April 24, 2007 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Night at the Museum Two-Disc Special Edition

  A miserable video presentation doesn't take away from this completely enjoyable family romp.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 24, 2007

• B-Movie of the Week: Ernest Goes to Camp

  Try as you might, you simply cannot resist Ernest's moronic charm.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Apr 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Roman

  Angela Bettis and Lucky McKee re-team once again for Roman.

  Review in Video — by Casey Criswell — on Apr 24, 2007

• TV Review: The Sopranos - "Remember When"

  A subdued look at people past their prime, as the Sopranos "Remember When."

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Apr 24, 2007

• TV Review: Decorating Cents on HGTV

  Decorating Cents puts a whole new spin on home redesigning by providing valuable information on frugal home redecorating.

  Review in Video — by Career Diva — on Apr 24, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Disappointing Mother and Brother

  Noah argues with Dr. Ford, Emily and Robin squabble and Jerry (Mr. Craig) makes excuses to avoid a wedding.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 24, 2007

• Video Interview with the Producers of the Documentary Steep

  George Oliphant joins Executive Producers Kayce Jennings and Tom Yellin at Centrico to discuss their documentary Steep.

  Interview in Video — by LX.TV — on Apr 24, 2007

• DVD Review - Born to Fight

  It’s a satisfying, distinctive martial arts film that will leave the audience longing for more work from both Rittikrai and Chupong.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Apr 24, 2007

• MeeVee Primetime Picks: Tuesday, April 24th

  Pussycat Dolls, American Idol, and George Lopez, in prime time tonight.

  Opinion in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Apr 24, 2007

• TV Review: S6:19 of 24: Jack and Audrey and Bill and Hillary

  Hillary has to make a difficult choice about Bill (hmm, that sounds familiar).

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on Apr 24, 2007

• Beating a Dead Horse

  More ranting on The Riches, with some Sopranos and Heroes thrown in for good measure.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 24, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Deja Vu

  Tony Scott's latest is a well structured thriller, and well worth checking out.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 24, 2007

• Box Office Update 4/20-4/23: Disturbia Holds Off Fracture

  The battle of the one name thrillers.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Déjà Vu

  Beginning with a horrific bombing of the New Orleans Canal Street Ferry, Déjà Vu is a visually intense movie

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Apr 24, 2007

• DVD Review: The Ghost Busters

  Should be good for young children and nostalgic Gen-Xers.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Apr 24, 2007

• The Eleven Biggest Films of the Summer?

  Will it be superheroes, pirates, young wizards, or maybe an aging cop who reigns supreme this summer?

  Opinion in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Apr 24, 2007

Sports

• Daisuke Matsuzaka Analyzed, Part II: So Far in 2007

  His numbers in America mirror that of those dominating stats in Japan, given a small sample size.

  News in Sports — by Will Li — on Apr 24, 2007

• 10 Reasons To Watch The NFL Draft

  A cynic's guide to a weekend of NFL information overload.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jerkwheat — on Apr 24, 2007

• Alabama's About To Severely Disappoint Over 90,000 Fans

  92,138 fans showed up for Alabama's spring football game. Nick Saban should be very concerned.

  News in Sports — by Adam Jacobi — on Apr 24, 2007

Books

• Manga Review: Yakitate!! Japan by Takashi Hashiguchi

  Takashi Hashiguchi's comic baking manga proves a sweetly lightweight romp.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 24, 2007

• Book Review: Utopian Pedagogy - Radical Experiments Against Neoliberal Globalization edited by Mark Coté, Richard J.F. Day, and Greig de Peuter

  It is through education that we gain our greatest leverage in resisting globalization.

  Review in Books — by David Barker — on Apr 24, 2007

• Book Review: Indestructible - The Unforgettable Story of a Marine Hero at the Battle of Iwo Jima by Jack H. Lucas with D. K. Drum

  A story for anyone who likes to learn about the heroes of “the greatest generation” and what they endured to free this world of tyranny.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 24, 2007

• Talking To Author Matthew Fort About Eating Up Italy

  "He consulted his mother on the advisability of 125cc Vesper. 'Uncle Matt will kill himself,' he told her."

