July 28, 2007 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: The Simpsons Movie

  They make the transition in fine fashion. Be prepared to laugh.

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

• Movie Review: No End in Sight

  An objective, penetrating look at how we screwed up in Iraq.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jul 28, 2007

• DVD Review: The Film Crew - Hollywood After Dark

  Any fan of MST3K will feel right at home with “The Film Crew.”

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Jul 28, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathy Hallows by J.K. Rowling

  Rowling did a masterful job of wrapping up all the key plot points.

  Review in Books — by Bob Milne — on Jul 28, 2007

• Book Review: Saints and Villains by Denise Giardina

  Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s story spans a tumultuous century with the human and spiritual remnants of faith and dedication still among us.

  Review in Books — by C. Michael Bailey — on Jul 28, 2007

• Book Review: Femininity in Flight - A History of Flight Attendants by Kathleen M. Barry

  Tracing a profession from adventurous "sky girls", to sixties "glamour puss", to jet-age "trolly dolly".

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Jul 28, 2007

• Interview: Steven Shane Pate II, author of Ishmael's Wrath

  "…wouldn't it suck if terrorists invented a time machine to assassinate rival religious founders in history?"

  Interview in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jul 28, 2007

Culture

• Men Controlling Women: From The Brains of Voles

  Man’s eternal quest to build a better chastity belt - whilst staying clear of it himself.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ashtoreth Valecourt — on Jul 28, 2007

Politics

• Slim Chance of Mid-East Peace

  If Blair applies the principles of the Northern Ireland process... All Parties must be involved for a lasting peace.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Jul 28, 2007

• Same Old Song and Dance

  The administration has built its power on a foundation of fear and we let them do it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Shaun Manley — on Jul 28, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Afuche - Carajo Is Worse Than Hell

  Carajo Is Worse Than Hell is the type of disc we need pop musicians to be making more often

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 28, 2007

• Music Review: Benzos - Branches

  I guess coming from New York lets them experience that expansive tough view of the world without completely losing one’s emotional fortitude.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jul 28, 2007

• Interview: Band Of The Week - Chromatics

  I still hadn’t located him and was beginning to believe he wouldn’t show at all. Jilted by yet another rock star? Why me?

  Interview in Music — by zingzing — on Jul 28, 2007

• Concert Review: Ryan Adams and The Cardinals, July 27, 2007 at The Moore Theatre, Seattle

  What a difference a year makes.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 28, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Thank You Very Much Mr. Roboto

  Computers will replace people. And here's why.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jose Vilson — on Jul 28, 2007

• The Science of Climate Change

  A few key reasons why climate scientists think humans are mostly responsible for our warming Earth.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sean Aqui — on Jul 28, 2007