September 20, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music DVD Review: Leonard Cohen Under Review 1978 – 2006

  This documentary examines how and why Cohen's latter day music rivals among the finest in his entire canon.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Sep 20, 2008

• Getting My Inner Buffett On

  Does simply liking all of Buffett's music make me a parrothead?

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 20, 2008

• Music Review: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  Yes, the playlist is here... but is it infinite?

  Review in Music — by Jen Johans — on Sep 20, 2008

• Music Review: West, Bruce & Laing - Live 'n' Kickin'

  A 'forgotten' 1974 classic - West, Bruce & Laing in spectacular form in concert - re-issued.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Sep 20, 2008

• Music Review: Martha And The Muffins - Danseparc

  Martha And The Muffins wedded the energy of punk with technology and subtle intelligence.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 20, 2008

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - John Wesley Harding

  Bob Dylan: Chapter 8.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 20, 2008

• Music Review: Vince Mendoza - Blauklang

  Conductor/composer Vince Mendoza's latest CD is a challenging -- but ultimately satisfying -- blend of jazz and classical genres.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Sep 20, 2008

• Music Review: The Brew - The Joker

  Watch my lips - The Brew are a recipe well worth tasting!

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Sep 20, 2008

• Concert Review: Jackson Browne - Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA - 9/18/2008

  Jackson is always true to form and has been since he appeared on the scene in the mid 1970s.

  Review in Music — by Ginger Haycox — on Sep 20, 2008

Politics

• Deregulation: The 800 lb. Incontinent Chick Has Come Home to Roost

  Those who helped rape and pillage America now sound the alarm. How long will we let them steal us blind?

  Opinion in Politics — by Marlowe — on Sep 20, 2008

• In Defense of Capitalism

  Capitalism is not to blame for the current financial crisis.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 20, 2008

• From Around the World: McCain, Mbeki, Saakashvili and Mugabe

  It is axiomatic in American politics that substantive issues are not what win elections.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bill Hansen — on Sep 20, 2008

• The Measure of a Man

  Should Race Matter?

  Opinion in Politics — by Lisa Solod — on Sep 20, 2008

Culture

• Theatre Review (Stratford-on-Avon): Hamlet at the Royal Shakespeare Company

  Can you believe the hype? Is the hottest Shakespearean ticket in years worth selling a kidney for? Find out now!

  Review in Culture — by Nigel Simons — on Sep 20, 2008

• Catholic Relief Services - Helping Children Since World War II

  School meals provided by Catholic Relief Services benefited many Bosnian children by improving their nutrition, class attendance and education.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Sep 20, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Quickening

  Privacy may be on the way out, but this abortion story makes compelling drama out of one of women's most private matters.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Sep 20, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Beethoven As I Knew Him - Written and Performed by Hershey Felder at the Geffen Playhouse

  With his one-man biographical musicals Felder gets us closer to the men behind the music.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 20, 2008

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: The Price is Right

  This long-running CBS game show hits the Wii console sans host Drew Carey, but allows up to four players and authentic gameplay.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 20, 2008

• PC Game Review: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People - Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free

  Strong Bad returns to WiiWare and PC with an even more enjoyable Episode 2.

  Review in Gaming — by Sombrero Grande — on Sep 20, 2008

Video

• TV Preview: Californication - Season 2

  Hank Moody and the clan are back for an all new season.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Sep 20, 2008

• Movie Review: Nights in Rodanthe

  The third time is a charmer for Richard Gere and Diane Lane, but why did they have to play it so safe?

  Review in Video — by Michael Bialas — on Sep 20, 2008

• Supernatural Season Four Premiere Delivers Highest Ratings Since On The CW

  Four million tuned in to watch Dean come back from Hell.

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Sep 20, 2008

• DVD Review: Lewis Black's Root of All Evil

  Lewis Black has always been one of my favorite comedians. His crazy rants, insane facial gestures, and incessant head-bobbing, make him hilarious.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Sep 20, 2008

• TV Media: Fringe, Saturday Night Live, Monk, The Daily Show, The Addams Family, The Office, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

  Commercials, clips, and full episodes, oh my!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 20, 2008

• The 2008 Andy TV Awards

  Forget the Emmys. Here's what this year's TV Awards would look like if I was the sole voter selecting the nominees and winners.

  Opinion in Video — by Andy Sayers — on Sep 20, 2008

• DVD Review: Then She Found Me

  An accurate and compelling depiction of people struggling to overcome their own fears to take the leap of faith required to start over again.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 20, 2008

• Movie Media: The Lucky Ones, Full Moon Pictures, Twilight, V for Vendetta, The Intervention, Puppet Master, Saw V, Ghoulies II, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

  Plenty of new goodies, plus a full feature to feast on!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 20, 2008

• Movie Review: Then She Found Me

  Hunt's directorial debut shows her acting chops much better than her directing chops.

  Review in Video — by Mark Kalriess — on Sep 20, 2008

• Movie News Bites: The Dark Knight, Roger Ebert, Friday the 13th, Diesel and xXx, Beverly Hills Ninja 2

  Critics getting hit, uncut DVDs, unnecessary sequels, and more inside.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 20, 2008

• You Call That a Cliffhanger? Last Night's Burn Notice Finale

  Sorry producers, what you're selling I'm just not buying.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 20, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Twinkle's Town & Country Knits - 30 Designs for Sumptuous Living by Wenlan Chia

  A collection of designer knits that do not disappoint.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Sep 20, 2008