November 2, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: The Cure - 4:13 Dream

  A polished new release that almost plays like an "inspired by" record to much of The Cure's older work.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Nov 02, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura and Beyond

  Another magnificent Christian, prog-rock, sermon from the hands of Neal Morse.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Nov 02, 2008

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen - Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.

  Bruce Springsteen: Chapter 1.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 02, 2008

• Music Review: Beethoven’s Wig – Beethoven’s Wig 4: Dance Along Symphonies

  One part toe-tapping classical music, one part apt and entertaining original lyrics = Beethoven's Wig, an unforgettable introduction to great works of music for children.

  Review in Music — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 02, 2008

• Music Review: Todd Hannigan & The Heavy 29's - Volume 2: Courtside for the Apocalypse

  Todd Hannigan's Courtside for the Apocalypse Rocks With a Message

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Nov 02, 2008

• Music Review: Wings - Band On The Run

  35 years on. Perhaps Paul McCartney's finest post Beatles album.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 02, 2008

Politics

• Even If You Like McCain’s Platform, You Should Vote For Obama

  The need to solve the problems we face as a nation is too urgent. We can’t afford continued gridlock.

  Opinion in Politics — by Winston Apple — on Nov 02, 2008

• Counting Your Chickens Before They Hatch

  Is McCain's unorthodox campaign running under the radar of the punditocracy and setting us up for an election day shocker?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 02, 2008

• The Curious Case of Obama’s Auntie

  It appears that Barack Obama, who calls us “selfish”, has not bothered to help his impoverished family members.

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Nov 02, 2008

• McCain, Obama and the "Readiness" Test

  John McCain suggests that no foreign entity would dare test the mettle of a President McCain. To me that sounds like a dangerous dare.

  Opinion in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 02, 2008

• Potholes Ahead for Main Street

  Washington is doing more harm than good.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 02, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Saw V

  Oh yes, there will be blood - with a little bit of boredom.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 02, 2008

• Michelle Forbes Delves Into The Darkness Of Durham County

  The Battlestar Galactica/In Treatment actress joins the Canadian series for its second season.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 02, 2008

• DVD Review: Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection 6

  Think of this 2-DVD set as a cross-section of Looney Tunes cartoons and a Warner Bros. sampler platter.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Nov 02, 2008

• Movie Review: Saw V

  While Saw V is more of the same, this review is something different.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 02, 2008

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "Pret-A-Poor-J"

  Yes, folks, Taylor Momsen is 15!

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Nov 02, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  A new level of film absurdity lands on a nearly flawless Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 02, 2008

• Movie Review: Death Defying Acts

  Harry Houdini bonds with a woman out to con him in this piddling period romance.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Nov 02, 2008

• TV Review: Supernatural - "It's The Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester"

  A Halloween themed episode on a horror show. Go figure.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Nov 02, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Leatherheads

  Fun and witty, but not enough to carry it for two hours.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 02, 2008

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "The Cost of Living"

  The team must get to the bottom of a case of mistaken identity.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 02, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Joy"

  Cuddy seeks the joy of motherhood, as House questions her motives and her methods in episode six of House, MD

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 02, 2008

Sports

• Rife with Questions, the Mariners Look to the Future

  With holes and questions galore, the 2009 Mariners squad could -- and should -- look drastically different than the team's 2008 campaign.

  Opinion in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Nov 02, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Nation by Terry Pratchett

  It's too bad we couldn't receive more of our education through books like this.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 02, 2008

• Book Review - Santa Responds: He's Had Enough... and He's Writing Back! by Santa Claus

  A comical book in which Santa's snapped and is now writing back to the kids.

  Review in Books — by Kelsey Marcussen — on Nov 02, 2008

• Book Review: Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman

  The best thing to come out of North Dakota since Angie Dickinson.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Nov 02, 2008

Culture

• Portable People Meter, Part Four: Upload/Edit, Mornings, Expectations, Accreditation

  Broadcasters, agencies, and advertisers are adjusting to The Portable People Meter and electronic measurement.

  News in Culture — by Radio Coach Sam Weaver — on Nov 02, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Oh, Whistle...: Two Ghost Stories by M R James

  Immerse yourself in the macabre mind of M R James, the master of the English ghost story.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 02, 2008