Death Still Undetermined

  Former Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow was found dead at his Las Vegas home. He was 52.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 27, 2007

• The Breakdown: Dave Douglas

  One this week, folks. One. But it's a GOOD one.

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Nov 27, 2007

• Radiohead's In Rainbows: "Has the Light Gone Out for You?"

  A long-winded analysis of "Jigsaw Falling into Place."

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Nelson — on Nov 27, 2007

• Music Review: Otis Rush - 1956-1958, His Cobra Recordings

  Otis Rush put himself at the top of the heap of great blues guitarists some fifty years ago with these amazing sides.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 27, 2007

• Music Review: Merle Haggard - The Bluegrass Sessions

  Is it bluegrass? Does it matter? A rich collection from a master at the top of his game.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 27, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: Elliott Sharp, Ron Wood

  What's going on here?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 27, 2007

Books

• Interview with True Crime Author Dennis N. Griffin

  "Frank [Cullotta] provided me with nearly 400 pages of notes about his life and crimes. I took my treasure trove home and started to read."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Nov 27, 2007

• Interview With A.J. Jacobs, Author of The Year Of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible, Part Two of Three

  "I had revelations and epiphanies with alarming frequency. It was like a spiritual quest in fast motion."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Nov 27, 2007

• Manga Review: Arm of Kannon by Masakazu Yamaguchi

  not for the faint of heart, rated mature for a reason

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 27, 2007

• Book Review: The Tokyo Look Book - Stylish To Spectacular, Goth To Gyaru, Sidewalk To Catwalk by Philomena Keet and Yuri Manabe

  The Tokyo Look Book is an entertaining and useful look into the fashions of Tokyo - from couture to crazy.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Nov 27, 2007

• Book Review: Dourado by David Wood

  If you like your thrillers with a touch of mystery and Biblical archaeology, Dourado is the book for you.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Nov 27, 2007

• Book Review: Linux Firewalls - Attack Detection and Response with iptables, psad, and fwsnort by Michael Rash

  A great resource providing insight into getting the most out of iptables, and offering help and tools for additional functionality.

  Review in Books — by John Bambenek — on Nov 27, 2007

• Interview with Michael Simon, Author of The Last Jew Standing

  Dan Reles has a new house, beautiful wife, and great career as head of Austin Homicide. The past, however, has a way of catching up...

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Nov 27, 2007

• An Interview With Howard Kurtz, Author of Reality Show: Inside the Last Great Television News War, Part Two

  "I think Katie Couric made a number of mistakes when she got to CBS and is paying the price."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Nov 27, 2007

• Book Review: The Great Arab Conquests: How the Spread of Islam Changed the World We Live In, by Hugh Kennedy

  A fascinating, powerful, and engaging narrative told in a remarkably straightforward and balanced way.

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Nov 27, 2007

Culture

• Creation and the Flood

  Compelling evidence enhances creationists arguments.

  Opinion in Culture — by Briana Johnson — on Nov 27, 2007

• A Hissy Fit

  Sometimes children really should be seen and not heard.

  Opinion in Culture — by Wilson — on Nov 27, 2007

• Theater Review (LA): The History Boys by Alan Bennett at the Ahmanson Theatre

  Boys touched by teacher in many ways, all in an English grammar school.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 27, 2007

• Holiday Pet Safety

  Keep your pets safe this holiday season.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Nov 27, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Atrial Fibrillation: What Dick Cheney and I Have In Common

  The metaphoric heart stands in for aspects of cognition that we resist assigning to the head.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Robert K. Blechman — on Nov 27, 2007

Tastes

• Taking the Work out of Your Christmas Feast

  Make Christmas less of a chore.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marie Jordan — on Nov 27, 2007

Sports

• Three Months of Silence for Agent Zero

  What really happened to Gilbert Arenas? Where do we go from here?

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Nov 27, 2007

• McFadden For Heisman - There, I Feel Better

  Also: Jeff Reed scores all the points, Torii Hunter makes all the money, LeBron gets all the stats.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 27, 2007

• Patriots Critics: The Enemy of the Great

  To hate the Patriots is to hate excellence.

  Opinion in Sports — by James David Dickson — on Nov 27, 2007