July 3, 2007 Archive

Video

• Movies for the Fourth of July

  The best way to spend a hot and muggy Fourth of July is watching a good movie.

  Opinion in Video — by SJ Reidhead — on Jul 03, 2007

• Movie Review: Transformers

  It has a predictable plot, but the visuals are spectacular.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Jul 03, 2007

• DVD Review: Primeval

  Based on the real-life crocodile that's been attacking people along the Rusizi River in Burundi, Africa, you'd think the story would pretty much write itself...

  Review in Video — by hauntedreport — on Jul 03, 2007

• Movie Review: Transformers Doesn't Disappoint... Much

  Does the latest summer blockbuster meet expectations?

  Review in Video — by Sibin Mohan — on Jul 03, 2007

• Studio 60 Walks Off Into the Sunset

  In hindsight, it should have been obvious that Aaron Sorkin’s drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip was doomed from the outset.

  News in Video — by John Guilfoil — on Jul 03, 2007

• The Top Ten Television Characters of All Time

  No matter how many times we change the channel, they won’t ever be forgotten.

  Opinion in Video — by JM Jordan — on Jul 03, 2007

• Movie Review: Live Free or Die Hard Is Ridiculous Good Fun

  The film goes from impossible to improbable in the first thirty minutes, but that didn’t stop me from going along for an enjoyable, but rather bumpy, ride.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on Jul 03, 2007

• DVD Review: Zombie 5: Killing Birds

  An awful zombie movie on all counts.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 03, 2007

• Movie Review: La Vie en Rose

  A fascinating cautionary tale of love, dreams, excesses and tragedies.

  Review in Video — by Ray Wong — on Jul 03, 2007

• TV Review: The Closer - "Saving Face"

  After her detectives find an extra body at a friend's funeral, Brenda gets punched out by an angry bride.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jul 03, 2007

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

  “When most people go to work they leave their environmental ethics at the door," says Joel Makower.

  Review in Video — by Simon Barrett — on Jul 03, 2007

• DVD Review: My Young Auntie

  A comedy/kung fu classic.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 03, 2007

• Movie Review: Transformers (2007)

  Transformers – More than meets the eye, and substantially less than meets the brain.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 03, 2007

• New DVD Releases for July 3, 2007: A Few Flashes, But No Fireworks

  It's not the best week for DVD releases. Did the iPhone scare them off?

  News in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jul 03, 2007

• Bree Gets A Sister In Dana Delany On Desperate Housewives

  Marc Cherry courts China Beach star Dana Delany for hijinks on Wisteria Lane.

  News in Video — by Film Laureate — on Jul 03, 2007

• DVD Review: Kenneth Keith Kallenbach - American Icon

  “I just enjoy acting -- acting stupid and crazy on TV.”

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 03, 2007

• Movie Review: Ratatouille

  Pixar's 8th computer animated feature film is one of the most sophisticated and entertaining ever.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Jul 03, 2007

Sci/Tech

• In The War Zone: Women and Public Harassment

  If cyberspace is the new frontier, then it's also the new public arena for men to harass women.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Purple Tigress — on Jul 03, 2007

• iPhone: I Don't Get It

  Please, someone explain to me what the attraction is with the iPhone!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ginger Haycox — on Jul 03, 2007

• iHype Part IV - The iPhone Review

  The iPhone is a major technological innovation that will only alienate a small minority of smartphone users in its first generation release.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Daryl D — on Jul 03, 2007

• Interview: Google Cash Detective Chris Carpenter, Part 2

  Google Cash Detective Chris Carpenter explains how his system works and the benefits of yoga in part two of his interview.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Christopher Rose — on Jul 03, 2007

Politics

• An Administration Plagued by Scandal

  What do you do when 225 members of a Presidential administration are indicted for serious crimes? Make him a national hero!

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 03, 2007

• Making Hay While the Sun Shines: How the Power of Influence Influences Power

  Members of Congress should not profit from their legislation, but their spouses can. How can this be?

  News in Politics — by Rick Vassar — on Jul 03, 2007

• Remembering Entebbe: A Message for Today?

  July 4 in Israel--a different commemoration celebrating the rescue of 103 hostages.

