June 20, 2007 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Prehistoric Park - The Complete Television Event

  The occasional tepid special effects can’t spoil the wonderful sense of adventure that the show offers up.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Jun 20, 2007

• TV Review: Painkiller Jane - "Trial By Fire"

  Connor is accused of murder and arson and Team Neuro becomes a legal defense powerhouse. Very Law & Order, with a twist. And very good.

  Review in Video — by Temple Stark — on Jun 20, 2007

• Movie Review: 1408

  Scary movie, or not?

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Jun 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Invasion of the Astro Monster

  A lively, if flawed, Godzilla entry lands on DVD in stunning form.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 20, 2007

• TV Review: Painkiller Jane - "Friendly Fire"

  This episode reaches emotional depths heretofore unexplored in the series. Note it just doesn't attempt emotional depth, it reaches it.

  Review in Video — by Temple Stark — on Jun 20, 2007

• TV Review: The Lot

  Young directors keep hope alive with their films.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Jun 20, 2007

• Movie Review: Miss Potter

  There is heartbreaking sorrow in Miss Potter, but by the end you will find yourself with a grin on your face and a strangely light feeling in your heart.

  Review in Video — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 20, 2007

• TV Review: Painkiller Jane - "Higher Court"

  A vigilante neuro kills off guys in witness protection to make himself feel better about his dead daughter.

  Review in Video — by Temple Stark — on Jun 20, 2007

• DVD Review: The Enigma Of Kaspar Hauser

  Werner Herzog at his best in a film about people at their worst.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Jun 20, 2007

• Casting Call: Next, #1 MTV Reality Show Now Casting

  Ever wish you could bail in the middle of a bad date?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jun 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete First Season

  A must-have for the fans of the show. Signed "Hombre Divertido's mother."

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 20, 2007

• Movie Review: Ocean's Thirteen

  Danny Ocean and his high-powered con men follow a revenge trail that puts their freedom and lives on the line.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Smokin’ Aces

  Lots of gun play, blood and bodies. There’s nothing overly gruesome or vicious, but this film definitely isn’t for the squeamish.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jun 20, 2007

• An Introduction to Season Three of The Closer

  The Closer season three begins June 18. Be there. Thank you so much.

  Opinion in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 20, 2007

• DVD Review: The Mr. Magoo Show: The Complete DVD Collection

  Mr. Magoo finds his way to DVD. Unfortunately, he brought all his friends.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 20, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Bill Evans - Everybody Digs Bill Evans

  The album's title had over time changed from crafty marketing ploy into widely accepted consensus.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: The White Stripes, Icky Thump

  Effect and cause: the last song on the new White Stripes album OR explanation of the new White Stripes album? You decide..

  Review in Music — by Mike D — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Neon Horse - Neon Horse

  Who exactly is the Christian-rock mystery supergroup Neon Horse?

  Review in Music — by The Theory — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Art Brut - It's a Bit Complicated

  Confidence IS very sexy, but what about longevity? Where's Jack Palance when Art Brut needs him?

  Review in Music — by Peter Chakerian — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: The Brothers Martin

  This self-titled release is a pleasant surprise.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: The Little Heroes - Cinematic Americana

  The Little Heroes are a talented band in search of a style, effortlessly shifting from roots rock to pop-punk and more in the span of an album.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: The Essential Jaco Pastorius

  Jaco changed the music world that we live in, and he changed it for the better.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 20, 2007

• New Album Releases, 6-19-2007: White Stripes Rule, Beware A Bon Jovi In The Grass

  Jack White's rule continues, but beware Enemies of The People and their depraved counterrevolutionary activities

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Dobet Gnahore Na Afriki

  Bob Marley might have sung about Africa uniting, but Dobet sings to the Africa that will unite.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Ocean's Thirteen -- Music from the Motion Picture

  A score that outshines its movie.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 20, 2007

• YouTube on iPhone and The Daily Music and Tech News

  iPhone and YouTube, the Transformers soundtrack, and Glastonbury's gates open in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Bon Jovi - Lost Highway

  Bon Jovi release an album of solid, authentic songs with Lost Highway.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Andy Milne - Dreams and False Alarms

  Pop music re-harmonized.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Brian Blade Fellowship - Perceptual

  In only his second time out, the creative percussionist Blade achieves near-perfection.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Traveling Wilburys - The Traveling Wilburys Collection

  Rhino's repackaging of the two Traveling Wilburys' albums is a case where absence, and the passage of time, has made the heart grow fonder.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 20, 2007

• Paul Potts - Opera’s Very Own Cinderfella

  Sometimes dreams do come true.

