October 3, 2008 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: 10 Yards: Fantasy Football

  A movie that truly explores all that fantasy football has to offer.

  Review in Video — by Forrest Kobayashi — on Oct 03, 2008

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Page Turner"

  Mac and the gang must the track down the culprit after Sid falls ill.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Oct 03, 2008

• These Films Sleep Well: Day of the Dead (1985, George A. Romero)

  While Dawn and Night are respected masterpieces, it's time Day gets the respect it deserves.

  Opinion in Video — by Joshua Wiebe — on Oct 03, 2008

• TV Media: Star Trek/Monty Python, Mad Dog Minute, When We Left Earth, How I Met Your Mother, Saturday Night Live

  Episodes, clips, and trailers are under pressure.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 03, 2008

• Movie Review: Elegy

  It is not an uplifting story told within Elegy’s runtime but there is a mature, satisfying journey to be had.

  Review in Video — by Reginald Williams — on Oct 03, 2008

• Our Second Heroes Giveaway

  Another month, another Heroes giveaway.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 03, 2008

• Movie Review: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

  Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist is more than charming enough to overcome its flaws.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 03, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

  No, we won't forget because this is a nearly classic romantic comedy.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 03, 2008

• DVD Review: Quantum Hoops

  This basketball team is bad. Really bad.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 03, 2008

• The Debate and My Name is Earl: Laughing and Crying

  There was laughter, tears, and heartache. Was it the debate or the sitcom?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 03, 2008

• Movie Media: Blindness, Splinter, Quantum of Solace, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Changeling, Valkyrie

  Musicals, dramas, and thrillers await within.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 03, 2008

• Movie Review: Blindness Is A Tough Film To See

  “You are seeing things you don’t necessarily want to see."

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 03, 2008

• DVD Review: La Jetee/Sans Soleil

  Two film classics from Chris Marker show that avant-garde is not simply French for pretentious garbage.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Oct 03, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of October 5

  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 Oct 03, 2008

• DVD Review: Pulse 2: Afterlife

  Suffering from numerous flaws and a tug-o-war of bad scripting and directing, Pulse 2 honestly has no redeeming qualities.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Oct 03, 2008

Politics

• Sarah Palin: Master Debate Strategist

  Want to never be wrong - don't answer the question.

  Opinion in Politics — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 03, 2008

• Bailout or No Bailout?

  America is once again in over its head and crying out for the government to help.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sara Christine — on Oct 03, 2008

• Senators Stuck on Stupid

  If we have to bite the bullet and accept the reality of a bailout, legislators could at least have the respect to make it palatable.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 03, 2008

• Shame! Shame! Come Back, Shame

  First blame, then shame.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Oct 03, 2008

Books

• Interview with J.L. Miles, Author of Cold Rock River

  "I do try to tap into my experiences with people in a way that portrays what I call truths of the human condition," says Miles.

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Oct 03, 2008

• Book Review: How to Write Your Book (Guaranteed!) by Thomas A. Williams

  Williams ties a range of methodologies into a comprehensive process for large writing projects.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Oct 03, 2008

• An Interview with Simon Gosden, Owner of Fantastic Literature Limited

  "There is always a market for quality horror," says Gosden.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 03, 2008

• Book Review: My Mommy’s Tote by P.H. Hanson

  Let your kids dig around in this book rather than your bag!

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 03, 2008

Culture

• Interview: Christa Räder, World Food Programme Country Director for Sierra Leone

  More resources are needed to increase the number of children who receive a daily meal and acquire basic education in Sierra Leone.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Oct 03, 2008

• A Marriage of Convenience: Online Dating and Other Technological Advances

  Convenience is insatiable.

  Opinion in Culture — by Stacie Adams — on Oct 03, 2008

Music

• A Conversation with British R&B Artist Craig David

  Since his 2000 debut, Craig David has garnered four MOBOs, three Ivor Novello Awards, and two MTV Europe Awards.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 03, 2008

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - Shot Of Love

  Bob Dylan: Chapter 21.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 03, 2008

• Music Media: Yngwie Malmsteen, Static X, Enthrallment, Michael Monroe, Nevermore, Metallica

  Videos, DVD clips, audio comparisons, and more!

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 03, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Brian Wilson - That Lucky Old Sun

  Fall is here. It's time for... Brian Wilson?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 03, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Unwritten Law - Live & Lawless

  Punk rockers Unwritten Law have released a CD/DVD showcasing an amazing evening of music.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Oct 03, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 10/02/2008

  There is a lot to try this week on the PSN, just not much worth buying.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Oct 03, 2008

• Nintendo DS 2008 Gift Guide

  This holiday season presents gamers with various products for the “in-touch” Nintendo DS.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 03, 2008

• Nintendo's Fall 2008 Media Summit Provides Plenty of Suprises

  Nintendo unleashes a torrent of information upon the gaming community at their Fall 2008 press events in Tokyo and San Francisco.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 03, 2008