June 21, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Forza Motorsport 2

  Turn 10 and Microsoft’s game provides one of the best racing experiences to date on current-gen consoles. Your move, Gran Turismo.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jun 21, 2007

Music

• Music Review: The Junior Varsity - Cinematographic

  Chicago's The Junior Varsity have matured into a sweet sounding pop-rock band worth giving a listen to.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jun 21, 2007

• Music Review: Till We Die - Pressing On

  Mediocre screamo style music.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 21, 2007

• Interview: Josh & Julie Max (The Maxes)

  Blogcritics fires ten snappy questions at the NYC indy rock-'n'-lounge couple.

  Interview in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 21, 2007

• Farm-Aid Comes to the Big Apple and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Farm-Aid hits the Big Apple, Yahoo buys Rivals and Morrissey ponders heading to the studio in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 21, 2007

• Music Review: Starcode Shines On Debut Hum

  New York's Starcode adds a unique chapter to the storied genre of power pop.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Jun 21, 2007

• Music Review: The Polyphonic Spree - The Fragile Army

  The 25 Piece orchestral rock band release another masterpiece.

  Review in Music — by Patrick — on Jun 21, 2007

• Music Review: Serpenteens - The Superhuman Monstershow

  Monsterpop invades your stereo!

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 21, 2007

• Music Review: Yoko Ono - Open Your Box ; Yes, I'm A Witch

  Artists from Cat Power to the Pet Shop Boys remix Yoko Ono in two new CDs that offer a fresh look at her legacy

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on Jun 21, 2007

Culture

• How To Kill Your Long Distance Relationship

  Looking to weasel out of a relationship, or salvage it? This guide is just the thing if you want to scrap or save your long distance romance.

  Opinion in Culture — by jelewis8 — on Jun 21, 2007

• Style and Glamour at Simone Collection

  In this video, Simone Collection designer and actress Katie Nehra opens up the ultra-chic closets of her sophisticated West Village apartment to Cecile Raubenheimer for an exclusive first look.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jun 21, 2007

• Relax at Dino Morra, Los Angeles

  Watch to learn how to relax like a queen at Dino Morra spa in Beverly Hills.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jun 21, 2007

• Traditional and Nontraditional News Sources: The Impact of the Internet

  A look at the impact the development of the Internet has on consumers' reliance upon traditional and nontraditional news sources.

  Opinion in Culture — by Margaret Nelsen — on Jun 21, 2007

• Noah Webster "Americanized" the English Language

  Mental_Floss fact of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Jun 21, 2007

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Evan Almighty, 1408, A Mighty Heart

  God, ghosts, and Angelina Jolie.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 21, 2007

• TV Review: Street Thief

  It's not exactly a documentary, but it comes pretty damn close.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jun 21, 2007

• DVD Review: Dreamgirls (Two-Disc Showstopper Edition)

  Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, and Eddie Murphy channel the glitz of Motown in this wonderful musical.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Jun 21, 2007

• Movie Review: A Mighty Heart

  In the five years since Daniel Pearl's death, nearly 230 journalists have been killed in the line of duty.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Jun 21, 2007

• The Sopranos Fade to Black

  If we examine the point of view carefully, we have no choice but to believe that Meadow is the one who died.

  Opinion in Video — by Victor Lana — on Jun 21, 2007

• The Worst TV Series Finale... Ever

  A look at the worst television series finale ever.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 21, 2007

• B-Movie of the Week: Ninja Death

  Beware of giggling Japanese prostitutes wielding extremely sharp objects.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Jun 21, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Jake is Missing

  Jake is missing, eyes turn to Sam, Amelia, Jerry... and even Liz.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jun 21, 2007

• TV Review: AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies - 10th Anniversary Edition

  AFI shares with us their choice of the 100 greatest movies ever. See if you agree with their top 10.

  Review in Video — by Gray Hunter — on Jun 21, 2007

Books

• What Authors Annie Dillard And Peter Elbow Can Teach You About Writing - Part 2

  Mistakes matter, no matter how dumb or small. To paraphrase the famous saying, “It’s the typos, stupid.”

  Opinion in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jun 21, 2007

• Book Review: An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Hutts Aston

  Award-winning artist Sylvia Long has teamed with up-and-coming author Dianna Aston to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to eggs.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Jun 21, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Scarface - Scarred for Life by John Layman & Dave Crosland

  A graphic novel sequel to the Al Pacino gangster classic is as enjoyably over-the-top as its cinematic source.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 21, 2007

• Book Review: Second Chance by Jane Green

  A story of love, loss and renewal.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jun 21, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Korgi by Christian Slade

  A former Disney animator has produced a gorgeously illustrated woodland fantasy.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Jun 21, 2007

• Harry Potter Hacked?

  Has the final book in the Harry Potter series, "The Deathly Hallows," been hacked?

  Opinion in Books — by David Flanagan — on Jun 21, 2007

• Words that Flow Water: An Interview with Ann Hagman Cardinal

  Ann Hagman Cardinal is a deep acquifer of writing, and The Gift of the Cuentista is a revelation...

  Interview in Books — by Lisa Alvarado — on Jun 21, 2007

Sports

• Sammy Sosa Hits 600: See What Flintstones Vitamins Can Do?

  Got Juice? Pop Rocks, Sammy Sosa, Diet Crystal Pepsi or Jose Canseco are just not for breakfast anymore, kids!

  Opinion in Sports — by Chris McVetta — on Jun 21, 2007

• Sammy Sosa is the Second Greatest Home Run Hitter of the Steroid Era

  Baseball, steroids and home runs are forever tied together. It’s time to deal with it.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jun 21, 2007

Politics

• Two More Examples of Congressional Insanity

  Congress poses a greater threat to this nation than all the terrorists or rogue nations in the world.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 21, 2007

• How 9/11 Changed Everything for Giuliani

  Ever since 9/11, it's been quick cash for Giuliani.

  Opinion in Politics — by Leoniceno — on Jun 21, 2007

• Al Gore: Part of the Same Culture He Loathes

  Perhaps people care more about Al Gore's celebrity status than his message?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Jun 21, 2007