April 10, 2006 Archive

Music

• Interview: 30 Seconds to Mars

  Members of the band talk about their music, fans, and life on the road.

  Interview in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 10, 2006

• Secondhand Smoke: A Memoir of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush

  The night I met Frank Marino I received an education and an introduction to the world of metal guitar.

  Opinion in Music — by Jewels Richardson — on Apr 10, 2006

• Confessions of a Fanboy 003: My Dream about Otis Rush - and has Samantha Mathis Gained Weight?

  A strange dream inspired this week's confession. Allow me to introduce Mr. Otis Rush.

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 10, 2006

• CD Review: Dio - Holy Diver Live

  Time is finally catching up to the great Dio!

  Review in Music — by Chris Akin — on Apr 10, 2006

• A Member of Babyshambles Is In Jail, And It's Not Pete Doherty

  Babyshambles' guitarist Patrick Walden faces assault charges in London.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 10, 2006

• Vinyl Tap: 'Til Tuesday - Everything's Different Now

  In the last 'Til Tuesday album, Aimee Mann considers the big picture and the small details of love and life.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Apr 10, 2006

• CD Review: Rabih Abou-Khalil, Joachim Kuhn & Jarrod Cagwin - Journey to the Centre of An Egg

  Fumo Verde takes a unique journey with Rabih Abou-Khalil and his oud.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Apr 10, 2006

• CD Review: The Sunny Side of the Moon - The Best of Richard Cheese

  The novelty and effectiveness of the arrangements redeems some so-so source materials.

  Review in Music — by Al Barger — on Apr 10, 2006

• CD Review: The Wood Brothers - Ways Not to Lose

  Bassist Chris Wood (Medeski Martin & Wood) makes it a family affair on this country-flavored offering featuring brother Oliver Wood.

  Review in Music — by John Owen — on Apr 10, 2006

Books

• Book Review: One Step Closer: Why U2 Matters to Those Seeking God

  Sure, Bono's a rock god. But could he really be speaking for the man upstairs?

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on Apr 10, 2006

• Book Review: Zanesville by Kris Saknussemm

  An entertaining and though-provoking debut novel that introduces the reader to "techno-theological post-American monster vaudeville."

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Apr 10, 2006

• Book Review: A Guy's Guide To Being A Man's Man by Frank Vincent

  In his new book, veteran mob movie actor Frank Vincent makes an offer no real "Man's Man" can refuse.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 10, 2006

• Thoughts on Winesburg, Ohio: We Are Always The Heroes of Our Own Lives

  Sherwood Anderson's classic novel examines absolute truth in a non-absolute world.

  Opinion in Books — by Sam Jack — on Apr 10, 2006

• Book Review: Hunger - An Unnatural History by Sharman Apt Russell

  Fasting for a day can be a lesson in our slavery to this bag of meat and bones.

  Review in Books — by David Desjardins — on Apr 10, 2006

• Book Review: Gather At The River by Hal Crowther

  This fine collection of thoughtful, literate essays is an ode to the South.

  Review in Books — by Nik Dirga — on Apr 10, 2006

Culture

• Managing Marriages

  Marriages must be in a state of emergency if it now takes "Managed Monogamy" to keep a couple together.

  Opinion in Culture — by Heartcrossings — on Apr 10, 2006

• Kunst Haus Tacheles: An Exciting Cultural Hub in Central Berlin

  Gigantic graffiti-painted murals mark the spot of a seemingly dilapidated ruin.

  Opinion in Culture — by Beaman — on Apr 10, 2006

• Tier 1 Indian-Headquartered Offshore Players : Getting Stronger Every Day

  Indian players are getting stronger and stronger - gaining more and more competence and scaling up aggressively.

  Review in Culture — by Sadagopan S — on Apr 10, 2006

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies

  This Week: Batter's Up, Alien Invasion, and Going Mobile.

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Apr 10, 2006

• Huff, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Rip it Up and Start Again, New York Dolls, Mets, The Real Housewives of Orange County, more

  Roy Trakin's Weakend Takes: TV, books, music, baseball and an ethical conundrum.

