November 14, 2008 Archive

Video

• The Good and Bad About Mark Greene's ER Return

  After a long internal debate, I watched Mark Greene on ER last night. I still don't know if it was a good idea.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 14, 2008

• His Name Is Bruce Campbell: Cult Hero Tours With His Latest Film

  Bruce Campbell brings the cheese and the fun. A good time is had by all.

  Opinion in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Nov 14, 2008

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "Bonfire of the Vanity"

  Jenny is one cold woman!

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Nov 14, 2008

• Movie Review: The Battle of Algiers

  Even after more than forty years, The Battle of Algiers is one of the most relevant films on war and persecution today.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Katt Williams - It's Pimpin' Pimpin'

  Katt Williams offers keenly observed humor about today's world in this film of his latest live standup concert.

  Review in Video — by Brandy — on Nov 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Zack and Miri Make a Porno

  Not as memorable as most of Kevin Smith's other work but it's still damn funny.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Nov 14, 2008

• TV Media: Smallville Mashup, Volkswagen, South Park, My Own Worst Enemy, Kath & Kim, The Price is Right, Saturday Night Live, Family Guy

  Game shows, webisodes, and giraffes.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 14, 2008

• Interview With Jay McCarroll, Subject of New Documentary Eleven Minutes

  The opinionated reality TV winner talks about his new documentary and the show that made him a star.

  Interview in Video — by Don Baiocchi — on Nov 14, 2008

• Movie Media: Monsters vs. Aliens, Nobel Son, Star Trek, Watchmen, Silent, Hotel for Dogs, Angels & Demons

  Trailers and posters for movies known and unknown.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 14, 2008

• Passport Cinema: Jigoku

  Nobuo Nakagawa takes viewers on a thin but visually splendid tour of the underworld.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Nov 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Damnation

  A masterpiece of emotional misdirection from Bela Tarr.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Nov 14, 2008

• News Bites: Black Panther's Voice, Ratner and Conan, A New Karate Kid, Demonic Toys 2, Dark Knight and the Academy

  Academy issues, sequels, and barbarians.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Trial and Retribution - Set 1

  If you have a few weeks to spare and two hours each weekend, Trial and Retribution is for you.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Nov 14, 2008

• DVD Review: The 4400 - The Complete Series

  Fans of the show should own the series, and science fictions fans should borrow it.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Nov 14, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of November 16

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride continues.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Manhattan, Kansas

  A determined, boundlessly genuine documentary.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

  This animated sequel is a joyous jungle of clean, capricious humor from top notch stars, but needs stronger story elements and music.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Nov 14, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Ex-KOP by Warren Hammond

  Juno Mozombe returns in the harsh world of Lagarto, and the deck is stacked against him with enemies all around.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 14, 2008

• Book Review: The Road of Lost Innocence - The True Story of a Cambodian Heroine by Somaly Mam

  Taken, sold and used; Somaly now uses her story to save girls and women trapped in forcible prostitution.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 14, 2008

• Book Review: Windows Presentation Foundation Unleashed by Adam Nathan

  If you want to get up to speed quickly then this book will give you the boost you need.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 14, 2008

• Book Review: I Hate New Music - The Classic Rock Manifesto by Dave Thompson

  Not only does Dave Thompson believe rock music is soulless, he'll point to the eight 1978 albums he thinks are responsible.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Nov 14, 2008

• Book Review: The 39 Clues Book 1 - The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan

  Best-selling author Rick Riordan plunges into the 10-book series about mystery and family competition with his latest book.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 14, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 11/13/2008

  A huge yet nearly substance free update on the PSN.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Nov 14, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Neondaze - Neondaze

  For fans of melodic rock everywhere.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 14, 2008

• Music Review: Juaneco y Su Combo - Masters Of Chicha Volume 1

  The music is infectious, fun, and never boring.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 14, 2008

• Music Review: Enya - And Winter Came

  Enya returns with a stunning holiday album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 14, 2008

• Music Media: Tom Morello, DEF-CON-ONE, Dir En Grey, Sarkom, Noise Within, Antagonist, Satyricon, Cattle Decapitation, Mudvayne, Sebastian Bach

  Want a little heavy with your music?

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 14, 2008

• Music Review: Beautiful Lunar Landscape - Alone In This Dark Romantic Night E.P.

  A perfectly named band produce a simply stunning debut.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 14, 2008

• Music Review: Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra - We Are MTO

  Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra is the jam band for Prohibition-era jazz.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 14, 2008

• Music Review: Dar Williams - Promised Land

  With her latest effort, Dar Williams makes music that is both easy on the ears and gentle for the soul.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Nov 14, 2008

• Music Review: Varius Artists - Hello Kitty Hello World

  Original music inspired by the Hello Kitty Franchise.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Nov 14, 2008

• Interview: Labelle (Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx and Patti LaBelle) - R&B's Pioneering Female Trio

  Every contemporary female R&B trio has been influenced by Labelle's style — whether they know it or not.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Nov 14, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Stump - A Fierce Pancake

  What's the next killer music app?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 14, 2008

• Music Review: New Order - Technique

  Now reissued, the Mancunians' acid house inspired tour de force is no antique

  Review in Music — by Andy Peterson — on Nov 14, 2008

• Music Review: Bear McCreary: Rest Stop - Don't Look Back, Soundtrack

  Very strong score from a great young voice.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 14, 2008

Culture

• Interview: Guy Gauvreau, World Food Programme Country Director for Peru

  For many, the school feeding meal is the most important and nutritionally balanced meal of the day.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Nov 14, 2008

• Portable People Meter, Part Six: Advantages, Problems, Opinions

  PPM's performance will continue to be questioned until radio and advertising see a pattern of consistency in terms of results.

  News in Culture — by Radio Coach Sam Weaver — on Nov 14, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Moonlight and Love Songs by Scott Sickles

  It is the “perhaps” moments that keep us going, and this fine play is loaded with them.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Nov 14, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: CINEMA 4D R11, Part 2: Advanced Render 3, MoGraph, MOCCA, and Hair Modules from MAXON

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

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 14, 2008