July 2, 2007 Archive

Music

• Concert Review: The Polyphonic Spree - Brooklyn

  The world's greatest live band? The Spree make a good case for it in Brooklyn.

  Review in Music — by Patrick — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - Anchored in Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash

  Country greats gather to pay tribute to one of country's brightest stars.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Wizard - Goochan

  Concept album that tells an epic sci-fi tale with some good music!

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Waltari - Release Date

  One of the most original acts I have heard in some time.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: WASP - Dominator

  Old school metal from a band that will not be ignored.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 02, 2007

• Various Artists: Various Artists - Freeway Jam, To Beck And Back

  Jeff Beck disciple Jeff Richman puts together a tribute reocrd to his idol with an eye-popping array of guest guitarists.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: GWAR - Beyond Hell

  Theatrical monster rock at its finest.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Adam Zwig - Cast Iron Letters

  Slide guitar whiz slips into solo mode with nary a misstep.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Beau Brummels' 66

  Collector's Choice Music reissues the San Francisco folk-rockers' puzzling major label debut: a collection of sixties cover songs.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Joe Lovano's and Hank Jones' Kids

  The album pairs innovative old-timer Hank Jones, 88, with New York saxaphonist Joe Lovano, by comparison a mere kid at 54.

  Review in Music — by Harper Willis — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Bon Jovi - Lost Highway

  After two decades, Bon Jovi still hits the mark with Lost Highway.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad

  My friend Calum forced me to listen to this. Turns out he was right.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Juan Pablo Torres - Romantic Cuba

  Reminiscent of Pérez Prado and moonlit Havana nights, Cuban dance music is alive and well.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Ryan Adams - Easy Tiger

  To Be Older, Is to Be Sober, Is to Be Focused.

  Review in Music — by Jason Middlekauff — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Korben - Steady Fools

  If the Cranberries had married the Foo Fighters and had children. Basement rock at it's finest.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jul 02, 2007

• Music Review: Sam Yahel Trio - Truth And Beauty

  Yahel stakes out a new approach to the jazz organ trio with a couple of sympathetic and very capable colleagues.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jul 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Various Artists - Jumpin' & Jivin' Volume 1

  A great collection of rare musical film clips.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 02, 2007

Books

• Audio Book Review: The Night Gardener by George P. Pelecanos, Narrated by the Author

  The author [writes] a narrative that is Hemingway spare and Stephen King hip.

  Review in Books — by C. Michael Bailey — on Jul 02, 2007

• Website Epic India Welcomes Author Vinod Joseph

  Join Epic India as we welcome Vinod Joseph and his latest collection of short stories.

  News in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 02, 2007

• The Mystery Of The Mystery Story

  It is the mystery story which gives us the assurance of good eventually winning.

  Opinion in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 02, 2007

• Book News: An Introduction to Will Thomas

  I wanted to share this author with mystery lovers and Sherlock Holmes fans.

  News in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jul 02, 2007

• Audio Book Review: The Good Guy by Dean Koontz, Read by Richard Ferrone

  If you like the Brother Odd or the Christopher Snow series or any of Koontz's recent books, I think you will love The Good Guy.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 02, 2007

• Book Review: Yakuza Moon - Memoirs of a Gangster's Daughter by Shoko Tendo

  Brutal, honest, and scary. 'Yakuza Moon' is a triumph.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jul 02, 2007

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Transformers, License to Wed

  A rare Tuesday edition!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 02, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Eureka - Season One

  A rather weak week in deference to Independence Day.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 02, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Jake is Home

  Jason returns Jake to Eliaabeth's arms, Noah's fellow doctors are wondering if he has a twin.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile

  I spent a weekend with a teen pop star. No, it's not like that -- really!

  Review in Video — by Warren Kelly — on Jul 02, 2007

• Box Office Update 6/29-7/1: Ratatouille Holds Off John McClane

  Pixar's latest tops the charts.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 02, 2007

• TV Review: Big Love - "Reunion" Part 2

  ...when I married Roman, I became my own step-grandma because my father married Roman’s daughter, Bayleen. Would you care for a biscuit?

  Review in Video — by Miss Cordy — on Jul 02, 2007

• DVD Review: "CHiPs" - The Complete First Season

  A late '70s guilty pleasure finally makes it to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on Jul 02, 2007

• DVD Review: The New Adventures of Superman

  TV's original superhero toon.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Hellboy: Blood and Iron

  Hellboy is back in another direct-to-DVD animated adventure that opens doors into his surrogate father's past.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jul 02, 2007

• 2007 at the Movies: The First Half

  A look back at the first half of the year, and hoping the second half keeps it up.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea - Season Three, Volume One

  If you join the "Seaview" on its adventures, bring party favors.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 02, 2007

• DVD Review: Severance

  This movie is laced with black humor and twists even the most jaded horror fan can't quite see coming.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jul 02, 2007

• TV Review: Big Love - "Reunion" Part 1

  Bill and Nicki arrive at Juniper Creek, where there are actual bleachers set up, presumably for the massive Grant Family Photo.

  Review in Video — by Miss Cordy — on Jul 02, 2007

• Movie Review: Transformers

  Transformers is more than popcorn fun.

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Scanlan — on Jul 02, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Jerry Lurks, Sam Has Something to Hide (Plus Spoilers)

  Jerry's back in town, Sam holds something important back.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 02, 2007

Culture

• Taken With Tacones

  Okay, so I have 38 pairs of summer shoes... you gotta problem with that?

  Opinion in Culture — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Jul 02, 2007

• This Intrepid Reader Love Airports and Airplanes

  Tip: Try not to drool or stare while waiting.

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Jul 02, 2007

• The Downfall of JetBlue

  The airplane of leather seats and DirectTV has gone downhill.

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 02, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Generation: Facebook

  The newest addition to Facebook is "Applications" and news organizations have caught on.

  News in Sci/Tech — by coloradoblogger85 — on Jul 02, 2007

• Does Your White Roof Have A Green Glow?

  Painting the roof white might save more than the same space layered with solar cell.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Jul 02, 2007

• Interview: Google Cash Detective Chris Carpenter

  In the first of a new series, Christopher Rose learns about making money with Google from the Google Cash Detective, Chris Carpenter.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Christopher Rose — on Jul 02, 2007

Politics

• What was President Bush Thinking in Commuting Libby's Sentence?

  President Bush commuted I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's prison sentence, putting this whole political fiasco behind us.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Jul 02, 2007

• The Uneducating of America

  A small group of Americans to be taught a foreign language as their first language.

  Opinion in Politics — by Paotie — on Jul 02, 2007

• Free Speech From the Mouths of Babes?

  The Supreme Court has permitted a limitation on students’ free speech rights. But is it missing the main point?

  Opinion in Politics — by Selwyn Duke — on Jul 02, 2007

Tastes

• LX.TV Restaurant Reviews: The Inn LW12 and Momofuku Ssam Bar Restaurants, New York

  Watch this video to discover the best new places to dine in New York.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jul 02, 2007

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console Releases for July 2, 2007

  This week's all about dragons, dolphins and dreams. I hope I didn't just spoil one of the games for you.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jul 02, 2007

Sports

• Between Durant And Oden, Who Becomes The Star First?

  If a draft pick is made in the Pacific Northwest and he doesn't talk a good game, will anybody care?

  Opinion in Sports — by Geeves — on Jul 02, 2007