June 2, 2007 Archive

Books

• Panels #4: Reviews of Recent DC Comics

  My rulings on new DC Comics titles featuring Birds of Prey, Justice League and Teen Titans.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Jun 02, 2007

• In Praise Of The Small Press

  There are numerous other small presses out there. Check them out - you might discover a gem of your own.

  Opinion in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 02, 2007

• Book Review: The Art Of ReBoot by Sean O'Reilly, Jim Su, and Jason Park

  The 2D production drawings steal the show in this artbook of the pioneering CG serial.

  Review in Books — by Sterfish — on Jun 02, 2007

• Book Review: Idoleyes - My New Perspective on Faith, Fat and Fame by Mandisa Hundley and Angela Elwell Hunt

  Enter the world of Mandisa, and see what it takes to be an overweight woman who becomes an international American Idol sensation.

  Review in Books — by Kelly Jad'on — on Jun 02, 2007

• Manga Review: Fake – Volume One by Sanami Matoh

  In which our intrepid manga explorer enters into the realm of Boy Love manga.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 02, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Viggo Mortensen & Buckethead Pandemoniuminamerica

  The sounds of a society in turmoil and confusion are never pleasant.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 02, 2007

• Music Review: Solitude Aeturnus - Alone

  Dream Theater meets Type O Negative in the land of the dead.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 02, 2007

• Music Review: Linkin Park Minutes To Midnight

  Different strokes for different folks.Isn't that how the saying goes?

  Review in Music — by Mike D'Orazio — on Jun 02, 2007

• Interview: Band Of The Week - Vintage

  Vintage have a sound and style dripping with the stench of a groovy retro clothing shop.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jun 02, 2007

• One Track Mind: Caspar Brötzmann - "Massaker"

  Caspar uses a different weapon than his dad, but on "Massaker," his aim is no less deadly.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jun 02, 2007

• Music Review: Runic - Liar Flags

  Spanish Viking metal?

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 02, 2007

• Retro Redux: Johnnie Ray - The Prince Of Wails

  At least one music historian has described Johnnie Ray as a cross between Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jun 02, 2007

• Music Review: Manic Street Preachers - Send Away the Tigers

  Manic Street Preachers return to their roots on this short but engaging album.

  Review in Music — by Chris Holmes — on Jun 02, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review: Things That Need to Be Said - David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face

  There's more than narcissism in David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, making its world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum in Hwang's hometown of Los Angeles.

  Review in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Jun 02, 2007

• An Oprah Opportunity: Become A Mentor - Together Teachers and Mentors Move Mountains

  Oprah Winfrey and Essence Magazine join forces to find mentors for black children.

  Opinion in Culture — by Heloise — on Jun 02, 2007

• Product Review: Band Aid's New Line of Blister Protection

  Band Aid creates a line of blister-relief products that actually work.

  Review in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Jun 02, 2007

Gaming

• PSP Review: Test Drive Unlimited

  Atari doesn't leave handheld fans behind with a solid translation of this superb racer.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 02, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Hubert Selby Jr - It/ll Be Better Tomorrow

  An inspiring documentary about this underrated and controversial American author.

  Review in Video — by gette — on Jun 02, 2007

• DVD Review: The Messengers

  The Pang Brothers. I'm thinking Danny and Oxide should change their names to Hit and Miss.

  Review in Video — by Dread Central — on Jun 02, 2007

• Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End - Gore Goes Lynch

  Pirates of the Carribean III may have confused your local reviewer -- but I think I get it: it's crazy. Incidentally, I think David Lynch would get it, too.

  Opinion in Video — by Jesse Miksic — on Jun 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Hannibal Rising

  Zzzz ... zzzz ... zzzz ... Huh?! What's that?! There's a Hannibal Lecter movie going on?

  Review in Video — by Dread Central — on Jun 02, 2007

• John Wayne Centenary: The '40s - Fort Apache, Red River, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and Sands of Iwo Jima

  The '40s were filled with formulaic action films but at the end of the decade Wayne made four classics.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Jun 02, 2007

• New Horror DVD Release List: May 29, 2007

  The following horrors shall release themselves upon your unsuspecting community this May 29, 2007...

  News in Video — by Dread Central — on Jun 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Ironside - Season 1

  Raymond Burr solves mysteries from his wheelchair.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jun 02, 2007

• HD DVD Review: The Break-Up

  Since when are domestic arguments comedy in Hollywood?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 02, 2007

• Movie Review: Hostel: Part II

  Hostel: Part II provides the most painful torture you can imagine. It's caused by sheer boredom.

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on Jun 02, 2007

Sports

• Barry Bonds Has Gotten Fat

  Barry Bonds, physical specimen, has turned into a fat old man as he stumbles in pursuit of Aaron’s record.

  Opinion in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jun 02, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Astronauts Preparing To Ride The Rocket

  The astronauts have feet of clay but their spirits soar to the stars.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Jun 02, 2007

Politics

• Who's Behind Abduction of BBC Journalist in Gaza?

  Maybe Israeli intelligence is involved in the abduction of a respected BBC journalist in the Gaza Strip. Or?

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Jun 02, 2007

• What Time Left Behind

  Why Time magazine's much-needed evaluation of No Child Left Behind left out some important points.

  Opinion in Politics — by Don Baiocchi — on Jun 02, 2007

• Cold War: Mistaken Conflations and Ambiguous Concepts

  Or why the Cold War was not 'the decisive battle' between liberty and totalitarianism.

  Opinion in Politics — by Graham McKnight — on Jun 02, 2007

• This Death Thing Is Killing Us

  America is conflicted over who determines life and death - and for whom the death knell will sound.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jun 02, 2007

• Apocalypse Now?

  The possibility of the rise of an American theocracy is all too real. To ignore that possibility is to do so at one's peril.

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Jun 02, 2007