November 30, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Star Trek - The Original Series: Season Three Remastered

  The enhancements in this collection make even the worst episode more palatable.

  Review in Video — by Anna Creech — on Nov 30, 2008

• Movie Review: Australia

  Despite a few blemishes, I believe that Australia will be atop many Best Picture lists come January 22.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Nov 30, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Immortal

  I have never watched such a confusing movie in my entire life.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Nov 30, 2008

• Movie Review: Changeling

  A truly real, classically made, nuts and bolts motion picture that compels from start to finish.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Nov 30, 2008

• DVD Review: WALL∙E (3-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy)

  WALL-E, and the humans who created him, get the full home video treatment plus a digital copy in this three-disc Pixar/Disney masterpiece.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Nov 30, 2008

• TV Review: Spain ... On the Road Again - "Island Hopping"

  Everything that grows here is … blessed … And it is the most ethereal, delightful, delicious thing I’ve ever had. – The Iron Chef

  Review in Video — by Lou Novacheck — on Nov 30, 2008

• Movie Review: My Name is Bruce

  The impossibility of writing modestly about Bruce Campbell.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Nov 30, 2008

• DVD Review: Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Final Season

  It still plays well, some of the stories are tired and appear to be retreads of previous efforts.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 30, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Don the Reader - Humanesque

  A record that may be physically dangerous to listen to.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: Paul van Dyk - Hands On In Between

  The companion to Paul's previous album, In Between, receives a solid, if homogeneous, remix treatment.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Living Colour - New Morning: The Paris Concert

  Living Colour makes up for lost time with their second concert DVD release in as many years.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: James Hunter - The Hard Way

  Forget the "blue-eyed soul" label -- with The Hard Way, James Hunter proves he's just a flat-out Soul Man, period.

  Review in Music — by Holly Hughes — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: The Zydepunks Finisterre

  You're in for the ride of your life when you listen to this disc.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 30, 2008

• Vinyl Releases For Fall 2008 Part 1: Blue Oyster Cult, Charles Mingus, Lou Reed, Peter Tosh, Boston, and Judas Priest

  Vinyl is alive and well and sounding better than ever.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: Blue Ash - No More, No Less

  A true power pop band even before the term existed, Blue Ash's classic album No More, No Less is now available on CD.

  Review in Music — by Jade Blackmore — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: Thunder - Bang!

  Why waste words? This album is pure quality.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: Steven Wilson - Insurgentes

  The anticipation for Steven Wilson's solo album exceeds that of Christmas itself. Well, for me at least...

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: - The Definitive Rod Stewart (Deluxe Version)

  Another greatest hits release from Rod the Bod.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: Tommy James and The Shondells - 40 Years: The Complete Singles Collection (1966-2006)

  Tommy James and The Shondells return with a career retrospective.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: Audrye Sessions - Audrye Sessions EP

  Spontaneity seems to come easily to Oakland, California-based quartet Audrye Sessions.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Nov 30, 2008

• Music Review: Eagles of Death Metal - Heart On

  Sure as the light of day is obscene on the face of a hung-over garage rocker, EoDM will own your face.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 30, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Crafting Jewish by Rivky Koenig

  Chanukah crafts and recipes are just for starters in this new, beautifully illustrated book.

  Review in Books — by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 30, 2008

• Twilight and the Potter Derangement Syndrome: "But There're No Vampires in That Kid's Book!"

  'Twilight' and 'Harry Potter': A gonzo look into the world of literary obsessions and denials.

  Opinion in Books — by Kelsey Marcussen — on Nov 30, 2008

• Book Review: Dirty White Boy - Tales of Soho by Clayton Littlewood

  One shop-owner's journal of the wonderful weirdness in Soho.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Nov 30, 2008

• Interview with Career Strategist and Author Robert Patterson

  "The main message I am attempting to convey with this book is that finding a job is a full-time job."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Nov 30, 2008

• Book Review: Raucous Royals - Test Your Royal Wits: Crack Codes, Solve Mysteries, And Deduce Which Royal Rumors Are True by Carlyn Beccia

  Catherine the Great didn't die beneath her horse? Oh dear - looks like I've been guilty of spreading a 200-years-old rumor.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 30, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror: Dead Man's Jest

  An unimpressive collection of a dozen Simpsons Halloween tales

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Nov 30, 2008

Politics

• Canadian Politics: A New Federal Government Without An Election?

  Come Tuesday December 9th, 2008, there might just be a new government in place without an election.

  News in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 30, 2008

Gaming

• PC Review: King's Bounty: The Legend

  A great turn-based title full of strong role playing battle mechanics plus a few unique elements amid outstanding graphics.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 30, 2008

• The Evolution of a Gamer: Part 1 - The Early Years

  How does one become a dedicated and obsessive gamer? Read on to see how my journey began.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Nov 30, 2008

Tastes

• Product Review: New Zealand Natural Premium Ice Cream

  I enjoyed all five flavors sampled and would recommend them to ice cream connoisseurs.

  Review in Tastes — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 30, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Catch-22 by Aquila Theatre

  I am crazy about this company. The actors leap off the page and celebrate, big time.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Nov 30, 2008