October 27, 2008 Archive

Video

• Box Office Update 10/24-10/26: High School Musical 3 Sings Its Way To The Top

  This weekend was a musical trap.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 27, 2008

• Movie Review: Nights And Weekends

  24, 7, 365... the film’s greatest achievement is its perceptive portrayal of how real relationships work.

  Review in Video — by Tania Patti — on Oct 27, 2008

• Whatever Happened To Lamb Chop’s Play-Along?

  There could have been so many things that could have gone the wrong way with Lamb Chop.

  Opinion in Video — by Michael Pascua — on Oct 27, 2008

• DVD Review: Hell Ride

  Hell Ride basically plays out like a broken record, repeating gratuitous nudity, vindictive violence, and ceaseless drug use regardless of whether or not it makes any sense at all.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Oct 27, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Tinker Bell

  Clap your hands if you believe in fairies!

  Review in Video — by tink — on Oct 27, 2008

• TV Review: Crash

  The crash you hear in the distance is the sound of a potential trainwreck.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 27, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: The Ultimate Matrix Collection

  Does one great film + two not-so-great films = a worthwhile Blu-ray investment?

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 27, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: The Beyond

  Wide variety of releases to choose from this week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 27, 2008

• Movie Review: 1234

  Missing A Beat: Giles' Borg's ambitious indie film 1234 at the London Film Festival.

  Review in Video — by Tania Patti — on Oct 27, 2008

• Movie Review: The Secret Life of Bees

  More affecting than I was experiencing, this film is definitely worth the expenditure of time.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 27, 2008

• DVD Review: The New World - Extended Cut

  The fact that there are no special features included in this set make it definitely not worth buying.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Oct 27, 2008

• Some Things are Certainly Amazing About This Race

  I am, again, baffled by The Amazing Race.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 27, 2008

• TV Review: Saturday Night Live hosted by Jon Hamm

  Amy Poehler gives birth while SNL struggles to be funny.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Oct 27, 2008

• DVD Review: The Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection

  This is the “be all end all” set when in comes to a collection of these fine cartoons.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Oct 27, 2008

• DVD Review: Tinker Bell

  I hope Tink doesn't need to be saved because I can't clap after seeing this.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Oct 27, 2008

• Movie Review: Mother of Tears

  Grisly theatrics can't overcome a dunderheaded plot in Dario Argento's latest horror opus.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Oct 27, 2008

• DVD Review: Jack Frost (Remastered Deluxe Edition)

  Just in time for Halloween comes this Christmas classic that opens up on Groundhog’s Day.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Oct 27, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): If You See Something Say Something by Mike Daisey

  America's greatest monologist moves his fury from theater to homeland security, with a distrust of capitalism as the common bond.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Oct 27, 2008

• Amy Poehler Has Her Baby

  Amy gives birth to baby Archie.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Oct 27, 2008

• Portable People Meter, Part Three: The Meter - Instructions, Motion, and Listening

  How Arbitron panelists actually use the Portable People Meter.

  News in Culture — by Radio Coach Sam Weaver — on Oct 27, 2008

• Interview: Sandra Bernhard

  The comedienne, actress and social provocateur is touring the country and stopping in Chicago for some Halloween tricks and treats.

  Interview in Culture — by Don Baiocchi — on Oct 27, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): The Lady With All The Answers by David Rambo at the Pasadena Playhouse

  Mimi Kennedy plays Ann Landers in a delightful one-person show.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Oct 27, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Hot Apple Cider - Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul edited by N. J. Lindquist and Wendy Anne Nelles

  Inspiring true stories, thought-provoking articles, fictional truth delivered with drama and humor - this Canadian anthology has it all.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Oct 27, 2008

• Book Review: The Dictionary of High School B.S. - From Acne to Varsity, All the Funny, Lame, and Annoying Aspects of High School Life by Lois Beckwith

  A humorous look at one of the most over-dramatic, embarrassing, and amazing times in most of our lives.

  Review in Books — by Ryan Fair — on Oct 27, 2008

• Book Review: Farewell, Shanghai by Angel Wagenstein

  There was one safe haven for Jews in 1938, but it was a long way away, and little was known about what you could do there to survive.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 27, 2008

• Book Review - Knitting Noro: The Magic of Knitting with Hand-Dyed Yarns by Jane Ellison

  An incongruous combination of beginner's patterns made with an expert's yarn.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Oct 27, 2008

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of October 27, 2008

  Rock bios: Lennon and Cobain; Presidential politics: Obama, Kennedy, and Lincoln; History: Irish Americans, Pearl Harbor, Loot!; Fiction: DeMille, Steel, Perry, Truman, Dickey, Butcher...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Oct 27, 2008

• Book Review: The Last Undercover - The True Story of an FBI Agent's Dangerous Dance with Evil by Bob Hamer

  Disturbing, informative and vitally important; Bob Hamer delves into the cess pool of pedophila in his position as an undercover FBI agent.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 27, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Joel Harrison - The Wheel

  Political? Philosophical? Banjo's? This innovative music is full of surprises.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Oct 27, 2008

• Music Review: Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water

  Simon & Garfunkel: Chapter 6

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 27, 2008

• Music Review: Sonny Rollins - Road Shows Vol. 1 (CD)/In Vienne (DVD)

  "A different sunset every night," Rollins once said, "that's what jazz is about."

  Review in Music — by Nick Deriso — on Oct 27, 2008

• Interview: Joe Lynn Turner

  Joe Lynn Turner tells us about playing for the troops in Iraq, future plans, Sunstorm, and his new album.

  Interview in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 27, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Cannonball Adderley - Jazz Icons: Cannonball Adderley Live In '63

  A fun, fascinating look at Cannonball Adderley in his prime.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Oct 27, 2008

• Songs That Touch My Soul, Eleven

  After a very long absence, here I go again.

  Opinion in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Oct 27, 2008

• An Appreciation Of The Songwriting And Music Of John Arthur Martinez

  An under appreciated musical artist gets a bit of due.

  Review in Music — by Dan Schneider — on Oct 27, 2008

• The Rockologist: Why Its Okay To Like AC/DC Again

  AC/DC. It's whats for dinner.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 27, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Bill Evans - Live in '64-'75

  A great set both for Evans fans and those looking for an entrance into world of jazz.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 27, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Sonny Rollins - Live in ‘65 & ‘68

  Anyone who loves jazz and knows the talent of Sonny Rollins will totally dig these sessions.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Oct 27, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 10/27/2008

  Are you ready to rock, Strong Bad-style?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 27, 2008

• Game du Jour Deals: October 27 - November 2

  Get a little nostalgic with virtual versions of classic board games, available this week at Game du Jour.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Oct 27, 2008

Politics

• Democracy and the Idiosyncratic Insanity of the US Electoral College

  A straight popular vote for president would be an improvement over the current convoluted system.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bill Hansen — on Oct 27, 2008

• Blame Greenspan

  Beginning the next 50 years with a new economic system.

  Opinion in Politics — by Christopher Hoare — on Oct 27, 2008