May 4, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Johnny Tillotson - Rock 'n Roll Legends: Johnny Tillotson

  Featuring thirteen live concert recordings, this release is worth owning for the music alone, and the silly, quirky bonus segments do make for fun viewing.

  Review in Music — by Bob MacKenzie — on May 04, 2007

• Music Review: Loudlife - Loudlife

  Loudlife promise an awful lot, and almost deliver.

  Review in Music — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on May 04, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Classic Albums: Apostrophe(‘) and Over-nite Sensation - Frank Zappa

  “The definitive authorized” DVD story behind the making of Frank Zappa’s two biggest selling LPs.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on May 04, 2007

• Lightly Dubbed: Straight Roots Production Digital Album Review: Dakini Dub

  Latin American flavours survive a light dubbing from broad-minded and wide-ranging producer.

  Review in Music — by Colin Ricketts — on May 04, 2007

• Music DVD Review: The Charlie Daniels Band Volunteer Jam

  .... it may not be Southern Rock, but it sure is a great example of classic 1970's Rock and Roll.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 04, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Tori Amos - American Doll Posse

  An antidote for "too much."

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 04, 2007

• Music Review: Joe Henderson - Power To The People

  Major jazz producer and record company executive Orrin Keepnews rights a wrong in Joe Henderson's rich recording legacy.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on May 04, 2007

• DVD Review: Radiohead - OK Computer (a classic album under review)

  How letting critics go on and on can ruin a perfectly good album.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on May 04, 2007

• Music Review: Amy Duncan - Pilgrimage

  Simple and luscious acoustic pop from Scotland.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on May 04, 2007

• Music Review: Bobby Vee - Rock 'n Roll Legends: Bobby Vee

  Bobby Vee's live performance is energetic and well-performed and the songs retain the sound of the original hit recordings.

  Review in Music — by Bob MacKenzie — on May 04, 2007

• Retro Redux: Dinah Washington - Queen Of The Blues

  She was fiercely independent, intelligent and proud, and called herself the queen of the blues, or just -- the queen.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on May 04, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Chicago Underground Trio - Chronicle

  Chronicle is an example of improvised Jazz at its finest, and a daring combination of the visual and musical arts.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 04, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Starbucking - The True Story of One Man's Highly Caffeinated Journey

  How many Starbucks can one man visit in a lifetime? A lot, it seems!

  Review in Video — by Michael Jones — on May 04, 2007

• TV Review: Grey’s Anatomy Spins Off And Spins Out

  I gave in and against my better judgment became like everyone else.

  Review in Video — by Sean Paul Mahoney — on May 04, 2007

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "Daleks" (WooWho #4 and #5)

  WooWho returns with opinions on an awful two-parter.

  Review in Video — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on May 04, 2007

• Notes On A Movie-Going Experience: Theater Etiquette

  Rules I think all people should follow so we can all enjoy a day at the movies.

  Opinion in Video — by Vichus Smith — on May 04, 2007

• TV Review: CSI:NY - "Past Imperfect"

  Mac and Flack deal with the aftermath of Truby's arrest when a serial killer is let out of prison while Danny and Hawkes head to the circus.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on May 04, 2007

• DVD Review: Moral Orel - Volume 1, The Unholy Edition

  Dino Stamatopoulos, the creator of Moral Orel is one sick dude. And I like that about him.

  Review in Video — by Scraps — on May 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Next

  Thanks, I'll wait for the next one...

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 04, 2007

• TV Review: Boston Legal - "Tea and Sympathy"

  Clarence has Jerry as opposing counsel while Alan has to fend off Denny after the founding partner hits on Gloria. Good thing Denise is getting married to Brad.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on May 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Spider-Man 3 Allows Too Many Villains to Ruin the Stew!

  It breaks my heart to have to say that this film achieves little more than a 6.5 out of 10.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on May 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Away From Her

  A moving film about Alzheimer's disease and how it affects relationships.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on May 04, 2007

• Casting Call: Let's Make A Deal -- Or No Deal

  Do we have a deal... or no deal?

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on May 04, 2007

• Counting Down the Top 10 Food Films

  Presented in reverse chronological order are my Top 10 Food Films.

  Opinion in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on May 04, 2007

• MeeVee Primetime Picks: Weekend May 4 - May 6

  What to watch this weekend...

  Opinion in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on May 04, 2007

• NBC's Comedies Go Below The Belt

  If sex sells, last night's comedy block must've been huge.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 04, 2007

• Movie Review: September Dawn

  This is a most impressive film, extracting facts from the history of religious terrorism on U.S. soil...

