May 22, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music DVD Review: The Osmonds: Live in Concert London 2006

  The songs remain the same, but the magic... not quite.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: Erasure - Light at the End of the World

  Erasure's newest album should please die-hard fans, but don't expect to be won over otherwise.

  Review in Music — by Alyse Wax — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: From Autumn to Ashes - Holding a Wolf by the Ears

  FATA's new album is everything fans wanted -- and more.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: Band Of The Week - The Nick Black Band - Hollow

  Nick Black's Hollow, proves that an album cannot be judged by title alone — as it is an album filled with damn good music.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: Britney Spears - Britney

  It's a step in the direction of Britney growing up, and expanding her style of music.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: Erasure - Light at the End of the World

  Perfectly timed to come out at the beginning of Summer, it's full of breezy pop songs that hearken back to the group's heyday.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: The Stooges - The Weirdness

  It may be clutzy, it may be goofy, but the Stooges' first album in more than 30 years still kinda rocks

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: Jean-Luc Ponty - The Acatama Experience

  Ponty is back, with a vengeance.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: Brooks And Dunn- Brand New Man

  One of country’s best selling duo acts, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, started off their career with this brilliant album-Brand New Man.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 22, 2007

• Skull and Guts Music! No Fun!

  For Pico.

  Review in Music — by zingzing — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: Beach Boys - Warmth of the Sun

  Yet another collection from the mighty Beach Boys catalog gets released in time for shorts 'n' sandals weather.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on May 22, 2007

• Music Review: Apache Indian & The Reggae Revolution Time For Change Tour Live (DVD)

  They may not be able to change the world, but they do show how change is possible if you want it.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 22, 2007

• Overlooked Alternatives: Battles, Killing Joke

  One of these releases just might show up on year-end lists.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on May 22, 2007

• Retro Redux: Before Weird Al, Newhart And Sherman Tickled America's Funny-Bone

  In the 1950s and early 1960s, comedy albums went through a period of booming popularity.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on May 22, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: May 22, 2007

  Maybe it's time to step outside of your "normal."

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 22, 2007

Video

• TV Review: 24 Season Six, Hours 23 and 24 - Not the Show's Finest

  I must have missed something -- from here it looked like a whole lot of nothing.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on May 22, 2007

• DVD Review: 10 MPH

  A wild, coast-to-coast road trip - on a Segway.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on May 22, 2007

• TV Review: Heroes Season One Finale

  A review of Heroes Volume 1 season finale.

  Review in Video — by Vichus Smith — on May 22, 2007

• The Best TV Theme Songs

  The following is our list of the best TV theme songs ever written, songs that made shows as much fun to hear as they were to watch.

  Opinion in Video — by JM Jordan — on May 22, 2007

• DVD Review: Harry and the Hendersons

  Criminally ignored '80s classic is finally on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on May 22, 2007

• TV Review: Boston Legal - "Duck and Cover"

  Brad and Denise tie the knot while Jerry with client gone quackers.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on May 22, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Apocalypto

  Gibson's action fest rises to the top.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 22, 2007

• Movie Review: Pan’s Labyrinth

  ... I questioned myself for not being on the same bandwagon with everyone else regarding the grandeur of this movie...

  Review in Video — by Ginger Haycox — on May 22, 2007

• DVD Review: Knife In The Water

  Roman Polanski's first film shows greatness out and outside of the box.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on May 22, 2007

• American Idol: Who Will Walk Away the Winner?

  Blake Lewis or Jordin Sparks: Who's going to be the next Idol?

  Opinion in Video — by JM Jordan — on May 22, 2007

• TV Review: 24 - Hours 23 & 24: Jack Strikes Back!

  Since Jack loves Audrey so much, he does the only reasonable thing he can do: he lets her go.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on May 22, 2007

• Sense and Proportion: A Parent's Guide to Film

  Somewhere society got the impression that it is easier to raise children in a sensory deprivation tank...

  Opinion in Video — by Kati Irons — on May 22, 2007

• Box Office Update 5/18-5/20: Shrek the Third Leads the Way

  Shrek takes the crown, for one week anyway.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 22, 2007

• Looking at the 2007 Tuesday Network Upfronts

  The evening is highlighted by the returning House and perhaps Chuck or Reaper.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 22, 2007

• TV Review: Dancing With The Stars Finals - Laila Falls Flat, Runner-Up Up for Grabs

  The couples reached for the electricity and the eclectic tonight.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on May 22, 2007

• TV Review: House – "The Jerk"

  Sometimes a little jerk goes a long way.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on May 22, 2007

Culture

• Lost Her Sex Drive - Saturn Transit To Sun, Moon, Venus in Leo: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I am going through the first serious sex drought of my life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 22, 2007

• Bridging The Intellectual Property Divide

  It is a mistake to use the term “property” with regard to creativity.

