March 27, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Gnome Harvest by Parker Owens

  A work with believable characters whose own life lessons serve as examples for his readers.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 27, 2007

• Book Review: Run by Douglas E Winter

  This is a searing attack on the American small arms industry, in which the (very anti) hero is involved up to his Kevlar vest.

  Review in Books — by Colin Ricketts — on Mar 27, 2007

• Book Review: Andy Warhol Portraits by Tony Shafrazi, Carter Ratcliffe, Robert Rosenblum

  Over 250 of Warhol's famous and not-so-famous subjects in a pretty package.

  Review in Books — by Adam Jusko — on Mar 27, 2007

• Book Review: Courageous Souls: Do We Plan Our Life Challenges Before Birth? by Robert Schwartz

  Choosing life's challenges before birth fosters spiritual growth in real life.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Mar 27, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Samurai: Heaven and Earth by Ron Marz, Luke Ross, Jason Keith

  A lone Samurai warrior travels the world determined to find and save the woman he loves and destroy the enemies who have taken her.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 27, 2007

• Book Reviews: Three for DV - 500 Digital Video Hints, Tips and Techniques, Setting Up Your Shots, and Placing Shadows

  Want to get into digital video? Three books make a fine introduction to medium cool.

  Review in Books — by Ed Driscoll — on Mar 27, 2007

• Book Review: They Hunger by Scott Nicholson

  Vampires have, for a long while now, been the sort of horror villain that's been diluted to the point of just not being scary.

  Review in Books — by Dread Central — on Mar 27, 2007

• Periodically Speaking: The New Republic

  The liberal New Republic magazine is now biweekly and has a new look, but still enjoys skewering Republicans with razor-sharp wit.

  Review in Books — by Ed Rust — on Mar 27, 2007

• Manga Review: The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service

  Dark Horse brings a grisly and evocative horror series to the manga-hungry American audience.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Mar 27, 2007

• Book Review: Bent to the Earth by Blas Manuel de Luna

  A poignant and deeply moving collection of poetry from Chicano poet Blas Manuel de Luna.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 27, 2007

• Book Review: No Safe Place by JoAnn Ross

  Fans of the author's previous novels will forgive lapses in editing, plot, and character development; new readers may not.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Mar 27, 2007

• Book Review: The Truth Will Out: Unmasking the Real Shakespeare by Brenda James & William D. Rubinstein

  The literary world is introduced to another possible candidate as the true author of William Shakespeare's work.

  Review in Books — by Snarkattack — on Mar 27, 2007

• Book Review: HDR: An Introduction To High Dynamic Range Photography by Jack Howard

  With HDR's fast growth in the imaging world, Jack Howard will show you how you can quickly get into this hot new trend.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 27, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Adventures in Oz by Eric Shanower

  A lavishly illustrated collection of the original comics by Eric Shanower that tells new tales of the Land of Oz.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 27, 2007

Video

• TV Review: BS! and This American Life

  Penn & Teller and Ira Glass both take on aspects of this American life...

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Mar 27, 2007

• TV Review: S6:15 of 24 - Secret Agent Rain Man and the Ad Hoc Presidency

  ... Jack Bauer has the inherent goodness that makes the viewer identify with him and support his actions, even when they are sometimes questionable.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on Mar 27, 2007

• HD-DVD Review: Polar Express

  A truly beautiful film in a stunning format.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Mar 27, 2007

• Movie Review: TMNT Isn't Dynamite for All Age Groups

  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return, but lack of humor, meandering story hurts chances of a wide audience, besides young boys.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Mar 27, 2007

• TV Review: Battlestar Galactica - Season 3 Finale

  All the cliffhangers in the world don't make up for boring the audience and bad writing.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 27, 2007

• Movie Review: The Hills Have Eyes II

  A look at the latest in the remake sequel train, The Hills Have Eyes II

  Review in Video — by Casey Criswell — on Mar 27, 2007

• Box Office Update 3/23-3/26: TMNT Charges Past 300

  Four turtles take out 300 Spartans.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 27, 2007

• Interview With Penny Little, Director of 911: Dust and Deceit at the World Trade Center

  "I made this film for those who had been poisoned by the toxic dust."

  Interview in Video — by Scott Butki — on Mar 27, 2007

• TV Review: Battlestar Galactica Season 3 Finale - "Crossroads, Part 2"

  I don't want to wait for Season 4! I want more NOW!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 27, 2007

• Movie Review: TMNT

  Heroes in a half-shell -- still? Why won't anyone eat these guys?