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on May 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Spider-Man 3 - The Summer Blockbusters Kick-Off

  Spider-Man 3 is the movie Superman Returns should have been.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on May 04, 2007

• America's Next Top Model Controversy: Glamourizing Violence Against Women?

  While the crime scene photos are completely repulsive, the context in which they were produced can't be overlooked.

  Opinion in Video — by Sabine Hikel — on May 04, 2007

• Movie Review: The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

  CTWL will warp your image of eating and establish a limit on what you can stomach.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on May 04, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of May 6

  The first full week in May... awesome.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 04, 2007

• Casting Call: Fun And Funny People Needed

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on May 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Until Death

  Van Damme stretches his legs... by taking a bullet in the brain.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on May 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Cast Away - Tom Hanks Got Lost First

  Lost is getting good again -- just in time for the summer hiatus. Cast Away will hold you over.

  Review in Video — by Laura Grow — on May 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Spider-Man 3 Falls Flat!

  A first-day, first-show review of Spider-Man 3. Turns out that the movie is a complete watershed.

  Review in Video — by Sibin Mohan — on May 04, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Dreamgirls

  And I am tel-lin' yoooooou... to pick up this massive HD DVD two-disc set if you love Dreamgirls.

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on May 04, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Spider-Man 3, Lucky You

  Summer 2007 is here.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 04, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Light - Science and Magic - Introduction to Photographic Lighting Third edition by Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, and Paul Fuqua

  If you are a photographer of any type, especially one who does studio work, this is a must-have reference.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 04, 2007

• Book Review: XQuery by Priscilla Walmsley

  XQuery is one of those books that you get to learn the topic, but keep forever as a desk reference.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 04, 2007

• Book Review: The Taken by Sarah Pinborough

  I don’t know how many more books Sarah Pinborough needs to write before she runs out of steam...

  Review in Books — by Dread Central — on May 04, 2007

Sports

• Racism and the NBA: A Second Look

  Is there institutional racism in the NBA?

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on May 04, 2007

• Golden State Warriors Came Out To Play-ee-ay

  The Dallas Mavericks - the NBA's top team, according to the regular season, are done after six playoff games.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 04, 2007

Culture

• Drunk Hasselhoff Video Shows A Hard Fall Off The Wagon

  Former Baywatch star continues his struggle with alcoholism.

  News in Culture — by TV with MeeVee — on May 04, 2007

• LX.TV Tour 1st/Look New York - 15 East, Jennifer Lynn and Kidfresh

  Discover the best of what's new in New York this week at 15 East, Jennifer Lynn, and Kidfresh.

  News in Culture — by LX.TV — on May 04, 2007

• Product Review: Boaz NYC Rocks a Pair of Pants

  There is maturity to the pants: the grey plaid fabric and the sexy but not slutty cut.

  Review in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on May 04, 2007

• Taxicab Etiquette: The Dos and Don'ts of Back Seat Driving

  For those who travel frequently, knowing what to do and what not to do in a taxicab is essential.

  Opinion in Culture — by JM Jordan — on May 04, 2007

• Even Confident People Have Cracks in Their Cool

  From Dr. Phil to Oprah, everyone has doubts, fears, and insecurities.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on May 04, 2007

Tastes

• Washington Wines: Just East of Greatness

  Washington, over the past decade and a half, has developed into a major wine player.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on May 04, 2007

• LX.TV Restaurant Review: 15 East, New York

  Discover the best of what's new in New York this week at 15 East, a sleek new sushi spot in Union Square.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on May 04, 2007

Sci/Tech

• LX.TV Hardware Review: AVA Computers

  Discover the best of what's new in LA at AVA Computers.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by LX.TV — on May 04, 2007

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Big City Adventure: San Francisco

  See San Francisco for only a few bucks without going anywhere.

  Review in Gaming — by Meryl — on May 04, 2007

• Flash Games: VR Defender Y3K, Picnic Panic, Flash Circle TD, Onslaught, Turret Defense, Turret Tyranny, More

  A total of nine "tower defense"-style games, each with unique charms. You'll love one of them.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on May 04, 2007

Politics

• The First Republican Presidential Debate: Three Of Them Don't Believe In Evolution!

  The three front-runners did fine - but three others don't believe in evolution!

  Opinion in Politics — by Paul Levinson — on May 04, 2007