April 9, 2007 Archive

Video

• Sci-Fi Channel Original Review: Kaw

  A true and quite rare "holy sh*t, that was great!" piece from Sci-Fi Channel.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 09, 2007

• O'Reilly And Rivera Turn The Volume Up To Eleven In Epic Shouting Match

  "News" programs -- where ratings are the higher truth.

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Apr 09, 2007

• Philly Film Fest Day Four: The Lighter Side of Lars Von Trier

  Von Trier goes for laughs covered in irony while Smith goes for laughs covered in blood.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 09, 2007

• Movie Review: The Reaping

  Hilary Swank takes on southern Satan followers.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 09, 2007

• The Daily Show : An Appreciation

  Having laughed a bit about the political process somehow makes reading the news more palatable.

  Opinion in Video — by Scott Butki — on Apr 09, 2007

• Movie Review: The Namesake

  Like every story about a family, it is actually many stories, the stories of each member of that family, together and apart.

  Review in Video — by Kati Irons — on Apr 09, 2007

• Movie Review: Lonely Hearts

  A gritty and suspenseful exercise in noir, based on a true crime story.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Apr 09, 2007

• Movie Review: Are We Done Yet?

  Ice Cube substitutes for Cary Grant in this sequel/re-imagining.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 09, 2007

• DVD Review: Twin Peaks: The Second Season

  The second season of David Lynch's television masterpiece finally hits DVD.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Apr 09, 2007

• Movie Review: Grindhouse

  Great return to yesterday...

  Review in Video — by Larry Stanley — on Apr 09, 2007

• Reality TV Casting Call: BET Seeks New College Grads

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Apr 09, 2007

• Tonight's Picks from MeeVee: Monday, April 9

  Opinion in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Apr 09, 2007

• Speaking the Truth About Desperate Housewives

  Nothing else seems to have worked, so TV and Film Guy tries a little tough love on this once fun show.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 09, 2007

• Philly Film Fest Day Three: Taking on Grindhouse

  Can two relative unknowns be just as entertaining as the one-two punch of Tarantino and Rodriguez? Pretty much.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 09, 2007

• Video Review: Brides of Dracula

  Bill Sherman watches an underrated feature from the Hammer Horror Series DVD set.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 09, 2007

• Movie Review: The Page Turner

  Revenge is a dish best served luke-warm.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Apr 09, 2007

• TV Review The Tudors: Episode 2

  Episode 2 sheds light on what shaped Hernry VIII.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Apr 09, 2007

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "The Shakespeare Code"

  If science fiction hopes to move beyond being a "white people" only genre, it has to learn how to diversify.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Apr 09, 2007

• Movie Review: Meet The Robinsons

  The future never looked so bright - just beware the T-Rex.

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on Apr 09, 2007

• Making The Rounds at General Hospital - Round and Round We Go

  Mr. Craig continues his reign of terror while Jason torments himself and Sam is haunted by her past.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 09, 2007

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Castle Waiting by Linda Medley

  Twelve intertwined fairy tales by Eisner Award-winning Linda Medley.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 09, 2007

• Book Review - Ruby Cookbook by Lucas Carlson and Leonard Richardson

  These recipes will give you back time better spent creating new things rather than trying to tackle problems already solved.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 09, 2007

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of April 8, 2007

  Einstein with his memories in a trunk, Iggy's lust for life; Anne Perry, Karen Robards, Stuart Woods, Edith Wharton, and then some.

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Apr 09, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Chris Garneau - Music for Tourists

  Like a good piece of cake, Music for Tourist is good on the first bite but leaves you feeling a bit queasy if you eat the whole thing.

  Review in Music — by Brewed Fresh — on Apr 09, 2007

• Possible Complete Take That Reunion and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Reunions of Take That and Smashing Pumpkins and Yahoo and Sandisk team up in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Apr 09, 2007

• Music Review: Billy Jones — My Hometown

  Today’s walk along the pathways of Arkansas’s music scene finds me feeling blue, or more appropriately, the power of the blues itself.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Apr 09, 2007

• Five for Fighting Join Forces with Autism Speaks

  Lead singer John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting joins forces with Autism Speaks for a worthy cause.

  News in Music — by Casey Criswell — on Apr 09, 2007

• Music Review: Ozomatli - Don't Mess with the Dragon

  Ozomatli is shaping up, growing up, shining up, and Messing with Dragons.

  Review in Music — by Claire Marie Blaustein — on Apr 09, 2007

• Interview: Destroy All Rational Thought's Director Joe Ambrose and Frank Rynne

  The first of a three-part interview with writer, musician and art-terrorist Joe Ambrose and fellow musician, cultural historian and writer Frank Rynne.

  Interview in Music — by Paul Hawkins — on Apr 09, 2007

• Music Review: Static X - Cannibal

  Feel your neck veins stand at attention.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 09, 2007

Sports

• An Idea for My New NHL

  Why not simply have yearly tournaments? Not only do you get to play European teams but think of the added revenues!

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Apr 09, 2007

Politics

• International Newsbrief: Sadrists on the March, Iran Producing Nuke Fuel, Black Eagle A "Great Success"

  Sadr may still be in hiding, but his followers are hard to miss in massive protest marches. Remnants of his militia forces fare less well.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 09, 2007

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console Releases for April 9, 2007

  Aliens, superheroes and rock-paper-scissors. Yeah, it's an interesting week on the Virtual Console.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Apr 09, 2007

• Game du Jour Deals: April 9 through April 15

  Every (casual) game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight at Games du Jour.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Apr 09, 2007

Culture

• Gays in Japan Stay In The Closet

  Society is neither hostile nor sympathetic toward gays in Japan.

  Opinion in Culture — by Shari — on Apr 09, 2007

• Does Violence Have to Be Taught?

  People need to be taught how not to be violent.

  Opinion in Culture — by Selwyn Duke — on Apr 09, 2007

• Satire: Bill O'Reilly Asks: Has Technology Gone Too Far?

  O'Reilly tells us how today's new technology leads to lower moral standards and terrorism.

  Satire in Culture — by Daryl D — on Apr 09, 2007

Tastes

• Winery Tasting Rooms: Trick or Treat?

  Planning on visiting a winery this spring? Prepare to bring a chunk of change.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Apr 09, 2007

• Zeitgeist of Napa Valley Terroir

  Is it true the East coast snubs California Wine? Let's investigate.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Apr 09, 2007

Sci/Tech

• I Am A Treehugger

  This is not a bad thing to do nor is it a bad thing to be.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ginger Haycox — on Apr 09, 2007