September 19, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles - The Criterion Collection

  A challenging and patience-testing movie, with special features up to Criterion's high standards.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Sep 19, 2009

• Movie Review: The Informant!

  An interesting character in a poorly conducted character study.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Sep 19, 2009

• TV Review: Supernatural - "Good God, Y'All"

  Is it the beginning of the end, or is it just a bump in the road? Will demon-fighting ever be the same again?

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Sep 19, 2009

• DVD Review: Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera (Inside and Out)

  This fun Spanish immersion DVD for preschoolers boasts charming songs, energetic hosts, and a funny mouse named Fritzi.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 19, 2009

• Joshua Jackson of Fringe Talks About Season Two

  Josh Jackson talks about the new season of Fringe!

  Interview in Video — by Fitz — on Sep 19, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Blind Swordsman - Zatoichi

  A great film gets a great Blu-ray transfer but pitiful features.

  Review in Video — by Mark Kalriess — on Sep 19, 2009

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: America's Got Talent, Travel Hosts, Gamers, Supernanny, and More

  Our weekly round-up of reality TV opportunities. Is one of them right for you?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Sep 19, 2009

• Movie Review: Jennifer's Body

  "She left an insanely hot corpse."

  Review in Video — by Kendra — on Sep 19, 2009

• Bones: The Perfect Procedural for the Squeamish

  Bones is a dark and amusing procedural show with humor, heart, and character...

  Opinion in Video — by TexasSoonerFan — on Sep 19, 2009

Books

• Book Review: I'm Off Then: Losing and Finding Myself on the Camino de Santiago by Hape Kerkeling

  Hape Kerkeling, one of Europe's greatest comedians, searches for God and himself on the famous spiritual pilgrimage in Spain.

  Review in Books — by Kikstad — on Sep 19, 2009

• Book Review: Departing at Dawn: A Novel of Argentina's Dirty War by Gloria Lisé

  Gloria Lisé has created a powerful novel showing the human side of 30,000 people's disappearance in 1976 Argentina.

  Review in Books — by Derek Emerson — on Sep 19, 2009

• Book Review: Tell Me Another Scary Story...but Not too Scary by Carl Reiner, Illustrated by James Bennett

  Carl Reiner's children's book lives up to its title.

  Review in Books — by Julie Marie Totsch — on Sep 19, 2009

• Book Review: Into The Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea

  Into The Beautiful North helps readers think outside the box.

  Review in Books — by BrunetteConversations — on Sep 19, 2009

• Book Review: The Collected Works Of Philip K. Dick by Philip K. Dick

  Thirteen Philip K. Dick novels nicely packaged in a three volume set by the Library Of America.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 19, 2009

• Magazine Review: MAKE - Technology On Your Time

  Reject the world of consumerism, embrace doing it yourself. You'll save some cash.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Sep 19, 2009

• Book Review: And Here’s the Kicker: Conversations With 21 Top Humor Writers on Their Craft by Mike Sacks

  A serious look at what makes humor funny.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Sep 19, 2009

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Batman: Arkham Asylum

  Rocksteady delivers one of the best comic book video games of all time, and does well by the Dark Knight!

  Review in Gaming — by Chelsea Doyle — on Sep 19, 2009

Sports

• Irish Squeak One Out Over the Spartans, Weis Safe For Another Week

  While beating MSU for the first time at home in 15 years, the win still shows weakness in the Notre Dame program.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Sep 19, 2009

Music

• Scott Weiland Suffers Seizure On Plane

  Singer said to be "doing great" after seizure en route to Miami...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 19, 2009

• Music Review: Caspian - Tertia

  Caspian deliver a solid post-rock mix of soaring anthems on their latest release.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Sep 19, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Little Feat - Skin It Back

  Little Feat filmed live at their peak in Germany, 1977.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 19, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Toad The Wet Sprocket - "Silo Lullabye"

  My old familiar friend...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 19, 2009

• DVD Review: Easy Guitar Scales

  Learn basic scales and music from a variety of cultures.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Sep 19, 2009

• Music Review: Elton John - Blue Moves

  The album that helped bring an end to Elton's 1970's reign as the Goliath of the music business.

  Review in Music — by Jason Spraggins — on Sep 19, 2009

• The Rockologist: Breaking Down The New Beatles Remasters

  Snap, crackle, pop, baby.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Sep 19, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Conal Creedon's When I Was God and After Luke

  Grunt, Grunt, Gruntie, Grunt or When Words Fail Me.

  Review in Culture — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Sep 19, 2009

• Theatre Review (Austin, TX): Direct Object at Salvage Vanguard Theater

  Alternative theater can be fun when the performers are inventive and talented.

  Review in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 19, 2009

• Insecurity and Power: Men and Women

  Why aren't women honest with me? "I don't want to hurt his feelings" is essentially deception.

  Opinion in Culture — by Midiane — on Sep 19, 2009

• Art Review: D*Face Solo Exhibition at Jonathan LeVine Gallery, NYC

  D*Face, a London-based street artist, presents his solo exhibit in NYC.

  Review in Culture — by Cindal Lee Heart — on Sep 19, 2009

Politics

• CNN To FOX News: “You Lie!” Demands Apology

  CNN accuses FOX News of lying about their coverage of the Tea Party march on Washington DC

  News in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Sep 19, 2009