October 7, 2009 Archive

Video

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

  A redhead was raped and murdered! Just kidding, this one's about the prison system.

  Review in Video — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 07, 2009

• Movie Review: Martyrs

  The greatest horror film ever made just broke my will to exaggerate.

  Review in Video — by Jesse G. Barnes — on Oct 07, 2009

• DVD Review: Foyle's War - Sets 1-5, From Dunkirk to VE Day

  A superb 19-disc mega-set of this complex and accurately realized WWII drama

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 07, 2009

• TV Review: Castle - "Inventing the Girl'

  A dead model makes Fashion Week memorable.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Oct 07, 2009

• Movie Reviews: A Serious Man and An Education at the Modern Film Festival

  Two films set in the '60s explore different aspects of life.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Oct 07, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Earth

  The visuals speak for themselves as audiences experience an amazing 90 minute nature journey covering every continent and season.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Oct 07, 2009

• DVD Review: Captain Calamity (1936)

  One of those rare motion picture events in which absolutely nothing remotely interesting happens.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Oct 07, 2009

Sports

• Redemption and Domination: Yankees Defeat Twins 7-2

  Jeter led the way while Sabathia and A-Rod got their redemption in Game 1 of the ALDS.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 07, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Six

  For once, I am picking against Ohio State.

  Opinion in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 07, 2009

• Joe Girardi Names Jose Molina as AJ Burnett's Personal Catcher

  Burnett's selfish demands may prove highly detrimental to the Yankee this postseason.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 07, 2009

Music

• Music Review: The Kentucky Headhunters - Authorized Bootleg: Live / Agora Ballroom - Cleveland, Ohio May 13, 1990

  The Kentucky Headhunters rocked the Agora nineteen years ago.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 07, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Tuatara - "A Grainy Taste"

  I love this world...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 07, 2009

• Music Review: Fame (2009) Original Soundtrack

  Asher Book, Naturi Naughton, and Megan Mulally make the highlight reel for the new Fame soundtrack

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Oct 07, 2009

• The Rockologist: Will Blog For Promos

  Making sense of the FTC and the new "blogola."

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 07, 2009

• Music Review: The Canterbury Scene Re-Issues Featuring National Health And Soft Heap

  Two superb re-releases from the wealth of material now available from the Esoteric label.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 07, 2009

• Music Review: Kiss - Sonic Boom

  On Doublemint gum, Trojans, loud guitars, Bukowski, and Kiss.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 07, 2009

• I Hear Sparks: Eyal Maoz's Edom - Hope and Destruction

  Eyal Maoz's incredible guitar guides the way on this blistering rock odyssey.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 07, 2009

• Interview: Mikael Jorgensen of Wilco and Pronto

  Wilco Keyboardist Mikael Jorgensen Talks about his new album under the Pronto Moniker.

  Interview in Music — by Jason Spraggins — on Oct 07, 2009

• Concert Review: Tiësto - Kaleidoscope Tour, Montreal, October 2

  Tiësto wowed Montreal with a dynamic, energetic and amazing show that has us dancing through the night.

  Review in Music — by Michael Prince — on Oct 07, 2009

• Music Review: Vince Guaraldi - The Definitive Vince Guaraldi

  An amazing collection of pre- and post-Peanuts music from jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Oct 07, 2009

• Ariel Publicity Assails the Gatekeepers

  New media spawns a new way for musicians to interact with bloggers, podcasters, and radio stations.

  Opinion in Music — by Allen Sale — on Oct 07, 2009

• Music Review: The Cinematics - Love and Terror

  The rockers from Scotland are redefining their sound and finding their voice with new album.

  Review in Music — by Jason Spraggins — on Oct 07, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Interrogative Mood: A Novel? by Padgett Powell

  What? A book composed entirely of questions?

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Oct 07, 2009

• Book Review: Vue 7: Beyond The Basics By Richard Schrand

  Do your Vue scenes to have that professional look?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 07, 2009

Politics

• Janeane Garofalo is a Mindless Fanatic

  Is Janeane Garofalo so filled with hate she's brainwashed herself into believing that her twisted perceptions are reality?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 07, 2009

• Big Bird Goes Political: Busted Harassing First Lady Michelle Obama

  The comedians are in full force with their political satire and they are taking no prisoners!

  Satire in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Oct 07, 2009

Culture

• Ravenous Plants and Frightening Fish!

  Pet-eating pitcher plants plague the streets, while dreaded Asian Carp terrorize Lake Michigan vacationers. What a century!

  Satire in Culture — by John Lake — on Oct 07, 2009

• An Afternoon of Concern and Contrast at the World Business Forum

  An emotional roller coaster ride with a big finish from George Lucas.

  Review in Culture — by Hank Wasiak — on Oct 07, 2009

• Theater (NYC): Oleanna with Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles

  Would David Mamet's 1992 sexual harassment drama seem dated today? A 2009 New York audience decisively answered no.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 07, 2009

• The Terrible Power of Prayer

  Faith is a problem, not a cure.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bob Lloyd — on Oct 07, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation Portable Review: Dissidia Final Fantasy

  Square Enix delivers a PSP fighting experience unlike any other.

  Review in Gaming — by Nathaniel Nehrbass — on Oct 07, 2009