June 17, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Framing Hanley - The Moment

  Decent melodies, but really nothing to recommend it.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 17, 2007

• Music Review: The Icicles - Arrivals and Departures

  A fun collection of sunny, pastoral pop songs.

  Review in Music — by Patrick — on Jun 17, 2007

• Interview with Charles Stuart: The Man Who Likes Watching - Part Two

  Part two of an interview with Charles Stuart, a singer and multi-instrumentalist of great passion, warmth, and inventiveness.

  Interview in Music — by Paul Hawkins — on Jun 17, 2007

• Music Review: Kleveland — Kleveland

  Kleveland's sound? Imagine downing a shot-glass of Joan Jett while sitting back and listening to The Donnas. In short, it rocks. A lot.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Jun 17, 2007

• One Track Mind: Aerosmith - "Seasons Of Wither"

  Steve Tyler's favorite Aerosmith song was a big step forward in the band's evolution.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jun 17, 2007

• Music Review: Bryan Ferry - Dylanesque Live: The London Sessions

  All preconceived notions to the contrary, Bryan Ferry nails Dylan's songs here.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 17, 2007

• Music Review: Sexton Blake - Sexton Blake Plays The Hits

  Take your most garish '80s soundtrack and strip it clean with turpentine, acoustic guitars, and soft-spoken singing... voila! You get Sexton Blake.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Jun 17, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Rush - Grace Under Pressure Tour 1984

  Vintage Rush - looking funny, playing mean.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Jun 17, 2007

• Music Review: Iced Earth - Tribute to the Gods

  Metal powerhouse pays tribute to their forefathers.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 17, 2007

• Interview with Drummer Kenney Dale Johnson

  Longtime Chris Isaak drummer talks about his career.

  Interview in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Jun 17, 2007

• The Rockologist: All Strawbed Out In The Seventies - And Again Today

  The classic lineup of this great, largely forgotten English progressive folk-rock band is heading out on tour this summer.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 17, 2007

• One Track Mind: Journey - "Don't Stop Believin"

  Will we have to wait for the movie to find out why Tony Soprano chose Journey over Tony Bennett?

  Review in Music — by Nick Deriso — on Jun 17, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

  The second film in the Fantastic Four franchise is not perfect, but is an improvement over the original that ultimately satisfies.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 17, 2007

• Movie Review: DOA - Dead or Alive

  Video game to film translations do not generally go very well. This one doesn't help the trend.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 17, 2007

• TV Review: Sundance Channel's Big Ideas For A Small Planet - "Paper or Plastic?"

  A new eco concept, 'cradle to cradle', means everything needs to be sustainable.

  Review in Video — by Simon Barrett — on Jun 17, 2007

• The Revolution Will Be Webcast

  The Age of Convergence is upon us, and television is leading the way.

  Opinion in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jun 17, 2007

• DVD Review: Katharine Hepburn - The 100th Anniversary Collection

  This set might be unkindly called "leftovers" - but it collects some lesser-known Hepburn gems you'll want to see.

  Review in Video — by Randall A Byrn — on Jun 17, 2007

• TV Review: Big Love - "Damage Control" Part 3

  Miss Cordy recaps the first episode of the second season of Big Love: "Damage Control" - Part 3.

  Review in Video — by Miss Cordy — on Jun 17, 2007

• Don Herbert, Mr. Wizard: 1917-2007

  Science is about the real world around us and it's filled with fascinating wonders...

  Opinion in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Jun 17, 2007

Politics

• Is It Really About Good vs. Evil?

  I don't think so.

  Opinion in Politics — by Michael J. West — on Jun 17, 2007

• I've Got a Little List...

  Like the Lord High Executioner in the Mikado, I've got a little list and I'm planning on sharing it with Dr. Kevorkian.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 17, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review: Dark of the Moon in New York

  A big, cathartic drama, messy with the joy, the mystery, and the love of theater.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 17, 2007

• Mike Nifong: Duke DA, Disgusting, Disgraced, and Disbarred

  The DA who wrongfully prosecuted members of the Duke lacrosse team is punished. Now what about his co-conspirators?

  Opinion in Culture — by Sal Marinello — on Jun 17, 2007

• You're Not the Boss of Me

  What happens in my life affects me, but doesn't define me. My choices will define me.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Jun 17, 2007

• Gifts Are Given, Not Stolen

  Not much has changed in the past five hundred or so years of them taking from you and giving nothing in return, has it?

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 17, 2007

Gaming

• Church of England Requests Compensation for Video Game Shootout

  Remember kids, facts are the least important aspect of any argument.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 17, 2007

Sci/Tech

• We Are The Machine: Politics, News, and the Internet

  If you were fearful of one panic button, think about billions of buttons being out there!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ginger Haycox — on Jun 17, 2007

Books

• What Authors Annie Dillard And Peter Elbow Can Teach You About Writing - Part 1

  "The line of words is a hammer. You hammer against the walls of your house" - Annie Dillard

  Opinion in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jun 17, 2007

Sports

• Add LaRon Landry To Embarrassing Injuries List

  Your best bet for weekend safety may be the tried and true 'double pillow pants' barrier from grade school.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Jun 17, 2007