October 15, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The Happening

  If you are filmgoer with any sense of taste, you’ll stay as far away from this movie as you can possibly get.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Oct 15, 2008

• Movie Review: Woody Allen Scores with Vicky Cristina Barcelona

  A story of love and confusion overseas.

  Review in Video — by Cole Ford — on Oct 15, 2008

• These Films Sleep Well: Le Testament du Docteur Cordelier (1959, Jean Renoir)

  One of Renoir's lesser known works examined.

  Review in Video — by Joshua Wiebe — on Oct 15, 2008

• TV Recap: Project Runway Season 5 Finale, Part I

  Overwrought and overworked? Kooky and yet romantic? So are the gowns shown in part one of season five's finale.

  Review in Video — by Brandy — on Oct 15, 2008

• A Conversation with House, MD Writers Doris Egan and Dr. David Foster

  An interview with House writers Doris Egan and David Foster, discussing their latest episode "Birthmarks."

  Interview in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 15, 2008

• DVD Review: Rest Stop - Don’t Look Back (Uncut)

  The title says it all.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Oct 15, 2008

Politics

• Do Not Outlaw Same-Sex Marriage: Why Californians Should Vote NO On Proposition 8

  Support the rights of ALL people to marry. If you are in California, vote NO on Prop 8!

  Opinion in Politics — by Alyse Wax — on Oct 15, 2008

• Will the ANC Rule South Africa Until Jesus Comes Back?

  Jacob Zuma says Jesus Christ wants the South African ruling party to rule forever.

  News in Politics — by Savo Heleta — on Oct 15, 2008

• Obama: Promise them Everything

  What price will we pay for campaign promises which Barack Obama already knows he cannot possibly fulfill?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 15, 2008

• Live Blog: Third Presidential Debate

  Join us at 8:30 p.m. and participate in the shenanigans.

  News in Politics — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 15, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book by Martin Evening

  If you want to become an advanced Lightroom guru, then, I very highly recommend The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 15, 2008

• The New Canon: The Feast of the Goat by Mario Vargas Llosa

  In "The Feast of the Goat," Mario Vargas Llosa delivers a gripping account of a political cult of personality run amok.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Oct 15, 2008

• Interview with Douglas Carlton Abrams, Author of The Lost Diary of Don Juan

  "For me, Don Juan is not just about sexuality, romance, and passion, he is a symbol of the passionate embrace of life itself."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Oct 15, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Wovenhand - Ten Stones

  A haunting but delicate musical work from Wovenhand, destined for a top five placement in the best of 2008 list.

  Review in Music — by Mirza Gazic — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: The Showdown - Back Breaker

  Solid, if unspectacular genre mash-up.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo - Uganda -- Dawn of African Rock

  Wild Japanese African-Fusion Masterpiece! One from the Japrocksampler list!

  Review in Music — by Matt Laferty — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: Laura Vecchione – Girl in the Band

  A Boston singer/songwriter has a heart for New Orleans and loves to spread the word.

  Review in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: Fredrik - Na Na Ni

  Don't be put off by the title. If you need some soothing musical escapism this may be for you.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 15, 2008

• Rediscovering Des'ree's I Ain't Movin'

  90s soul singer Des'ree combined rock and soul with self-empowering lyrics to create a satisfying blend.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: SMV - Thunder

  Jazz bass taken to another level.

  Review in Music — by Matt Wright — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

  This is absolutely brainknowledgeably vital.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: Senses Fail - Life Is Not a Waiting Room

  Senses Fail's newest album is a solid addition to any alternative music library.

  Review in Music — by Forrest Kobayashi — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: Holy Moses - Agony Of Death

  German Thrash Metal outfit Holy Moses busy underlining their own legend.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - "Love and Theft"

  Bob Dylan: Chapter 31.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 15, 2008

• Music Review: Tea Leaf Green - Raise Up the Tent

  They can raise up a tent in my town anytime and I will pay to see them.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Oct 15, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Girl's Room by Joni Fritz at the El Potal

  Carol Lawrence and Donna McKechnie in a star vehicle that works well.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Oct 15, 2008