September 24, 2008 Archive

Video

• TV Review: House, MD - "Not Cancer"

  The second entry of season five finds House dealing with his own grief.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 24, 2008

• Silly Science and Mundane Multi-Episode Stories

  How can we trust the fringe science if we can't trust the real stuff?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 24, 2008

• Movie Review: Igor

  Igor is as subtle as a clubfoot, and just as uncomfortable a fit in the genre it draws upon.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Sep 24, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Invincible

  This film is definitely vulnerable.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 24, 2008

• TV Review: Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles, "The Mousetrap"

  Another winner for the Terminator team!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 24, 2008

• Movie Review: The Wackness

  An interesting drug and character study that's funny, bittersweet, charming, and thought-provoking.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Sep 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Chicago 10 - Speak Your Peace

  Chicago 10 is very well done and whether you are Democrat or Republican this film is well worth viewing.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 24, 2008

• Movie Review: Slacker Uprising

  Michael Moore’s latest political documentary, available free online, chronicles his 60-city tour to rally young voters before the 2004 presidential election.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Sep 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Speed Racer (2008)

  Children and owners of gravity bongs might disagree with me.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Sep 24, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Rick Danko Band – Live On Breeze Hill

  Rick Danko's live album does the man's legacy proud.

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Nashville Pussy - Live In Hollywood

  If you like your music hard and rooted in sex, drugs, rock & roll then get yourself some Nashville Pussy.

  Review in Music — by Russ Evenhuis — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music Review: The Dears - Missiles

  Sometimes magnificence springs out of tumult.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 24, 2008

• Indie Round-Up: Cadillac Sky, Lewis, Dupree, Dunn, Minissale, Vigil, The Break and Repair Method

  Cadillac Sky is every bit a bluegrass band, but the Texas quintet quietly expands the frontiers.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music Review: Albert Castiglia - These Are the Days

  Barnstorming guitar veteran continues to move from regional to national acclaim with each release.

  Review in Music — by Ben Cox — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Stanley Jordan Trio - New Morning: The Paris Concert

  A mesmerizing performance from one of the world's most gifted guitarists.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Sep 24, 2008

• Vinyl Tap: Crowded House - Temple of Low Men

  "Into temptation / Safe in the wide open arms of hell..."

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid

  Bob Dylan: Chapter 12.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music Review: Tetsuya Hori - Tetsuya Hori

  Watching paint dry is interesting nonsense. Or something.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music Review: Eden & John's East River String Band Some Cold Rainy Day

  A great record of great music performed by people who love what they do.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 24, 2008

• Interview: Quinnes "Q" Parker (of 112) - Singer and Songwriter

  With six ASCAP awards to his credit, Quinnes "Q" Parker is fully equipped to embark on a solo career.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music Review: Autumn Black - The Unborn Tragedy

  Catchy, but forgettable and uninspired.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 24, 2008

• Retro Redux: Trombone Travails

  A tale of how a fool and his trombone didn't live happily ever after.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 24, 2008

• David Cook Announces New Single Release

  David Cook launches new single "Light On."

  News in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on Sep 24, 2008

• Interview: Lady GaGa - Singer and Songwriter

  Lady GaGa's international debut pushes pop performance art to superior heights.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - New Morning

  Bob Dylan: Chapter 11.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 24, 2008

• Music Review: Get Well Soon - Rest Now, Weary Head! You Will Get Well Soon

  Take a well earned break from modern day mania and Get Well Soon.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Sep 24, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Singled Out - How Two Million Women Survived Without Men After the First World War by Virginia Nicholson

  There's much to admire in the oral histories, captured at the last possible moment.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Sep 24, 2008

• Book Review and Interview: The Pet Dragon by Christoph Niemann

  Follow Lin as she tries to find her dragon and learn some Chinese along the way.

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Sep 24, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Too Cool To Be Forgotten by Alex Robinson

  You're a teen again – you've heard the idea before, but Alex Robinson puts a funny, sad spin on it in his latest graphic novel.

  Review in Books — by Nik Dirga — on Sep 24, 2008

• Book Review: Mason Dixon Knitting - Outside the Lines by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne

  A wonderful knitting book, filled with wearable projects, anecdotes, tips, techniques, and more.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Sep 24, 2008

• Book Review: Zoe's Tale by John Scalzi

  Although Scalzi revisits the plot of his last novel, his youthful narrator has her own heart-touching and exciting adventures.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Sep 24, 2008

• Book Review: British Weather and the Climate of Enlightenment by Jan Golinski

  Extreme weather events came to be regarded as natural phenomena to be explained. Of course some have still to catch up.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Sep 24, 2008

Sci/Tech

• The Ever-Expanding List of Essential Computer Accessories

  A "rocking video card" as an essential computer accessory? I'm not so sure about that.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 24, 2008

• Product Review: Wicked Lasers Elite 125 Laser Pointer

  Too powerful for standard boardroom use, but not powerful enough to cause much damage.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Alyse Wax — on Sep 24, 2008

• Software Review: Adobe Photoshop Plug-In - Sharpener Pro 3.0 from Nik Software

  Sharpener Pro 3.0 is a great addition to the photographer's tool box.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 24, 2008

Gaming

• Multiplayer Chat Show Notes #43: The Sims Blogger's Day

  Ken talks about the four games he saw, and the crew discuss gaming conventions they all hate, and want to see die a horrible death.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 24, 2008

• 2008 The Sims Blogger's Day Recap

  MySims Kingdom, MySims PC, SimAnimals, and my favorite of the day - SimCity Creator made up the day of gaming.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 24, 2008

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Castle Crashers

  Hack-and-slashing at its best ... oh, and did I mention it's in 2-D?

  Review in Gaming — by Ryan Thompson — on Sep 24, 2008

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Duke Nukem 3-D

  It's not Duke Nukem Forever, but the Duke that we remember is back ... again.

  Review in Gaming — by Ryan Thompson — on Sep 24, 2008

Politics

• Coup de’Grace in South Africa: Mbeki’s Night of the Long Knives

  The ANC gives Mbeki the final knife in the back and sends him packing.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bill Hansen — on Sep 24, 2008

• McCain Suspends Campaign and Heads to Washington

  Will the current crisis let McCain pass the mortgage reforms he sponsored but failed to pass in 2006?

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 24, 2008

• Suspending Fifth Grader For Anti-Obama Shirt Is Ridiculous

  Schools are not allowed to limit free speech.

  Opinion in Politics — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 24, 2008

• Palin vs Gibson

  Charles Gibson was out to get Sarah Palin. But did he succeed?

  Opinion in Politics — by Pleasexcusetheinterruption — on Sep 24, 2008

• The Paulson Power Grab: Dangerous For Today, Terrifying For Tomorrow

  Marlowe's head almost explodes in outrage at the actions of the greedheads in power.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marlowe — on Sep 24, 2008

• The Appraisal: One Source of Our Economic Woes

  The current mess this country finds itself in regarding the entire financial industry has many culprits. Appraisals are one.

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Sep 24, 2008

Culture

• A Can't-Miss Pick-Up Line for All Wingmen

  Everybody should have a good wingman when trying to court the opposite sex, but what happens if your wingman is socially inept?

  Opinion in Culture — by Broke But Still Drinking — on Sep 24, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Bye Bye Birdie at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

  The classic rock-and-roll musical triumphs in Redondo Beach.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 24, 2008