June 11, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Tomb Raider Legend

  A little 2-D does Lara some good.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 11, 2007

• Wii Virtual Console Releases For June 11, 2007

  Gold nuggets, gold rings, golden axes. Do I sense a pattern here?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jun 11, 2007

• PS3 Review: MotorStorm

  This has got to be one of the best mud simulators ever produced.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jun 11, 2007

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Mad Tracks

  Well, at least there's downloadable content coming for this game in the future.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jun 11, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Redefines Family Game Night

  Wii puts the "we" back in family console video games. Buy one and the whole family plays. Together.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Mel Odom — on Jun 11, 2007

• PS2 Preview: Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s

  We take a preview build of Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s for a spin and realize our spandex doesn't fit any more.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jun 11, 2007

Video

• Veronica Mars Is Dead. Long Live Veronica Mars. An Interview with Creator Rob Thomas

  Stop the Mars Bars. The TV show is not returning, but the character might live on.

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jun 11, 2007

• Movie Review: Knocked Up

  Is watching a movie about an unwanted pregnancy funny? Mostly.

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on Jun 11, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Luke Escapes With Laura

  Luke snatches Laura from Scott's clutches, Robin sets off alarms with Patrick when she hears the ticking of her biological clock.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jun 11, 2007

• Movie Review: Hostel: Part II: Hard Horror Finds a New Home

  This Hard Horror excursion into torture and depravity is not for everyone. You are warned.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Jun 11, 2007

• DVD Review: The War at Home - The Complete First Season

  The show is an absolute wreck.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jun 11, 2007

• Movie Review: Surf's Up

  Surprisingly good.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 11, 2007

• DVD News: The Monster Squad Is Coming To DVD on July 24!

  After twenty years, cult classic The Monster Squad is breaking loose and coming to DVD!

  News in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 11, 2007

• Sci-Fi Channel Original Review: Ice Spiders

  Frozen upon entry.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 11, 2007

• Steve Carell Giveaway!

  Blogcritics and DotComedy are pleased to host a host a prize pack giveaway of Steve Carell stuff in celebration of the theatrical release of his new movie.

  News in Video — by Anna Creech — on Jun 11, 2007

• The The Sopranos Finale: It’s All About the Journey

  Okay, Mr. David Chase, we get it: It’s all about process, moving forward, the journey is literally more important than getting there.

  Opinion in Video — by Victor Lana — on Jun 11, 2007

• Movie Review: Hostel Part II

  Road trips in Europe, not advisable when you are in a movie.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 11, 2007

• DVD Review: The Burmese Harp

  Kon Ichikawa's World War II masterpiece is finally available to the masses on superior DVD quality thanks to the people at Criterion.

  Review in Video — by Eli Phelps — on Jun 11, 2007

• TV Review: The Sopranos - "Made in America"

  One of the most important contemporary works of art concludes with a powerful comment about the world we live in and the lies we have to believe.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Jun 11, 2007

• DVD Review: The Ape (1940)

  Revisiting a not-so-classic forties era gorilla suit picture starring Boris Karloff.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 11, 2007

• Movie Review: Ocean's Thirteen

  Better than 12, but still room for improvement.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 11, 2007

Sports

• Some Get Away With Liveblogging Baseball

  Others -- like a Louisville Courier-Journal reporter, get ejected by the NCAA for posting live Internet updates.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 11, 2007

• Interview: Outside the Ring With Boxer Maureen Shea

  She’s a poet, a musician, a girly-girl, and a vegetarian.

  Interview in Sports — by Kelly Jad'on — on Jun 11, 2007

Culture

• An End To Learning: How Canadian Universities Became Vocational Colleges

  Fewer people are experiencing the joy of learning for the sake of learning.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 11, 2007

• Astrology, Violence and the Collective's Defense Against Reality: Predicting Pluto In Capricorn

  Does the collective defend itself against harsh reality? Pluto's transit through Capricorn starting in 2008 will put an end to that.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Jun 11, 2007

• Eleanor Roosevelt Didn’t Change Her Last Name When She Got Married

  mental_floss fact of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Jun 11, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Apple's WWDC Keynote: Hell Freezes Over... AGAIN!

