September 5, 2011 Archive

Video

• Blu-ray/DVD Review: The Exterminator (1980)

  The director's cut of the very controversial cult class-ick hits Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 05, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Better Off Dead… (1985)

  Savage Steve Holland’s greatest movie barely makes a splash with its jump into the HD pool.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 05, 2011

• DVD Review: Midsomer Murders - Set 18

  Crime and crumpets for all.

  Review in Video — by Joseph Timmons — on Sep 05, 2011

• TV Review: Glee - "Sectionals"

  "Sectionals" is a masterful Glee episode, but sacrifices some realism to serve their campy tone.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Sep 05, 2011

• Torchwood: Miracle Day - The End is Near

  Conspiracy, scifi, action and adventure. Torchwood: Miracle Day drives toward the season finale.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 05, 2011

• Movie Review: No One Knows About Persian Cats

  Iran's creative underground can't be stopped

  Review in Video — by Xavier Onassis, EMT-P — on Sep 05, 2011

Tastes

• Beat the Dinner Rush by Planning Ahead

  Instead of getting overwhelmed by the stress of putting dinner on the table during hectic evenings, plan your weekly menu out on Sunday.

  Review in Tastes — by Chefdruck — on Sep 05, 2011

• Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Homemade Ricotta

  I was left out in the cold, my nose pressed against the glass like a starving waif peering hungrily through the bakery window. I just stood there, holding back a tear as the muffled cries of "FAAAABULOUS! And just look at the price...for MANOLOS"

  Opinion in Tastes — by Karin Duncker — on Sep 05, 2011

Books

• Interview: Bri Clark, Author of Glazier

  Meet a true talented Southern Lady, Bri Clark!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Sep 05, 2011

• Book Review: The Immortality Virus by Christine Amsden

  A dark dystopian/science fiction novel that depicts what life would be like if one lived forever.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Sep 05, 2011

• Book Review: The Help by Kathryn Stockett

  I believe that books can really help us grow up.

  Review in Books — by KJ — on Sep 05, 2011

• Book Review: Detroit Macabre by Joseph Williams

  Gothic horror stalks the streets of Detroit.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on Sep 05, 2011

• Book Review: The Golden Mean: A Novel of Aristotle and Alexander the Great by Annabel Lyon

  The Golden Mean explores the life and ideas of Aristotle by looking at his time as Alexander the Great's tutor.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Sep 05, 2011

• Book Review: Getting Off by Lawrence Block (Writing as Jill Emerson)

  The author of the Matt Scudder novels takes on a cross-country trek with a shapely serial killer.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Sep 05, 2011

• Book Review: Button Holed by Kylie Logan

  Button Holed is absorbing, clever, crisp and finally not another contrived mystery with crafts tossed in as a diversion.

  Review in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Sep 05, 2011

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Madden 12

  Is it worth it to spend another 60 bucks on the new Madden game?

  Review in Gaming — by RPGameX — on Sep 05, 2011

• Aggresive Behavior and Videogames - More Darwin than Bloody Violence?

  Recent study finds that competition, not violence increases short term aggression in gamers.

  Opinion in Gaming — by tushar nene — on Sep 05, 2011

Sports

• RJ's 2011 NFL Picks: Final Regular Season Standings And Playoff Teams

  Early predictions for the 2011 regular season...

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 05, 2011

• 2011 SEC Week Two Previews and Predictions

  Several SEC teams hope to improve from last week's performances, but also face tougher tests.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Sep 05, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Lindsey Buckingham - Seeds We Sow

  The singer/songwriter's new album showcases an artist not afraid to take risks.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Sep 05, 2011

• Album Giveaway: Eric Church - Chief

  Win one of the hottest new albums in country music!

  News in Music — by Miss in the Kitchen — on Sep 05, 2011

• The Highwaymen Topped The Singles Charts 50 Years Ago This Week

  "Michael" rowed all the way to number one 50 years ago.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 05, 2011

• Music Review: Jimi Hendrix - Hendrix in the West

  Classic Hendrix re-released with additional tracks.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Sep 05, 2011

• An Interview with Bill Frisell

  The renowned guitarist discusses his upcoming album in tribute to John Lennon as well as his ongoing explorations in music.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Sep 05, 2011

• Music Review: So Hideous, My Love... - To Clasp A Fallen Wish With Broken Fingers

  The band transmits a powerful and dark atmosphere without sounding like they just dumped an orchestra's overdubs on top.

  Review in Music — by Adam Schragin — on Sep 05, 2011

Culture

• My Thoughts on the Anniversary of the September 11th Attack on New York

  New York has been considered a cold and stone souled metropolis; however, on that day it ran hot with the blood and warmth of brotherhood.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joseph Timmons — on Sep 05, 2011

• Theater Review (LA): Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead

  Bert V. Royal's spin on the Peanuts characters is revived in an energetic, entertaining production.

  Review in Culture — by Kurt Gardner — on Sep 05, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Science and Mankind

  Will Science exterminate the world?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Randall Radic — on Sep 05, 2011

• The Aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Future Hurricane Emergency Management Issues

  The article covers Hurricane Irene and important current and future considerations in preparation for similar events.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Sep 05, 2011

Politics

• “Citizen Activism”, a New Designation for the Tea Party Movement

  The Tea Party, now the "citizen activists" have an agenda, and will convene in Tampa on September 12.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Sep 05, 2011

• The Life You Save May Be Your Own

  Politicians v. Firefighters - You Decide

  News in Politics — by Xavier Onassis, EMT-P — on Sep 05, 2011

• Meet The GOP's 2012 Vice-Presidential Nominee - Candice Miller

  Candice who? Allow me to introduce her...

  News in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 05, 2011