May 27, 2007 Archive

Tastes

• Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Ligero Especial

  This is the type of cigar that you should stay far, far away from if you have only been smoking cigars for a couple of months.

  Review in Tastes — by Stogie Review — on May 27, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: ER - The Complete Seventh Season

  Not too much; not too little; Just right.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on May 27, 2007

• Movie Review: Gangs of the Dead

  Ain't no zombie like a West Coast zombie.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on May 27, 2007

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "Human Nature"

  This is the continuation of Steven Moffat's "The Girl In The Fireplace" theme in exploring whether the Doctor could love.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on May 27, 2007

• Movie Review: Bug

  This will make your skin crawl.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 27, 2007

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

  Pirates of the Caribbean at world's end and beyond. A voyage packed with derring-do and plot twists aplenty.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on May 27, 2007

• Movie Review: The Last Legion

  Ever wanted to see a cheap imitation of King Arthur? Look no further, The Last Legion is for you!

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on May 27, 2007

• Movie Review: Zodiac

  "The last time I saw this face was on July 4, 1969"

  Review in Video — by Kendra — on May 27, 2007

• Movie Review: The Quiet Earth (1985)

  This is not a flashy film. It is, however, a master stroke.

  Review in Video — by Matthew C Holmes — on May 27, 2007

• DVD Review: Wrestlemania 23 - Ultimate Limited Edition

  Why not just go all out and release the Super Ultimate Mega Unrated Director's Cut Special Edition instead?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on May 27, 2007

• Movie Review: Heading Home

  Where have all the children gone? A charming retro-chiller from independent filmmaker Jane Rose.

  Review in Video — by Elaine Borthwick — on May 27, 2007

Books

• A Chapter a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

  Sample books through your e-mail with St. Martin's Press.

  News in Books — by Katie Trattner — on May 27, 2007

• Book Review: Watch This, Listen Up, Click Here by David Verklin

  No one ever stops feeding that machine, they just find better food troughs.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on May 27, 2007

• Book Review: The Immaculate Complexion by Edie Bloom

  A cheeky, so-crazy-it-almost-seems-real look into the wacky world of cosmetics.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on May 27, 2007

• Book Review: Tramps Like Us: A New Jersey Tale by Kristen Buckley

  Not about Bruce Springsteen, despite its title. Still, it's not a bad read, for a "chick book."

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on May 27, 2007

• Book Review: Jade Tiger by Jenn Reese

  Adventure and edge of your seat action, this is a page-turning thrill.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on May 27, 2007

• Book Review - Closeup Shooting: A Guide To Closeup, Tabletop and Macro Photography By Cyrill Harnischmacher

  A good overview of what all is needed for taking quality closeup pictures.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 27, 2007

Culture

• Creating Something (Spectacular) From Nothing

  In 1988 I had the idea of setting up a personal training centre in Melbourne. There were no commercial PT facilities in this country at the time.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on May 27, 2007

• Designing Diva Cuts Through My OCD Shell, Into My Heart

  Designing Diva makes one-of-a-kind jewelry that is so beautiful, this asymmetrical necklace doesn't offend my OCD sensibilities.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on May 27, 2007

• Questions of Life and Death: An Interview with Cynthia Tello

  Cynthia Tello's designs are a matter of Life and Death. Really.

  Interview in Culture — by Ray Ellis — on May 27, 2007

• Go Ask the LACMA and Jeff Koons: Are All Cubes Square?

  Serra's work at the MCASD Annex and a planned exhibit by Koons at LACMA.

  Review in Culture — by Kevin Freitas — on May 27, 2007

Music

• Interview: Writer and Musician Sonny Smith

  Interview with singer, songwriter, playwright, and screenplay writer Sonny Smith, who released his fifth album, Fruitvale, last month.

  Interview in Music — by Paul Hawkins — on May 27, 2007

• Music Review: Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long

  Accessible, boy-next-door funk drenched in wet, erotic imagery. 'Soon' is the blockbuster album we were all told it would be.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on May 27, 2007

• Music Review: Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet

  Based on this great album, Porcupine Tree is a band that I can promise you I will be exploring much, much further.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 27, 2007

• Music Review: Let’s Go Sailing - The Chaos in Order

  Let’s Go Sailing's CD, The Chaos in Order, is full of haunting melodies, even in the most up-beat songs.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on May 27, 2007

• Music Review: Skid Row- Skid Row

  Skid Row were the poster boys for rebellion during the late 80s and early 90s.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 27, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Doro - 20 Years a Warrior Soul

  Great show, bad video.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 27, 2007

• Interview: Chimaira’s Matt DeVries

  Chimaira look forward to the 2007 Sounds of the Underground tour and the mayhem the tour is known for.

  Interview in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on May 27, 2007

• Music Review: CéU - CéU

  Sultry Brazilian singer CéU hits America via Starbucks.

  Review in Music — by Robert Burke — on May 27, 2007

• Music Review: Robert MacGregor - Refraction of Light

  Every piece was written by MacGregor and he shows his versatility with a number of different styles, in both the compositions and his instrumentality.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on May 27, 2007

Sports

• Satire: Come Out Swingin'

  One unique way to break out of a slump.

  Satire in Sports — by Tuffy — on May 27, 2007

• 2-1 Final Scores in Double or Triple Overtime? I'm Cool With That

  The Overtime Boogeyman is Scaring some Sports Writers.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on May 27, 2007

• NBA: Jazz Retain Dignity With Game Three Smackdown

  Surely San Antonio didn't expect a 25-point whipping to be the Jazz's idea of hospitality.

  News in Sports — by Jared Wright — on May 27, 2007