  The latest news from the WWDC keynote.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on Jun 11, 2007

• 7 Reasons You Might Want to Get Out of Internet Marketing

  Maybe it is time for you to get out of internet marketing.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jinger Jarrett — on Jun 11, 2007

• The Healthy Skeptic: Warning, Diet Soda May Seriously Harm the Health of Yeast

  The facts behind this diet soda doom story.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Jun 11, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner

  The third in the popular Thief of Eddis series, a fantastic fantasy adventure.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Jun 11, 2007

• Thinking About The Writing Life and Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard

  I sometimes wanted to scream: “Can’t you just get back to the plot and move on with it?”

  Review in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jun 11, 2007

• Book Review: Programming Flex 2 by Chafic Kazoun and Joey Lott

  If Adobe would just stop releasing new products every other month, maybe the world will have a chance to jump on the bandwagon.

  Review in Books — by zenbullets — on Jun 11, 2007

• Book Review: Song of the Sparrow by Lisa Ann Sandell

  A lyrical story of Dark Age Britain told entirely in free verse.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Jun 11, 2007

• Interview with Donald Westlake, Author of What's So Funny

  "For me, the characters are part of the story, and come out of its development" - Donald Westlake

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jun 11, 2007

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of June 10, 2007

  Brown on Di, Dillard, Bachman RIP, BTK, Archer, Aaron, Maupin, Catherine Coulter, Johanna Lindsey, Martin Cruz Smith, Lincoln, Great Depression, and then some...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jun 11, 2007

• Book Review: The School for Husbands by Wendy Holden

  Frothy and just plain fun, this is the perfect book for summer.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 11, 2007

• Book Review: Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky

  Genius and poignancy come together in a half-finished book that feels perfect.

  Review in Books — by Melita Teale — on Jun 11, 2007

• Book Review: Alias Olympia - A Woman's Search for Manet's Notorious Model & Her Own Desire by Eunice Lipton

  Victorine Meurent, more than Manet's model, more than odalisque. Artist, creator, a woman trapped not by her failings, but history.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Alvarado — on Jun 11, 2007

Music

• More Live Earth Headliners Confirmed and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Live Earth Headliners, new New Pornographers and iTunes video rentals? in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 11, 2007

• Music Review: Aeroplane Pageant - Wave to the Moon

  A collection of alt rock songs that are destined to be as classic as the style the album emulates.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jun 11, 2007

• Jazz Workshop: In Defense of Fusion, Part 1 - The Case for John McLaughlin

  John McLaughlin might be THE key figure in the first era of jazz fusion. Here's why.

  Opinion in Music — by Michael J. West — on Jun 11, 2007

• Music Review: The Vores - Moment Of Uncertainty

  Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a hole in my living room wall to patch.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jun 11, 2007

• Concert Review: Doro w/ Chris Caffery, Purgatory Injustice, Lost Legacy, Left in Ruins (June 8,2007)

  The Metal Queen is alive and well.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 11, 2007

• Music Review: R.E.M. - "Everybody Hurts"

  R.E.M's "Everybody Hurts" is one of the best singles ever released.

  Review in Music — by Daryl D — on Jun 11, 2007

• Music Review: Kate Havnevik - Melankton

  Ambient, moody music from a talented, but not exactly unique, singer.

  Review in Music — by Patrick — on Jun 11, 2007

• Retro Redux: Waaay Off Broadway With Cabaret

  Tony awards lead to thoughts of off-Broadway show...waaay off Broadway.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jun 11, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song

  We All Love Ella is a mixed bag filled with mostly earthly, but sometimes sublime delights.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Jun 11, 2007

• Music Review: Uncle Monk

  Call it bluegrass by way of the Bronx.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Jun 11, 2007

Politics

• Immigration Bill Fails as Polls Show Americans Rejecting Nativism

  Polls show that Americans support 'amnesty' and overwhelmingly support guest workers.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 11, 2007

• What's the Matter with Massachusetts?

  Defending one of America's most enlightened states.

  Opinion in Politics — by CapeTownDissentator — on Jun 11, 2007

• Must Keep Pressure On Senate Against Amnesty

  If the Congress of the US wants us to buy in to these things they are going to have to earn our trust once again.

  Opinion in Politics — by Big Dog — on Jun 11, 2007

Tastes

• RealMeals.TV Recipe: Spicy Mexican Potato Soup

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on Jun 11, 2007

• LX.TV Restaurant Review: The Foundry, and Seven Grand Whiskey Bar, Los Angeles

  Discover the best of what's new in LA this week at The Foundry Restaurant and Seven Grand whiskey bar.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jun 11, 2007