September 2, 2008 Archive

Video

• TV Review: Big Brother 9 (UK) - Surprise Double Eviction on Day 90 - Mohamed and Kathreya

  Kathreya and Mohamed are evicted from the house on day 90 in a surprise double eviction. Who deserves to win?

  Review in Video — by Elaine Borthwick — on Sep 02, 2008

• Movie Review: Babylon A.D.

  Vin Diesel must once again save the world… too bad filmmakers couldn’t save this promising sci-fi adventure in the editing room.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Sep 02, 2008

• Box Office Update 8/29-9/1: Tropic Thunder Still at the Top

  A slow Labor Day weekend brings the summer to a close.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 02, 2008

• TV Recap: Project Runway - Season Five, Episode Seven

  No product placement here! Our designers tear apart some Saturns in hopes of designing a garment that will rev the judges' motors.

  Review in Video — by Brandy — on Sep 02, 2008

• DVD Review: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Remastered Deluxe Edition)

  Two different views of two different "Peanuts" specials.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Sep 02, 2008

• Prison Break Becomes The Dirty Half Dozen

  What’s easier to mend – a broken heart, a decapitated head, or a really f-ed up TV show?

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Sep 02, 2008

• DVD Review: The Office - Season Four

  Pam, Jim, Dwight, Michael, and the rest of the gang are back for The Office's fourth season.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 02, 2008

• Movie Review: Traitor

  Very strong film led by a performance by Don Cheadle.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 02, 2008

• DVD Review: Desperately Seeking Paul McCartney

  More like a desperate attempt to capitalize on the Beatles name.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Sep 02, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: Fist of Legend

  Plenty of TV titles this week, but none broke through to the top of the pile.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 02, 2008

• Don't Mess With The Iconic Moment: An Interview With House Writer Doris Egan

  House and Wilson will reunite - but when? A writer/producer gives the answer, sort of.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Sep 02, 2008

• DVD Review: Eli Stone - The Complete First Season

  If you want something heartwarming, funny, and charming, give Eli Stone a try.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Sep 02, 2008

Music

• New Album Releases 09/02/08: Brian Wilson, NKOTB, Terrence Howard, Young Jeezy, Chemical Brothers, Jefferson Starship, Rodney Crowell, Southside Johnny & More

  The calm before the storm.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Sep 02, 2008

• Music Review: Dynamite Club - Fusion Era

  An album about the deconstruction of sound and the construction of noise.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 02, 2008

• Music Review: Ballboy - I Worked On The Ships

  Poetic, visual and extraordinarily good.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Sep 02, 2008

• Music Review: Bloc Party - Intimacy

  Junior year for Bloc Party proves breakups produce convoluted albums.

  Review in Music — by Jon Jacobs — on Sep 02, 2008

• Music Review: From The Inside - Visions

  The definition of Melodic Rock - From The Inside

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Sep 02, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Nina Simone - Nina Simone: Live In '65 & '68

  Nina Simone told the story of her people in song, and this DVD is a record of her storytelling.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 02, 2008

• Music Review: Motorhead - Motorizer

  Still rocking like bar stewards after 33 years.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Sep 02, 2008

• Music Review: Southside Johnny with LaBamba's Big Band - Grapefruit Moon: The Songs of Tom Waits

  Washing away the Scarlett Johansson debacle.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 02, 2008

• Music Review: The Moody Blues - Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival

  A long lost concert performance by the Moody Blues is finally released on CD.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 02, 2008

• Music Review: Too Sophisticated - The Art Of Making Noise

  Too Sophisticated are without doubt a live band and I am sure that this material makes for a great live gig.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Sep 02, 2008

Politics

• Reel World Politics

  Cinematic sub-texts shape campaigns of strategy vs. substance.

  Opinion in Politics — by Robert K. Blechman — on Sep 02, 2008

• Johnny, You Got Some Splainin' To Do!

  There are plenty of reasons why Palin is a bad choice.

  Opinion in Politics — by Lisa Solod — on Sep 02, 2008

• The Great Democratic Temper Tantrum Over Sarah Palin

  John McCain’s pick of Sarah Palin for VP is driving liberal Democrats into childish temper tantrums!

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Sep 02, 2008

• America's Next Top History-Making Presidential Idol Election 2008

  Tune in this week when Camp Obama and Camp McCain compete for the Immunity Idol. Don't Miss It!

  Opinion in Politics — by Josh Evans — on Sep 02, 2008

• Peace Protesters Riot at the GOP Convention

  Peaceful protests at the RNC turn into the biggest riot in more than a decade in the US. Is more to come as the week goes on?

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 02, 2008

• Why Bristol Palin's Pregnancy Should Get Us Talking (It's Not What You Think)

  The daughter of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is pregnant. What does this mean for social conservatives?

  Opinion in Politics — by Amanda Bittle — on Sep 02, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Google's Chrome Arrives

  The Internet goes wild for Google's entry into the crowded browser market.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on Sep 02, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 9/1/2008

  Wii owners have been waiting months for this day to finally arrive.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 02, 2008

• PAX 2008 Mini Previews 2: LittleBigPlanet, Dead Space, and Spore

  Let your creativity shine through with Spore and LittleBigPlanet. Or, dismember some aliens in Dead Space.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Sep 02, 2008

Sports

• Tailgate Wrapup: Volunteers Lose to One Strange Bruin

  UCLA had their off-and-on offense turned on at the right time to snag Rick Neuheisel a win in his first game back.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Sep 02, 2008

• RJ's NFL Picks, Week One

  Back by popular demand. Or so the voices in my head insist.

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 02, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Alterknits Felt by Leigh Radford

  A unique collection of fun, mod patterns to knit and felt.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Sep 02, 2008

• Book Review: Shadow Man by Cody McFadyen

  One of the most brutal serial killer novels ever written, this book pummels readers with stomach-churning violence.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Sep 02, 2008

• Book Review: Home by Marilynne Robinson

  Marilynne Robinson's new novel tells the exact same story as her last novel. What's going on here?

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Sep 02, 2008