October 22, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Mixed Feelings

  Generation Y is confused in regard to this election (and most everything else).

  Opinion in Politics — by carney — on Oct 22, 2008

• Obama Torn Between Swing State World Series Teams

  If Obama flip-flops on sports teams, what will he do when Iran, North Korea, Russia, Georgia, and Sudan all challenge us to a game of soccer?

  News in Politics — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 22, 2008

• The Financial Markets Bailout Is Not Enough

  The bailout will not be enough to get the economy back on its feet. More needs to be done for homeowners.

  Opinion in Politics — by J Berman — on Oct 22, 2008

• Just the Facts: A Comparison of the McCain and Obama Tax Proposal

  Let's take look at what the two U.S. presidential candidates actually say about their tax plans.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Kalriess — on Oct 22, 2008

• The Selfishness of Modern American Politics

  Conservatives are putting the individual ahead of the country

  Opinion in Politics — by Cole Ford — on Oct 22, 2008

Video

• TV Review: House, MD - "Lucky 13"

  In House, MD's latest episode, 13 confronts her terminal illness with recklessness and House frets Wilson.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 22, 2008

• Movie Review: W. Documents The Drama And Inanity In The Life Of The President

  Oliver Stone grapples with the conundrum of George Bush.

  Review in Video — by Cole Ford — on Oct 22, 2008

• DVD Review: Disney's Tinker Bell

  Now, for the first time ever, a movie dedicated to the fairie we all know and love.

  Review in Video — by Janica Unruh — on Oct 22, 2008

• Movie Review: Friday the 13th

  It might get just a little bit boring, and I do think it's time to move on from Crystal Lake.

  Review in Video — by Ryne Barber — on Oct 22, 2008

• Movie Review: Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

  As sloppy an excuse for a film as there has ever existed.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Oct 22, 2008

• DVD Review: Kiss Of The Spider Woman Two Disc Collector's Edition

  If you’ve seen it, you’ve been waiting for this release impatiently. If not, now is the time to fix that.

  Review in Video — by Russ Evenhuis — on Oct 22, 2008

• DVD Review: The Incredible Hulk (Three-Disc Special Edition)

  The Incredible Hulk is a reboot establishing a new back-story for the emerald giant and sets things up for further adventures.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Oct 22, 2008

• DVD Review: Rest Stop - Don't Look Back

  Sub-par sequel piles on mythology without the necessary elements to tie it together.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 22, 2008

• Movie Review: Y.P.F.

  Don't pioneer yourself into vulgar mode, this is sweeter than its risqué title might suggest.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Oct 22, 2008

• DVD Review: The Strangers

  The Strangers invades stores today. Should you give them your money?

  Review in Video — by Garon Cockrell — on Oct 22, 2008

• Festival Review: Sacramento Horror Film Festival

  The 2nd Annual Sacramento Horror Film Festival featured some bad, some silly, and some downright excellent horror films.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on Oct 22, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Now Silence - A Novel of World War II by Tori Warner Shepard

  A compelling, smart, and witty World War II novel.

  Review in Books — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 22, 2008

• Book Review: The Return Of The Crimson Guard by Ian C. Esslemont

  After reading Esslemontit's book it’s hard to believe you've read about events that never actually happened or a society that didn't exist.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 22, 2008

• Book Review - Photo Workshop: Exposure by Jeff Wignall

  Explains how to approach capturing the shot you want to get your singular vision of the world.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 22, 2008

• Book Review: The Destiny Of Natalie X by William Boyd

  Examines the nature of selfishness and self-interest in human relationships.

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on Oct 22, 2008

• Interview with Inanna Arthen, Author of Mortal Touch

  "New England is often associated with a pleasant, genteel facade that hides a lurking dark side, and that is a classic pattern in horror fiction."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 22, 2008

• Interview with Marilyn Meredith, Author of Kindred Spirits

  "I've gotten ideas from many places - visiting the reservation near my home, reading the newspaper, hearing speakers at Sisters in Crime, sometimes from dreams..."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Oct 22, 2008

• Book Review: Home Another Way by Christa Parrish

  Descriptive and decisive writing detail feelings of pain, loss, and new hope in this debut novel from Christa Parrish.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 22, 2008

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Wacky Races: Crash & Dash

  Not only does the game feature bombs, it is one too!

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 22, 2008

• PS3 Review: Soulcalibur IV

  Soulcalibur is worth the price of admission, but are you ready?

  Review in Gaming — by Mark Cullison — on Oct 22, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Glenn Miller and the Andrews Sisters - On The Radio: The Chesterfield Shows 1939-1940

  A sampling of yesteryear's classic popular music, featuring two of the era's biggest acts, sounds fresh even today.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: Awake My Soul - The Original Soundtrack / Help Me to Sing - Songs of the Sacred Harp

  Continuines the preservational and educational mission of the documentary which inspired this collection.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: Ane Brun - Changing Of The Seasons

  Her timeless ability to write heartfelt songs has helped produce another gorgeous album.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: The Panics - Cruel Guards

  This ain’t the stock market, baby!

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: Mock Orange - Captain Love

  Check out the 2008 album from alt-rockers Mock Orange!

  Review in Music — by Brian Murff — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Heart - Soundstage Live

  Sisters still doing it for themselves.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: The Dave Brubeck Quartet Featuring Paul Desmond - On the Radio Live 1956-57

  Reading is not fundamental when it comes to great jazz.

  Review in Music — by Jen Johans — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: Girl Talk- Feed the Animals

  Girl Talk mashes up hundreds of Top 100 songs in to a tremendous dance album.

  Review in Music — by carney — on Oct 22, 2008

• Retro Redux: Zoot And The Evolution Of Cool

  COOL can be defined in a lot of different ways -- but Zoot had them all covered.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: Autechre - Incunabula

  Put those Indian Ocean Moods CD's in the trash.. this is the real thing.

  Review in Music — by Andy Peterson — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: Minus The Bear - Acoustics EP

  MTB is no stranger to experimentation. This time they go the acoustic route. And not surprisingly, the experiment works.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: An Albatross - The An Albatross Family Album

  A record perfectly suited for me and Crazy Uncle Jim.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - Tell Tale Signs: Rare and Unreleased 1989-2006

  This is Dylan at his best: an artist trying out different ideas, proving it’s the journey not the destination.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: Jenny Lewis - Acid Tongue

  Jenny has a bottle of distilled AllThatIsGoodAboutPop hidden in her medicine cabinet.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 22, 2008

• Concert Review: Galactic at the Fillmore at Irving Plaza, NYC, October 17, 2008

  The New Orleans jazz funk greats hit New York, with horns and hip-hop in tow.

  Review in Music — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Oct 22, 2008

• Music Review: Esbjörn Svensson Trio - Leucocyte

  Svensson's bold new direction leaves us wondering where he was going with it had he lived to follow up on it.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 22, 2008

Sports

• College Football Playoffs Are Overrated

  Why the BCS is better than a college football playoff.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt Wright — on Oct 22, 2008

Culture

• Tips for a Great Halloween

  Help fight overly-protective parents this Halloween with me.

  Opinion in Culture — by carney — on Oct 22, 2008

• Theater Review (Thousand Oaks, CA): The King And I at the Cabrillo Music Theatre

  Debbie Gibson is almost too strong for her role in this enjoyable revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Oct 22, 2008