September 18, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Second Season

  The Big Bang Theory gets it right and is exactly what an ideal sitcom should be, while so few are.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Sep 18, 2009

• TV Review: House, M.D. Season Premiere - "Broken"

  House, M.D. premieres Monday night with a breathtaking two hour movie event.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 18, 2009

• DVD Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

  X-Men Origins: Wolverine expands upon the back story of the popular adamantium clawed mutant.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Sep 18, 2009

• Toys in the Attic: Joss Whedon Pulls Back the Curtain of Dollhouse

  Joss Whedon gives the scoop on season two of Dollhouse during a conference call.

  Interview in Video — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Sep 18, 2009

• Movie Review: Jennifer's Body

  The movie is messier than the carnage left behind by one of Jennifer’s snacks.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Sep 18, 2009

• Movie Review: RV - The Best Family Comedy You Still Haven’t Seen

  Ninety-nine minutes of family fun and guaranteed laughter!

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Stuart — on Sep 18, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Easy Virtue (2008)

  Noël Coward's play gets reworked for this film. The result is uneven, but still fun.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 18, 2009

• TV Review: Bones - "Harbingers In the Fountain"

  The Bones season five premiere takes a step forward in the romance between Booth/Brennan, plus Cyndi Lauper guest stars!

  Review in Video — by Chelsea Doyle — on Sep 18, 2009

• Movie Review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

  This movie has every right to be put up there with big guns produced by Pixar.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Sep 18, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of September 20

  What if time were a solid? Or a liquid? Or a gas?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 18, 2009

• Archive Videos of Television Legends Goes Online

  the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has taken its vast quantity of archive videos and launched a website with them.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 18, 2009

• DVD Review: Bonanza: The Official First Season, Volumes 1 & 2

  “It’s alright if I pick a little fight…”

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 18, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Manual of Detection by Jedediah Berry

  This strange detective story can't decide whether it wants to solve a mystery or just be a mystery

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Sep 18, 2009

• Book Review: Stories Done: Writings on the 1960s and Its Discontents by Mikal Gilmore

  Wonderful remembrances of counterculture heroes.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Sep 18, 2009

• Book Review: You Were Born For This: Seven Keys to a Life of Predictable Miracles by Bruce Wilkinson

  A guide to living a life of service.

  Review in Books — by CeeCee McNeil — on Sep 18, 2009

• Book Review: Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper

  Homer's Odyssey is a heart-warming true tale that will delight cat lovers.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 18, 2009

• Book Review: Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide For Making Engaging Digital Photographs by Chris Orwig

  The making of a classic.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 18, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Dirt 2

  Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy night!

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 18, 2009

• No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Demo Video Impressions

  Travis is back with new tricks abound.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Comrade Pants — on Sep 18, 2009

• PAX 2009 Impressions: Game #3

  We go hands-on with the new mystery title from The Behemoth.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 18, 2009

• PC Game Review: Zuma's Revenge

  Is it any surprise that a review of a PopCap game is late?

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 18, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 09/10/2009

  A nice update with demos, games, and more Batman to enjoy!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Sep 18, 2009

Politics

• Have the Democrats Jumped the Shark?

  For Democrat leaders it's the 1970s all over again, while activists on the right just laugh about being called racists.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 18, 2009

• Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Conference in New York

  Next week's conference is meant to build support for bringing the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty into force.

  News in Politics — by William Lambers — on Sep 18, 2009

• New Budget Decisions Needed in Turks and Caicos, Focusing on Tourism

  Great Britain is asked to offer incentives for foreign investors to invest in Turks and Caicos

  News in Politics — by CBurke — on Sep 18, 2009

• Florida Legislature Mulls ACORN Investigation

  Republicans call for Florida Legislature to investigate ACORN.

  News in Politics — by Clavos — on Sep 18, 2009

Music

• Music Review: The Bronx - Mariachi El Bronx

  L.A. punk band the Bronx look south of the border for inspiration.

  Review in Music — by Patrick Taylor — on Sep 18, 2009

• Music Review: Delaney, Bonnie & Friends - On Tour With Eric Clapton

  Eric Clapton: Chapter 9.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 18, 2009

• Concert Review: Johnny Winter Band, 9/17/09 at B.B. King's Blues Club in NYC

  Seek out the Johnny Winter Band while they are touring — it is an awesome experience!

  Review in Music — by Lynda Lippin — on Sep 18, 2009

• Music Review: Cheap Trick - The Latest

  Still Cheap after all these years.

  Review in Music — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 18, 2009

• Music Review: Daniel Lanois - Omni Series

  Producer extraordinaire Daniel Lanois delivers his latest, self-released, collection of instrumental songs.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Sep 18, 2009

• Interview: Jaicko - Singer and Songwriter

  As the summer turns to fall, American radio has taken an unexpected trip to a tropical island in the Caribbean.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Sep 18, 2009

• Music Review: The Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock and Roll (Remastered 2009)

  Second Remastered Version of the 1974 Rolling Stones Album, It's Only Rock and Roll.

  Review in Music — by Carl J. Mancuso — on Sep 18, 2009

• What's Next For Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band?

  Next question: Is this the end of the road?

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Sep 18, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: 36

  A special birthday edition for the resident fanboy...

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 18, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Willie Nelson: The Willie Nelson Special: With Special Guest Ray Charles

  The Red Headed Stranger invites the Genius for a thoroughly enjoyable one-hour performance.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Sep 18, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Bob Dylan - Oh Mercy

  Civility? What civility?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 18, 2009

• Now Hear This: Time To Celebrate Imelda May Day

  Still learning after almost 20 years on the scene, Irish rockabilly/blues singer isn't too cool for old school.

  Interview in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Sep 18, 2009

• Music Review: James Yuill - Turning Down Water For Air (Earth & Fire Versions)

  London-based folktronica musician James Yuill goes beyond remixing his debut album "Turning Down Water For Air."

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Sep 18, 2009

Sports

• It's A Vikings-Lions Scavenger Hunt

  Here's what to find. (Note: a Lions win is not necessarily on here.)

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 18, 2009

• Seattle Seahawks Travel To San Francisco For Week 2

  An early battle for supremacy in the NFC West.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Sep 18, 2009

• Sounders FC Hosts Chivas USA

  Seattle hosts Chivas USA in a late season match for playoff positioning.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Sep 18, 2009

• MAC Football Preview, Week 3: Tear Down This Oberlin Wall

  Also, it seems to be the year 2003. Adjust your calendars accordingly.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 18, 2009

Culture

• 2009: A Year to Look at Death

  If we care to look, maybe this year's celebrity mortalities can teach us something about our own eventual deaths.

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Nance — on Sep 18, 2009

• Credit Cards: How to Get Some $$ Back When You Spend

  Make money by using a good credit card wisely.

  Opinion in Culture — by ImKerry — on Sep 18, 2009

• Mary Travers, 1936-2009

  With the passing of Mary Travers, yet another voice of Boomer youth is silenced.

  Opinion in Culture — by Baritone — on Sep 18, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): MilkMilkLemonade by Joshua Conkel

  The Management's new production explores being gay in Middle America with hilarity and heart.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Sep 18, 2009