May 30, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: John Lisi and Delta Funk - Dead Cat Bounce & Cashman - Texassippi Stomp

  Two new hard-hitting blues albums from 219 Records.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on May 30, 2007

• The Other Listening Room: Phil

  Phil Elverum is God.

  Review in Music — by zingzing — on May 30, 2007

• Music Review: Elton John- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

  If you were going to have any Elton John CD in your collection then this is the one to go for.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 30, 2007

• Music Review: Richard Thompson - Sweet Warrior

  Sweet Warrior is filled with only two types of songs, good ones and great ones.

  Review in Music — by Robert Burke — on May 30, 2007

• Music Review: Liberty Jones - Atlanta, Georgia

  Southern Rock quintet Liberty Jones take on some classics and lend their sound to some excellent originals.

  Review in Music — by Kate C. Harding — on May 30, 2007

• Music Review: Robin McKelle - Introducing Robin McKelle

  McKelle is currently a headliner at New York's Blue Note and has also been featured as a soloist with the Boston Pops...

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on May 30, 2007

• Music Review: Genesis - …And Then There Were Three

  There is a lot to like with …And Then There Were Three, which in many ways is an unsung classic.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on May 30, 2007

• Music Review: The New Improved Electric Prunes - Just Good Old Rock and Roll

  The name remains the same -- but the line up and the music have drastically changed.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on May 30, 2007

Culture

• Musee d' Morons: The Creation Museum

  The recently opened Creation Museum is yet another example of Biblical spoon-feeding...

  Opinion in Culture — by YABOSI — on May 30, 2007

• My People, Not My People

  What would America be like if we stopped dividing ourselves into different camps?

  Opinion in Culture — by Carole McDonnell — on May 30, 2007

• Let's Play the Feud: A Look at the O'Donnell/Hasselbeck Fight

  We saw on TV two professional communicators who chose to hit below the belt.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tony Figueroa — on May 30, 2007

• The Face of Truth: David Henry Hwang on His New Play, Yellow Face

  You've heard of whiteface, redface, and blackface, but you might not have heard of yellowface.

  Interview in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on May 30, 2007

• LX.TV Interviews Designtex Creative Director, Richard Morrow

  Visit the Designtex studio, which debuted cutting edge textiles that tap into the Guggenheim’s history, renowned collection, and celebrated architecture for inspiration.

  Interview in Culture — by LX.TV — on May 30, 2007

• The Hair Revolution Will Start In Tanzania

  I know that my pleas will fall on deaf ears.

  Opinion in Culture — by B.C. Lorio — on May 30, 2007

• Should Children Play With Toy Guns?

  Fun with guns - or no gun, no fun?

  Opinion in Culture — by Elaine Borthwick — on May 30, 2007

• He Came to Tell Me

  Can the dead visit us in dreams?

  Opinion in Culture — by Kristi Niedzwiecki — on May 30, 2007

Video

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

  Sometimes you just crave the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet.

  Review in Video — by Don Hall — on May 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Classic Horror with The Wolf Man

  Universal's The Wolf Man created the werewolf folklore we all know and love.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on May 30, 2007

• TV Review: The Apprentice - So Bad, Sir Alan Fired Two

  The Apprentices design without reference to feedback - do you think they do well?

  Review in Video — by Jim Symcox — on May 30, 2007

• DVD Review: The Fountain

  Darren Aronofsky provides no easy answers with this beautiful and spiritual film.

  Review in Video — by Don Hall — on May 30, 2007

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

  Stay home with the DVD versions of the first two movies.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on May 30, 2007

• DVD Review: From 7 Up to 49 Up

  This series is genuinely groundbreaking and will likely never be duplicated.

  Review in Video — by Don Hall — on May 30, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Secret Pain and Ancient Actions

  Jake's paternity and Luke's and Laura's past are at the forefront.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on May 30, 2007

• Casting Call: Trivia Geeks Needed

  Bring it on, trivia geek, NBC has got the show that is a match for you.

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on May 30, 2007

• TV Review: HBO'S Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

  HBO's usual excellence fails Native Americans.

