September 12, 2008 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: The Dark Knight

  I viewed The Dark Knight the day it opened, and it took me 57 days to put its greatness into words.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Sep 12, 2008

• DVD Review: Grease - Rockin' Rydell Edition

  The adrenaline-filled adventure is back for another ¼ mile at Thunder Road.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 12, 2008

• Joshua Jackson and Anna Torv To Host FOX’s September 14 Fringe Rebroadcast

  FOX adds some goodies onto the encore of Fringe on September 14.

  Interview in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Sep 12, 2008

• Doctor Who To Come To The Big Screen?

  Doctor Who may soon be in a theater near you.

  News in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Sep 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Burn After Reading

  The Coen Brothers give us what they do best.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Sep 12, 2008

• Exploitation Cinema: Massacre at Central High

  One of the original teen retaliation classics.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 12, 2008

• DVD Review: Pushing Daisies - The Complete First Season

  If you took Tim Burton and Dr. Seuss, stuck them in a room and let them write a TV show, Pushing Daisies would be it.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Sep 12, 2008

• DVD Review: 102 Dalmatians

  Step on my toes and pluck my eyes out, why don't ya!

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Sep 12, 2008

• DVD Review: Sufi Soul -The Mystic Music Of Islam

  A picture of a faith that is far different from the one the majority of us have come to believe in.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 12, 2008

• Kitchen Nightmares Makes Me Soft

  Am I getting older? Am I getting weaker? Has my outlook on the world changed?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 12, 2008

• DVD Review: Reprise

  To highlight the film’s solid credentials, it won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay at Norway’s national film awards

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Sep 12, 2008

• The Fly And Its Spawn

  When man meets fly, it doesn't always end with a swat and a squish. Sometimes it's a hit of the sci-fi kind.

  Opinion in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Sep 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Righteous Kill

  Even Pacino and De Niro can't overcome the boredom.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Sep 12, 2008

• News Bites: Guillermo Del Toro, ER, Child's Play, Spider-Man 4, 24, Ghostbusters III, Batman Casting

  Movie and TV news awaits within.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 12, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of September 14

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride continues (Imagineer Quest Part 2, as I like to call it).

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 12, 2008

• DVD Review: Supernatural - Season Three

  Christmas is evil, fairy tales are evil, children are evil, birthday parties... oh, you get the point. Another monumental season.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Sep 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Burn After Reading

  Public Service Announcement: don’t bring highly classified data to the gym.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Sep 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Alice Neel or When Motherhood Takes the Backseat to Artistic Expression

  Alice Neel painted portraits, lived on welfare, and put her art before motherhood in order to be an artist.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Sep 12, 2008

• DVD Review: War of the Gargantuas - Toho Master Collection

  It's only been 34 years since its release. It's about time fans got this one on home video.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 12, 2008

• Movie Media: The Animation Show, An American Carol, Transporter 3, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Bitch Slap, City of Ember, Ninjas vs. Zombies

  Plenty of new goodies to check out!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Righteous Kill

  In Heat, they played cops and crooks. This time around they’re both cops but have no fear -- old habits die hard.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Sep 12, 2008

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: MTV's The Real World, Fuse's Dance Show, Rock Band 2, and Many More!

  Real world, real men, real girls...

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Sep 12, 2008

• Movie Review: The Women (2008)

  Paint your nails Jungle Red and get in line.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Sep 12, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Burn After Reading, Righteous Kill, Tyler Perry's The Family that Preys, The Women

  This week brings more choices than last week did.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 12, 2008

• DVD Review: Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles The Complete First Season

  The first season of The Sarah Connor Chronicles hits DVD.

  Review in Video — by Regina Avalos — on Sep 12, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Andy Warhol - Other Voices, Other Rooms edited by Eva Meyer-Hermann

  A new Warhol book released in conjunction with exhibition at the Wexner Center of the Arts.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Damian — on Sep 12, 2008

• Book Review: Riven by Jerry B. Jenkins

  "Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure."

