October 30, 2008 Archive

Books

• Talking Books with Mystery Author Robert Greer

  "People who have a tough time with rejection will find it very difficult to operate in the arena of the publishing game."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Oct 30, 2008

• Book Review: Titanic's Last Secrets by Brad Matsen

  A new book on the most important development in the Titanic mystery since the discovery of the wreck itself.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Albers — on Oct 30, 2008

• Book Review: Eastern Standard Tribe by Cory Doctorow

  The next logical evolutionary step in online communities from our current social networks.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 30, 2008

• Book Review: Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser

  A great book — fresh in both prose style and social relevance, Sister Carrie deserves your readership.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Oct 30, 2008

• Book Review - Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman... by Ron Hall

  An angry, black homeless man, a wealthy art dealer and a woman after God's heart; God has plans for these three.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 30, 2008

• Book Review: The Mental Floss History of the World by Erik Sass and Steve Wiegand

  An "irreverent" recounting of world history is stronger on history than irreverence.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Oct 30, 2008

• Book Review: I Am Not a Cop! by Richard Belzer with Michael Black

  Get ready for more Munch, Detective Munch, that is, played by the real-life character of author Richard Belzer.

  Review in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on Oct 30, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Orphans

  A solemn and heart-rending piece of art from a fascinating up-and-coming director.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 30, 2008

• 2008 Holiday Movie Preview: November

  The holidays are happy with several high profile November movies to entertain and become Oscar eligible before the end of the year.

  News in Video — by Tall Writer — on Oct 30, 2008

• Passport Cinema: Godzilla Raids Again

  Godzilla demolishes Osaka in his second screen rampage.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Oct 30, 2008

• Movie Review: Stuck

  The film's title ironically addresses director Stuart Gordon's once promising career.

  Review in Video — by Tony Dayoub — on Oct 30, 2008

• DVD Review: Witchblade - The Complete Series

  Fans of the series and comic book will be happy with this DVD set.

  Review in Video — by Robin Kavanagh — on Oct 30, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: The Haunting of Molly Hartley, Zach and Miri Make a Porno, Changeling, RocknRolla

  What will it be? Handing out candy or going to the movies?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 30, 2008

• Movie Review: Frozen River

  A vividly compelling portrait of small-town people whose sole drive for criminal decisions is economic survival.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Oct 30, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: It Came from Beneath the Sea

  It Came from the Ray Harryhausen box set on Blu-ray actually.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 30, 2008

Music

• Music Review: FreeWorld - From The Bluff

  They'd be equally at home in either The Band, Parliament, or Weather Report.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music Review: Girlschool - Legacy

  Pioneering biker chicks celebrate birthday in style.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music Review: High School Musical - High School Musical 3: Senior Year Soundtrack

  Disney releases a quality music CD.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music Review: Eddie Cochran - The Legendary Masters Series Vol. 4

  Eddie Cochran was an early originator of The American rock 'n' roll sound.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music CD/DVD Review: Halford - Resurrection World Tour: Live at Rock in Rio III

  Halford = Metal

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music Review: Nosound - Lightdark

  Nosound come of age.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music Review: Snow Patrol - A Hundred Million Suns

  Boundaries aren't pushed, but expectations are fulfilled.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music Review: Cold War Kids - Loyalty to Loyalty

  Blues, rock, and big-tent revival showmanship.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music Review: Death Defying Acts - Original Motion Picture Score

  A score of magical proportions...

  Review in Music — by Jen Johans — on Oct 30, 2008

• Retro Redux: Musical Familiarity Breeds Contentment, Not Contempt

  This British maestro became an expert in knowing what appealed to listeners.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music Review: Tuck and Patti - I Remember You

  Tuck and Patti's new album pays tribute to the jazz standards that most influenced their sound.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Oct 30, 2008

• Music Review: Martyn Joseph - Evolved

  Breathing new life into his finest work.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 30, 2008

• Rachael Yamagata Answers Five Simple Questions (and One Trick One)

  Maybe she has her political animals mixed up but this sultry singer-songwriter knows when Elephants are in the room.

  Interview in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Oct 30, 2008

• Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan's Family Style Celebrates Music and Family

  Stevie Ray Vaughan's collaboration with brother Jimmie Vaughan still amazes with its energy and musical virtuosity.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Oct 30, 2008

Gaming

• Board Game Review: Fancy Nancy's Posh Bedroom Game

  If your kids are tired of Candyland, here's a great replacement.

  Review in Gaming — by Russ Evenhuis — on Oct 30, 2008

• Nintendo DS Review: Shaun the Sheep

  This humorous British claymation series grazes into the video game field to entertain in short doses.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 30, 2008

• Wii game review: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People - Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands

  Episode 3 may be the "baddest" of the Strong Bad games so far, but it's still a decent and fun game.

  Review in Gaming — by Sombrero Grande — on Oct 30, 2008

• Playstation 3 Review: Silent Hill: Homecoming

  Strong visuals, memorable music and dynamic plots ramp up the horror filled action.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 30, 2008

• All LittleBigPlanet Reviews Out Are Worthless

  I cannot in good conscience write a review and give a score based on online features that should work in the future.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Oct 30, 2008

Culture

• Jennifer Hudson's Family Tragedy: Murder and Mayhem

  Jennifer Hudson and other surviving family members have to deal with a triple homicide. What challenges do they face?

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Juliann Mitchell, PhD — on Oct 30, 2008

• A Brief History of Halloween

  A short, fun history of one of our country's weirdest holidays.

  News in Culture — by M. Scott Carter — on Oct 30, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Mary's Wedding by Stephen Massicotte at the Colony Theatre

  Love in Calgary - and on the battlefield - is all a dream.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Oct 30, 2008

Politics

• How to Disenfranchise Honest Voters

  I had a terrible experience voting today. I’m mad, fed up, and not taking it anymore!

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Oct 30, 2008

• Fear and Loathing On Election Day

  What worries me is the process, not necessarily the outcome. Is it perhaps some lingering 2000 or 2004 election hangover?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dawn Olsen — on Oct 30, 2008

• The Credit Tsunami

  Techy-artsy learning toys for you toddler!

  Opinion in Politics — by Nikki Petrazzuolo — on Oct 30, 2008

• The Obamercial McCain't Move Me

  Considering the problems facing this nation, mediocre isn't going to cut the mustard - much less the deficit.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 30, 2008

Sports

• Steelers' Holmes Apologizes for Marijuana Charges

  With a marijuana bust, Pittsburgh's star receiver hurt both himself and his team's chances against the talented Giants.

  News in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Oct 30, 2008

• RJ's NFL Picks, Week Nine

  RJ's Power Rankings - Top Five: 1)Titans, 2)Giants, 3)Panthers, 4)Redskins, 5)Patriots. Bottom Five: 28)Raiders, 29)49ers, 30)Chiefs, 31)Lions, 32)Bengals.

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Oct 30, 2008