June 26, 2007 Archive

Video

• Chris Benoit: From Triumph To Tragedy

  A sad day for wrestling fans worldwide.

  Opinion in Video — by Jerry Rojas — on Jun 26, 2007

• DVD Review: Nights Of Cabiria

  Giulieta Masina's greatest role, in the oldest profession, makes Nights Of Cabiria one of Federico Fellini's finest films.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Jun 26, 2007

• Movie Review: Shooter

  There could be potential for a new franchise in Wahlberg's latest action flick.

  Review in Video — by Daniel Cummings — on Jun 26, 2007

• The Best Comedies to Put On Your iPod

  The following is our list of the best comedies to put on your iPod, the ones that, if you don't see them, you'll miss in more way than one.

  Opinion in Video — by JM Jordan — on Jun 26, 2007

• Movie Review: The Borrower

  When the aliens finally arrive, be sure to protect your neck.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Jun 26, 2007

• DVD Review: Daniel Tosh - Completely Serious

  Don't try to drink beer and watch Daniel Tosh at the same time!

  Review in Video — by MaryAnna Clemons — on Jun 26, 2007

• DVD Review: New Adventures of Batman - Season 1

  Dive back into your childhood with The New Adventures of Batman.

  Review in Video — by Patrick Cossel — on Jun 26, 2007

• DVD Review: Zombie 4 - After Death

  Another winning zombie flick! It has blood!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 26, 2007

• Shooter, Black Snake Moan, Dead Silence: Region 1 DVD Releases for June 26, 2007

  And now, the end is near. And so I face the final curtain...

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Jun 26, 2007

• TV Review: The Closer - "Grave Doubts"

  A fifteen-year-old murder divides the loyalties of the Primary Homicide Division and jeopardizes friendships and the case.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 26, 2007

• Movie Review: Nancy Drew

  Not that bad... but not that good either. Makes me miss Veronica Mars.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 26, 2007

• TV Review: The Sundance Channel's Big Ideas For A Small Planet - "Sports"

  Big Ideas takes aim at the world of sports, and features companies and individuals that are making equipment both sustainable and eco-friendly.

  Review in Video — by Simon Barrett — on Jun 26, 2007

• Movie Review: Into Great Silence

  A moving, silent experience.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Jun 26, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Black Snake Moan

  Snakes and puppets rule the week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 26, 2007

• DVD Review: Bozo, The Worlds Most Famous Clown: Collection #1

  Larry Harmon has offered up 30 episodes remastered from his original film.

  Review in Video — by Kate C. Harding — on Jun 26, 2007

• Box Office Update 6/22-6/24: Evan Almighty Survives the Flood

  The Carrey-less sequel limps to the top while the Fantastic flounder.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 26, 2007

Sports

• The Miami Dolphins' 2007 Schedule: Who's On Their Play List

  The following is the Dolphins' 2007 schedule, and a breakdown of their opponents.

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on Jun 26, 2007

• What Will You Say When Barry Bonds Hits No. 800?

  How many of his home runs actually should count? Well, when did Barry start looking like one half of Hans and Franz?

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jun 26, 2007

Culture

• Subtle Bias

  Ann examines the issue of the subtler forms of bias.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Jun 26, 2007

• A Helping Hand: Illness and Physical Appearance

  Illness alters choices and may limit what you can do, but it doesn’t stop you from having or making choices.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jun 26, 2007

• The Key To The Good Life Is You

  Life isn't what you make of it per se, but what you make of yourself.

  Opinion in Culture — by iAMrj — on Jun 26, 2007

• A Night Out at Hollywood Hotspot, Les Deux

  Go behind the velvet ropes at Hollywood hotspot Les Deux.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jun 26, 2007

• Toronto's Pride Parade: From Stonewall to Billboard?

  We seem to have come a long way from the days of Stonewall, the historical backdrop to the parade. But all is not well.

  Opinion in Culture — by Abram Bergen — on Jun 26, 2007

• PJs That Look and Feel Great

  If you're tired of your old flannel PJ's, head to Scanty PJ's, nightwear that looks and feels great!

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jun 26, 2007

• Murano Restaurant and Lamberston Truex Boutique, Los Angeles

  Discover the best of what's new in Los Angeles this week at Murano Restaurant and Lamberston Truex Boutique.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jun 26, 2007

• Stop Interrupting Me With Your Logic - I'm Having a Breakdown

  Wouldn't wanna be labeled as an emotionally disconnected, insensitive, hard-core boofhead. As if.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Jun 26, 2007

• Open Secrets: Gay Life in Pakistan

  It's risky but easy to be a homosexual in the Islamic Republic.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Jun 26, 2007

• Creative Things To Do With A Spare Bedroom

  After the children have left home, the spare room can be turned into anything.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Jun 26, 2007

• Interview with Adam Weinberg, Director of the Renowned Whitney Museum

  What does the Whitney's director have to say about the future of American art?

