July 14, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad

  Clear, mature vocals reminiscent of some of Motown's finest.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Jul 14, 2007

• Music Review: Holy Roman Empire - The Longue Duree

  Holy Roman Empire has staked out a unique position on the post-hardcore landscape.

  Review in Music — by Metal Dad — on Jul 14, 2007

• Interview: Band Of The Week - Kate Voegele

  Kate is the genuine article, despite the body that could stop traffic.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jul 14, 2007

• Music Review: Gabby Glaser - Gimme Splash

  Few musicians are able to create the atmosphere of a summer album. Glaser is one of them.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jul 14, 2007

• Music Review: Amy Nelson and Cathy Guthrie - Folk Uke

  ...the first folk album I've seen that carries a parental advisory warning on the cover.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 14, 2007

• Retro Redux: Mantovani Brought The Classics To Everybody

  I'd be willing to guarantee that almost everyone has heard his music at one time or another -- and not just in an elevator.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jul 14, 2007

• The Rockologist: Remembering The Night I Knew I Had "Made It" In The Music Biz -- The Mick Jagger Party

  I was like a kid set loose in the world's biggest candy store.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 14, 2007

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Mahoney, Lez Zeppelin, Speechless, NYEP

  Honeyed pop rooted in McCartney and Squeeze.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Jul 14, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

  ... an enthralling, atmospheric ride.

  Review in Video — by Kirsten Cameron — on Jul 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Tony Palmer's Early Masterpiece - All My Loving

  All My Loving is for those who want to get a feel for the era; of what lead to the change in the peace movement.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Sweet Land

  It feels more like a quaint, throwback TV movie of the week

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jul 14, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Liz's Stolen Moment, Devane Drops By (Plus Spoilers)

  A star-struck Anna drops in on Robin and Patrick, a lovesick Liz visits Jason.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 14, 2007

• Movie Review: Confusions of an Unmarried Couple

  One hell of an enjoyable 73 minutes, and you can't really ask for much more than that.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Jul 14, 2007

Books

• Interview With Walter Isaacson, Author of Einstein: His Life And Universe

  Einstein once said, "Subtle is the Lord, but malicious he is not."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jul 14, 2007

• Book Review: Work Like You're Showing Off - The Joy, Jazz, and Kick of Being Better Tomorrow Than You Were Today by Joe Calloway

  Joe Calloway knows about success. He’s achieved prosperity in his own life and helped others learn to create their own success.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jul 14, 2007

• Book Review: The Cold Moon by Jeffery Deaver

  Full of surprising twists and turns, The Cold Moon will not disappoint Jeffery Deaver fans.

  Review in Books — by Ginger Haycox — on Jul 14, 2007

• Book Review: Goodnight, Whatever You Are! My Journey With Zacherley, the Cool Ghoul by Richard Scrivani

  An envious friendship, and a cool look at a time when monsters ruled.

  Review in Books — by ILoz Zoc — on Jul 14, 2007

• An Interview With Gerrie Hugo About Africa Will Always Break Your Heart, Part Two

  On apartheid: Africa Will Always Break your Heart is my final apology and effort to try and set the record straight."

  Interview in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jul 14, 2007

• Book Review: Everlasting Matrimony by Sheryl P. Kurland

  In a sampling from many different viewpoints, the author shares the wisdom and advice of 75 long-married couples from various faiths, backgrounds, and ethnicities.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jul 14, 2007

Tastes

• Rayuela and Really Cool Foods, New York City

  Discover the best of what's new in New York at Rayuela and Really Cool Foods.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jul 14, 2007

• The Secret to Enjoying Tequila

  Watch this video to learn the art of choosing and drinking the right tequila.

  News in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jul 14, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review: The Great Theatre of the World at the Arcola

  A 17th-century play, with medieval affectations, is brought into the 21st century with wit and flair.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Jul 14, 2007

Politics

• Sex and Political Isolation

  It is time to re-evaluate our environment. We all live in glass houses now.

  Opinion in Politics — by Media Lizzy — on Jul 14, 2007

• Sicko Sheds Light on What's Wrong With American Health Care

  Michael Moore's Sicko revisits the poor state of the American health care system.

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Jul 14, 2007

• Palestine Divided: Israel's Dream

  Israel encourages violence in Palestine, thus keeping Palestinians divided.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Jul 14, 2007

Sports

• Satire: Parenting for Dummies and/or Middle Linebackers

  Tuffy's advice for Brian Urlacher and other football players in a post-natal bind.

  Satire in Sports — by Tuffy — on Jul 14, 2007