  Interview in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Apr 24, 2007

• Book Review: Night Life by Elizabeth Guest

  An ancient Pharaoh turned vampire living in Las Vegas falls for an Egyptologist... talk about destiny.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Apr 24, 2007

Tastes

• Video Restaurant Review: Anthos, New York

  Discover the newest restaurant to hit New York: Anthos!

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Apr 24, 2007

• Product Review: Padron Anniversary 1964 - Maduro

  Overall I was very happy with this cigar and would highly recommend picking one up if possible.

  Review in Tastes — by Stogie Review — on Apr 24, 2007

Politics

• Economic News: The Good, The Bad and the Bogus

  There's always good and bad news on the economy, but don't get sucked in by those who want to offer you fake news to serve their own ends.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 24, 2007

• Canadian Politics: Canada Ignores Geneva Convention In Afghanistan

  Either way they (the government) are guilty of allowing the circumstances for these people being tortured to develop

  News in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 24, 2007

• A Clash of Civilisations, Lest We Forget

  Horrific events of nearly a century ago are more relevent to the future of the English-speaking nations than ever, as history has a habit of repeating.

  Opinion in Politics — by the silver surfer — on Apr 24, 2007

• Online Presidential Debates This Fall Could Be As Revolutionary As In 1960

  the online debates scheduled for this Fall promise a real breakthrough in the democratic process

  Opinion in Politics — by Paul Levinson — on Apr 24, 2007

Music

• An Interview With Bob Frank And John Murry

  Bob Frank and John Murry talk with Paul Hawkins about life, politics and their new album World Without End.

  Interview in Music — by Paul Hawkins — on Apr 24, 2007

• Music Review: Test Your Reflex - The Burning Hour

  Frontman Ryan Levine’s vocals could make a stadium full of teenage girls scream in near orgasmic ecstasy.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Apr 24, 2007

• Music Review: Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare

  This album is fun, fast-paced, hooky, and loud.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 24, 2007

• Music Review: Fat Jack & Mascaria's Timespan and Julius Papp's Abstract Latin Journey Both on MVD

  MVD Entertainment Group is one of the hottest distributors of music right now, with an impressive line up of CDs and DVDS.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Apr 24, 2007

• Music Review: Sly & The Family Stone – A Whole New Thing, Dance To The Music, Life

  First three albums by groundbreaking band reissued.

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Apr 24, 2007

• Music Review: We Are I - We Are I

  Unity in metal, melody, and melancholy - We Are I has arrived and they rock!

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Apr 24, 2007

• Retro Redux: Ridin' The Rails (Part II) - New Orleans

  Pre-Katrina New Orleans, a sprawling city with a deceptively shabby but exotic look, and an electrifying history in American music.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 24, 2007

• Music Review: The Doors - Strange Days Remastered and Expanded

  A great showcase of the many facets of what The Doors are.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Apr 24, 2007

• Music Review: Band Of The Week - Willie Herath - Cohgie Never Landed

  Willie Herath has created aurally, the smell of summer and the beach with lively, fresh, animated music.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Apr 24, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Product Review: Proporta's Gadget Bag

  The best bag I've ever carried.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on Apr 24, 2007

Culture

• Spiritual Laryngitis

  One event took my voice. Another event helped me to recover it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Robert K. Blechman — on Apr 24, 2007

• A Helping Hand: Friend is Abused by Her Husband

  It's worth noting your own hesitation to report it. Imagine then how desperately helpless she feels to do anything about it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 24, 2007

• Double Capricorn Suffers Criticism Of Her Social Skills: Astrology-Based Advice

  Elsa, I was recently told by a stranger that I was basically socially inept.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Apr 24, 2007

• Q: How Come No One Knows Where Genghis Khan is Buried?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Apr 24, 2007

• Theater Review: Assassins by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman

  L.A.'s Sight Unseen Theatre Company brings the 1990 musical black comedy back to life.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Apr 24, 2007

• Traveling In Style

  Is it true that every woman wants a sharp dressed man? Food, wine, and travel writer John Mariani reflects on the elements of style.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marisa DVari — on Apr 24, 2007

Gaming

• Game du Jour Deals: April 23 through April 29

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

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Apr 24, 2007