October 21, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Roxy Music - More Than This

  Roxy Music - More Than This is an excellent documentary of the band, and features three songs live from 2006.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Deadgirl

  What an interesting movie. Not for all tastes, but definitely interesting.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame LIVE

  Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame LIVE brings 125 performances from the induction ceremonies which started in 1986.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Oct 21, 2009

• For the Love of The Young and the Restless

  If you feel the need for a good cry, track down the 9,245th episode of The Young and the Restless.

  Opinion in Video — by Roxanne Postell — on Oct 21, 2009

• Contemplating the 2009-2010 TV Season

  Have I not discussed the new season enough? Let the rectifying begin!

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 21, 2009

• DVD Review: The Hills Run Red

  Babyface is one scary dude.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 21, 2009

Music

• Music DVD Review: ZZ Top - Double Down Live: 1980 - 2008

  Still kicking "Tush" after all these years.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 21, 2009

• Guns N' Roses Plot World Tour, Announce 13 Dates in Canada

  Axl to bring Chinese Democracy to Canada...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 21, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Bob Dylan - "Ain't Talkin'"

  If you can't join 'em, beat 'em...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 21, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Bruce Springsteen - "Thundercrack"

  We need a showstopper!

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 21, 2009

• Interview: Singer and Songwriter Carmen Reece and Producer Mark Feist

  The stars are aligning to crown Carmen Reece as “Diva 2.0.”

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 21, 2009

• Concert Review: Sea Wolf at The Paradise Rock Club

  Sea Wolf does nothing more than the doggy paddle through his performance at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston.

  Review in Music — by Cindal Lee Heart — on Oct 21, 2009

• Cartel Releases New Album Cycles With A U.S. Tour And A Focus On Their Fans

  Cartel's third album Cycles is the band's most impressive and complete work to date.

  News in Music — by R.P.M. — on Oct 21, 2009

• I Hear Sparks: Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar - Devla: Blown Away to Dancefloor Heaven

  A vibrant, energetic experience in the world of Balkan brass music.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 21, 2009

• Music Review: Sufjan Stevens — The BQE (CD/DVD)

  A breezy, effervescent classical composition that's a small triumph for indie pop wunderkind Stevens.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 21, 2009

• Music Review: Kutless - It Is Well

  Could the band answer the challenge of taking a hymn written and make it a Kutless song? The answer is a resounding yes.

  Review in Music — by Charley Hays — on Oct 21, 2009

• Concert Review: Norfolk & Western at The Somerville Theater

  Norfolk & Western support Mirah at The Somerville Theater in Boston.

  Review in Music — by Cindal Lee Heart — on Oct 21, 2009

Books

• Book Review: True Detectives by Jonathan Kellerman

  PI Aaron Fox and LAPD Detective Moses Reed are interacial half-brothers and in over their heads in a murder investigation.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 21, 2009

• Book Review: Don't Look Down by David Laing Dawson

  An book about four criminals in a psychiatric hospital and their reasons for being there.

  Review in Books — by Chelsea Doyle — on Oct 21, 2009

• Interview with Martha Rogers, Author of Winds Across the Prairie: Becoming Lucy

  A talk with the creator of a new inspirational historical romance series.

  Interview in Books — by Vicki McCollum — on Oct 21, 2009

• Book Review: Heroes: An Insider’s Guide to The Award-Winning Show by Various Authors

  A backstage pass to the world of Heroes.

  Review in Books — by Sahar — on Oct 21, 2009

• Book Review: The Professional by Robert B. Parker

  Spenser's hunting a blackmailer of rich wives and ends up in a killer's crosshairs.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 21, 2009

• Book Review: Pop by Gordon Korman

  Pop, by Gordon Korman explores the lure and dangers of football in a high-impact young adult novel.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Oct 21, 2009

• Book Review: Seeing Through the Lies: Unmasking the Myths Women Believe by Vonda Skelton

  A book for every modern woman that reveals and dispels the myths and lies we tell ourselves.

  Review in Books — by Keiki Hendrix — on Oct 21, 2009

• Book Review: Revolution In Seattle by Harvey O'Connor

  Revolution In Seattle is the memoir of Harvey O'Connor who took place in the great General Strike of 1919 in Seattle.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 21, 2009

Tastes

• City Harvest's Bid Against Hunger Raises Money with Culinary Star Power

  Overall, this year’s Bid Against Hunger raised over $700,000.

  News in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Oct 21, 2009

• In Praise of Generic Macaroni and Cheese

  Dairy has very little to do with my perfect blend of orange pasta.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Phillip Winn — on Oct 21, 2009

• In Praise of Macaroni and Cheese

  An ode to dairy in three recipes.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Caitlin Pike — on Oct 21, 2009

Sports

• Girardi Makes Right Move As Sabathia Dominates on Short Rest

  On short rest, Sabathia beat Angels, vindicating his manager, and putting the Yankees up 3-1 in the ALCS.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 21, 2009

• Calgary Burns Columbus, 6-3

  Revenge smells like burnt hair.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 21, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation Portable Review: Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do to Deserve This?

  Another $10 download-only (for now) gem, but not everyone will love this humorous take on the creation/sim genre.

  Review in Gaming — by Nathaniel Nehrbass — on Oct 21, 2009

• Nintendo DS Sneak Preview: iCarly

  an iCarly-based series of mini-games is set to hit the DS and Wii next week. Here's a preview.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 21, 2009

Culture

• Whose Tango Is It?

  Carlos Gavito always said, “Make the tango yours.” I don’t think this is quite what he had in mind.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tangospam — on Oct 21, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): Ghost Light by Desi Moreno-Penson

  Entertaining and thought-provoking, this new thriller is a nice way to begin hacking one's way into the Halloween season.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 21, 2009

• Starting Arguments

  Is starting an argument always a bad thing?

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Coach Love — on Oct 21, 2009