May 25, 2007 Archive

Sports

• Roger Clemens Doesn’t Need Spring Training

  As professional athletes extend their careers and compete into their 40’s they need to reevaluate the way they prepare.

  Opinion in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on May 25, 2007

• LX.TV Video Interview with Mike Francesa, Radio Host of Mike and the Mad Dog

  George Oliphant interviews sports commentator and radio host of Mike and the Mad Dog, Mike Francesa.

  Interview in Sports — by LX.TV — on May 25, 2007

• NBA: Detroit Takes Different Road to Exact Same Destination

  This time The King took the shot. Turns out it made no difference.

  News in Sports — by Jared Wright — on May 25, 2007

Video

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

  This third pirate epic, based on the Disney attraction, delivers everything an audience expects, with a few surprises.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on May 25, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of May 27

  Memorial Day, Labor Day, Arbor Day, it's always a good day for PBS.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 25, 2007

• Movie Review: The Breed

  Wes Craven poses the question, "Who in their right mind would let the genetically-altered dogs out?"

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on May 25, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Bug

  Will any records fall?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 25, 2007

• Movie Review: Bunny Lake is Missing - Laurence Olivier Centenary

  While its subject matter of a missing child is more topical than ever, the film itself has not dated well.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on May 25, 2007

• CBS Clip Show: The Big Bang Theory, Viva Laughlin, Cane, Moonlight

  Looking for new shows in the fall? Take a look at these.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 25, 2007

• Movie Review: 976-EVIL

  Just when you thought it was safe to call the phone sex hotline once again, 976-Evil spoils it for us!

  Review in Video — by Casey Criswell — on May 25, 2007

• Looking at the 2007 Friday Upfronts

  Friday Night Lights on Friday? What an idea! And let's not forget the vampire detective.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 25, 2007

Music

• Your Chance to Win Merchandise from The Cat Empire

  Music Allies and BC Magazine team up to bring you cool stuff from The Cat Empire.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on May 25, 2007

• The Phil Spector Deal: From Music, To Madness, To -- Murder?

  Once upon a time, to know him was to love him.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 25, 2007

• Music Review: Vancougar - Losin' It

  Practically Sexy.

  Review in Music — by Tuffy — on May 25, 2007

• Music Review: Driver Side Impact - The Very Air We Breathe

  Post-hardcore / emo act Driver Side Impact has released their first full length.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on May 25, 2007

• Music Review: Sly & The Family Stone - Small Talk

  Get your copy of this re-release now before it follows in its creator’s path and becomes almost impossible to find.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on May 25, 2007

• Jordin's A Winner But Her Song Is Another Loser

  Jordin Sparks won but her song, “This is My Now,” is another syrupy soft rock stinker.

  Opinion in Music — by Sean Paul Mahoney — on May 25, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Babes In Toyland - Fontanelle

  Mmmm....all of that brutal intensity.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 25, 2007

• Music Review: John Mayer - The Village Sessions

  The Village Sessions is John Mayer simply at his best, as his strips away everything, until there is nothing left but a man and his guitar.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 25, 2007

• Music Review: Tuatara - East of the Sun

  Alt-rock supergroup Tuatara releases its first new disc in four years.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on May 25, 2007

• Music Review: Bebel Gilberto - Momento

  A pleasant afternoon moment from Brazil's leading export that leaves us wanting more.

  Review in Music — by Timothy Jarrett — on May 25, 2007

• Concert Review: Bob Dylan Live in Birmingham, April 17, 2007

  Twenty-nine years after getting the rapture on an airfield called Blackbush, a re-visitation reveals "things have changed".

  Review in Music — by Nigel Simons — on May 25, 2007

• Music Review: Bryan Adams - Reckless

  There is always one album that changes a musician's life forever. For Bryan Adams that was Reckless...

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 25, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Steve Goodman - Facing The Music by Clay Eals

  A treasure trove that you will continually want to delve into.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 25, 2007

• Book Reviews: Thank You For Smoking And Boomsday by Christopher Buckley

  If you find much of life and politics so absurd as to be hilarious, you need to read Christopher Buckley's books.

  Review in Books — by Scott Butki — on May 25, 2007

• Book Review: Ralph Ellison: A Biography by Arnold Rampersad

  A compelling, copiously researched work that captures the complexity of the mercurial Ellison.

  Review in Books — by Jason Middlekauff — on May 25, 2007

• Book Review: Programming SQL Server 2005 by Bill Hamilton

  This is a perfect volume for those who have worked with, and are comfortable with SQL Server 2000, and now want to learn 2005.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 25, 2007

• Book Review: Book of Mornings, Raúl Niño, and The Perfect Moment by Raúl Niño

  Raúl Niño writes about real men, men who let themselves be rescued by love and family, in a small jewel of a chapbook.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Alvarado — on May 25, 2007

Gaming

• Flash Games: Falldown, Falldown 2, Fallout, Cyberbox, Colorsok, Box Up, Four Second Fury, Four Second Frenzy, Four Second Firestorm

  Presenting three games each from three different game developers for the three day weekend.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on May 25, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review: North of Providence in New York City

  Never has a humble bologna sandwich channeled more emotion.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on May 25, 2007

• LX.TV Design Review: Dror Benshetrit's Crystal Floor Chandelier

  Go behind the scenes at Dror Benshetrit's studio and discover the design and innovation of his crystal floor chandelier.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on May 25, 2007

• Can't Get Pregnant? You Are Not Alone

  Getting pregnant can be a chore and an emotional roller-coaster. Here is one woman's journey.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kate C. Harding — on May 25, 2007