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 12, 2008

• Interview with Ed Lynskey, Author of Pelham Fell Here

  "You’ve got to be cool in your own skin. You’ve got to be content with your output," says Lynskey.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 12, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Criminal: The Dead and the Dying by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips

  Each arc of this story is like a knife thrust to the heart, with a final twist at the end.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Sep 12, 2008

• Audio Book Review: A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt

  Not the only attempt at a history of hand knitting but surely the most comprehensive.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 12, 2008

Politics

• Let Obama be Obama

  The Democrats are nervous and want Obama to channel their rage. Relax. Obama just needs to be Obama.

  Opinion in Politics — by Gary D. Benz — on Sep 12, 2008

• Enough!

  Enough of the politics of the playground!

  Opinion in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 12, 2008

• Journalistic Bias Targets Palin

  Anne Kornblut, of the Washington Post puts words in Sarah Palin's mouth in a classic example of journalistic bias.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 12, 2008

• Is The News Media Guilty of Intentionally Manipulating Recent Elections?

  Is the media intentionally causing close elections in the name of big ratings, and even bigger revenue?

  Opinion in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Sep 12, 2008

• Ron Paul Endorses Radical Statism

  Ron Paul throws principle to the wind and gives some free promotion to candidates who represent every kind of statist oppression.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 12, 2008

Culture

• Opera Review (LA): Il Trittico by Puccini at the Dorthy Chandler Pavilion

  William Friedkin and Woody Allen direct a smashing production of Puccini's last complete opera.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 12, 2008

• Defining Female Chauvinism

  While their foremothers were fighting battles for legitimate issues, these women resort to rallying around trivialities.

  Opinion in Culture — by Stacie Adams — on Sep 12, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): A Great Place to Be From by Norman Lasca

  The heat gets to the characters, but's that's as far as this ambitious play goes.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Sep 12, 2008

• Impress Your Scandinavian Friends With Your Knowledge Of Thor

  Liberal Arts students looking for paper topics, this column is for you!

  Opinion in Culture — by Brandon J. Mendelson — on Sep 12, 2008

• Will Ike Spike Another Round of Price Gouging?

  With Ike preparing to unleash its fury on Texas, should the public prepare for another round of price gouging?

  News in Culture — by Ed Dickson — on Sep 12, 2008

Music

• Music Media: Dream Theater, Firewind, Dawn of Demise, Powerman 5000, Dragonforce, Wykked Wytch, F5, Brian 'Head' Welch

  Plenty of videos to tantalize your eyes and ears.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 12, 2008

• Music Review: Sasha - Invol2er

  An instant classic destined to age exceptionally well.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Sep 12, 2008

• Music Review: The Wee Trio - Capitol Diner Vol. 1

  Here's a vibraphone trio that's a real force to be reckoned with.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Sep 12, 2008

• Music Review: Bloc Party - Intimacy

  British stars meld electronics, new wave, and punk into a bittersweet celebration.

  Review in Music — by Cole Ford — on Sep 12, 2008

• Music Review: Joshua Radin - Simple Times

  Joshua Radin is back with his second album Simple Times! Find out if it's worth your gas money.

  Review in Music — by Garon Cockrell — on Sep 12, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Van Morrison - Down The Road

  Read the story of the World's Greatest Music Collection.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 12, 2008

• Retro Redux: Six Degrees Of Ray Noble

  He's not as well-remembered as many of the musicians he inspired, but he left a rich legacy.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 12, 2008

• Music Review: Street Dogs - State Of Grace

  This Irish punk rock band contains one of the most American punk rockers out there.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Sep 12, 2008

• New York City Radio in 2008?!

  What is the state of the airwaves?

  Opinion in Music — by Dan Freedman — on Sep 12, 2008

• Music Review: The Asteroid No. 4 - These Flowers of Ours

  A satisfying blend of nebulous pop and psychedelic folk.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 12, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 09/11/2008

  A great week for some, not so much for others. Read on to see how you rate the PSN update.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Sep 12, 2008

• PAX 2008 Impressions: Wii Music

  Believe it or not, Nintendo's musical experiment is not as bad as expected.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 12, 2008

• Xbox 360 Review: Madden NFL 09

  So is next year Madden '10? 2010? '010? 2K10?

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 12, 2008

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Two

  I understand the suicide rate in Massachusetts experienced a sudden spike last weekend...

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 12, 2008