May 17, 2007 Archive

Politics

• The March of Progress

  Where exactly are we going?

  Opinion in Politics — by Graham McKnight — on May 17, 2007

• What Do Dick Cheney and Jimmy Carter Have in Common?

  Twenty-seven years ago Carter declared military force would be used to control the Persian Gulf. Today, Cheney is repeating history.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Green — on May 17, 2007

• "Parliament of Minorities" Good for Scotland

  The new government is taking shape. No party having a majority makes voting a fair process.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on May 17, 2007

Music

• One Track Mind: David Torn "Structural Functions Of Prezens"

  Other musicians pay lip service to "thinking outside the box;" Torn is nowhere near that damned box.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A

  This was the album that catapulted Bruce Springsteen from popular pop star to megastar and cultural icon.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Brad Paisley - Mud On The Tires

  Brad Paisley belongs to that group of modern cowboys such as Tim Mcgraw, Garth Brooks, and Keith Urban who add a little rock to their country.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Sly and the Family Stone - Stand

  Sly and the Family Stone recorded a perfect album. It wouldn't have a prayer of being released today.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on May 17, 2007

• Music Reviews: Wetton, Marillion, Rush, Elis, Battlelore, Artrosis, Beatallica, Legend Heart, and Chasing Victory

  Another collection of metal and prog reviews in Marty's Musical Meltdown.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 17, 2007

• Music Playlist: Classic Alternative Suicide Songs

  Songs about suicide by some of the biggest pioneers of alternative music.

  Opinion in Music — by Robert Burke — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

  A great reminder of the singularly unique talent that is Lou Reed.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: The Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare

  England's next big thing of 2006 comes back with a razor-sharp second album full of pop-punk riffs and surprisingly insightful lyrics.

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position

  The Magic Position is one of the finest releases of 2007 to date. Don't go through life without hearing it.

  Review in Music — by Robert Burke — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Madonna - "Hey You"

  Madonna's new charity single proves she's still a creative force to be reckoned with.

  Review in Music — by Daryl D — on May 17, 2007

• Influential Albums: Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet

  One of the first albums I ever got into.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Joel Frahm - We Used To Dance

  By shining while hanging with the big boys, Joel Frahm has proven he belongs in their company.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Joss Stone - Introducing Joss Stone

  Joss Stone has delivered her newest album, Introducing Joss Stone, with the note that this is finally the real her.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Chanticleer - And On Earth, Peace: A Chanticleer Mass

  Chanticleer’s newest recording, And on Earth, Peace: A Chanticleer Mass is in many ways its most ambitious and satisfying project.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on May 17, 2007

• New Album Releases, 5-15-2007: Steve Nieve, Gretchen Wilson, Wilco, Linkin Park

  Wilco has Sky Blue Sky. I would be more likely to call their undistinguished songwriting Sucky Bland Sucky

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Women and Children First

  Good children's music doesn't "sing down" to kids, and this CD meets that requirement.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on May 17, 2007

• Interview: Holly Ramos Comes Strong Out of The Gate

  A punk princess's recipe for aging gracefully: add a little acoustic heart to that old downtown attitude.

  Interview in Music — by Holly Hughes — on May 17, 2007

• Concert Review: Elvis Costello and The Imposters Tear Up the Joint - Nokia Theatre, New York, May 16, 2007

  Thirty years later, Elvis Costello still has no intention of going gentle into anyone's good night.

  Review in Music — by Holly Hughes — on May 17, 2007

• Welcome To The Jazz Workshop

  A new jazz feature begins at Blogcritics.

  Opinion in Music — by Michael J. West — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Moby Grape - Listen! My Friends: The Best of Moby Grape

  ... one of the most inventive groups of musicians and songwriters to emerge during the storied mid-'60s Summer of Love era.

  Review in Music — by John Reed — on May 17, 2007

• Concert Review: Heaven & Hell, Megadeth, Machine Head – Cleveland, Ohio, May 11, 2007

  Iommi's guitars, Dio's voice and charisma led the charge through Sabbath's second life with a sharp, medieval set.

  Review in Music — by Peter Chakerian — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Sue Foley, Deborah Coleman, and Roxanne Potvin Time Bomb

  The only equipment you need in order to know your way around a guitar's fret board can be bought in a store.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: The Almost - Southern Weather

  The Almost may be a so-called side project, but they are grabbing a ton of attention.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on May 17, 2007

• Music Review: Wilco - Sky Blue Sky

  The sounds and influences of Sky Blue Sky are vintage '70s.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 17, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Sun Over Breda by Arturo Perez-Reverte

  Arturo Perez-Reverte's Captain Alatriste series continues to be the wonder it was from the opening line of the first book

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 17, 2007

• Book Review: The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies, and My Life with Styx by Chuck Panozzo with Michele Skettino

  How a closeted gay musician dealt with the "manly" world of rock, the AIDS epidemic, and his own demons.

  Review in Books — by Jon Sobel — on May 17, 2007

• Interview with author Patty Marx

  SuChin Pak interviews Patty Marx, author of Him Her Again the End of Him.

  Interview in Books — by LX.TV — on May 17, 2007

• Book Review: Naked Thinking - The Power of Feeling Less, Thinking More, and Making Better Decisions by Phil D’Agostino

  More intellect and less emotion can unleash deeply hidden powers.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on May 17, 2007

• Book Review: The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx

  “The Bay crawled with whitecaps like maggots seething in a broad wound.” Journey to the sea on knotty words.

