October 23, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: The Aggregation - Groove's Mood

  We might be in the midst of a big-band jazz revival.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 23, 2009

• Capitol/EMI Presents Second Wave of Radiohead "Collector's Editions"

  EMI presents expanded editions “Kid A,” “Amnesiac,” and “Hail to the Thief” for collectors.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 23, 2009

• Interview: A Conversation With Bucky Covington

  Bucky Covington talks about his new album and covering Nickelback.

  Interview in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on Oct 23, 2009

• Music Review: Muse - The Resistance

  A pleasure for those who only need to know there’s an adventure ahead.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 23, 2009

• Music Review: Samuel James – For Rosa, Maeve And Noreen

  Samuel James is back, and things are getting interesting indeed!

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Oct 23, 2009

• Interview: Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell

  Over the past two decades, the Backstreet Boys have sold more than 100 million records.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 23, 2009

• Music Review: Barbra Streisand – Love Is The Answer

  Pure romance courtesy of one of the world’s great voices.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Oct 23, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Bruce Springsteen - "The River"

  History repeats...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 23, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists – Things About Comin’ My Way – A Tribute To The Mississippi Sheiks

  A warm and wonderful collection celebrating one of America’s almost-forgotten musical treasures

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Oct 23, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Tom Waits - Orphans

  Let's talk about "The Big Do-Over"

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 23, 2009

• Music Review: Stray - Valhalla

  All In Your Mind? No, Valhalla, keeps the Stray legacy well and truly alive.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 23, 2009

• Music Review: Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine - The Audacity of Hype

  Jello Biafra won't give up.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 23, 2009

• Music Reviews: ZZ Top, Roxy Music, Winger, Lynch Mob, and Ike Reilly

  Roxy Music, ZZ Top and Winger tousle with a touch of rough & ready rock.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Oct 23, 2009

• Interview: Scott Rinning of The Cinematics

  The Cinematics' frontman was kind enough to set aside some time and answer a few questions about the new album, The band, himself, and a few other more random subjects.

  Interview in Music — by Jason Spraggins — on Oct 23, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Who Turned Out the Lights by Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson

  Using natural resources wisely includes our atmosphere.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Oct 23, 2009

• Book Review: The Napping House by Audrey Wood, illustrated by Don Wood

  An amazingly fun kids book for kids of all ages.

  Review in Books — by MommyBKnowsBest — on Oct 23, 2009

• Book Review: Broken Walls and Those Called to Rebuild Them by Kevin D. Kirkland

  An eye opening book that will awaken the apathetic part of you that needs to arise and make some changes.

  Review in Books — by Keiki Hendrix — on Oct 23, 2009

• Graphic Fiction Review: Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods

  The return of famous archaeologist in an all new mini-series.

  Review in Books — by Blake Matthews — on Oct 23, 2009

• Book Review: Jack Rabbit Moon by Dorraine Darden

  Like any other little girl, Marnie Evans wants to be cherished.

  Review in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on Oct 23, 2009

• Book Review: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo

  It takes more than jeans and a black turtleneck to give a good presentation.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Oct 23, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Drag Me To Hell

  A delightfully hokey film, and one of the best A/V presentations of the year.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Oct 23, 2009

• A Massive White Collar Giveaway

  It's huge! It's mammoth! It's a White Collar Giveaway!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 23, 2009

• DVD Review: TCM Spotlight: Esther Williams, Vol. 2

  Who could forget the great Esther Williams and her aqua-musical legacy?

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Oct 23, 2009

• DVD Review: Virtual JFK - Vietnam If Kennedy Had Lived

  Virtual JFK - Vietnam Had Kennedy Lived speculates whether Kennedy would have gone to all out war in Vietnam.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 23, 2009

• A Conversation with Jade Jenise Dixon, Director, Actress, and Writer

  Jade Jenise Dixon’s latest work, Truth Hall, has garnered eight film festival wins and nominations.

  Interview in Video — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 23, 2009

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Battle Scars"

  Mac and his team have a home invasion on their hands. Or do they?

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Oct 23, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of October 25

  Halloween is here! Halloween is here! Yeah, not my holiday.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 23, 2009

• Hulu to Start Charging Subscription Fees

  Hulu, the popular streaming video destination, may start charging "subscription fees" in the next year.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 23, 2009

• DVD Review: Life On Mars: Series One

  As marvellously produced piece of television as you're going to see, and leaves you definitely wanting more.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 23, 2009

• Blu-ray review: Blood - The Last Vampire (2009)

  Awesome action and pretty colors attempt to hide horrid acting and an even worse script.

  Review in Video — by Jesse G. Barnes — on Oct 23, 2009

• Movie Review: Cirque du Freak - The Vampire's Assistant

  What's a half-vampire to do? Join the freaks in a battle royale, of course!

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Oct 23, 2009

• DVD Review: Vermeer: Master of Light

  Go "behind-the-canvas" in a lovely exploration of Vermeer's world-renowned paintings.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 23, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 10/22/2009

  A great PSN update with demos, games, PSOne classics and PSP updates.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Oct 23, 2009

• XBox 360 2009 Gift Guide

  This year, gamers can enjoy several different Xbox 360 games this holiday season.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 23, 2009

Culture

• The Unbeliever's Dilemma

  "Do you believe in God?" "I don't know – have you stopped beating your wife?"

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 23, 2009

• Education, the Economy, and Creativity

  Would teaching kids creativity in school guarantee them a job in a tough economy?

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Blankenship — on Oct 23, 2009

• Franchising in the UK: One Route to Self-Employment

  Helpful pointers for those looking at franchising as a business option in the face of the economic downturn.

  Opinion in Culture — by Nick Strong — on Oct 23, 2009

Politics

• Dear Mr. Obama: Here’s a Real War You Can Wage

  A war on unemployment would be a much better crusade than warring with everyone else.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Oct 23, 2009

• White House Steps Up Its Game Against Fox News, Other Networks Object

  Obama team attempts a 63-yard field goal; denies Fox access to White House pool interview with the pay czar.

  Opinion in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Oct 23, 2009

Sports

• MAC Football Preview, Week 8: Ypsilanti Cripple Fight!

  Also: Temple's got themselves a feel good story that's about to end.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 23, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Eight

  What will the upset be this week?

  Opinion in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 23, 2009