  Opinion in Music — by SJ Reidhead — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient

  I am always in the search for a great cup of coffee.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 20, 2007

• No More Punk Planet and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Punk Planet to Close, YouTube launches local sites and new 50 Cent in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 20, 2007

• Overlooked Alternatives: matt pond PA, Tomahawk

  You may not play these two bands at the same time for fear of warping the space-time continuum.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jun 20, 2007

• Music Review: Tuatara - East of the Sun

  East of the Sun overcame my initial reservations about a Tuatara record with vocals. I'm looking forward to its companion.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 20, 2007

Books

• Time Flies Like a Socratic Dialogue: On Paul Levinson’s The Plot to Save Socrates

  The literary convention of time travel has changed over time.

  Opinion in Books — by Robert K. Blechman — on Jun 20, 2007

• Book Review: Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of the Global Energy Industry

  Is there a solar revolution occurring? According to Travis Bradford, there is.

  Review in Books — by gette — on Jun 20, 2007

• Book Review: Fever in the Blood by Robert Fleming

  The protagonist will try many readers...

  Review in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Jun 20, 2007

• Book Review: Copper Star by Suzanne Woods Fisher

  Louisa Schmetterling has just arrived in America.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jun 20, 2007

• Book Review: Greetings from the Simpsons

  Ahead of the cartoon family's big summer feature release comes a new collection of "detachable dispatchable postcards"!

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 20, 2007

• Book Review: The Perfectly True Tales of a Perfect Size 12 by Robin Gold

  Wonderfully funny and rather sweet. I laughed out loud and have been dying to share!

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 20, 2007

• Book Review: Redemption Song - The Ballad of Joe Strummer by Chris Salewicz

  The story of Joe Strummer is in the details and Chris Salewicz hits the nail on the head.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 20, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review: Passing Strange, New York

  Perhaps you are one of the fortunate people who know who Stew is. Lucky you!

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Jun 20, 2007

• Theater Review: The Fabulous Life of a Size Zero in New York

  In which we witness the pressure cooker of twenty-first century teenage life with what feels like scary accuracy.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 20, 2007

• Theater Review: Frost/Nixon, Bernard B. Jacobs Theater, New York

  Well, now that he's won the Tony, you all may be in line to see Frank Langella. You might want to think again.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Jun 20, 2007

• Theater Review: Old Acquaintance, Roundabout Theatre Company, New York

  Actress Harriet Harris is the real reason to see Old Acquaintance.

  Review in Culture — by Adam Blair — on Jun 20, 2007

• LX.TV Unwinds at Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester, Vermont

  If you need to escape the sweltering summer heat then head to Manchester, Vermont for a relaxing and luxurious break.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jun 20, 2007

• The Ship Without a Rudder

  The only thing which needs to happen for our life to change for the better is us; we need to happen.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Jun 20, 2007

• The Most Populous U.S. City West of Reno, Nevada Is Not Los Angeles

  What’s the most populous U.S. city west of Reno, Nevada? If you think Los Angeles, you’re wrong. The correct answer is San Jose, California.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Jun 20, 2007

• The Camp Counselor's Credo: What Would The Hulk Do?

  A humorous take on a day camp counselor's manual.

  Satire in Culture — by Brandon J. Mendelson — on Jun 20, 2007

Tastes

• Beer: A Primer

  Beer is a cultural touchstone of Western society, with a long and delicious history. But what is it, really?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Nick Jurkowski — on Jun 20, 2007

• TasteTV -- The Legendary Chocolat Movie Trailer

  As TasteTV prepares for its upcoming San Francisco International Chocolate Salon in July, the movie Chocolat!

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Jun 20, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Countdown to 185: Week 1 - 65 Pounds To Go

  I started with 144 days to lose 65 pounds. Eight days in, I'm ahead of schedule.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on Jun 20, 2007

• When Hair Loss Is Not The Problem

  Hair loss is far less of a problem than social mores for people living with alopecia.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by iAMrj — on Jun 20, 2007

Gaming

• Game du Jour Deals: June 18 through June 24

  Every (casual) game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight at Games du Jour.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jun 20, 2007

Politics

• Ron Paul and the Politics of Responsibility

  Ron Paul's grass-roots popularity is not entirely without reason as he is probably the most faithful and fundamental of all Republicans.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Jun 20, 2007

• Iowa Presidential Debate Organizers Snub Ron Paul

  The Iowa presidential debate failed to invite Ron Paul, the only candidate that honestly addresses the war on terror.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Green — on Jun 20, 2007

Sports

• Terry Hoeppner, From Oxford To Bloomington

  The Indiana University football coach died Tuesday morning, and left a trail of memories.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 20, 2007