Blogcritics Author: Alvaro

DVD Review: Death Is Her Gift - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Alvaro — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:32:26 EST

It's not too late to give Buffy the Vampire Slayer a chance.
I miss having too many TV shows on my DVR. Ironically, the writers' strike gives a TV freak the perfect opportunity to stray a little from their usual habits and welcome some new blood into their DVD lineup.If I could pick one show at random that should be watched by any true boob tube enthusiast regardless of tastes, it's Buffy the Vampire...

Twelve Albums That Challenged Me in 2007

Alvaro — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:41:24 EST

Listen to some good music that came out of 2007.
This year, music did not disappoint with dozens of amazing records released. Whether you enjoy electronic, pop, rock, or the ambient sound of crickets mating – 2007 was a great year for music. I believe that there is also room for everyone. There’s room for the dearly departed voice of Jeff Buckley, and the experimental force that...

Website Review - Bookmooch.com

Alvaro — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:27:34 EST

A review of Bookmooch.com with insights from its creator John Buckman.
Books are expensive. This "fun" and worthwhile lesson was besieged on me my first week of blissful higher education academia. From that era on, I have weighed the pros and cons of actually owning books. Is it really important for me to viciously hoard and defend my dusty and decrepit copy of Stephen King’s It? Do I need a library...

Websites That Make Life Easier

Alvaro — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:08:30 EST

Six websites to add at least a little bit of ease to your day.
His name was Tom, a formerly plucky encyclopedia salesman who rang my parents' doorbell when I was eleven years old, living in a not so nice neighborhood. To this day I think back and wonder how his confidence must have wavered the more he explored the neighborhood I was living in at the time; slowly realizing that selling encyclopedias to...

Grey's Anatomy - The Thrill Is Gone

Alvaro — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:50:37 EST

Grey�s Anatomy went from fave to code blue in only one season. What happened? Was it the weepy Meredith, or just the ridiculous story lines?
My main problem of the TV season besides my love/hate relationship with Heroes is wondering: What the hell happened to Grey's Anatomy?If I remember correctly, Grey's was a mid season replacement for ABC. It was a welcoming presence on Sunday nights, the most depressing night of the week all due to its Monday follow-up. To put it simply, my...