  Opinion in Culture — by Robert K. Blechman — on May 22, 2007

• LX.TV Interview with Dylan Lauren, Ralph Lauren Heiress

  SuChin Pak sits down to dish with Dylan Lauren, Ralph Lauren heiress and founder of Dylan's Candy Bar.

  Interview in Culture — by LX.TV — on May 22, 2007

• I Don’t Care Who You Are - That’s Funny!! – Headlines

  I love my headlines!!

  Satire in Culture — by Rick Vassar — on May 22, 2007

• LX.TV Visits with SL Design at Amalia, New York

  SLDesign’s co-owners, Chris Sheffield and Steve Lewis, discuss how they transformed Amalia into a breathtaking creation in modern thought.

  Interview in Culture — by LX.TV — on May 22, 2007

• A Helping Hand: Which One is Too Easy - Marriage or Divorce?

  The longer-lasting relationship speaks not just of trust and love, but also of experience with it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on May 22, 2007

• Zappos Has A Brick And Mortar Location - Who Knew?

  My trip to Vegas yields a surprise.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on May 22, 2007

• Immigration and My Personal, Cultural Panic Attack

  Maybe it's not racism I see but the fear that occurs when one is in a strange place among strangers who might resent one's presence.

  Opinion in Culture — by Carole McDonnell — on May 22, 2007

• LX.TV Visits Punch Grill and Song & Thorne in Los Angeles

  Discover the best of what's new in LA this week.

  News in Culture — by LX.TV — on May 22, 2007

Politics

• The Naked Emperors of Immigration

  The immigration bill is simply dumber than dirt. It makes no sense. It can't be fixed. It's an embarrassment. And the Emperor Congress is naked.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on May 22, 2007

• Satire: Other "Illegals" Demand Amnesty

  After Bush's amnesty for illegal immigrants, should other "illegals" be granted the same?

  Satire in Politics — by Daryl D — on May 22, 2007

• Giuliani Disqualifies Himself As Presidential Hopeful

  Giuliani's lack of knowledge about U.S. aggression in the Mideast shows he is less informed than the American public.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Green — on May 22, 2007

• Why They Won’t Assimilate

  The notion that today’s immigrants will assimilate is a pipe dream that can turn into a nightmare.

  Opinion in Politics — by Selwyn Duke — on May 22, 2007

• Jounalism Is Risky Business In Latin America

  Cuban journalist gets four years for "pre-criminal dangerousness", while tv people disappear in Mexico.

  News in Politics — by Howard Dratch — on May 22, 2007

• Only Intifada Can Save Gaza

  Palestinians must conduct a non-violent Intifada to save Gaza from complete destruction.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on May 22, 2007

Sports

• Jacksonville Jaguars: Getting the Whole Nelson

  A closer look at safety Reggie Nelson, Jacksonville's top draft pick.

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on May 22, 2007

• NBA: James, Cavs Fail to Capitalize on Lackluster Showing From Pistons

  LeBron nearly puts up a triple-double, but the 10th assist that didn't come through might have been Cleveland's undoing.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jared Wright — on May 22, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Power of a Positive No - How to Say No and Still Get to Yes by William Ury

  With the tips in the book, you won't fear the consequences of saying No, and you'll find ways to make things work out for everyone.

  Review in Books — by Meryl — on May 22, 2007

• Book Review: Never Shower in a Thunderstorm - Surprising Facts and Misleading Myths About Our Health and the World We Live In by Anahad O’Connor

  This ultimate bet-settling book takes those old wives tales, myths, and home remedies you’ve heard and puts them to the scientific test.

  Review in Books — by Kate C. Harding — on May 22, 2007

• Book Review: Spherical Tomi by Jack Mangan

  Cyberpunk science fiction that is well crafted and full of action, with a wide range of emotions.

  Review in Books — by Constance Burris — on May 22, 2007

• Book Review - Adobe Photoshop CS3: Classroom In A Book By Adobe Creative Team

  A step-by-step guide that allows you to learn Adobe Photoshop CS3 at your own pace.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 22, 2007

• Book Review: Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland

  The vivacity and surety of Vreeland's dazzling prose captures the artist as much possessed by his subjects as he wishes to possess them.

  Review in Books — by Kathy Jones — on May 22, 2007

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Tony Hawk Downhill Jam

  Jam without playing with your Wii. No, it's not as fun.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 22, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Open Season

  Only this game could make controlling a giant bear boring.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 22, 2007

Sci/Tech

• World’s Largest Freshwater Lake

  mental_floss fact of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on May 22, 2007

• Medications And The Water Table Don't Mix

  Isn't it time we took the steps to ensure that our water isn't killing us?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on May 22, 2007

Tastes

• RealMeals.TV Recipe : Cocoa and Peanut Glazed Spareribs

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on May 22, 2007

• The Best First Date Wines

  Dating - like life - has no guarantees, but knowing the best wines for your first date may help turn your first date into a second one.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on May 22, 2007