October 14, 2008 Archive

Music

• New Album Releases 10/14/08: Kenny Chesney, Keane, Nikka Costa, Lucinda Williams, David Bowie, Johnny Cash, Buena Vista Social Club, Sean Noonan Brewed by Noon & More

  Two notable collections of previously released music really stand out from the pack this week.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 14, 2008

• Music Review: One Day As A Lion - One Day As A Lion

  Zach de la Rocha comes from under his rock to set your speakers on fire and on sticks Jon Theodore.

  Review in Music — by Kaia Karamoko — on Oct 14, 2008

• Music Review: Todd Rundgren – Arena

  Rundgren rocks out with focus, consistency, and no shortage of testosterone.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Oct 14, 2008

• Muisc Review: Fontaine Brown Tales From The Fence Line

  A recording that is continually surprising in its content, and a delight to listen to.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 14, 2008

• Retro Redux: Music And Memories From The Campaign Trail

  Running for president has always been a tricky proposition.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 14, 2008

• Music Review: The Rescues - Crazy Ever After

  The Rescues lively music Rescues Us and Breaks Us Out!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Oct 14, 2008

• Music Review: Serena Ryder - Sweeping the Ashes

  The Canadian singer/songwriter returns with another standout EP.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Oct 14, 2008

• Music Review: Enrico Rava - The Pilgrim And The Stars

  Enrico Rava staked his claim to the throne of Italy's finest trumpeter with this ECM classic.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 14, 2008

• Interview: Karina Pasian - Singer and Pianist

  When Quincy Jones goes out of his way to support a new, budding artist, the world would be wise to pay attention.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 14, 2008

Politics

• John McCain's Image: True or Tainted?

  Sen. John McCain would have you believe he is a hero and a patriot. Is he?

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Oct 14, 2008

• Possible Effect of Voter Registration Fraud on the Election

  The pre-election and exit polls are frequently wrong. Vote for whomever you wish, but vote (once and legally)!

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Oct 14, 2008

• Isn't Politics About My Right to Express Myself?

  People learn lots of impractical things. Once, that was key to making politics richer.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ashok Karra — on Oct 14, 2008

• Jeff Dunham Pisses Off South Africa!

  Want to piss off a whole country? Get a dummy to do it. Jeff Dunham outrages South Africa with his act.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tim Girard — on Oct 14, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Generation Hex - Understanding the Subtle Dangers of Wicca by Dillon Burroughs and Marla Alupoaicei

  A balanced and accurate exploration of Wicca, explaining its beliefs and practices to Christians.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 14, 2008

• Interview with Marta Acosta, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Casa Dracula Series

  "I’ve always been a fan of paranormal stories that have a strong humorous component as well as a quasi-scientific explanation for oddities," says Acosta.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 14, 2008

• Book Review: Isaac's Torah by Angel Wagenstein

  Isaac's Torah shows how it is possible to find hope in the most hopeless of circumstances.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 14, 2008

• Interview with Paul Trynka, Author of Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed

  "...these days, it seems like it’s simply a career that’s at stake; in Iggy’s prime, it seemed like it was his life..."

  Interview in Books — by Eric Dennis — on Oct 14, 2008

• Interview with Mark LaFlamme, Author of The Pink Room and Vegetation

  "It seems to me that the horror writer understands him or herself more intimately than he should."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 14, 2008

• Book Review: Canon EOS 40D - The Rocky Nook Manual by Dr. Artur Landt

  This book will provide you with the knowledge and insight you need to operate your new Canon EOS 40D camera.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 14, 2008

Gaming

• WiiWare Review: Mega Man 9

  Does the Blue Bomber's latest adventure live up to all the hype?

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 14, 2008

• Does the Playstation Network Offer Good Game Choice?

  The PSN just needs more games to compete with Live Arcade.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Mark Cullison — on Oct 14, 2008

• PC Game Review: F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate

  Alma returns to try to scare you out of your pants.

