September 16, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The Our Gang Collection

  It's great to see these shorts again despite some of their shortcomings

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Sep 16, 2009

• TV Review: Supernatural - "Sympathy for the Devil"

  The Winchester brothers return to fight off Lucifer, whom they unknowingly helped escape from Hell.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Sep 16, 2009

• TV Review: Warehouse 13 - "Nevermore"

  Pete must help Myka with her father while they both try and hunt down McPherson.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Sep 16, 2009

• DVD Review: Blue Murder, Set 4

  Blue Murder Set 4 brings the goods, showcasing one of the most popular modern crime mysteries on the BBC.

  Review in Video — by Scott Deitche — on Sep 16, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Iron Monkey

  A must own and a great example of the martial arts genre.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 16, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Legend of Drunken Master

  Jackie Chan's drunken boxing style is not only strong, but funny too.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 16, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Star Trek: The Original Series - The Complete Second Season

  This release is, in every practical sense, definitive.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 16, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Miley Cyrus - The Time of Our Lives

  Backing away from her pop princess title, Miley Cyrus gets edgy with Walmart exclusive EP.

  Review in Music — by Meghan Partain — on Sep 16, 2009

• Music Review: Blind Faith - Blind Faith

  Eric Clapton: Chapter 8.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 16, 2009

• Music Review: A Fine Frenzy - A Bomb in a Birdcage

  Like their debut, A Fine Frenzy’s sophomore album is overproduced and features a band that holds back a talented lyricist.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Gustafson — on Sep 16, 2009

• Music Review: A Fine Frenzy - Bomb In A Birdcage

  The perils of perfection...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 16, 2009

• Music Review: As Tall As Lions - You Can't Take It With You

  As Tall As Lions return with a more progressive offering...

  Review in Music — by The Coaster Critic — on Sep 16, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Dire Straits - "Brothers in Arms"

  You can go back...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 16, 2009

• Mark Knopfler Announces 2010 Get Lucky World Tour

  Tour officially gets under way in Seattle...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 16, 2009

• Music Review: Sonos - SonoSings

  Sonos brings a cappella arrangements to modern music.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Sep 16, 2009

• Vocalese 101: An Overview of the Underappreciated Vocal Jazz Movement

  What is vocalese? Learn about the history of the jazz vocal movement and its essential recordings.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Sep 16, 2009

• Music Review: Cream - Goodbye

  Eric Clapton: Chapter 7.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 16, 2009

• Retro Redux: Chicago's Faux-British Buckinghams

  The group was named for a Chicago landmark, but if fans thought of a certain palace, that was OK too.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 16, 2009

• Concert Review: Porcupine Tree 09/15/09 At The Moore Theatre, Seattle WA

  If Porcupine Tree play anywhere near you, do not miss it...even though you won't hear the "hits."

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Sep 16, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Trust Me by Peter Leonard

  Shady characters bumble along double-crossing one another.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Sep 16, 2009

• Book Review: Boy-sterous Living - Celebrating Your Loud and Rowdy Life with Sons by Jean Blackmer

  A brief and entertaining - if somewhat superficial - reflection upon the challenges and delights of life with boys.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 16, 2009

• Book Review: The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien

  One of J.R.R. Tolkien's lost manuscripts surfaces as a epic tale of fantasy and tragedy.

  Review in Books — by Trevor Clark — on Sep 16, 2009

• Book Review: The Bishop's Daughter by Tiffany L. Warren

  When you're busy making plans, life steps in to change them.

  Review in Books — by CeeCee McNeil — on Sep 16, 2009

• Book Review: Gods Of War by Ashok Banker

  This is a wonderful story, by a remarkable and gifted storyteller.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 16, 2009

• Book Review: Painter 11 for Photographers by Martin Addison

  Do you want to learn how to paint with photographs?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 16, 2009

• Book Review: Christ The Lord: The Road To Cana by Anne Rice

  The book left me intrigued, thinking how the author saw Jesus' life and trying to meld those images with the knowledge and perceptions already held.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Sep 16, 2009

Sci/Tech

• September 2009 Apple Music Updates, Part 1: iPods, iPods, iPods

  Expanded capacity and flashy colors are all the rage.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 16, 2009

Sports

• UCLA Football Points and Laughs at the SEC

  The Bruins are still undefeated! Hey, I'm as surprised as you are.

  Opinion in Sports — by Dexter Fishmore — on Sep 16, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Three

  There will be some more tests this week, but the Big 10 should come out ahead.

  Opinion in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 16, 2009

• Welcome to Beautiful, Scenic New Jersey!

  The undefeated New England Patriots roll into New Jersey to take on the Jets in Week Two. Yikes.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Sep 16, 2009

• THF: Playoffs Heal All Wounds, Even Self-Inflicted

  Also: Serena Williams makes a mockery of her craft more than we ever could.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 16, 2009

• Ernie Harwell, One Day At A Time

  How the monotony of showing up to work transcends a legendary Detroit Tigers broadcaster.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 16, 2009

Politics

• Sharing Ted Kennedy With A New Generation

  A "true compass" - our grandchildren are the beneficiaries of his leadership.

  Opinion in Politics — by nadinehack — on Sep 16, 2009

• ACORN Suspends Operations, Starts Investigation

  Is this the end for ACORN?

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 16, 2009

• Kevin Jackson and the Tea Party Express

  “I’m here to see if I can find the racists they keep talking about..."

  Satire in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Sep 16, 2009

• Screw the Sick and Needy

  Won't somebody please think about the children!

  Opinion in Politics — by Ted — on Sep 16, 2009

Tastes

• Enjoying the Sweet White Wines of Sauternes and Barsac - With An Indian Kick

  The challenges of making sweet wine as conditions must be ideal.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Sep 16, 2009

• Saratoga Chocolates

  TasteTV interviews Mary Loomas, chocolatier and owner of Saratoga Chocolates.

  Interview in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Sep 16, 2009

Culture

• Kanye, Taylor, Obama, and Serena: The Impact of New Media (Video Game Coming Soon)

  The massive online public response to the scandals involving Serena Williams and Kanye West demonstrates the impact of new media.

  News in Culture — by TasteTV — on Sep 16, 2009

• The 2016 Summer Olympics Must Come to Chicago

  The city has so much to offer for the entire world.

  Opinion in Culture — by John Lake — on Sep 16, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendow Wii Review: Muramasa - The Demon Blade

  A beautiful 2D side-scroller... but is there enough action to go with it?

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 16, 2009

• Nintendo DS Review: Emergency Room: Real Life Rescues

  A medical SIM game in critical condition.

  Review in Gaming — by Alyse Wax — on Sep 16, 2009