  News in Politics — by Judy Lash Balint — on Jul 03, 2007

• Supreme Court Puts Education Back On Track

  The Supreme Court has finally admitted that integrated but inequal is not actually an improvement over separate but equal.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 03, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome

  An impressive group of women who will help you get out of that persistent sydrome.

  Review in Books — by Constance Burris — on Jul 03, 2007

• Book Review: A Question Of Blood by Ian Rankin

  Long may DI John Rebus continue to patrol the streets of Edinburgh.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 03, 2007

• Book Review: Hot Wheels and High Heels by Jane Graves

  In this corner, the Trophy Wife. Her opponent, the Repo Man. Love's on the line in this fast-paced read.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jul 03, 2007

• Book Review: An Ordinary Person’s Guide to Empire by Arundhati Roy

  A brilliant collection of essays that deal with Empire and its consequences.

  Review in Books — by kanjisheik — on Jul 03, 2007

• Book Review: In Spite of the Gods by Ed Luce

  If you can read only one book on India, make it this one.

  Review in Books — by Dweep Chanana — on Jul 03, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Mario Party 8

  A great title if you want a level playing field for all ages, but vets might wait until Mario Party 9.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jul 03, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree

  Fans of the popular DS game won’t be disappointed with this title, but more content would’ve strengthened this title.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jul 03, 2007

Music

• Vinyl Tap: Dwight Twilley Band - Sincerely

  A power pop classic, inspired equally by Sun Sounds and A Hard Day's Night, is released in 1976.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 03, 2007

• Television - Science, Magic and Memory

  Their first album is an essential rock and roll record. And the second one's nearly as good.

  Opinion in Music — by JC Mosquito — on Jul 03, 2007

• Busted: Musicians Who Sang The Wrong Tune

  The following is our list of the top five busted musicians, bands and solo acts who sang the wrong tune.

  Opinion in Music — by JM Jordan — on Jul 03, 2007

• Music Review: Hannah Montana, Volume II

  The Hannah Montana Volume II CD includes the Season 2 songs and some songs Miley Cyrus wrote.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 03, 2007

• Enter To Win: The Editors' An End Has A Start

  A copy of The Editors' sophomore release is yours to win.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 03, 2007

• Beverly Sills, Beloved Opera Star

  America's Queen of Opera is dead.

  News in Music — by SJ Reidhead — on Jul 03, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Music From the Inside Out

  What is music? This documentary from filmmaker Daniel Anker attempts to answer that question.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jul 03, 2007

• Concert Review: Roger Waters, June 28, 2007, Winnipeg, MTS Centre

  The real Pink Floyd put on a show that many called the best they've ever seen.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Jul 03, 2007

• Concert Review: The White Stripes, July 2, 2007, Winnipeg, MTS Centre

  Whether it's thrashy garage rock or subtle, earthy blues, the White Stripes can do it all.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Jul 03, 2007

• Interview: Singer Robbie Fulks On His New Album, Revenge!

  "“Believe” is a great pop song by almost any criterion. “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Fernando,” etc. have retarded words but melodically are nearly McCartney-esque."

  Interview in Music — by Scott Butki — on Jul 03, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: July 3, 2007: John Coltrane, Ibuprophen, Caffeine

  A short tale of music, parking, sickness, coffee, and more music.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 03, 2007

• Concert Review: White Stripes: July 1st, 2007 at the TCUP, Saskatoon, SK

  Brilliant or strange? Maybe a little of both; or one, or the other; or neither, even.

  Review in Music — by JC Mosquito — on Jul 03, 2007

• Overlooked Alternatives: John Coltrane

  An easily overlookable Coltrane re-issue - and I hope to change your mind about that.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jul 03, 2007

Culture

• Small Town Business

  Growing up in and around a city, I learned what I knew about small town life from television and books.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Jul 03, 2007

• Krisol Boutique and Funnel Mill Cafe, Los Angeles

  Discover the best of what's new in Los Angeles this week at Krisol Boutique and Funnel Mill Rare Coffee and Tea.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jul 03, 2007

• iPhone: The Most Fashionable Accessory of the Year

  Everyone's talking about the iPhone's functionality. I want to talk about the aesthetics.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Jul 03, 2007

• A Helping Hand: In Fear of Burglars

  Put the same amount of time and effort into abating the fear as you have into feeling the fear.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jul 03, 2007