July 26, 2007 Archive

Music

• One Track Mind: The Beatles "Hey Bulldog"

  The song that marked the end of the fun-lovin' era Beatles.

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

• Music Review: Blue Scholars - Bahani

  Soulful, politically conscious and not a gat or glock in sight.

  Review in Music — by Colin Ricketts — on Jul 26, 2007

• Music Review - Smashing Pumpkins - Zeitgeist

  Billy Corgan puts his Smashed Pumpkins back together with the help of master drummer Jimmy Chamberlin.

  Review in Music — by Lono — on Jul 26, 2007

• Music Review: Rooney - Calling The World

  Leader singer Robert Schwartzman’s goal of the album was to “make people dance.”

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jul 26, 2007

• Retro Redux: Did Boxcar Willie Really Ride The Rails?

  He became a country music star by taking a much different route than most, and part was - at least figuratively - taken by train.

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

• Concert Review: Counting Crows, Live, & Collective Soul at the Classic Park Stadium in Eastlake, OH - 7/24/2007

  The Counting Crows, Live, and Collective Soul rock the stadium with their Triple Play Series concert in Cleveland.

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

• Music Review: Peter Criss - One for All

  The latest effort from the Kiss co-founder, One for All is really one for the diehards.

  Review in Music — by Chris Holmes — on Jul 26, 2007

• Music Review: Arcade Fire - Neon Bible

  If darkness is the feeling of your soul, Arcade Fire could be your new favorite band.

  Review in Music — by Marcelo Baeza Sequeira — on Jul 26, 2007

Video

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Jason's Trial to Begin

  Ric gears up for Jason's trial, and Noah prepares to take the stage as Eli Love.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 26, 2007

• TV Review: The Two Coreys

  A&E's The Two Coreys brings Corey Haim and Corey Feldman to the small screen.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on Jul 26, 2007

• DVD Review: Rebus - Set 1

  Rebus Set 1 is a great introduction to these brilliant adaptations of Ian Rankin's famous novels.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 26, 2007

• The Dark Is Sinking: Book-to-Film Adaptation of Susan Cooper's The Dark Is Rising Angers Fans

  For fans of the The Dark is Rising series, a viewing of the movie trailer leaves something else rising.

  Opinion in Video — by John Gillespie — on Jul 26, 2007

• DVD Review: Renaissance

  A bold new look for animation.

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

• DVD Review: Night And Fog

  Alain Resnais's landmark documentary fails the tests of time, journalism, and art.

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

Culture

• The Problem With Myths

  The problem that continually arises when trying to properly interpret a culture's mythology is the definition of the word "myth."

  Opinion in Culture — by Robert K. Blechman — on Jul 26, 2007

• Oh, Brave New World! Of Hollywood and Plastic Surgery

  How are our stars ever going to become compassionate, finely-wrinkled mothers (and fathers) if their faces look like mockeries of youth?

  Opinion in Culture — by Jodi Daynard — on Jul 26, 2007

• Tips for Installing and Maintaining a Pool

  Nothing says summer like time spent at a pool and in this week’s episode of Floorplan, George Oliphant discusses the basics of installing and maintaining your own pool.

  Opinion in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jul 26, 2007

• The Haunting Effects Of Witnessing A Suicide

  When someone takes their life, it's only natural to grieve and ask questions about why it happened.

  Opinion in Culture — by Daryl D — on Jul 26, 2007

• Five Things Every Home Should Have

  A house is not a home without these things.

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

• Spruce Up Your Urban Outdoor Space

  Learn some great tips for sprucing up your roof garden, terrace, or back yard.

  Opinion in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jul 26, 2007

Sports

• Gary Sheffield Is Rooting For Barry Bonds

  Sheffield wants Bonds, his BALCO co-conspirator, to break Hank Aaron’s record. Birds of a steroid feather flock together.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jul 26, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Ishmael's Wrath by Steven Shane Pate II

  Terrorists, secret societies, and Navy Seals battle for control of a weapon that could change the course of history.

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

• Book Review: Nightmare in the Street by Derek Raymond

  His dark vision persisted to the end but does this postumously published typescript serve the legend of Derek Raymond?

  Review in Books — by Colin Ricketts — on Jul 26, 2007

• Audio Book Review - Rogue Angel: The Chosen by Alex Archer

  The combination of sound effects and artistic vocal performances creates what Graphic Audio calls a "Movie in your Mind."

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

• Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling

  From a storytelling point of view, the saga is fittingly, satisfyingly and conclusively complete.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Jul 26, 2007

• Interview with Robert Greene, Best-Selling Author of The 48 Laws of Power

  LX.TV host Shira Lazar sits down with revered author Robert Greene.

  Interview in Books — by LX.TV — on Jul 26, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Super Contra

  Add up another classic to the Live Arcade's line-up.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 26, 2007

Tastes

• RealMeals.TV Recipe: Pumpkin Fluffer Nuggets

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on Jul 26, 2007