November 3, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Eric Clapton - August

  Eric Clapton: Chapter 21.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 03, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

  With the lights out...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 03, 2009

• Interview: Ryan Leslie - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Ryan Leslie is a key pioneer in the music-media movement.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Nov 03, 2009

• New Album Releases Nov. 3, 2009: Nirvana, Rolling Stones, Carrie Underwood, Weezer, Julian Casablancas, Glee

  SubPop introduced the world to Nirvana 20 years ago this year...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 03, 2009

• Interview: Marques Houston - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  With ten albums to his credit, at the age of 28, Marques Houston is an industry veteran.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Nov 03, 2009

• Music Review: Chloe Hall - Outside

  Australia's Chloe Hall proving that she won't let You down.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 03, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists - Yo Gabba Gabba: Music is Awesome!

  A newly assembled selection of Yo Gabba Gabba's frenetic tunes - some classics, some newly chosen - for newcomers (parents included).

  Review in Music — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 03, 2009

• Music Review: Brookview - Broken Lights

  The melancholic pop of Andy Chase and Brookville shines front and center on its third album, lyrically idiosyncratic yet musically accessible.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 03, 2009

• Retro Redux: Joanie Sommers - Finding Her Musical Path

  Although being known as the "Pepsi Girl" had its advantages, it wasn't her only claim to fame.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 03, 2009

• Music Review: Al Stewart - Uncorked (Live With Dave Nachmanoff)

  An unexpected, and surprising new album from an old friend.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 03, 2009

• Music Review: Dolly [Box Set]

  Dolly Parton is a genuine American success story. How better to prove it than with a smartly-picked retrospective collection?

  Review in Music — by Dusty Hixenbaugh — on Nov 03, 2009

• Music Review: Damien Rice - O

  A musical masterpiece.

  Review in Music — by Colbi Beam — on Nov 03, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Flyin' Cut Sleeves

  Rita Fecher's 1993 documentary Flyin' Cut Sleeves is a raw look at life in the south Bronx.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Nov 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Chéri (2009)

  Pfieffer and Friend headline Stephen Frears’ latest film, which elevates typical “period piece” expectations with high production values and great performances.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Nov 03, 2009

• The Sand Pebbles: The Greatest Navy Movie Ever Made

  This movie shows how very much the Navy has changed - sadly, for the better.

  Opinion in Video — by Glenn Contrarian — on Nov 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Mad Men - Season 2

  One of TV's best.

  Review in Video — by Tim Rainey — on Nov 03, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Orphan

  Wonderfully creepy little movie.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Genesis II

  Gene Roddenberry's 1973 science fiction pilot offers an interesting look at the Star Trek creator's imaginative storytelling.

  Review in Video — by Kikstad — on Nov 03, 2009

• TV Reviews: Ghost Whisperer - "Head Over Heels"/Medium - "Bite Me"

  The headless horseman haunts Melinda, while Allison fights off zombies.

  Review in Video — by Julie Marie Totsch — on Nov 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Mickey's Magical Christmas - Snowed in at the House of Mouse

  There’s very little reason to pick up this re-released DVD.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 03, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: North by Northwest - 50th Anniversary Edition

  Cary Grant's last Hitchcock film comes to Blu-ray. What could be better?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 03, 2009

• Movie Review: Memento

  A surprisingly good find.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Gayle — on Nov 03, 2009

• Box Office Update 10/30-11/1: Michael Jackson Moonwalks to the Top

  Moonwalks and ghosts sit at the top of a Halloween weekend.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 03, 2009

• TV Review: Supernatural - "The Curious Case of Dean Winchester"

  The boys have decided to go down fighting, taking as many baddies as they can down with them.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Nov 03, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: Paranormal Activity Is The Face Of Horror In 2009

  With Halloween weekend behind us, is Paranormal Activity still worth the price of admission?

  Review in Video — by JamBatt — on Nov 03, 2009

• DVD Review: The Guardian - The First Season

  No, this isn't the Ashton Kutcher movie about the Coast Guard. But it is a fantastic legal drama starring Simon Baker.

  Review in Video — by Daniel Terracina — on Nov 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The Lawyer’s Cut

  By and far the best and most comprehensive Python documentary ever made (so far).

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Nov 03, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: The Biggest Loser

  The game has lots of helpful information and ideas available, but will people use it?

