June 28, 2007 Archive

Video

• HD DVD Review: Army of Darkness

  There were six DVD releases. Would one extra from any of those been too much to ask for?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Pet Sematary Two

  The dangers of wanton resurrection revisited.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Live Free or Die Hard Is A Joke

  Never in my life have I seen so many goddamn explosions.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: 1408

  1408 does exactly what it sets out to do, send shivers down your spine with an intelligent story.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jun 28, 2007

• Casting Call: Wife Swap Casting Season Four

  This could be the chance of a lifetime for your family.

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Live Free or Die Hard

  Solid action flick, perfect for the summer.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Canyon Passage

  Dramatic cinematography, compromised characters, Hoagy Carmichael, and a variety of themes and plots keep Canyon Passage interesting.

  Review in Video — by Hugh Ruppersburg — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer

  The Fantastic Four return and the Silver Surfer has arrived!

  Review in Video — by Daniel Cummings — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Shrek The Third

  Shrek is king of Far Far Away! Can he find a replacement? Or is he stuck with the job?

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 28, 2007

• Web TV Review: Red vs. Blue: A Poor Ending to a Great Series

  The last episode of Red vs. Blue is a dismal attempt to wrap up a great series. The fans deserved more.

  Review in Video — by John Bambenek — on Jun 28, 2007

• Win Big With A Confessions of a Matchmaker Giveaway

  A&E, Confessions of a Matchmaker, and yours truly are hooking up the dating hopeless!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 28, 2007

• B-Movie of the Week: Ninja Death II

  Ninja Death II suffers greatly from middle sequel syndrome.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Jun 28, 2007

• Seven Types of People to Avoid at the Movie Theater

  Fletch is keeping an eye out for you, the moviegoer. Help him out.

  Opinion in Video — by Fletch — on Jun 28, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Jason Granted Bail

  Jason is released on bail and turns his eyes toward Sam and Amelia in the search for baby Jake.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jun 28, 2007

• Larry King Kicks Moore To the Curb To Interview Paris

  Larry King chooses style over substance.

  News in Video — by Heloise — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: 1408

  Room service hits its nadir in 1408.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Jun 28, 2007

• DVD Review: A Purge Of Dissidents

  All the proof of their subversive nature is there; watch A Purge Of Dissidents and you'll get the picture.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 28, 2007

• TV Review: John From Cincinnati - "His Visit: Day Two Continued"

  Another brilliant episode from the new best show on television.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Jun 28, 2007

• DVD Review: Lucille Ball Film Collection

  Five films from the fan favorite actress covering an array of her talents.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: The Last Confederate

  A solid Civil War drama.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Jun 28, 2007

• Casting Call: American Idol Season 7 Auditions Begin July 30 in San Diego

  Would you like to be the next American Idol?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jun 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Evan Almighty

  Is it possible to make Steve Carell unfunny? The writers of Evan Almighty seem to think so.

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on Jun 28, 2007

• DVD Review: Zombi 3

  Gotta love bad zombie flicks!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 28, 2007

Politics

• Immigration Bill Dies the Death

  I was difficult to watch cinematic depictions of the battle at the Alamo and know which side to root for.

  Opinion in Politics — by Metal Dad — on Jun 28, 2007

• Socializing the Free Market of Ideas

  The cure for diverse speech that threatens politician's power is strong socialism.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Jun 28, 2007

• Thanks for Dick Cheney

  Yet another left-wing missive on how evil Dick Cheney is... the only thing missing is a Hitler reference.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jun 28, 2007

• Are Americans Unready to Boil?

  Support an Article V constitutional convention for the United States.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jun 28, 2007

• Americans Unready to Revolt, Despite Revolting Conditions

  Something's missing in our political DNA.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jun 28, 2007

Sci/Tech

• iHype Part III: One Day Left!

  Only one more day till the release of the iPhone!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Daryl D — on Jun 28, 2007

• Bloggersaurus? It Is So A Word

  Language in the blogosphere is a constantly evolving thing. Let's help it along.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Craig Harper — on Jun 28, 2007

• Eve of the iPhone

  Apple's iPhone premieres this Friday night at Apple retail stores.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Guilfoil — on Jun 28, 2007

Books

• Comic Book Review: Batman - Face the Face by James Robinson, Don Kramer, and Leonard Kirk

  Face the Face offers a Batman relaunch that's more than just starting over, portraying a Dark Knight seeking redemption for his sins.

  Review in Books — by collectededitions — on Jun 28, 2007

• Book Review: Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes

  The best since Dr. Berstein's Diabetes Solution.

