November 5, 2008 Archive

Video

• Blu-ray Review: When We Left Earth - The NASA Missions

  Story time with the American space program's most important figures.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Nov 05, 2008

• DVD Review: The 4400 - The Complete Series

  The 4400 is one of the best sci-fi shows to ever grace our television screens.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Nov 05, 2008

• Paranormal Cinema: Horror Movies Scarier Than You Can Imagine

  If PG-13 movies about unexplained phenomena are so bloodless and not scary, why is Kevin Gustafson screaming bloody murder?

  Opinion in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on Nov 05, 2008

• Movie Review: Gems from the Eighth Hungarian Film Festival (LA)

  Hungary is producing some wonderful movies well-worth seeing. In Hungarian with English subtitles.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Nov 05, 2008

• Television Technology Takes Center Stage on Election Night

  Yes, the results were interesting, but so were the technological disaplys we witnessed last night.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 05, 2008

• Movie Review: Rachel Getting Married

  Anne Hathaway opens eyes with this film.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 05, 2008

• Movie Review: The Tree of Life

  This documentary might convince you to trace your roots, but otherwise has very little to say.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Nov 05, 2008

• DVD Review: Hell Ride

  I got a kick start out of it, but then again, I love dirty, bloody, lowdown tales of outlaws.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 05, 2008

• Movie Review: Breakfast with Scot Is a Little Syrupy, But Satisfying

  This gay-themed film has warm, appealing performances and a sweet lesson.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Nov 05, 2008

• TV Review: The Simpsons - "Treehouse of Horror XIX"

  Run Homer, it's the Grand Pumpkin!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Nov 05, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: CINEMA 4D R11, Part 1: The Core from MAXON

  If you want to get into 3D then now is the time to check out CINEMA 4D Release 11.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 05, 2008

• Claude Lévi-Strauss Celebrates his 100th Birthday This Month!

  The father of structural anthropology approaches his centennial.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Robert K. Blechman — on Nov 05, 2008

Music

• Music DVD Review: Chris Isaak - Christmas

  Christmas arrives early as Isaak and guests take on the classics.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Nov 05, 2008

• In Praise of The Rolling Stones

  Opinion in Music — by Will Brennan — on Nov 05, 2008

• Music Review: Bill Evans Trio - Sunday At The Village Vanguard (Keepnews Collection)

  One of the most essential, bittersweet recordings in all of jazz comes to life with producer Orrin Keepnews' remastering.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 05, 2008

• Music Review: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Willy And The Poor Boys (40th Anniversary Edition)

  Bring a few nickels and tap your feet.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 05, 2008

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen - Darkness On The Edge Of Town

  Bruce Springsteen: Chapter 4.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 05, 2008

• Music Review: James Moody & Hank Jones Quartet - Our Delight

  This album marks a long overdue pairing of two jazz legends.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 05, 2008

Politics

• Postmortem: Morning, Not Mourning, in America

  We have shown ourselves and the world what is really possible

  Opinion in Politics — by Lisa Solod — on Nov 05, 2008

• In the Midst of Victory, Defeats Are Overlooked

  Record black turnout for Obama also helped push a morally conservative agenda in state referenda.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 05, 2008

• Congratulations From a McCain Voter

  A process that began with the first Republican President, Abraham Lincoln, takes a giant step forward with a new Democratic President, Barack Obama.

  Opinion in Politics — by Phillip Winn — on Nov 05, 2008

• The Consequence Of A Barack Obama Presidency

  Complacency will destroy change and its message. Americans should constantly and continually challenge the political establishment they have just shaken up.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tan The Man — on Nov 05, 2008

• The One Senate Race Hanging By A Thread: Coleman vs. Franken vs. Barkley

  For Minnesotans, this race has been a nailbiter.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Nov 05, 2008

• 44! Obama

  Some thoughts on Barack Obama's election.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sibin Mohan — on Nov 05, 2008

• Obama's Presidency Really Makes A White Guy Think

  So, hey, that was kind of historic. Now I'm jealous that I'm not a minority.

  Opinion in Politics — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 05, 2008

• Democracy’s Choice: President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama

  Take cover it's an Obama landslide: head for the Hill—Capitol that is!

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Nov 05, 2008

Books

• Book Review: This is the Feast by Diane Z. Shore

  Limited to one children's title exploring the history and celebration of Thanksgiving? Make it this one.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 05, 2008

• Interview: John Trudell, Poet and Songwriter - An Un-Mined Mind!

  Thought is energy, and when you take energy away from humans we're flat - we're mined out.

  Interview in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 05, 2008

• Book Review: Angel's Tip by Alafair Burke

  NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher's investgation of a serial killer puts her in the cross hairs of a psycopath.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 05, 2008

• Book Review: Between Sundays by Karen Kingsbury

  Between Sundays features football, foster kids, and a story of redemption.

  Review in Books — by Sara Christine — on Nov 05, 2008

• Book Review: The Inheritance Cycle - Eragon and Eldest (Omnibus Edition) by Christopher Paolini (Part One)

  You will believe that man can fly dragons.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 05, 2008

• Book Review: One Perfect Day by Lauraine Snelling

  Two women linked together by a single event; a catastrophe to one, an answer to prayer for the other.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 05, 2008

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks, Week Ten

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

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Nov 05, 2008

Culture

• The Lisa P. Maxwell Agency's Radical Approach to a Business Web Site

  This public relations firm needs to do a lot more website testing before promoting its new online approach.

  Review in Culture — by Mark Schannon — on Nov 05, 2008

• Love Can Change the World

  Love can work miracles in the hearts of those who receive it, and we have the power to give it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sara Christine — on Nov 05, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Money Shot by Daniel Keleher at the Alexandria Hotel

  Exciting, disgusting, engrossing, and pointless - but worth a look-see.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 05, 2008

• Kids Get Arthritis Too (A Personal Narrative)

  Arthritis means I’m always in pain. It makes life difficult but never impossible. I just have to decide what’s important.

  Opinion in Culture — by Midnight Operetta — on Nov 05, 2008