September 26, 2008 Archive

Music

• Concert Review: Silent Disco Live Featuring Supergrass, Concorde 2, Brighton, October 25

  Lead singer Gaz, all beautiful teeth and tash, gave a vintage performance despite confessing to being "very, very drunk".

  Review in Music — by My London Your London — on Sep 26, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Charlie Haden Family & Friends - Rambling Boy

  Charlie Haden goes back to his roots. It's not what you might think.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 26, 2008

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - Planet Waves

  Bob Dylan: Chapter 14.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 26, 2008

• Monday Night Football Will Rock With Jimmy Wayne

  Jimmy heads to Heinz Field for Monday Night Football.

  News in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 26, 2008

• Music Media: Megadeth, AC/DC, Pop Evil, Mushroomhead, The Human Abstract, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Korn, Within Temptation, and Trivium

  Video's, cover art, track lists, and even a widget.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 26, 2008

• Music Review: Sister Sin - Switchblade Serenades

  Sleaze metal is back thanks to Sweden's Sister Sin.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Sep 26, 2008

• Music Review: Bonafide - Bonafide

  Bonafide have served up the real deal.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Sep 26, 2008

• Music Review: Demi Lovato - Don’t Forget

  Camp Rock’s Demi Lovato is extremely talented.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 26, 2008

• Music Review: B.B. King - One Kind Favor

  Do yourself "One Kind Favor" and pick this album up.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Sep 26, 2008

• Music Review: David Leonhardt Trio - Explorations

  Traditional jazz with an added something that might surprise you.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 26, 2008

• Win a Copy of Inside Bob Dylan's Jesus Years: Busy Being Born…Again! In Stores October 28

  Five lucky Blogcritics readers have a chance to win a copy of this DVD!

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Sep 26, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Pill - Are You Sure It’s For You? by Jane Bennett and Alexandra Pope

  If you’re a woman and you’re on the Pill, this is a book you should read.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Sep 26, 2008

• Book Review: Boots And Pieces by Emily Ecton

  Smart-mouthed and curious Arlie Jacobs is outmatched when facing a tentacled swamp monster out for blood.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Sep 26, 2008

• Book Review - We Bought A Zoo: A Memoir by Benjamin Mee

  The amazing true story of a young family, a broken down zoo and the 200 wild animals that change their lives.

  Review in Books — by Carey A — on Sep 26, 2008

• Interview with Entertaining Guru and Author Patricia Mendez

  "Hosting casual entertaining is a gift that you give to others."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Sep 26, 2008

• Book Review: The Tenth Case by Joseph Teller

  Joseph Teller's debut novel should win over the most hostile of juries.

  Review in Books — by Catherine Tuckwell — on Sep 26, 2008

• Book Review: God Gave Us Heaven by Lisa Tawn Bergren

  Papa bear answers Little Cubs probing questions about heaven. "Can we take our stuff to heaven?"

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 26, 2008

• Interview with Lou Aronica, Publisher of New Publishing House The Story Plant

  "Some would suggest that starting a new publishing house in this environment is confirmation that I’ve lost my mind."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Sep 26, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez

  This graphic novel delivers shivers by the bucketful and never lets up on the throttle.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Sep 26, 2008

Tastes

• Riesling Unplugged: Talking Wine with Martin Tesch

  Curious to discover Riesling wine for the MTV generation?

  Interview in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Sep 26, 2008

• Discovering Kendermann: Behind the Scenes of a Best Selling Brand

  Curious to peer inside a best-selling German winery?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Sep 26, 2008

Video

• New Degrassi Premieres October 10 at 8PM ET

  Degrassi returns this October!

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 26, 2008

• DVD Review: Barack Obama - The Power of Change

  Yes, we can.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Sep 26, 2008

• DVD Review: The Shield - Season One

  Guided by strong performances and a unique take on the cop show genre, The Shield delivers a promising first season.

  Review in Video — by Andy Sayers — on Sep 26, 2008

• DVD Review: Mobile

  Acorn Media releases a brilliant thriller sure to make you feel less guilty about screening your calls.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Sep 26, 2008

• DVD Review: Archaeology of Comedy

  In the vein of Monty Python, Archaeology of Comedy showcases some superb writing and comedic acting.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Sep 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Taken

  It leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Sep 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Nights In Rodanthe

  Diane Lane and Richard Gere, er, Adrienne and Paul, are swept into each other's lives during a few storm-tossed Nights in Rodanthe.

  Review in Video — by Brandy — on Sep 26, 2008

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Veritas"

  Stella and the team race to find Mac after he was taken hostage.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Sep 26, 2008

• TV Media: Futurama, The Merv Show, My Own Worst Enemy, Veronica Mars, Martin Scorsese & ATT, 30 Rock, Farscape, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Star Trek, Emmy Moments and Pre-Telecast Faves

  Episodes, clips, previews, and more. Plenty of ways to kill some time.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 26, 2008

• Movie Media: Chaplin, Hounddog, Four Christmasses, Lower Learning, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Spirit, The Brothers Bloom

  Plenty of new stills and trailers to check out.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 26, 2008

• One Delicious Thursday Night

  Have you ever wondered exactly how TV is like a Cadbury Creme Egg? Well, it's your lucky day!

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Alan Ball's Towelhead, Clark Gregg's Choke

  Talk about risky business; these new releases play it anything but safe.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Sep 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Burn After Reading

  Enjoyable minor fare for the Coens who draw good laughs out of perpetual idiocy.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Sep 26, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of September 28

  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 26, 2008

• TV Recap: ER Begins Season with a Loss

  I see the pathos writing on the wall and I’m ready, I’m strong. But these guys, they nailed it.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Sep 26, 2008

• News Bites: Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter, Roger Ebert's "Incident," The Green Hornet, Predator

  Plenty of news this week!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 26, 2008

Gaming

• Playstation 2 2008 Gift Guide

  The PS2 continues an amazing run with several music titles and exclusive titles as well as multi-console offerings this holiday season.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 26, 2008

• Xbox 360 2008 Gift Guide

  Enjoy several varied game titles this holiday season on the newly reduced price Xbox 360!

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 26, 2008

• Nintendo Wii Impressions: Madden NFL 09 All-Play

  This Madden is fine for some shallow fun, but don't expect a deep experience.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Mark Kalriess — on Sep 26, 2008

Politics

• Tax And Spend vs. Spend And Spend

  So our economy is in the tank and all the savvy politicos are demanding that we bail out Wall Street.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Johnston — on Sep 26, 2008

• The Sissies Of Wall Street, The Suckers Of Main Street: Welcome To Casino Capitalism

  The sissies of Wall Street refuse to drink their own medicine like men, and want to pass their pain on to Main Street

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Sep 26, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Equus

  Richard Griffiths knows every millimeter of the story he is telling, as well as how to make you listen to every syllable of every word.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Sep 26, 2008

• Why Bill Gates Quit Microsoft: Man's Quest for Happiness

  A spiritual answer to why one the world's most successful men quit his business.

  Opinion in Culture — by CoolDeep — on Sep 26, 2008

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Four

  I considered "suspending" my weekly column in order to deal with the financial crisis ... but then I was like, WTF?

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 26, 2008