May 24, 2007 Archive

Culture

• Theater Review: David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face at the Mark Taper Forum

  The author of M. Butterfly puts himself onstage in a fictionalized documentary.

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

• Six of One, and Maybe That's All?

  A multivitamin for all writers who need a dose of their own medicine.

  Opinion in Culture — by JC Mosquito — on May 24, 2007

• My Body is Not Who I Am - It's Just Where I Live

  As long as our identity is rooted in something which can be taken from us, we'll always be insecure.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on May 24, 2007

• Florida Keys Trivia: Do You Know How to Unlock the Facts?

  Take our quiz to see how much you know about this group of islands, the most tropical key chain around.

  News in Culture — by J Jordan — on May 24, 2007

Music

• Dell to Sell Desktops at Wal-Mart and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Dell at Wal-Mart, Primal Scream's first DVD and McCartney debuts on YouTube in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on May 24, 2007

• Music Review: Theo Bleckmann & Ben Monder - At Night

  Exhilarating, trippy, and a little scary too.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 24, 2007

• Music Review: Megadeth - United Abominations

  Nothing like a little 'deth.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 24, 2007

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen- In Concert: MTV Unplugged

  I’m a self-confessed Springsteen fan. I have been since the first time I heard "The Boss" playing on the radio.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 24, 2007

• Concert Review: Steely Dan Live at the Beacon Theater - This Was No One Night Stand

  Embracing the twentieth century with style and panache, Steely Dan wowed the Beacon crowd on two sold out evenings.

  Opinion in Music — by Dave Alper — on May 24, 2007

• Retro Redux: Origins Of Rock And Roll - Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith

  He had no idea that his signature song would become an important - some say seminal - moment in the origins of rock and roll.

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

• Music Review: Bang! Bang! - The Dirt That Makes You Down

  An aggressive debut from a high energy, neopunk band.

  Review in Music — by Patrick — on May 24, 2007

• Music Review: Hot Rod Circuit - The Underground Is A Dying Breed

  Pop punkers Hot Rod Circuit are back with a very impressive release.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on May 24, 2007

• Music Review: Megadeth - United Abominations

  This debut for Megadeth on Road Runner, and it's a sound that is reminiscent of their earlier days.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 24, 2007

Politics

• Forget the Timetable - Just Give Us the Pork!

  Democrats who had recently displayed signs of vestigial spines turned to jelly this week and sold out their principles for pork.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 24, 2007

• Satire: Michael Moore is a Heck of a Guy

  Michael Moore's use of profits from his new film to insure the uninsured isn't just a distraction from his illegal trip to Cuba. Really.

  Satire in Politics — by Big Dog — on May 24, 2007

• 16-year Old Girl Denied Bail for "God Hates Fags" Flyer

  A McHenry county judge denied bail for a 16-year old who's only crime was making a flyer that says "God Hates Fags".

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on May 24, 2007

Video

• HD DVD Review: The Thing

  Early '80s movies should not look this good.

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

• TV Review: Lost Season Three Finale

  Damn, being surprised and shocked is a great feeling.

  Review in Video — by Vichus Smith — on May 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Sleuth - Laurence Olivier Centenary

  Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine give an acting masterclass.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on May 24, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Craig's True Identity Revealed to All

  Jerry reveals himself to all, Patrick tries to convince Robin to move in with him.

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

• Movie Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

  It's the end of the trilogy - is there still any wind left in the sails?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 24, 2007

• Looking at the 2007 Thursday Network Upfronts

  The Office leads the returning Thursday night lineup.

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

Sports

• AC Milan: Europe's Greatest Tournament Club Ever?

  Milanese soccer stands at the pinnacle of European soccer.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on May 24, 2007

• Best Sports Families: It's All In The Wrists ... Or DNA

  The following is our list of the top athletes who owe at least some of their genius to their genus.

  Opinion in Sports — by J Jordan — on May 24, 2007

• Outside of Yankeeland, Fans Rejoice At Pinstripes' Misfortune

  Outside of New York City and Yankeeland (the less loyal version of Red Sox Nation), baseball fans do not care about the Yankees struggles.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jeff Louderback — on May 24, 2007

• French Open: Roland Garros Womens Preview

  The French Open is about to start: Let them eat cake!

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on May 24, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Update: How Good Are Your Drugs (Part 3) – GUILTY!!

  Government sponsored Internet pharmacies, unlicensed doctors as medical directors; is health care in chaos?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Rick Vassar — on May 24, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Ghost Road Blues by Jonathan Maberry

  Evil never dies, it just waits for the right moment to come back with a vengeance.

  Review in Books — by ILoz Zoc — on May 24, 2007

• Book Review: The Perception Experiment by Jason Glover

  He lives in a perfect town, with perfect people. Then...

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on May 24, 2007

• Book Review: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver

  If we are what we eat I would want to come from Barbara Kingsolver's garden...

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 24, 2007

• Book Review: The Yiddish Policemen's Union Michael Chabon

  This honest, sad, funny, and very real novel is part Raymond Chandler, part Damon Runyon, and part political satire at its finest.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 24, 2007

Tastes

• LX.TV Interview with Daniel Boulud, Superchef and Founder of Eponymous Restaurant Empire

  SuChin Pak interviews superchef Daniel Boulud to discuss his cooking philosophy, his family, and goes behind the scenes at Daniel.

  Interview in Tastes — by LX.TV — on May 24, 2007

• LX.TV Restaurant Review: New LA Sushi Spot, Tengu

  Discover the best of what's new in LA at Tengu, Santa Monica's hippest new sushi spot.

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

• RealMeals.TV Recipe: Ice Cream Sandwich

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on May 24, 2007

• LX.TV Restaurant Review: Klee Brasserie, New York

  Discover the best of what's new in New York at Klee Brasserie.

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

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: SHReK the THiRD

  No, it's not cool to insert random capital and lowercase letters in your title.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 24, 2007