October 31, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Mort Weiss - All Too Soon

  The reclusive artist continues to build on the legacy of his second career.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 31, 2008

• Music Review: Nikki Shannon - Too Few

  On her debut album, Shannon journeys into different aspects of the human experience.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Oct 31, 2008

• Music Review: Denise Donatelli - What Lies Within

  An elegant, beautiful album from a true artist.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 31, 2008

• Music Review: Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul

  The case for Liam Gallagher.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 31, 2008

• Music Review: Lucinda Williams – Little Honey

  Williams renders a poignant, unvarnished portrait of someone just trying to emotionally survive in this world.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Oct 31, 2008

• Music Review: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Pendulum

  Pendulum, the most unique album in the Creedence Clearwater catalog, has been reissued with bonus tracks.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 31, 2008

• Music Review: Ed Vallance - The Modern Life

  Ed Vallance celebrates his arrival in sunny California.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 31, 2008

• Music Media: Eagles of Death Metal, Krisiun, Rob Zombie, Punisher: War Zone, Battlelore, Chris Cornell, Sepultura, Cradle of Filth, Seal, Machine Head

  Metal, rock, and cover tunes.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 31, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Meaghan Smith - The Cricket's Quartet EP

  Migraines, Bukowski, turntables, and a lovely, lovely voice.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 31, 2008

Video

• My New Best Commander-in-Chief

  Barack Obama - you're up for discussion

  Satire in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 31, 2008

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: Fashion Show, Medical Talk Show, Food Network, VH1's Antonio Sabato Jr Project, and More!

  Herein lie the latest batch of casting calls for your perusal.

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Oct 31, 2008

• DVD Review: Jack Frost: Remastered Deluxe Edition

  A holiday animation that delivers, but falls short of classic status.

  Review in Video — by Ryan Fair — on Oct 31, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Casino Royale - Collector's Edition

  Casino Royale is rereleased to Blu-ray and DVD just in time for the next installment in the franchise.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 31, 2008

• DVD Review: Agatha Christie: Mystery Lover's Collection

  Nothing new here for long-time fans, but this may be a nice gift set for introducing Christie to new viewers.

  Review in Video — by Anna Creech — on Oct 31, 2008

• Movie Media: Braindead, Inside, Zombies 2, Happiness of the Katikuris, Mr. Vampire, Near Dark, White Zombie, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Freaks, I Spit on Your Grave

  Horror trailers, recent and ancient.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 31, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of November 2

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride takes a back seat to more important issues this week.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 31, 2008

Politics

• Popular Election of the President: A Failed Experiment

  This election has proven how destructive it is to leave a job as important as selecting the President in the hands of the American public.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 31, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Red Album of Asbury Park by Alex Austin

  In this period-piece mystery, a young man wants to start a band and get famous but events beyond his control get in the way.

  Review in Books — by Mirza Gazic — on Oct 31, 2008

• Book Review and Interview: Dogs by Nancy Kress

  Dogs = Lassie Meets The Andromeda Strain

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Oct 31, 2008

• Book Review: Reality Check - The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition by Guy Kawasaki

  Former Apple "evangelist" and current venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki offers the "greatest hits" from his popular blog in book form.

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on Oct 31, 2008

Culture

• Celebrating Advent at Christmastime

  Advent doesn't require giving gifts, and doesn't rely on any "things" other than a Bible, candles, and a wreath.

  Opinion in Culture — by Phillip Winn — on Oct 31, 2008

• How To Stress

  Have you become too content? This guide will help you regain your frantic, uptight ways in no time.

  Satire in Culture — by Stephanie Rasch — on Oct 31, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 10/23/2008

  International Demo Day on the good old PSN and a great deal on Siren: Blood Curse.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Oct 31, 2008