November 4, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Comedy Central Salutes George W. Bush

  A good amount of laughs, but not a must-own.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Nov 04, 2008

• Box Office Recap 10/31-11/2: High School Musical 3 Retains the Top Spot

  Musicals, pornos, and gore. Quite the combination.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 04, 2008

• DVD Review: Futurama - Bender's Game

  Futurama: Bender’s Game is a spoof of the popular role-playing game that has it’s moments but takes too long to get to the good stuff.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 04, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Dr. No

  The one that started it all.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 04, 2008

• Balancing Funny with Serious on How I Met Your Mother

  Last night the show balanced humor with drama in fine fashion, how exactly did they do it?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 04, 2008

• The Footloose Remake: Dump Efron, Get Corbin Bleu!

  If they were thinking about casting for the remake, Corbin Bleu would have been a better choice.

  Opinion in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Nov 04, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: The Incredible Hulk (2008)

  Reviewer. Happy. With disc!

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 04, 2008

• DVD Review: The Red Green Show - 2000 Season

  Steve Smith's Red Green Show's tenth season is sure to delight newcomers and devoted fans alike.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 04, 2008

• Movie Review: The Haunting of Molly Hartley

  Bland, poorly executed, shocking only to keep you awake.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 04, 2008

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

  Or as I refer to it: "Indiana Jones and the Raping of My Childhood."

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Nov 04, 2008

• DVD Review: Futurama - Bender's Game

  With Bender's Game, the series sinks to the depths of mediocrity usually associated with the term "direct-to-DVD."

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Nov 04, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  Wow, I hope the movie is better than the soundtrack.

  Review in Music — by Chris Bancells — on Nov 04, 2008

• Music Review: Japanther - Tut Tut Now Shake Ya Butt

  Japanther, a strange strange band yet all so appealing.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Nov 04, 2008

• Music Review: Andrea Bocelli - Incanto: The Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD)

  Andrea Bocelli releases "A Love So Great" with his latest and greatest album to date...

  Review in Music — by Jen Johans — on Nov 04, 2008

• Vinyl Tap: Sugar - Copper Blue

  Bob Mould's sonic assault merges bracing buzz-saw power punk with manic pop thrill.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 04, 2008

• Interview: Michelle Williams (of Destiny's Child) – Singer and Actress

  Michelle Williams "survived" Destiny's Child's disbandment, by launching a successful career on the Broadway stage.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Nov 04, 2008

• Music Review: Judi Silvano - Cleome: Live Takes

  Vocalist Judi Silvano's new release proves to be a challenging listen for open-minded jazz fans.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Nov 04, 2008

• Music Review: Jack Tempchin - Songs

  Songwriter deluxe Jack Tempchin returns with a new album of quality songs.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 04, 2008

• Interview: Murray Lightburn of The Dears Talks Missiles, Touring, and Pizza

  My email chat with Murray Lightburn, vocalist of Montreal indie rockers The Dears.

  Interview in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 04, 2008

• Music Review: Joan Osborne - Little Wild One

  Joan Osborne gloriously returns to her roots with belated Relish follow-up.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Nov 04, 2008

• Music Review: Deadmau5 - Random Album Title

  The debut from buzz-worthy electronic act Deadmau5 does not disappoint, offering deep prog-house, minimal techno goodness.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Nov 04, 2008

• Music Review: Dungen - 4

  The Ejstes-led Swedish quartet represents a throwback to psychedelia without the nostalgia.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Nov 04, 2008

• Music DVD Review: The Chick Corea Elektric Band - Live at the Maintenance Shop

  An impressive but somewhat dated DVD from the jazz fusion group.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 04, 2008

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run

  Bruce Springsteen: Chapter 3.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 04, 2008

Culture

• An Interview with John McWhorter, Best-Selling Author, Linguist, and Cultural Critic

  "In terms of prosaic vs. prophetic, I must admit that much of the time the word I would choose [for blogging] is pathetic."

  Interview in Culture — by Heloise — on Nov 04, 2008

• Helping with the Small Things

  You can change the world by helping with the small things.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kelsey Marcussen — on Nov 04, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Harm's Way by Shem Bitterman

  A deft new political play by Shem Bitterman falls victim to a lackluster staging.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Nov 04, 2008

Tastes

• How to Order at Starbucks

  These are tips for finding the perfect Starbucks coffee beverage for you!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Christy Shuler — on Nov 04, 2008

Sports

• Treehouse Fort "What Were They Thinking?" Nominees For Week Of November 2

  This is a rare written edition of my weekly sports poll, "What Were They Thinking?" Enjoy!

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Nov 04, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Dark of the Moon by John Sandford

  Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Agent Virgil Flowers stalks a cunning killer in the wilds of Minnesota.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 04, 2008

• Book Review: Blessed Are the Meddlers by Christa Ann Banister

  Christa Ann Banister’s sophomore novel brings us back into the life of Sydney Alexander, aka "Lucy for the Lovelorn."

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Nov 04, 2008

• Book Review: Acacia – Book One: The War with the Mein by David Anthony Durham

  A huge new epic fantasy series has begun and it has something for everyone.

  Review in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Nov 04, 2008

• Book Review: A Kiss Before the Apocalypse by Tom Sniegoski

  Remy Chandler is a ex-angel and a private eye on the trail of Death himself.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 04, 2008

• Book Review: Broken Government - How Republican Rule Destroyed The Legislative, Executive And Judicial Branches by John W. Dean

  Whether you’re Republican, Democrat, or neither, this is one of the most essential and educational political books of this election season.

  Review in Books — by Charlie Doherty — on Nov 04, 2008

• Book Review: Practical HDRI - High Dynamic Range Imaging for Photographers By Jack Howard

  Practical HDRI will get you started down the road to creating High Dynamic Range images.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 04, 2008

• Book Review: ghostgirl by Tonya Hurley

  Miss Popularity wannabe, Charlotte Usher, can't avoid high school. Not even after she dies!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 04, 2008

Politics

• Forget The Bradley Effect, Brown vs. The Board of Education May Decide This Election

  Today, when each of us goes into that polling booth to cast our ballots, we will have many reasons for our choice.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dawn Olsen — on Nov 04, 2008

• Election Night 2008 Live Blog

  Up-to-the-second coverage from BC personalities and editors starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. EST.

  News in Politics — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 04, 2008

• Bitches Get Stuff Done: The "Palin Doctrine" on SNL's Election Eve Presidential Bash

  This 'joking' baring of the fangs re-inforces my impression that Sarah Palin's bitch enough for the job.

  News in Politics — by Al Barger — on Nov 04, 2008

• Hurray for 19th Century Education Reformers!

  How to fix America's academic future.

  Opinion in Politics — by carney — on Nov 04, 2008

• Which Government Services Are You Willing To Give Up?

  Cut taxes! Reveal your secret wish list of items that you are sure can be deleted from the federal budget!

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Nov 04, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Why You Can't Watch Videos on ABC.com, CWTV.com, or Fox.com

  Move Networks sold an HD player to three network Web sites that doesn't work on the most common browser, Internet Explorer.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Alice Jester — on Nov 04, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 11/5/2008

  Retro gamers all across North America will certainly approve this message.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Nov 04, 2008

• Product/Game Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer "Conversations with Dead People" Board

  Just in time for Halloween, this witch board game is heavy on style, but light on Buffy.

  Review in Gaming — by Gerry Weaver — on Nov 04, 2008