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on Mar 27, 2007

• Movie Review: Color Me Kubrick (2005)

  Based on a true story, this quirky film examines our obsession with celebrity.

  Review in Video — by Eli Phelps — on Mar 27, 2007

• Movie Review: Premonition Credible But Not Exciting

  Suspense thriller starring Sandra Bullock as a housewife in a unique situation.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Mar 27, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Children of Men

  Children of Men is here!!!!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 27, 2007

• DVD Review: Color Me Kubrick

  Color Me Kubrick began with a great premise, but it didn’t offer anything else.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Mar 27, 2007

• Movie Review: The Hills Have Eyes II

  Cannibalistic mutants are here to give you a bad day.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 27, 2007

• Movie Review: TMNT

  Heroes in a half shell... Turtle Power! They're back, and they're badder than ever!

  Review in Video — by Casey Criswell — on Mar 27, 2007

Politics

• Saudi Proposal Revives Hopes for Middle East Peace Agreement

  A Saudi Arabian initiative for achieving peace in the Middle East has real potential - a political revolution for the Arab World.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Mar 27, 2007

• International Newsbrief: Finding the 'Good' Insurgents, Tamil Airforce Strikes, Iran Questioning Brit Sailors

  When your rebels have their own air force, it's time to think about giving them their own country.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Mar 27, 2007

• Take The Money And Run

  No less than 15,000 are expected to lose their jobs at Citigroup - which plans huge expansion in India.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Mar 27, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Miles Davis with Gil Evans - Miles Ahead

  Originally labeled Miles Davis plus 19, with Gil Evans, it was that 20th guy, who was the important one.

  Review in Music — by Nick Deriso — on Mar 27, 2007

• White Stripes Reveal Track Listing and The Daily Music and Tech News

  The White Stripes, Rush, and Online Fraud in the UK in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Mar 27, 2007

• Music Review: Andy Partridge, Barry Andrews and Martyn Barker - Monstrance

  Members of XTC and Shriekback come together to record two discs of spontaneous instrumentals, but it's more of a curiosity than a great set.

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on Mar 27, 2007

• Music Review: Anchored In Love - A Tribute To June Carter Cash by Everyone You Have Ever Heard Of

  The cast of performers is as compendious as the list of musicians that have played at the Grand Ole Opry!

  Review in Music — by Simon Barrett — on Mar 27, 2007

• Retro Redux: Charlie Barnet - The Millionaire Bandleader

  They became known as the the "blackest of the white bands", a high compliment from jazz lovers.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Mar 27, 2007

• Random Shuffle - 03/26/07

  I've got my music collection and I'm talking about Etta James, John Prine, and Matthew Sweet.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Mar 27, 2007

• Music Review: Fountains Of Wayne - Traffic And Weather

  New album finds the power pop kings in great form.

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Mar 27, 2007

• Music Review: Music From The Motion Picture Black Snake Moan

  Who needs the movie when you've got the music that inspired it in the first place?

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Mar 27, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Twitter as Communications Platform

  Short, simple, and fast. That's the killer app.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Berlin — on Mar 27, 2007

• Q: Is It Possible to Have a Two-Way Conversation With a Severed Head?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Mar 27, 2007

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: Michael Mina (Las Vegas)

  Michael Mina's is big on taste and in portions. Foie gras the size of an arm?

  Review in Tastes — by Toni Schwartz — on Mar 27, 2007

Culture

• When Self-Help Gurus Collide

  A self-help catfight: Albert Mohler goes after Rhonda Byrne, author of The Secret.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bob Felton — on Mar 27, 2007

• Writer's Block and the Brick Wall

  What would the Buddha say when you hit the wall at 90 miles an hour?

  Opinion in Culture — by Lisa Alvarado — on Mar 27, 2007

• Satire: Greeting Cards As Written By Bill O'Reilly

  Congratulations on getting hitched - provided your partner is of the opposite sex.

  Satire in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Mar 27, 2007

• Theater Review: Lisa Loomer's Distracted in Los Angeles

  The third in the playwright's series of life lessons finds our heroine trying to raise a 9-year-old Lenny Bruce.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Mar 27, 2007

• An Apology Goes a Long Way in Japan

  Japan’s corporate takeover king goes to prison.

  Opinion in Culture — by Shari — on Mar 27, 2007