  Opinion in Culture — by Roy Trakin — on Apr 10, 2006

• Current Transit Of Pluto Through Sagittarius: Astrology In Real Life

  Trends in the collective shown by Pluto in Sagittarius: The shadow side of religion, sports, and publishing.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Apr 10, 2006

• The Hot Topic: Foreign Language Films

  Don't be afraid; they're only subtitles.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 10, 2006

• The White Rose Society: Bravery Of A Different Sort

  Ordinary people following their conscience and doing extraordinary things is the ultimate in bravery.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 10, 2006

• Playing The Hokey Pokey Can Get You Killed During A Fire Drill

  College fire alarms are nothing but trouble.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brandon J. Mendelson — on Apr 10, 2006

• Theater Review: Trad at The Bush

  A beautiful story about fathers and sons, cleverly written and packed with Mark Doherty’s dry sense of humour.

  Review in Culture — by My London Your London — on Apr 10, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: Thank You for Smoking

  This is a great debut for director Jason Reitman, a gleefully subversive film that's a wickedly funny and fearless gem.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Apr 10, 2006

• Movie Review: V for Vendetta - We Want the Terrorists to Win

  You have to love a movie that in today’s age of fear makes a terrorist the hero, and also makes you root for him.

  Review in Video — by Logtar — on Apr 10, 2006

• Region 1 DVD Releases For April 11th, 2006

  What's fourteen discs long and comes in a box shaped like an ape's head? Fun, that's what!

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 10, 2006

• DVD Review: New York Doll

  This film is that rarest of things: a rock doc with something new to say about a truly unsung shoulda-been hero.

  Review in Video — by Modern Pea Pod — on Apr 10, 2006

• Movie Review: Nochnoi Dozor (Nightwatch)

  Great imagination and generally solid execution. The story leaves you wanting more.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Apr 10, 2006

• Fox Extends Jack Bauer and 24 Through 2009

  Kiefer Sutherland is signed as star, exec producer, and given a development deal.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 10, 2006

• Movie Review: Lucky Number Slevin

  The dialog is fast-paced and witty. The performances are fun. Sit back, shut down the brain, and enjoy the cool.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 10, 2006

• DVD Review: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show

  Swing your arms from side to side. Come on, it's time to go. Do the Mario! Take one step, and then again. Let's do the Mario!

  Review in Video — by Rob Faraldi — on Apr 10, 2006

• ClipBlast Video Clips For Monday April 10th

  Two news stories and a recut "Future".

  News in Video — by Barry Gold — on Apr 10, 2006

• TV Review: The Gospel of Judas

  The confusion of historical find and possible theological significance weakens the National Geographic special.

  Review in Video — by Justene Adamec — on Apr 10, 2006

• Movie Review: The Fellowship of the Ring of Free Trade

  If we really hope for a new world, perhaps it's time we abandoned these old models of storytelling.

  Review in Video — by A. Horbal — on Apr 10, 2006

• The Lost Film Festival

  Beibin describes The Lost Film Festival as a "more inclusive" form of film exhibition, and to some extent he's right.

  Review in Video — by A. Horbal — on Apr 10, 2006

• A Journey into Film Part III: The Realm - Scene Outline

  Welcome back to my journey.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 10, 2006

• TV Review: The Sopranos, Gut-Churning and Visceral, Dark and Brilliant

  In mob culture, the big dog rules while the rest of the pack drools.

  Review in Video — by Eric Berlin — on Apr 10, 2006

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - More Shots Fired

  From friendship to war.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 10, 2006

• Movie Review: Fast Film

  An impressive and inventive short film that lends itself to a staggering variety of discussions.

  Review in Video — by A. Horbal — on Apr 10, 2006

• Movie Review: Thank You for Smoking

  Thank You for Smoking is teriffic satire from a talented director and a great cast.

  Review in Video — by Scott C. Smith — on Apr 10, 2006

Tastes

• Paneer This, Paneer That: The Story Of Not So Indian Food

  Indian food outside India has taken on a life of its own.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Spincycle — on Apr 10, 2006

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 92, 93 and 94

  Lying around and doing nothing.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on Apr 10, 2006

Politics

• Borrowing Small, Aiming Big: Microlending's Big Promise

  Providing small loans to villagers is an effective strategy for helping countries work their way out of poverty without enriching dictators.

  Opinion in Politics — by Spincycle — on Apr 10, 2006

Sports

• MLB Week 1 in 1000 Words or Less

  Jim Thome wears white... Jose Guillen sees red... and Rivera and Wagner can't share sand.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 10, 2006

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: The Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion

  Continuing Bethesda's tradition of delivering more than what is normally expected out of a game, Oblivion is an outstanding example of superior everything.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Apr 10, 2006