November 23, 2009 Archive

Music

• Comedy CD/DVD Review: Jon Reep - Metro Jethro

  John Reep shares the "hick" in Hickory!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Nov 23, 2009

• Music DVD Review: The Zombies - Odessey & Oracle {Revisited}: The 40th Anniversary Concert

  The original Zombies reunite for a classic 40th anniversary concert.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 23, 2009

• Music Review: Dragon Turtle - Almanac

  Almanac can be a challenging record, but is a refreshing change from the sterile spotlessness of pop music.

  Review in Music — by Patrick Taylor — on Nov 23, 2009

• Adam Lambert Can Do No Wrong?

  Or can he? Did you catch his performance at the American Music Awards?

  Review in Music — by Alexandra Jones — on Nov 23, 2009

• Music Review: Adam Marsland - Go West

  Go West with Adam Marsland's career defining double album.

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

• Music Review: Various Artists - Worship and Adore: A Christmas Offering

  Christmas-crud free, this release is all about Jesus.

  Review in Music — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 23, 2009

• Music Review: Job for a Cowboy - Ruination

  Solid sophomore outing shows promise for the future.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 23, 2009

• Music Review: King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King (Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition)

  Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp have breathed new life into a Crimson classic.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 23, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Dead Air by Deborah Shlian and Linda Reid

  Something diabolical and sinister is lurking in the halls of Ellsford University. Secrets that must be kept at any cost.

  Review in Books — by A Geek Girl — on Nov 23, 2009

• Juliet, Naked... with the Fat Man in the Bathtub

  There are more than a few parallels between Nick Hornby's new book and the life and music of Lowell George.

  Opinion in Books — by Tim Quine — on Nov 23, 2009

Video

• Box Office Update 11/20-11/22: New Moon Destoys the Box Office

  New Moon destroys everyone, including 2012

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 23, 2009

• Movie Review: 2012

  Preposterously entertaining.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Nov 23, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Weeds Season 4

  Season four of the hit series Weeds is weirder, bigger, and veers from real to surreal.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Nov 23, 2009

• Movie Review: Old Dogs

  Not one ounce of coherency abounds in this abysmal assault on taste.

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

• Movie Review: Precious - Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire

  It is impossible to leave this unaffected.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 23, 2009

• TV Review: Super WHY! and Hansel and Gretel - A Healthy Adventure

  The Super Readers discover why eating healthy snacks is better for you by exploring the world of Hansel & Gretel!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Nov 23, 2009

• DVD Review: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia - "A Very Sunny Christmas"

  This direct-to-DVD special follows the gang in some holiday-themed schemes.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 23, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle

  Plenty of new movies to get you ready for Thanksgiving.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 23, 2009

• DVD Review: Santa Buddies

  From the makers of Air Buddy come six heartwarming puppies to teach the true meaning of Christmas.

  Review in Video — by MommyBKnowsBest — on Nov 23, 2009

• Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black Premieres on the History Channel November 23

  Holidays drive you crazy? Yeah, they drive Lewis Black crazy too.

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Nov 23, 2009

• Fighting to Win on The Amazing Race

  Did teams enter gray areas last night? Yes, and wasn't it great?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 23, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Rocky: The Undisputed Collection

  Yet another referee calls “Foul!” over MGM/Fox’s Blu-ray set.

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

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: Bagatelle - Sunday Brunch in NYC

  The party was going full force, with everyone dancing on tables.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Nov 23, 2009

Sports

• Caged Turducken: Looking Back At MMA's November Feast

  After binging on MMA in November, it's time to digest a little.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Nov 23, 2009

• Seahawks Buried In Minnesota 35-9

  I am starting to test veins in my wrist after this game.

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Nov 23, 2009

• SEC Week Thirteen Previews & Picks

  It’s the end of a long season for the SEC as teams play rivals in and out of the conference.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Nov 23, 2009

• THF: Bad Metaphors Are The Devil's Playthings

  Some BCS, NBA, and NASCAR coverage. That and a sawbuck will buy you the Silverdome.

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

Culture

• Something Weird This Way Comes: Tim Burton at MoMA

  700+ plus drawings and objects give insight into the famous director's mind at his MoMA retrospective.

  Review in Culture — by Art Ravels — on Nov 23, 2009

• Spotlight on Katherine M. Carter, Director of The Secret Theatre's Upcoming A Midsummer Night's Dream

  The director shares her thoughts on the Queens Company's upcoming production of the Shakespeare favorite.

  Interview in Culture — by Hannah Marie Ellison — on Nov 23, 2009

• Theater Review (Stratford, CT): The Right Kind of People

  "Everyone's a little bit racist" on this co-op board trying to surround themselves with The Right Kind of People

  Review in Culture — by CindyC — on Nov 23, 2009

• How is Chabad Like a Denzel Washington Action Movie?

  After the Mumbai massacre, I made a surprising and electrifying connection between faith and Hollywood entertainment: time travel.

  Opinion in Culture — by Van Wallach — on Nov 23, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Virtual Console Review: Sin and Punishment

  Apparently the Wii does have games for the hardcore crowd.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Nov 23, 2009

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for November 23, 2009

  Super Mario Kart and BIT.TRIP.VOID lead the way for another week of digital downloads!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Nov 23, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Non-Being and Alzheimer's Disease: A Personal Investigation

  Five years ago, my Brother-in Law could do many things. Not now.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Regis Schilken — on Nov 23, 2009