October 16, 2008 Archive

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Toy Shop

  The bulk of time within Majesco Entertainment's Toy Shop is spent simply wandering, and wondering what to do.

  Review in Gaming — by Brandy — on Oct 16, 2008

• Nintendo Wii Review: Wario Land - Shake It!

  Wario returns in 2D glory with improved animation, dynamic backgrounds and sideways orientation of the Wii Remote control.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 16, 2008

• DVD Review: The Gamers To Players Guitar DVD Documentary Plus 40 Bonus Lessons

  Ever wanted to learn how to play a real guitar with your video game skills? This product could be your answer.

  Review in Gaming — by Forrest Kobayashi — on Oct 16, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: SpongeBob SquarePants - Who Bob What Pants

  You are never too old to like Spongebob.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Oct 16, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Max Payne, The Secret Life of Bees, Sex Drive, W.

  Video games, politicians, and bees. Oh yes, there is a GTO as well.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 16, 2008

• DVD Review: How I Met Your Mother - Season Three

  How I Met Your Mother is one of the absolute funniest shows on TV right now.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Oct 16, 2008

• DVD Review: Click & Clack - As the Wrench Turns

  Tom's shoes aren't the only stinkers in this show.

  Review in Video — by Anna Creech — on Oct 16, 2008

• DVD Review: Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull

  Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull is the latest adventure of the world's favorite archaeologist.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Oct 16, 2008

• Movie Review: The Secret Life of Bees

  These Bees are just a little too sweet for my taste.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 16, 2008

• Movie Review: Cool Hand Luke

  He’s filled with resigned desperation as if trying to express something inexpressible.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Oct 16, 2008

• Movie Review: Max Payne

  A video game film that takes the genre in a different direction. Doesn't mean it's a good one.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 16, 2008

• Movie Review: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

  Graynor's gonzo acting is worthy of year-end awards.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Oct 16, 2008

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: Daisy of Love, Deadliest Warrior, Travel Channel, MTV's Phobias, Fashion Shows, and Many More!

  Reality show opportunities galore in a variety of subject areas -- is your opportunity here?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Oct 16, 2008

• Movie Review: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

  The search for an elusive band brings two teens together in this studio-bred indie wannabe.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Oct 16, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Birthmarks"

  Tuesday night's House episode "Birthmarks" was a powerful exploration of relationships, as House's father dies.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 16, 2008

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

  While not quite as charming as season 1, the show remains funny and hits the mark more often than not.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Oct 16, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Picture Perfect Knits by Laura Birek

  Your complete guide to intarsia knitting.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Oct 16, 2008

• Interview with Teresa Ford, Founder and Editor of Ethereal Tales

  "We as humans are fascinated with being scared," says Ford.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 16, 2008

• Book Review: AIDS Sutra - Untold Stories from India edited by Negar Akhavi

  India may be headed the way of East Africa of ten years ago and risks AIDS reaching pandemic proportions.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 16, 2008

• Book Review: The Widows of Eastwick by John Updike

  Readers of The Widows of Eastwick may be more bothered and bewildered than bewitched.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Oct 16, 2008

• Book Review: Standing at Water's Edge - Moving Past Fear, Blocks, and Pitfalls to Discover the Power of Creative Immersion by Anne Paris

  Paris’ prose is affirmative, compassionate, and supportive and will help artists to take better care of their emotional needs.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Oct 16, 2008

• Book Review: Teach Yourself Visually - Sock Knitting by Laura Chau

  A great guide to the world of sock knitting.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Oct 16, 2008

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks, Week Seven

  Will this be The Week Of The Blowout?

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Oct 16, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Jethro Tull - This Was 40th Anniversary Collectors Edition

  Jethro Tull's first album is given the full 40th birthday treatment.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 16, 2008

• Music Review: Kevin Locke - Earth Gift

  There is no denying that Kevin Locke is a highly proficient flute player, this recording doesn't bring anything new to the instruments repertoire.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 16, 2008

• Music Review: Raine Maida - The Hunter's Lullaby

  Our Lady Peace lead singer releases his first solo album.

  Review in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on Oct 16, 2008

• Music Review: Stryker/Slagle Band - The Scene

  These guys have figured out what works for them -- and it works for us too.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 16, 2008

• Music Review: Adrian Snell - Every Place Is Under The Stars

  Adrian Snell continues his inspirational musical journey.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 16, 2008

• Music Review: Sonic Syndicate - Love and Other Disasters

  Solid, if insubstantial.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 16, 2008

• Interview: Eric Benét - Singer and Songwriter

  As “You’re the Only One” climbed to the top of Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, Eric Benét solidified himself as an R&B legend!

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 16, 2008

• Music Review: Jesu - Why Are We Not Perfect

  A satisfying, soothing EP.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 16, 2008

• Music Review: Catch-22 - Keasbey Nights

  The quintessential ska album of the 90s.

  Review in Music — by Matt Wright — on Oct 16, 2008

• Interview: Rye Randa, Musician Extraordinaire

  Interview with Rye Randa Producer/Songwriter/Musician Extraordinaire who helped score Shaun White's documentary "Don't Look Down".

  Interview in Music — by Ultimat1 — on Oct 16, 2008

Politics

• An Independent Pessimist Takes a Look at the Third Parties

  I won't approach the political process like a trip to the casino in search of a winner. I'm voting my conscience.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Oct 16, 2008

• Barack Obama, Bill Ayers and Me

  The McCain campaign has begun to panic in the face of plummeting polling numbers.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bill Hansen — on Oct 16, 2008

• Iceland's Bank Accounts Are Frozen

  This economic crisis is a challenge to the European Union's newly achieved economic status.

  Opinion in Politics — by Murphy — on Oct 16, 2008

Culture

• On Debate

  A look at the social and cultural aspects of debates and discussions.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sibin Mohan — on Oct 16, 2008

• Theatre Review (London): A Disappearing Number at the Barbican Theatre

  Complicite's award-winning show about legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan returns to the Barbican.

  Review in Culture — by David Trennery — on Oct 16, 2008