October 23, 2010 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Paths Of Glory

  A restored masterpiece that is as cogent as it was upon release.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Oct 23, 2010

• Interview: The Secret of Kells director Tomm Moore

  The Secret of Kells director talks about influences for the film and future project.

  Interview in Video — by Jake Guerra — on Oct 23, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Mad Max

  A classic haunting tale of revenge set in a bleak future.

  Review in Video — by Todd Douglass — on Oct 23, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Moulin Rouge! (2001)

  Baz Luhrmann's reinvention of the musical hits Blu-ray in a big way.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 23, 2010

• DVD Review: How to Train Your Dragon

  A high point for Dreamworks Animation.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 23, 2010

• Movie Review: Hereafter

  You will meet a tall, dark psychic in the Hereafter. Eastwood has done it again.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Oct 23, 2010

• Movie Review: Paranormal Activity 2

  More isn't necessarily better.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Oct 23, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: The Magician — The Criterion Collection

  A humorous and horrific treat, proving that "minor Bergman" is a bit of an oxymoron.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Oct 23, 2010

• Movie Review: Red

  Explosive actioner Red packs a mean, hilarious punch

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Oct 23, 2010

• DVD Review: The Collector (2009)

  Enter The Collector, as Comic Book Guy would say...

  Review in Video — by Scott Varnham — on Oct 23, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Going Home to Glory: A Memoir of Life with Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961 - 1969 by David Eisenhower with Julie Nixon Eisenhower

  How cool it must be for your grandfather to have been President of the United States!

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Oct 23, 2010

• Book Review: The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex by Kristen Schaal and Rich Blomquist

  Like sex, the book is enjoyable read alone or in groups.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 23, 2010

Music

• Imagine John Lennon at 70

  While the public plethora of emotions looks back on Lennon’s life, Antony & The Johnsons helps us celebrate the future

  Opinion in Music — by Pamela Qiu — on Oct 23, 2010

• Music Review: Terminator 2: Judgment Day Soundtrack

  Good news for aficionados of soundtrack albums: the Terminator 2 soundtrack is being re-released.

  Review in Music — by Scott Varnham — on Oct 23, 2010

• Music DVD Review: Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd: West Coast Legends Vol 4

  The 1977 concert by Byrds legend, Roger McGuinn.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Oct 23, 2010

• I Hear Sparks: Cynthia Felton - Come Sunday: The Music of Duke Ellington

  Felton's powerful four-octave range will knock you on your ass.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 23, 2010

• Music Review: The Black Crowes - Croweology

  The new, acoustic versions of Black Crowes songs on Croweology sum up the band's history.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 23, 2010

• Chapin Sisters on WNYC's Soudcheck

  Soundcheck features contemporary folk duo, The Chapin Sisters.

  News in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Oct 23, 2010

• Interview: Kyle Lucas of Vonnegutt (Austin City Limits 2010)

  Kyle Lucas, lead emcee of the band Vonnegutt, gave insight on the band's continued rise to fame.

  Interview in Music — by Jelani Sims — on Oct 23, 2010

• The Rockologist: Neil Young And Pearl Jam Have "Got Id"

  I Got Id. Or at least, me and Neil and Pearl Jam do.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 23, 2010

Culture

• Halloween Humbug: Just Call Me Scrooge McPumpkin

  Halloween. I don't like it. I've never liked it. Could someone please make it go away?

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 23, 2010

• Theater Review (NYC): Woyzeck

  Georg Büchner's way-ahead-of-its-time, experimental, unfinished play from the 1830's can make a pretty fine straight drama, too.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 23, 2010

• Maybe Hollywood Doesn't Need PBS Anymore

  KCET will have to create their own programs to fill the schedule.

  News in Culture — by Murphy — on Oct 23, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Kirby's Epic Yarn

  Nintendo's best platformer of this generation.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 23, 2010

• Xbox 360 Review: Vanquish

  The type of scale and destruction Halo Reach should've had.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 23, 2010

• PlayStation Portable 2010 Gift Guide

  Action titles, quality RPG/strategy epics and endless variety spice up the holidays this season.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 23, 2010

Tastes

• Halloween: Trick or Treat or Plumpy'nut

  In addition to treats, why not have plumpy'nut added to each bag of candy?

  Opinion in Tastes — by William Lambers — on Oct 23, 2010

Politics

• French Pension Reform: Street Corner Garbage And Economics

  Last night legislation was passed in the French Senate raising retirement age to 62. This needed to happen. France is in desperate need of economic reform. The government is financing pensions with debt. Many countries face pension problems, including the United States.

  News in Politics — by rynjhnsn — on Oct 23, 2010

• Middle East Peace Process, an Illusion –UN Rapporteur

  Richard Falk, the UN rapporteur on Human Rights in the Israeli-Occupied Territories of Palestine offered “the legitimacy war” as the best hope for Palestinians.

  News in Politics — by Sekhar — on Oct 23, 2010