  Interview in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jun 26, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris

  Inside the ad biz at the end of the Internet boom.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Jun 26, 2007

• Book Review: Sword & Blossom: A British Officer’s Enduring Love For A Japanese Woman by Peter Pagnamenta and Momoko Williams

  A captivating tale of love lost and war won in Japan.

  Review in Books — by Heloise — on Jun 26, 2007

• Manga Review: Death Note – Volume Twelve by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata

  Ohba & Obata's controversial horror manga reaches its conclusion.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 26, 2007

• Sarcastic and Cynical Stories for Kids? Check Out Barry Yourgrau

  NASTY tales aim to deliver the stuff kids *really* like.

  News in Books — by Eric Berlin — on Jun 26, 2007

• Book Review - Devices Of The Soul: Battling For Our Selves In An Age Of Machines by Steve Talbott

  Based on the premise that technology is just one part of life and should not overshadow the self.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 26, 2007

• Book Review: Zahrah the Windseeker by Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu

  Zahrah the Windseeker refreshed, rekindled, and reignited my ongoing romance with fantasy.

  Review in Books — by Constance Burris — on Jun 26, 2007

• Book Review: Diary of Indignities by Patrick Hughes

  Every single horrible, unimaginable thing your brain could dream up to torment you at three in the morning...

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 26, 2007

• Book Review: Living Reality: My Extraordinary Summer With "Sailor" Bob Adamson by James Braha

  A seeker shares his journey, the reader gets to hitchhike.

  Review in Books — by Elsa — on Jun 26, 2007

• New Romance Line, Shomi, Launches In July With An Anime Look

  Romance has just found a brand-spanking new subgenre! Try Shomi , romance crossed with the action and adventure of Anime!

  News in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 26, 2007

Sci/Tech

• iHype Part I: History In The Making

  On June 29, 2007, the historical iPhone will be released. Daryl D has ongoing coverage of this event throughout the week.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Daryl D — on Jun 26, 2007

• Doctors Once Believed that Stomach Ulcers Resulted from Stress and Spicy Food

  Until Dr. Barry Marshall gave himself an ulcer to prove them wrong.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Jun 26, 2007

• Students Should Cut The Net, Not Themselves

  One in six college students injure themselves intentionally rather than reaching out for help.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Brandon J. Mendelson — on Jun 26, 2007

Music

• Retro Redux: Eddie Fisher And The Ladies

  Some scandals were just whispered about when the kids (like me) were around, but others were very public.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jun 26, 2007

• Live Earth Picks New South Africa Venue and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Live Earth, the Verve and AOL make the cut in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 26, 2007

• Music Review: John McLaughlin/Jaco Pastorius/Tony Williams - Trio Of Doom

  For twenty-five volatile minutes in 1979, Castro's Cuba was a fusion fan's paradise.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jun 26, 2007

• Music Review: Andy Milne & Gregoire Maret - Scenarios

  By employing a sort of parallel call & response, it feels like they could go on forever...

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jun 26, 2007

• Overlooked Alternatives: Ryan Adams, Pearl Jam, the Trio of Doom

  Just another week of stuff to add to the pile of good 2007 releases.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jun 26, 2007

• Music Review: Fair to Midland Fables from a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True

  Fair to Midland aren't bad at all. Now if only the label will let them be themselves.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Jun 26, 2007

• Music Review: Ladybirds - Reginal Community Theater

  The Ladybirds are here with their "Electro-tacular Cheese-pop Teffific-ness” sounds.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jun 26, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: June 26, 2007: John Zorn, Beastie Boys, Nick Lowe, Steve Vai

  For some reason, I'm drawn to a record that starts off with a song named "Kill The Guy With The Ball."

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jun 26, 2007

• Music Review: Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby

  For me, this album was a let-down.

  Review in Music — by Robin Kavanagh — on Jun 26, 2007

• Music Review: Spanish Harlem Orchestra - United We Swing

  Oscar Hernandez and his all-star orchestra show us classic salsa is still very much alive.

  Review in Music — by Chapin — on Jun 26, 2007

• Music Review: Björk - Volta, I Dare You to Eat It

  Deconstructionist psychedelic fruit body harbors nonpolitical message of progress and justice.

  Review in Music — by Melissa Negre — on Jun 26, 2007

• Music Review: The Strawbs - Painted Sky

  Painted Sky is a must own for those who liked Hero and Heroine and the core Strawbs albums from the seventies.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 26, 2007

Politics

• SCOTUS Review: Less Free Speech for Students, More for Everyone Else

  No more waving your 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' sign at school events, kiddies.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 26, 2007