November 8, 2011 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The Shock Doctrine

  A fairly compelling documentary about the dangers of capitalism gone amok.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Nov 08, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Cars 2

  Cars 2 is not one of Pixar's best, but it is their best looking film to date.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Nov 08, 2011

• TV Review: The Walking Dead - "Cherokee Rose"

  The Walking Dead makes a few mistakes this week, but lets some morality and romance bloom.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Nov 08, 2011

• DVD Review: Making War Horse

  Documentary looks at the nuts and bolts of creating award-winning theater spectacle.

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Nov 08, 2011

• TV Review: Sister Wives - Another Wife

  Friends from Utah visit who are considering courting a new wife. The group also discusses Warren Jeffs.

  Review in Video — by Polygrrl — on Nov 08, 2011

Music

• Concert Review: Deadmau5 at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA, 10/29/11

  Deadmau5 took over San Francisco for Halloween.

  Review in Music — by dj scribbles — on Nov 08, 2011

• Music Review: Savoy Brown - Voodoo Moon

  Savoy Brown upholds their tradition of excellent British blues-rock and brings fire and fun to every song.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Nov 08, 2011

• Music Review: Chris Connelly - Artificial Madness

  The ex-Ministry screamer revives his solo career with a masterpiece.

  Review in Music — by GutterCandy — on Nov 08, 2011

Tastes

• Fennel and Garlic-Crusted Pork with Roasted Root Vegetables and Apples

  A Scrumptious One Pot Meal Perfect for Chilly Fall Nights!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on Nov 08, 2011

Books

• Meet Jan Britland, Author of the Rodger Dodger Dog Series for Children

  The Adventures of Rodger Dodger Dog was created by mother, now grandmother, Jan Britland, who is also seriously dyslexic.

  Interview in Books — by VS Grenier — on Nov 08, 2011

• Book Review: Acrocanthosaurus: The Bones Of Contention by Russell Ferrell

  This is a true story of the discovery and excavation of the Acrocanthosaurus - Oklahoma's State Dinosaur - and the epic struggles of the two dino diggers in the aftermath of that great discovery-excavation.

  Review in Books — by Reader Views — on Nov 08, 2011

• Book Review: Mary Tudor “Bloody Mary” by Gretchen Maurer and Peter Malone (illustrator)

  An evocative true story that most kids will be able to sink their teeth into.

  Review in Books — by Irenesroth — on Nov 08, 2011

• Interview: Aimée Carter, Author of The Goddess Test

  A debut young adult author talks about getting started, criticism, inspiration and the sequel to her first novel.

  Interview in Books — by Mandy Southgate — on Nov 08, 2011

• Interview: Dr. Gil Snider, Author of Brain Wrap

  Brain Warp served as a jumping off point for Dr. Snider to learn more about his interesting heritage.

  Interview in Books — by VS Grenier — on Nov 08, 2011

• Book Review: El Monstruo: Dread and Redemption in Mexico City

  John Ross's El Monstruo is a spicy-hot bowl of journalistic menudo. Don't miss this one!

  Review in Books — by Deacon "Deke" Solomon — on Nov 08, 2011

• Author Spotlight: Natasha Yim and Gretchen Maurer

  Natasha Yim and Gretchen Maurer are two Award-winning authors behind the The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Dastardly Dames series.

  Interview in Books — by VS Grenier — on Nov 08, 2011

• Interview: Cat Hellisen, Debut Young Adult Author

  Young Adult 2012 Debut Author Cat Hellisen talks about cheese, glorious cheese.

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Nov 08, 2011

Sports

• Penn State Coach Joe Paterno Must Go. Today.

  If you cannot recruit, you cannot win. And Joe Paterno will never be able to recruit again.

  Opinion in Sports — by Dr. Sammy — on Nov 08, 2011

• SEC '11 Week 11 Previews & Predictions: The Oldest of Rivals Take Center Stage

  Bowl game contention and bowl game sports are on the line this weekend.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Nov 08, 2011

Politics

• Fact Checking an Occupy Austin Protestor

  "This beautiful building (Austin City Hall) is made out of copper. Seventeen ($17) million dollars of copper, just setting there on that roof."

  Opinion in Politics — by Kevin Surbaugh — on Nov 08, 2011