September 29, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Russian Circles - Geneva

  Russian Circles show us how to make a masterpiece with Geneva.

  Review in Music — by ZonkyAtheist — on Sep 29, 2009

• Retro Redux: Franck Pourcel And His French Fiddlers

  A success in multiple genres and on both sides of the Atlantic.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 29, 2009

• Music Review: Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Boulevard

  Eric Clapton: Chapter 12.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 29, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: The Beatles - "Day Tripper"

  The cornerstone of rock...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 29, 2009

• AC/DC To Release Backtracks Box Set Nov. 10

  AC/DC's new box set will put some rocking in your stocking this Christmas.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 29, 2009

• Music Review: Trio Ifiqiya - Petite Planete

  A perfect example of how looking to the past is sometimes the best way to find something new.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 29, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: The Wizard of Oz - 70th Anniversary Two-Disc Special Edition (1939)

  Every household needs a copy of the film and maybe this one is yours.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Sep 29, 2009

• TV Review: House, M.D. — "Epic Fail"

  House returns to Princeton, but he's cooking up something other than a diagnosis.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Jonas: Rockin' The House

  Are the Jonas Brothers rockin' your house yet?

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Stuart — on Sep 29, 2009

• Echoes of Eliza: Eliza Dushku Dishes on Dollhouse

  Producer and star of Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, Eliza Dushku chats with reporters about season two.

  Interview in Video — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Sep 29, 2009

• A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Teaser Trailer Hits MySpace

  The first teaser trailer for this re-imagining of a horror classic debuts on MySpace.

  News in Video — by Jason Spraggins — on Sep 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Surrogates

  Action is pretty good, but the story leaves something to be desired.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 29, 2009

• DVD Review: The Hills Run Red (2009)

  An enjoyably bloody homage to the classic slasher flicks of the 1980s.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 29, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: Henry - Portrait of a Serial Killer

  Horror, TV, classics, comedy, a little something for everyone.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 29, 2009

• Out With The Old, In With The New: Has NBC Crossed A Line?

  Some pilots will come, some pilots will go… will NBC's new lineup fall in line with what viewers want?

  Opinion in Video — by Roxanne Postell — on Sep 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Fermat's Room

  In Fermat's Room, four mathematicians must quickly answer enigmas in order to keep the room from shrinking and crushing them!

  Review in Video — by Fran Parker — on Sep 29, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Labyrinth (1986) and The Dark Crystal

  Jim Henson's classics come to Blu-ray. Time to upgrade your collection?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 29, 2009

• And the Winner is...Halloween Horror Nights Film Contest Is Over

  It started with 100 films. Now there's one.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 29, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Treasure World

  Technology rules over story and character in this all ages “traveling” adventure/collection game incorporating Wi-Fi hotspots.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 29, 2009

• BC Gaming Hockey Spotlight

  Every year EA Sports and 2K Sports square off, we present a head-to-head look at their hockey efforts.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 29, 2009

• Screenshots: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

  I called the witch doctor he told me what to do!

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 29, 2009

• Xbox 360 Review: NHL 2K10

  Is Party Now? Not so much.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 29, 2009

Sports

• Curtis Granderson And The Butterfly Effect

  How I should have caught a home run ball that would have turned the series around.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 29, 2009

• Overachieving Football Franchise Seeking Single White Linebacker

  A search for a healthy linebacker for the Chicago Bears gets some unwelcome help.

  News in Sports — by Tuffy — on Sep 29, 2009

• Disregard AP Poll, The BCS is Superior

  Don't bother looking at anything but BCS rankings for college football.

  Opinion in Sports — by Steve Koobs — on Sep 29, 2009

• BoSox Limp Home After One Last (And Unsuccessful) Road Trip

  The Sox may be gearing up for postseason play, but this past week, they did not play like one, for the most part.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Sep 29, 2009

• Kingdom Interviews: Sam Amick (Part I)

  The Sacramento Kings' beat writer, Sam Amick, discusses his expectations for next season and his encounters with Bonzi Wells and Ron Artest.

  Interview in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Sep 29, 2009

• SEC Week Five Previews and Predictions

  It’s East vs. West teams in conference this week with a couple of out of conference games sprinkled in as well.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Sep 29, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Guardian Angels: The Setting Moon by Jessica Wagenfuehr

  A young magical woman must prove herself to become an elete elven guard on a distant star.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Sep 29, 2009

• Book Review: Shoplifting from American Apparel by Tao Lin

  Tao Lin's fandom gets punk'd, novella style.

  Review in Books — by Paul Robinson — on Sep 29, 2009

• Book Review: The Stand by Stephen King

  For those intrigued by tales of the post-apocalypse, check out a contemporary masterpiece by the "Master of Horror" himself.

  Review in Books — by Jon Erbar — on Sep 29, 2009

Culture

• The Time Traveler's Life

  Here's to both kinds of dinosaurs – the ancient beasts who once roamed the planet, and the folks who stay behind the curve.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Sep 29, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): An Evening Without Monty Python by Eric Idle and B. T. McNichol

  Monty Python skits live again, and again, and again. Hilarious.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 29, 2009

• Observations from a Mall

  Rotten kids. Horrible parents. Shopping has become a nightmare. Even Versace can't save us now.

  Opinion in Culture — by A Geek Girl — on Sep 29, 2009

Tastes

• Ronnie Cates, Creator of the Smoke on the Water Championship Barbecue Competition in Hot Springs

  Need a hobby? Barbecue competition is a serious business. Get tips from the pros.

  Interview in Tastes — by Dr. Coach Love — on Sep 29, 2009