  Review in Books — by Manny Hernandez — on Jun 28, 2007

• Book Review: Too Late To Say Goodbye by Ann Rule

  "My mom isn't breathing," Dalton said. "My daddy shot my Mommy -- I need you to call 911."

  Review in Books — by Ginger Haycox — on Jun 28, 2007

• Book Review - 40 Digital Photo Retouching Techniques with Photoshop Elements by Zack Lee

  If you are new to photo image retouching, this is the perfect book to get up to speed

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 28, 2007

• A Flower In Her Heart: An Interview With Writer Jane Alberdeston Coralin, Part One

  Jane Alberdeston Coralin, writer of fiction and poetry that stirs the soul - lush, lush language that creates a thirst, then slakes it.

  Interview in Books — by Lisa Alvarado — on Jun 28, 2007

• An Interview With Damien Lewis About Cobra Gold

  "My experiences with rebels armies, terrorists, war lords, freedom fighters, genocidal leaders ... is the powerhouse that drives my fictional writing."

  Interview in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jun 28, 2007

• Book Review: Queen of the Underworld by Gail Godwin

  Godwin makes her readers feel the injustice suffered by the refugees who lose their land and their livelihoods in Cuba.

  Review in Books — by Heather Ames — on Jun 28, 2007

• Book Review: InterWorld by Neil Gaiman and Michael Reaves

  Neil Gaiman and Michael Reaves team up to take young readers to parallel worlds.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 28, 2007

• Book Review: Cobra Gold by Damien Lewis

  $50 million in gold, would you take it?

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jun 28, 2007

Sports

• Naming a Minor League Basketball Team: Hardest Thing To Do Ever

  It may come as a shock, but nobody wants to cheer for the Iowa Corncobs.

  News in Sports — by Adam Jacobi — on Jun 28, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Mushroom with Eddie Gale - Joint Happening

  Every track on Joint Happening is transcendent.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Jun 28, 2007

• The Spice Girls to Reunite and The Daily Music and Tech News

  The Spice Girls to tour, real air guitars and music retailers feel pressure in today's update

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 28, 2007

• Music Review: Steve Khan - Borrowed Time

  A veteran of over 20 albums stretching back to the 1970's, Steve Khan has built a nice résumé as a respected jazz guitarist...

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Jun 28, 2007

• Music Review: Dreamland - Eye for an Eye

  Decent heavy/power metal.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 28, 2007

• Music Review: Touchers - The Underwater Fascist

  Jack Endino-Produced Country-Grunge Wonderments.

  Review in Music — by Duke De Mondo — on Jun 28, 2007

• Interview: Jon McLaughlin

  Listen to the first track on his album, Indiana, and you’ll hear just where his musical roots are.

  Interview in Music — by Robin Kavanagh — on Jun 28, 2007

• Music Review: Sara Gazarek - Return to You

  Sara Gazarek ably places herself in a spot between Sarah Vaughan and Dianne Reeves.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Jun 28, 2007

• Music Review: Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full

  McCartney has found a groove, a second wind to reignite his career to another level.

  Review in Music — by MuzikMan — on Jun 28, 2007

• Concert Review: The Pearls of Music Ensemble - Israel Festival

  Russian influence in the arts and politics in Jerusalem.

  Review in Music — by Judy Lash Balint — on Jun 28, 2007

• 2007 BET Music Awards Brings Top Talent to Media Day Event

  T.I., Robin Thicke, Bun B, Swizz Beats, and Monique were a few of the celebs, who mingled with the press crowd,

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Jun 28, 2007

• Music Review: O, Perilous World by Rasputina

  Rasputina moves away from their cello-punk roots to embrace a bluegrass sound on their sixth studio album.

  Review in Music — by Alyse Wax — on Jun 28, 2007

• Music Review: Asia - Fantasia: Live In Tokyo

  Fantasia: Live In Tokyo is a journey back to when young music fans sat still without the aid of Ritalin.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Jun 28, 2007

Culture

• LX.TV Interviews Fashion Icon Tim Gunn

  On this episode of Drinks W/LX, SuChin joins fashion icon Tim Gunn for a cocktail to discuss life in the spotlight, his childhood, and Project Runway…

  Interview in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jun 28, 2007

• God, Heaven, and Civilization (Pretty Heavy, Huh?)

  Some thoughts about God, religious clap-trap, and getting into heaven.

  Opinion in Culture — by Baritone — on Jun 28, 2007

Gaming

• WiiWare Service Long Overdue, But Certainly Welcome

  Nintendo's new downloadable content service is what their current-generation console needed to keep up with Sony and Microsoft.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jun 28, 2007

• Mobile Game Review: God of War: Betrayal

  Breaking down every barrier associated with mobile gaming.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 28, 2007