September 30, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: National Contender by Edward Simmons

  An average American becomes famous enough to run for president by knocking out the world boxing champ at a casino.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Sep 30, 2009

• Book Review: Scholastic Canada Atlas of the World

  An entrancing student's atlas combining colourful design, fabulous photos, and great facts.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 30, 2009

• Graphic Novel Review: Things Undone by Shane White

  Zombie un-life as an existential crisis.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Sep 30, 2009

Video

• TV Review: Law & Order: SVU - "Sugar"

  Eric McCormack plays an outside-the-box CEO who enjoys foosball. A little TOO much.

  Review in Video — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 30, 2009

• Supernatural: "The End" Preview Clips and Fan News

  Clips from Thursday's episode "The End", and good news about ratings and fan fundraising.

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Sep 30, 2009

• Movie Review: People *LOVE* Photos

  People *LOVE* Photos looks at three very different photographers and the ways they interact with their human subjects.

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on Sep 30, 2009

• TV Review: Lie To Me - "The Core Of It"

  A retooled Lie To Me delivers the goods in season two premiere, "The Core Of It."

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Sep 30, 2009

• An Interview with Actress Bai Ling of A Beautiful Life

  Bai Ling recalls stepping in for Denise Richards as lead after creative differences.

  Interview in Video — by Bob Andelman — on Sep 30, 2009

• DVD Review: Superman/Batman - Public Enemies (Two-Disc Special Edition)

  Superman/Batman: Public Enemies adapts the storyline from the popular team-up comic.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Sep 30, 2009

• Movie Review: Whip It

  Whip It whips it good as Barrymore delivers a stunning directorial debut.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Sep 30, 2009

• TV Review: Castle - "The Double Down"

  Solving crimes is more than just a game.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Sep 30, 2009

• DVD Review: The Office - Season Five

  What happens in The Office definitely doesn't stay in The Office, as cameras continue to follow them in this hugely successful mockumentary.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Sep 30, 2009

• Blu-ray Reviews: MGM/Fox Home Entertainment's "Feed Your Fear" Line

  A collection of good (and bad) catalogue horror titles debut on Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 30, 2009

• DVD Review: A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa - Extended Edition

  The Muppets are back, last year's Christmas special comes to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 30, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Yellowstone: Battle for Life

  A sumptuous treat for the eyes in high definition.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Sep 30, 2009

• Movie Review: The Mist

  The world is lost, sanity is waning, and the terrors from our worst nightmare have found us in waking hours.

  Review in Video — by Jon Erbar — on Sep 30, 2009

• DVD Review: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – The Complete Second Season

  A great show that has been terminated before its time!

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 30, 2009

• DVD Review: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (Two-Disc Special Edition)

  Overall, it is a fun film to watch.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Sep 30, 2009

• DVD Review: The Guild Season One and Two

  The Guild Season One and Two brings the popular webseries to DVD with numerous extras.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Sep 30, 2009

Sports

• The NFL's First Gay Rights Activist

  But whither the gay Jackie Robinson?

  Opinion in Sports — by Dexter Fishmore — on Sep 30, 2009

• Omar Comin'! The Baltimore-New England Preview

  The Baltimore Ravens swarm into Foxboro with murder on their minds.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Sep 30, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Five

  The battle for the Paul Bunyan's Axe will be the only exciting game this week.

  Opinion in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 30, 2009

• What To Look For In A Snowboarding Jacket

  While it is possible to snowboard in street clothes or with any winter jacket, having the proper equipment in any sport gives you an edge.

  Opinion in Sports — by ivanirons — on Sep 30, 2009

Politics

• Obama’s Lobby for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

  Will the Obama's and their "Chicago entourage" bring home the gold?

  News in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Sep 30, 2009

• Renewed Interest in Turks and Caicos' Ritz Carlton Development

  Development and tourism getting back on track in Turks and Caicos

  News in Politics — by CBurke — on Sep 30, 2009

• Dithering at the Fork

  Barack Obama has a big choice coming up: whether to payoff Iran or use force.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mr Dock Ellis — on Sep 30, 2009

• Afghanistan: To Send Or Not To Send

  Three groups that will cease if we pull out.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kanani Fong — on Sep 30, 2009

Culture

• Secretary Clinton Calls for Action to End Global Hunger

  We know how to end hunger, but for some reason the resolve from political leaders is not strong enough.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Sep 30, 2009

• From the Green Room: The Ghost of Henry Fonda

  The Hollywood icon's performance in On Golden Pond haunts an actor newly cast in the play.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on Sep 30, 2009

• How to Reuse and Recreate with a Magazine-Decoupaged Picture Frame

  Crafting has never been more eco-conscious.

  Opinion in Culture — by Autumn Huffman — on Sep 30, 2009

• Beyonce Too Sexy for Malaysia?

  An Islamic youth group calls for a ban, but the more modern generation welcomes the R&B diva with open arms.

  Opinion in Culture — by Syafique Shuib — on Sep 30, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Harmonia '76 - Tracks And Traces Re-Released

  Harmonia '76 features Brian Eno with members of Neu! and Cluster to form a Krautrock supergroup.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 30, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: U2 - "Miracle Drug"

  He'll do it to you every time...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 30, 2009

• Paul McCartney To Release Historic NYC Stand On Standard And Deluxe CD/DVD

  Good Evening New York City will arrive in stores on November 17th in both standard and deluxe editions.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Sep 30, 2009

• New Album Releases Sept. 29, 2009: Alice in Chains, Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Elvis Costello, Steve Vai

  Alice in Chains "returns..."

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 30, 2009

• Music Review: 69 Eyes - Back in Blood

  The vampires of The 69 Eyes are led by a good guy?

  Review in Music — by Mikael — on Sep 30, 2009

• Music Review: Mark Knopfler - Get Lucky

  He's not a guitar hero, but that's not the point.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 30, 2009

• Music Review: The Avett Brothers - I And Love And You

  A good look at love through the eyes of two young men making the transition into their thirties.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Sep 30, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation Portable Review: Gran Turismo

  After five years, yes, FIVE YEARS, GT is finally here. Was it worth the wait?

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 30, 2009

• PlayStation 3 Review: Demon's Souls

  Be prepared to sink your soul into an amazingly detailed RPG.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 30, 2009

Sci/Tech

• The Skinny From A Health Buff: “Health” Does Not Mean Skinny or Buff

  Food is for eating and enjoying, not for ruining your life.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jaimie Krycho — on Sep 30, 2009

• Microsoft's Security Essentials Released

  Microsoft releases Security Essentials as a free download in an effort to join the ranks of anti-malware vendors.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by jraz — on Sep 30, 2009

Tastes

• Candy Review: Mike and Ike's Autumn Medley

  Who doesn't like a bag of chewy candies?

  Review in Tastes — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 30, 2009

• Candy Review: Halloween Brings Chocolate Cat Peeps

  A fine addition to the Marshmallow Peep family.

  Review in Tastes — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 30, 2009