November 20, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Relentless by Dean Koontz

  Cubby Greenwich's scathing review of his newest book was only the beginning of the horror.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 20, 2009

• Book Review: Confessions of a Public Speaker by Scott Berkun

  Scott Berkun relies on his extensive experience to provide helpful-and amusing-tips for effective presentations.

  Review in Books — by Kit O'Toole — on Nov 20, 2009

• Book Review: Dial H for Hitchcock by Susan Kandel

  Cece Caruso witnesses a murder, and all the knowledge gained from watching Hitchcock movies can't help her - or can it?

  Review in Books — by Sahar — on Nov 20, 2009

• Book Review: The Hidden by Tobias Hill

  With The Hidden, Tobias Hill crafts a disturbing thriller and even more disturbing look at the place of terror in society.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Nov 20, 2009

• The Early Word Holiday Edition: New Christmas Books 2009

  A select dozen new Christmas-themed books, including Augusten Burroughs, Garrison Keillor, Wally Lamb, Trixie Koontz, Linda Lael Miller, Anne Perry, Heather Graham...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 20, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Eddie Allen - Jazzy Brass For The Holidays

  The sounds of the season, but with a difference.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 20, 2009

• Music Review: Carrie Underwood – Play On

  A sizzling 2009 album from the country music darling.

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Nov 20, 2009

• Music Review: Switchfoot - Hello Hurricane

  Not quite their best album ever, but Switchfoot is definitely back.

  Review in Music — by Phillip Winn — on Nov 20, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: 17 Months In The Life...

  Six shows, four states, and 3,800 miles: my travels with the E Street Band...

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 20, 2009

• Music Review: Samuel Blaser Quartet - Pieces of Old Sky

  Clean, elegant jazz played with attention to silent, still moments.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 20, 2009

• Interview: Matt Cusson - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  While studying in Boston at Berklee College of Music, Matt Cusson instinctively found his way to Harlem’s Apollo stage.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Nov 20, 2009

• Music Review: Drag Me to Hell - Music Composed by Christopher Young

  This score was knocked right out of the park.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 20, 2009

• Music Review: Jill Schoelen - Kelly's Smile

  Actress Jill Schoelen rolls out a great debut.

  Review in Music — by John Reed — on Nov 20, 2009

• Music DVD Review: RPWL - The RPWL Live Experience

  Experience RPWL on typically magnificent form.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 20, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Greg Brown - In the Hills of California

  A kind of literary meditation.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 20, 2009

• Music Review: Leona Lewis - Echo

  The vocals take centre-stage on Lewis' second record.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 20, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Up (2009)

  One of the best films and Blu-rays of 2009.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 20, 2009

• TV Review: Bones - "The Foot in the Foreclosure"

  Booth introduces Brennan to his adorable grandfather, and cuteness ensues.

  Review in Video — by Chelsea Doyle — on Nov 20, 2009

• DVD Review: The Untouchables - Season Three Volume Two

  The Untouchables - Season Three Volume Two is a film noir treat.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Nov 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Justice League - The Complete Series

  Best superhero show ever.

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Nov 20, 2009

• DVD Review: The Ugly Truth

  The Ugly Truth is that we've seen this film before and its predictability can be seen a mile away.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 20, 2009

• Movie Review: Precious

  Raw and real, yet poignant and emotionally involving, Precious is a gem.

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Nov 20, 2009

• Why A Full Metal Jacket Never Fit Ed Harris

  No kidding: The four-time Academy Award nominee might have only one regret during his 30-year acting career.

  News in Video — by Michael Bialas — on Nov 20, 2009

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Cuckoos Nest"

  The Compass Killer returns, but Mac has a full plate already.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 20, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of November 22

  The pecan pie worked out beautifully. Seriously. Okay, it's true, I had a secret ingredient.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 20, 2009

Culture

• Thanksgiving Pains

  The problem with sharing a birthday with America.

  Opinion in Culture — by Colbi Beam — on Nov 20, 2009

• America's Obesity Obsession: It's Just Not Healthy

  We are giving too much attention to the problems and creating an unhealthy lifestyle.

  Opinion in Culture — by Colbi Beam — on Nov 20, 2009

• CAM Qualifications: Or Are They sCAM?

  Are students of Complementary and Alternative Medicine getting a raw deal?

  News in Culture — by Bob Lloyd — on Nov 20, 2009

• On Language: Begging the Question

  Begging the question of what it means to beg the question.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on Nov 20, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen!

  This movie trivia party game has big themes, but this reviewer has a big readability gripe – the font size!

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 20, 2009

• Nintendo DS Review: TouchMaster 3

  The third installment in the TouchMaster series fits the compilation mini-game genre like a glove featuring rapid-fire variety.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 20, 2009

Sports

• LSU, Ole Miss Fight in the "What Might Have Been" Bowl

  Two teams with high hopes for 2009 battle for the best of the leftovers.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Nov 20, 2009

Politics

• Military PTSD Study Way Off Target

  Maybe the study could also find ways to make domestic violence and child molestation “safer.”

  Opinion in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Nov 20, 2009

• Capitol Idea: The President Can Make 'Democracy Stronger' at Ft. Bragg

  President Obama should put his money at home where his mouth was in China

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Nov 20, 2009