September 24, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark

  A fun exercise in how you tell a scary story on a small budget.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Sep 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Elvis: Love Me Tender - The Love Songs

  You are sure to love "The Love Songs."

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Sep 24, 2009

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Fame, Pandorum, Surrogates

  Battle of science fiction flicks.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 24, 2009

• Movie Review: Gamer

  With all the potential Gamer had, it's disappointing to find that it's never able to deliver on it.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Sep 24, 2009

• Nick Cannon Becomes the Chairman of TeenNick, Formerly The N

  The multi-talented entertainer comes back home.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 24, 2009

• Movie Review: Big Fan

  Sports fans and dark comedy purists rejoice and come together for a fantastic and surprising character study.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Sep 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving - 10th Anniversary Edition

  A set of Pooh tales have been combined to form a single, larger one for this DVD.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 24, 2009

• Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut Coming to Blu-ray & DVD On November 3rd

  One more version for fans to buy.

  News in Video — by Anna Creech — on Sep 24, 2009

• Movie Review: Jennifer's Body

  Don't believe the hype! There is no Megan Fox nudity in this movie.

  Review in Video — by Ted — on Sep 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Midsomer Murders, Set 13

  A very pleasant and enjoyable look at murder.

  Review in Video — by Patrick Taylor — on Sep 24, 2009

• Movie Review: Jennifer's Body

  Juno meets Night of the Demons.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 24, 2009

• TV Review: Warehouse 13 - "MacPherson"

  Finding MacPherson is easy. Untangling his plot isn't.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Sep 24, 2009

• Capsule Reviews: New TV On DVD from CBS/Paramount

  Four seasons of entirely different TV shows hit DVD this week.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Edward Said - Two Films: Out of Place/The Last Interview

  The true core of a man whose struggles to belong drove a brilliant career.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 24, 2009

Sports

• South Carolina Exposes Ole Miss As Pretenders

  The unranked Gamecocks knocked off thet highly-touted and clearly overrated Ole Miss.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Sep 24, 2009

• Ole Miss, You Just Got Gamecocked

  The fourth "over-ranked" Rebels fall to South Carolina 16-10.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 24, 2009

• MAC Football Preview, Week 4: Be Gentle, Boise State

  Also: what the heck is all of Idaho doing on this side of the Mississippi?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 24, 2009

• Welcome to Atlanta, Where the Playas Play

  The Patriots try to right their .500 ship against the youth-fueled Falcons.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Sep 24, 2009

• Yankees Clinch Playoff Birth in Signature Fashion

  Finally taking a Series from the Angels in Anaheim, the Yankees clinched a playoff birth.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Sep 24, 2009

Music

• Music Review: The Beach Boys - Christmas Harmonies

  An early Christmas gift ftom The Beach Boys.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 24, 2009

• Music Review: The Lovemakers – Let’s Be Friends

  An album chock full of entrancing synth sounds, sexually-motivated lyrics, and enticing beats.

  Review in Music — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 24, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists - Motown 50 Fanthology

  A compilation of Motown's greatest, as voted on by fans.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 24, 2009

• Music Review: Jessie Torrisi - Brûler Brûler

  Former New York City rock 'n roll drummer Jessie Torrisi breaks out on her own with a fun set indie-country songs.

  Review in Music — by Gavin Breeden — on Sep 24, 2009

• Interview: Jadyn Maria - Singer and Songwriter

  May her life shine as a testimony to all who are still following the rainbow’s end to find their pot of gold.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Sep 24, 2009

• iTunes Chart Watch: Muse Debuts at #2, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys Topple Miley Cyrus

  Finally, some movement on the singles chart...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 24, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Built to Spill - "Carry The Zero"

  A different type of guitar hero...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 24, 2009

• Sarah Solovay To Be Featured on 90210 Soundtrack

  The New York based teen has big news.

  News in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 24, 2009

• Music Review: The Kentucky Headhunters, Diablo Swing Orchestra, Nick Oliveri, and Jason Aldean

  Country rock, big band metal swing, and some acoustic metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Sep 24, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Michael Freeman's Perfect Exposure by Michael Freeman

  Do you want to learn how create the perfect exposure?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 24, 2009

• Book Review: The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

  Rich in history, fantasy and sensuality, The Gargoyle delivers a powerful reading experience.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Solod — on Sep 24, 2009

• Book Review: Losing Season by Jack Ridl

  Jack Ridl creates a book of poetry which will appeal to both lovers of poetry and those who run from it.

  Review in Books — by Derek Emerson — on Sep 24, 2009

• Book Review: The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

  Is Dan Brown's newest book another variation on a theme?

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Sep 24, 2009

• Graphic Audio Review: The DemonWars Saga: The Demon Spirit – Part One by R.A. Salvatore

  For a Movie In Your Mind check out The DemonWars Saga: The Demon Spirit – Part One.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 24, 2009

• Book Review: Why is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?: And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had to Ask by Jancee Dunn

  Who knew life could be so funny?!

  Review in Books — by April Pohren — on Sep 24, 2009

Culture

• It's Not a Secret: Childhood Sexual Abuse

  ...laws were established in the US to protect animals from abuse long before there were laws to protect our children.

  Opinion in Culture — by unconventionalpamelakay — on Sep 24, 2009

• Important Lessons Learned While Sinking a Sailboat

  Helpful pirates, assassination attempts on buoys, possible organized crime interference - this adventure on the high seas has it all!

  Opinion in Culture — by Daniel Terracina — on Sep 24, 2009

• Fashion: Phillip Bloch – From The Red Carpet To Everyday Life

  Phillip Bloch's sterling credentials land him the CNN Fashion Job at the Emmys.

  Interview in Culture — by Kanani Fong — on Sep 24, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Peace by Aristophanes and John Glore at the Getty Villa Outdoor Amphitheatre

  Culture Clash and the Getty Villa have a smash with Aristophanes' wildest and dirtiest play.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 24, 2009

Politics

• Why Isn't the Angry Left Angry Now?

  How can you support health care reform which reforms nothing and actually expands on the mistakes of the past?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 24, 2009

• Interview with Kevin Jackson: A Proud Conservative with a Relevant Message

  “What you learn about America is that people are a lot less interested in race than they are in character.”

  Interview in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Sep 24, 2009

• The Lack of Objectivity - Is It Racism?

  Interesting points on the weekend media coverage of Obama, and the accusation by Jimmy Carter of racism.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Sep 24, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Four Supplements You Want (and Four You Don't)

  You're working out hard and eating right. Which supplements can take your fitness to the next level?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Michael Cox — on Sep 24, 2009

Tastes

• Meeting Joel Peterson of Ravenswood

  Barricia vineyard was created in 1888 and owned by several major historical figures

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Sep 24, 2009

Gaming

• PSP Review: SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny

  A beautiful engine and huge roster of characters is wasted on limited game modes.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Sep 24, 2009

• Screenshots: Dragon Quest Wars on Nintendo DSi

  Killing dragons. Is there a better reason to play videogames?

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 24, 2009