  Review in Gaming — by Matthew Valdez — on Oct 14, 2008

• Nintendo DS Review: Time Hollow

  This point and click adventure plays like an interactive novel with great production design and quick touch controls.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 14, 2008

• BC Gaming's Five Weeks of Horror: Splatterhouse Arcade and TurboGrafx-16 Reviews

  If you've ever seen an '80s slasher, then you'll know what to expect.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Oct 14, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Creepshow

  There are a couple of duds, but mostly it manages to entertain, spook, and have you laughing all at once.

  Review in Video — by Ryne Barber — on Oct 14, 2008

• Supernatural: "Monster Movie" Preview and News

  Episode clips for "Monster Movie" and a surprise, plus Supernatural fans prove they're the best.

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Oct 14, 2008

• Degrassi's Cassie Steele Talks About the Show, Her New Album, and Life in L.A.

  Cassie Steele sits down with Blogcritics and talks about Degrassi and beyond.

  Interview in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Oct 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Pulse 2 - Afterlife

  The sequel nobody wanted to the horror movie nobody liked!

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Oct 14, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: Stuck

  Plenty of new goodies to watch!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Lil' Bush - Resident of the United States, Season Two

  Yet another parody of the president so awful that even the status quo candidate's buzzword is "change."

  Review in Video — by Nathaniel Edwards — on Oct 14, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  The fourth Indy picture comes to Blu-ray, and the format helps make up for the script.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 14, 2008

• Box Office Update 10/10-10/12: Chihuahua's Remains Top Dog

  Pups, blood, and spies.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 14, 2008

• These Films Sleep Well: The Rest of the Thin Man Series (1936-1947, W.S. Dyke)

  The Thin Man sequels examined.

  Opinion in Video — by Joshua Wiebe — on Oct 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Quarantine

  Frightening fun that will leave you glancing over your shoulder.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Finding Amanda

  Finding Amanda raises the rhetorical question -- is there really anything funny about a man falling off the wagon?

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Oct 14, 2008

• DVD Review: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - The Eighth Season

  It wasn’t as strong as Season Seven it was still much better than any other traditional crime drama on television.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Oct 14, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Iron Man - Ultimate 2-Disc Edition

  You will believe an Iron Man can fly.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 14, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Con Air

  A pile of hilariously awful ideas, and a masterpiece of action schlock.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2-Disc Special Edition)

  Sure, it wasn’t as good as the first three, but it was a hell of a lot better than Rocky IV,

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Oct 14, 2008

• Cool Hand Luke: World-Changer, Boss

  Coolness personified...

  Opinion in Video — by Louis Boram — on Oct 14, 2008

Culture

• The Free Fall: Tom's Story

  I don’t think anyone ever consciously “copes.” It’s a matter of just doing what is in front of you.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mary K. Williams — on Oct 14, 2008

• Theatre Review (London): Rain Man (Adapted for the Stage by Dan Gordon)

  Josh Hartnett's performance almost equals Tom Cruise's in a successful stage adaption of the famous film.

  Review in Culture — by Tania Patti — on Oct 14, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): To Barcelona! by Michael Niederman

  In a new work, a playwright honors his grandfather and all the other Americans who illegally went to Spain to fight against Franco.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 14, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Louis and Keely Live at The Sahara

  Louis Prima and Keely Smith live again in Los Angeles.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Oct 14, 2008

• A Trip to the Bronx Zoo

  In this case, old childhood experiences, relived today, are just as good as remembered.

  Review in Culture — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 14, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): A Man For All Seasons

  Everyone's phoning in their parts and waiting for the curtain call in this dull and unkempt production.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Oct 14, 2008

• Should Small Children Be Walking to School Alone?

  When children walk to school alone, how safe are they?

  Opinion in Culture — by Kelsey Marcussen — on Oct 14, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn

  One of the greatest living British playwrights continues to have an awkward reception in America.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Oct 14, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Will The Real Martian Please Stand Up?

  To our extra-terrestrial visitors: Had we but world enough, and time, this coyness, alien, were no crime.

  Satire in Sci/Tech — by Robert K. Blechman — on Oct 14, 2008