  Review in Books — by Howard Dratch — on May 17, 2007

• Book Review: Hick by Andrea Portes

  A daring 13-year-old leaves home for what she hopes is a much better life.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on May 17, 2007

• Book Review: The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery by Shizuka Kusano

  A beautiful collection of kimono from a talented artist whose work has been showcased around the world.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on May 17, 2007

Sports

• 2007 Preakness – Thursday Update

  After seeing 20 horses run in the Kentucky Derby, there are only nine running this Saturday.

  News in Sports — by T. Michael Testi — on May 17, 2007

Culture

• The Social Sheep

  Unfortunately for us, it seems that our woolly friends have a human counterpart -- the social sheep.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on May 17, 2007

• Younger Sagittarius Man, Older Sagittarius Woman: Can It Work? Astrology-Based Advice

  Elsa, I'm a Sagittarius and can't seem to find anyone who seems interesting enough for the effort it takes to go out...

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 17, 2007

• Satire: An Open Letter To Katie Couric

  I’ll try not to be too mean in this letter, but you really have me concerned, Katie.

  Satire in Culture — by Daryl D — on May 17, 2007

• George Nakashima's Coffee Tables

  Discover furniture designer George Nakashima's beautiful works of natural art.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on May 17, 2007

• LX.TV visits the Prime Grill Restaurant and Canvas, Los Angeles

  Discover the best of what's new in Los Angeles at Prime Grill and Canvas.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on May 17, 2007

• In Memoriam: Jerry Falwell

  I didn't always agree with him, but I'm going to miss the guy.

  Opinion in Culture — by Warren Kelly — on May 17, 2007

• Product Review: Proenza Schouler Brings Couture to the Masses

  Couture is brought to the masses with an attractive, affordable, and surprisingly high-quality line at Target stores.

  Review in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on May 17, 2007

• Paris Hilton and Pluto in Capricorn: Astrology In Real Life

  Are her troubles a sign of the times?

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 17, 2007

• Children Subjected to Terrifying "Gunman Attack" on School Trip

  Little kids, little kids - let me in!

  Opinion in Culture — by Elaine Borthwick — on May 17, 2007

• Love: Maybe the Beatles Were Right

  The emotional reality of the human experience is that we are simply happiest when we love and are loved in return.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on May 17, 2007

• The Joy of Indian Classical Dances

  Even as everything western is considered cool, dances like Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudhi, Kathak, and Odissi still attract young Indians.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on May 17, 2007

Video

• Pure Country 2: Pure Hollywood Gold

  Hollywood seems to lacking for new ideas. How about Pure Country 2?

  Satire in Video — by Rick Vassar — on May 17, 2007

• Movie Review: Shrek the Third

  Does it live up to its predecessors?

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on May 17, 2007

• What The CW's Girlfriends Needs Next Year

  I can think of a few things, but I imagine some of them won't go down well.

  Opinion in Video — by Matthew Milam — on May 17, 2007

• Movie Review: Brooklyn Rules

  A powerful story set in Brooklyn, circa 1985.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on May 17, 2007

• Movie Review: The Challenge

  Junk-cinema fans will enjoy this German martial-arts epic.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on May 17, 2007

• TV Review: American Idol 6 - Semi-Finals Results

  Simon must be really, really pissed.

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on May 17, 2007

• TV Review: Lost - Charlie, Underwater Babes, And My Finale Prediction!

  A major brand-new prediction about the season finale!

  Review in Video — by Paul Levinson — on May 17, 2007

• The 2007 Network Upfronts: The CW

  Will VM and I still be friends next season?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 17, 2007

• Win Signed Scripts from Law and Order!

  Blogcritics and NBC Rewind are pleased to host a giveaway of scripts signed by the entire casts of Law and Order and Law and Order: Criminal Intent.

  News in Video — by Anna Creech — on May 17, 2007

• The 2007 Network Upfronts: Fox

  Oh man does Fox have a lot going on this fall.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 17, 2007

• B-Movie of the Week: Latin Dragon

  Positive martial arts wizardry with a Latino flair.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on May 17, 2007

• Casting Call: Bay Area Potential Pussycats

  Don't cha wanna be a Pusscat Doll?

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on May 17, 2007

• DVD Review: Because I Said So

  A delightful comedy starring an array of attractive women.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 17, 2007

• Brothers and Sisters: The Most Improved New Show of 2007?

  The most improved new show of 2007?

  Opinion in Video — by Sean Paul Mahoney — on May 17, 2007

Tastes

• RealMeals.TV Recipe: Sweet Potato Souffle

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on May 17, 2007

• Restaurant Review: Luigi's Italian Cafe in Dallas, Texas - Sublime Northern Italian

  This is perhaps the best and most affordable Italian restaurant in the Dallas area.

  Review in Tastes — by Joe Harris — on May 17, 2007

Sci/Tech

• The Average Ear of Corn Has Sixteen Rows of Kernels

  Kernels, fossils, history, and Native Americans.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on May 17, 2007

• Hidden Dangers In Zodiac Spot On Flea Control

  A warning is something you put on packaging that a person can see so that they can make a considered decision

  News in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on May 17, 2007

• Can A PC Guy Become a Mac Guy? - Episode 5

  This time we look at OS X

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on May 17, 2007

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Diner Dash: Flo on the Go

  Flo returns for her third dining adventure: vacation. But she loses her luggage and needs bucks for her trip.

  Review in Gaming — by Meryl — on May 17, 2007

• PC Game Review: The Apprentice: Los Angeles

  It's no surprise the Donald has found his way into a computer game, but it might not be what you expect.

  Review in Gaming — by Meryl — on May 17, 2007