November 1, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Savoy Brown - Voodoo Moon

  A Voodoo Moon is shining as Savoy Brown celebrates its 45 anniversary.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 01, 2011

• Music Review: Tony Bennett - The Classic Christmas Album

  If you could only pick one Christmas CD this season, Tony Bennett's The Classic Christmas Album should be it.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Nov 01, 2011

• Music DVD Review: The Definitive Miles Davis at Montreux 1973-1991

  A magnificent tribute to the man with the horn.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Nov 01, 2011

Gaming

• Online Gaming's High Costs

  How much is too much to pay for online gaming?

  Opinion in Gaming — by AnthonyLiggins — on Nov 01, 2011

• Wii Review: Bit.Trip.Complete

  Bit.Trip.Complete is exciting to play due to its retro visuals, excellent soundtrack, and multitude of options.

  Review in Gaming — by Evan Mauser — on Nov 01, 2011

Video

• TV Review: Two and a Half Men - Season 9

  Time to take it out of the oven. It's done.

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on Nov 01, 2011

• Movie Review: In Time

  One of those movies where the premise is a lot cooler and more interesting than the execution.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Nov 01, 2011

• DVD Review: Sugar Hill

  This blaxploitation zombie film is short on plot but surprisingly rich in zombie leadership.

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on Nov 01, 2011

• TV Review: House, M.D. - "Risky Business"

  Saving the life of a CEO is a Risky Business for House, M.D.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 01, 2011

• TV Review: Pan Am - The Genuine Article

  Episode six of Pan Am was both the best of times and the worst.

  Review in Video — by Frank Nemecek — on Nov 01, 2011

• DVD Review: Batman - Year One

  A too-brief but generally well-made animated feature detailing the origins of the caped crusader.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Nov 01, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Captain America - The First Avenger

  This is a great film that looks and sounds as super as the iconic subject matter.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Nov 01, 2011

• Movie Review: Anonymous (2011)

  Not exactly great cinema, but as historically inaccurate films go you could certainly do a lot worse.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Nov 01, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory - 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition

  This is the reason you invest in an Ultimate Edition.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 01, 2011

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): The King of the Desert at the El Portal Theatre

  Rene Rivera delivers a powerhouse performance in a new production of Stacey Martino's one-man play.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 01, 2011

• Three Moments of Pagan Humanism in History

  Paganism and humanism have long danced together, and are beginning to do so again.

  Opinion in Culture — by B. T. Newberg — on Nov 01, 2011

• Do Spiritual Naturalists Believe in God?

  Do you believe in divinity consistent with the latest findings in modern science, free of superstition and supernaturalism? Or do you prefer to leave "God" out of the picture, but still lead a spiritual life close to nature? If either is true, chances are Spiritual Naturalism agrees with you.

  Opinion in Culture — by B. T. Newberg — on Nov 01, 2011

• Ginger Problems

  A few days ago I had a friend of mine come to me with what he thought was a very pressing issue. Worried and distraught, he explained to me a growing problem across the globe, a problem so rare and so wild that most people have skipped right over it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Haley Hoover — on Nov 01, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Schoolgirl by Osamu Dazai (Allison Markin Powell, translator)

  A classic Japanese story centered on a day in the life of a teenage girl, sometimes hypocritical, sometimes sad but interesting.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Nov 01, 2011

• Interview: Michelle Richardson, Author of It's Simple

  "I’ve always loved the creative process. ... Accurately capturing and breathing life into that world is an indescribable feeling."

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Nov 01, 2011

• Book Review: Culinary Reactions by Simon Quellen Field

  The everyday chemistry of cooking. Learn why dishes look and taste the way they do.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Nov 01, 2011

• Book Review: Life of Pi by Yann Martel

  Sometimes, it is hard to find absolute truth.

  Review in Books — by Jeruen Dery — on Nov 01, 2011

• Over the Rainbow: Are You Willing as a Writer to Reach Out?

  "Can you step out of that comfort zone to challenge your normal?"

  Opinion in Books — by C. Elizabeth — on Nov 01, 2011

• Halloween Fright Bites with Author Rhys Bowen

  Growing up Rhys missed out on celebrating Halloween in England, but that doesn't stop this candy corn lover from celebrating.

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Nov 01, 2011

• Halloween Fright Bites with Author Saranna DeWylde

  Saranna DeWylde is toning down her naughty side to discuss her Halloween memories - wait a second, she has shower gel.

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Nov 01, 2011

• Halloween Fright Bites with Author Cleo Coyle

  Cleo Coyle spills the beans on breaking and entering, chocolate and chubby ballerinas. One word - nefarious!

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Nov 01, 2011

• Halloween Fright Bites with Author Tim Myers

  Celebrating Halloween with the many faces of Tim Myers... spooky stuff!

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Nov 01, 2011

• Halloween Fright Bites with Romantic Suspense Author Dawn Brown

  Romantic Suspense author Dawn Brown is tricking and treating as a mom (again)this year.

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Nov 01, 2011

Politics

• What Price a Vote?

  A health-check on the UK parliament

  Opinion in Politics — by Cdenck — on Nov 01, 2011

• All Tricks, No Treats

  Are you letting them frighten you into doing their bidding and securing their future at the expense of your own?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Nov 01, 2011