  Review in Video — by Marlowe — on May 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Shanghai Express

  Not quite what I had hoped for, but not without its charms.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 30, 2007

• Movie Review: 28 Weeks Later

  Rejoining the story at the reoccupation of London, 28 Weeks Later gives us an up close look at the post-infection apocalypse.

  Review in Video — by Casey Criswell — on May 30, 2007

• Movie Review: Son in Law

  Where's the Pauly Shore balm when you need it?

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on May 30, 2007

Sports

• Fierce Competition Reigns At French Open - American Men Out

  For the first time in 40 years, no U.S. mens player made it to the second round.

  News in Sports — by Rachel Bobak — on May 30, 2007

• NBA: Cavs Win Fourth Showdown of Eastern Conference Finals

  Cleveland's role players put points on the board, but it's defensive excellence that's tied this series at 2-2.

  News in Sports — by Jared Wright — on May 30, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Raising the Past by Jeremy Robinson

  What is fast becoming Jeremy Robinson's trademark: a fast-paced, entertaining read with engaging characters.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review: Driven Out: The Forgotten War Against Chinese Americans by Jean Pfaelzer

  About what good (as group) or evil (as mob) man is capable of.

  Review in Books — by Heloise — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review - Professional SQL Server 2005 Integration Services by Brian Knight, Allen Mitchell et al.

  Provides a good overview of all of the functionality that is contained within Microsoft SSIS.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

  A story of people discovering the world through books, bookstores, and book people.

  Review in Books — by Rick Muller — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review: God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens

  Hitchen's methodical dismantling of religion and the danger fundamentalism poses to our future.

  Review in Books — by Baritone — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review - The Focal Encyclopedia of Photography: 4th Edition Edited By Michael R. Peres

  It doesn't take me to tell you that this is a classic; fifty years and counting can tell you that!

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review: The Secret Supper by Javier Sierra

  ...any book that requires outside study by the reader is a worthy book for consumption.

  Review in Books — by C. Michael Bailey — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review: Coyote Blue by Christopher Moore

  Christopher Moore has done a great job with this book of keeping Old Man Coyote alive for anybody who cares.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 30, 2007

• Pulp Pages: Thieves Like Us by Edward Anderson

  "A novel of men wanted only by their women - AND THE LAW!"

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review: Autumn Corridors by Larry G. Straub

  A book about a death in the family, and overcoming grief.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review: The Making of Star Wars by J.W. Rinzler

  It started out as a total disaster. That Star Wars got made at all is remarkable given what George Lucas first intended.

  Review in Books — by Ed Driscoll — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

  Khaled Hosseini depicts the plight of two women against the turbulent backdrop of recent Afghan history.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on May 30, 2007

• November Release Set for New Adventures of Alex Rider, Reluctant Spy

  Teen superspy Alex Rider reports for his seventh MI-6 assignment on November 13!

  News in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 30, 2007

• Book Review: DragonFire by Donita K. Paul

  Readers will find themselves drawn in from the first chapter and, the twists and turns along the way keep them interested.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on May 30, 2007

Politics

• Weird Drinking Laws of the USA

  Everything has its fair share of weird laws, including alcohol.

  News in Politics — by Jenn Jordan — on May 30, 2007

• Los Angeles Times Chastises Creationists

  Carelessly criticizing Christians, the LA Times has lost its grip on reality.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Green — on May 30, 2007

• Mr. President, I Will Tell You What Is Right for America

  Our war dead weep for this once great nation - and the inability of its leaders to protect what they willingly died to preserve.

  Opinion in Politics — by Big Dog — on May 30, 2007

Tastes

• Emile Peynaud: A Wine Revolutionary

  Celebrating the life and vines of Emile Peynaud

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on May 30, 2007

• LX.TV Visits Fraiche Restaurant and XBar Lounge, Los Angeles

  Discover the best of what's new in Los Angeles at Fraiche Restaurant and XBar Lounge.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on May 30, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Misuse of the Word "Calorie"

  mental_floss fact of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on May 30, 2007