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 03, 2009

• Blogcritics DJ Hero Renegade Edition PS3 Giveaway

  Sign up to win DJ Hero Renegade Edition for PlaySation 3

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Nov 03, 2009

• Nintendo DS Review: Space Invaders Extreme 2

  This latest iteration of Space Invaders proves that more invasions are never a bad thing.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Townsend-Rogers — on Nov 03, 2009

Books

• Book Review: No Experience Required by Caleb Pirtle III

  "In space, no one can hear you scream" — Alien trailer.

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Nov 03, 2009

• Book Review: Shooting the Shit With Kevin Smith: The Best of the SModcast by Kevin Smith

  Shooting the Shit With Kevin Smith is just that: shit.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Nov 03, 2009

• Book Review: Farber on Film: The Complete Film Writings of Manny Farber by Manny Farber and Robert Polito (Editor)

  The complete critical writings of film critic Manny Farber collected in one volume.

  Review in Books — by A. Jurek — on Nov 03, 2009

• Book Review: Why We Suck by Denis Leary

  Denis Leary brings his brand of humor to the literary world!

  Review in Books — by Chelsea Doyle — on Nov 03, 2009

• Book Review: Left To Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza with Steve Erwin

  There is no end to the value of Iligabiza’s shining example from the Rwandan genocide.

  Review in Books — by Karen Bentley — on Nov 03, 2009

• Book Review: The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley

  The biblical examples of Solomon and David help us to understand many things from our personal lives.

  Review in Books — by john.samuel — on Nov 03, 2009

• Book Review: Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel, and Act the Way We Do by Wednesday Martin

  Stepmothers and the never-ending myth of child mistreatment.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Nov 03, 2009

• Book Review: Battle for the Abyss (The Horus Heresy, Book 8) by Ben Counter

  The next installment of the Horus Heresy brings the Civil War to a head.

  Review in Books — by Karl Wolff — on Nov 03, 2009

Culture

• Communication: Meaning vs Understanding

  Do you ever feel misunderstood, or that someone is trying to tell you what you meant?

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Coach Love — on Nov 03, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Purgatorio, Inspired by Dante, by Romeo Castellucci at the Freud Playhouse

  A provocative production based on the "Purgatory" section of the Divine Comedy at the UCLA International Theatre Festival.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 03, 2009

• Wedding Woes: Don't Become a Bridezilla

  Don't become a bridezilla and let the specs of a wedding take over the relationship.

  Opinion in Culture — by Autumn Huffman — on Nov 03, 2009

• All-Star Cast of David Mamet's New Play Race: Dishing the Broadway Dirt

  Richard Thomas plays "a man in a suit who's in a lot of trouble" in David Mamet's upcoming premiere.

  Interview in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 03, 2009

• Inconsiderate Cell Phone Man Lives

  Some people never learn.

  Opinion in Culture — by Aaron Gayle — on Nov 03, 2009

• Product Review: Ni Hao, Kai-lan Emotion Plush by Fisher-Price

  These dolls are great learning toys from the hit Nickelodeon show Ni Hao, Kai Lan.

  Review in Culture — by MommyBKnowsBest — on Nov 03, 2009

Politics

• GOP Responds to Pelosi Health Care Bill

  Hey Democrats: the Republican Party does have solutions to health care reform; are you listening?

  Satire in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Nov 03, 2009

• Could Obama Fall Victim to a Change We Can't Believe In?

  Cheney has no integrity. When he gets passionate over an issue, Independents know to follow either the money or power.

  Opinion in Politics — by Wattree — on Nov 03, 2009

• The Death Penalty: Controversy in the Law Office

  The death penalty is a very controversial subject. It's questionable if the method being used it appropriate.

  Opinion in Politics — by TexasSoonerFan — on Nov 03, 2009

Sports

• LSU vs. Alabama: The SEC Game of the Year

  Jay Skipworth and Josh Hathaway offer points-counterpoints on who'll win the showdown in the SEC.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Nov 03, 2009

• Favre Moves On, Packers Fans Try To Sober Up

  Brett Favre returns to Green Bay and pulls off a miracle once again - getting me to root for the Vikings.

  Review in Sports — by E. Magnuson — on Nov 03, 2009

• MAC Football Preview: Bowling Green at Buffalo

  Watch the wide receivers, if for no other reason, nothing else is on TV tonight.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 03, 2009

• SEC Week Ten Previews and Picks

  Preview of the other two conference games as well as the out of conference scrimmages against lower division teams.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Nov 03, 2009