August 1, 2007 Archive

Politics

• Yankee Bridges Falling Down

  Halliburton and the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy should have to dig the deepest of all to repair the damage they helped to cause.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Aug 01, 2007

• Satire: Bridge Collapses - Women and Minorities Hardest Hit

  When tragedy strikes, so do the pundits and politicians.

  Satire in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Aug 01, 2007

• A GI bill for the 21st Century

  Congress just passes significant legislation on student loans. Is it what it's cracked up to be?

  Opinion in Politics — by Marcus Alexander Gadson — on Aug 01, 2007

• Hearing The Margins' Call

  Loss of confidence in George W. Bush and his nattering nabobs of neo-confidence doesn't restrict itself to the politico-military realm.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Aug 01, 2007

Video

• After A Full Artistic Life, Ingmar Bergman Lets Death Checkmate Him

  What Shakespeare is to writing, the Beatles to music, and Picasso to painting, Bergman is to film

  Opinion in Video — by Adam Ash — on Aug 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Hot Fuzz

  The greatest comedic buddy cop movie I've seen in the past decade.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Cortez — on Aug 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Black Snake Moan

  Christina Ricci just enjoys playing another messed-up young girl. Craig Brewer still doesn't do happy films.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Aug 01, 2007

• Movie Review: The Number 23

  The Number 23 becomes an obsession for Jim Carrey in his latest outing.

  Review in Video — by Daniel Cummings — on Aug 01, 2007

• TV Review: Saving Grace

  The show is a wonderful mix of dynamic character, realistic problems, and thought-provoking questions masquerading as police drama.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Aug 01, 2007

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

  Jason's trial is off to a rocky start. Noah risks 392 days of sobriety to impersonate Eli Love.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 01, 2007

• Casting Call: Flavor of Love 3

  Flavor Flav is still looking for love, do you have what he wants?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Roma

  Fellini's classic is a little schwacht; and if you know what that word means, you'll love Roma!

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Aug 01, 2007

• Movie Review: 4 Life

  Avoid 4 Life at all costs. Now if you wanna see sexy ladies doing stripper dances, this movie is for you.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 01, 2007

• DVD Review: The Giant Behemoth

  A seemingly forgotten monster mess makes its first appearance on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 01, 2007

• DVD Review: 300 - Two-Disk Special Edition

  A visionary piece of kinetic cinema.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Frankenstein Conquers the World

  The first ever region 1 DVD release for this bland Japanese monster movie is a fantastic 2-disc DVD set.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 01, 2007

• TV Review: Great Performances: "Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story"

  A documentary on Stax Records that falls flat.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 01, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Various Artists - Chasing the Sun

  A slice of summer fun to warm you up even on the coldest night.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 01, 2007

• Music Review: Zap Mama - Supermoon

  Intricate vocals, polyrhythmic beats, and deeply moving stories to tell. This may well be her best yet!

  Review in Music — by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 01, 2007

• Music Review: Dwight Yoakam - Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. 2 Disc Expanded Edition

  In the eighties country music got a much needed kick in the pants, Dwight Yoakam was one of the guys doing the kicking.

  Review in Music — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Aug 01, 2007

• Music Reviews: Blood Red Throne, Ephel Duath, Monsterworks, Sacred Heart, and Paul Sabu

  Check out Marty's Musical Meltdown to hear what he's been listening to this week.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 01, 2007

• Concert Review: Zappa Plays Zappa 'Tour de Frank' – Cleveland Heights, OH, July 28, 2007

  Dweezil and Co. offer a feast for the ears without the Queen/Paul Rodgers-like assault on senses and sensibilities.

  Review in Music — by Peter Chakerian — on Aug 01, 2007

• Music Review: Nathaniel Mayer - Why Don't You Give It To Me?

  All I can say is go order this now!

  Review in Music — by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 01, 2007

• Rock & Roll Feature: U2 Plants the Joshua Tree

  Some bands have been larger than life since day one.

  Review in Music — by D.A.N. — on Aug 01, 2007

• Concert Review: Van's Warped Tour - Charlotte, NC

  The Vans Warped Tour is always a hotbed of new music.

  Review in Music — by Kate C. Harding — on Aug 01, 2007

• Rock the Bells Tour: Fight the Power? Really?

  Rock the Bells: not just a concert, but a space to reflect on the socioeconomic conditions in this country.

  Opinion in Music — by Jose Vilson — on Aug 01, 2007

• Music Review: Joan Osborne - Breakfast in Bed

  You wouldn't know it is better to have loved and lost after listening to these songs.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Aug 01, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

  On this fascinating DVD, the life and career of one of the most significant figures in music history is documented.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 01, 2007

• Music Review: Yellowcard - Paper Walls

  Yellowcard is back with their best album to date - a unique vision that is the culmination of a band’s learning curve of creation.

  Review in Music — by Kate C. Harding — on Aug 01, 2007

Tastes

• Having a Cow: The Types of Steak, Part One

  Where's the beef? You're about to find out.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Aug 01, 2007

• The History of Rum

  Are you ready to rum...ble?

  News in Tastes — by J Jordan — on Aug 01, 2007

Books

• Harry Potter and the End

  We are left with a classic adventure which new generations will discover with love and joy, over and over again.

  Review in Books — by Kati Irons — on Aug 01, 2007

• Manga Review: xxxHolic Omnibus

  The first three volumes in the popular manga creators’ supernatural shop series.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 01, 2007

• Book Review: 24 Declassified: Chaos Theory

  Jack Bauer faces another frantic 24-hour chase with killers at his heels in his latest prose adventure.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 01, 2007

• Book Review: Twilight in the Desert - The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy by Matthew R. Simmons

  An excellent technical analysis of Saudi Arabia oil production and challenges faced by engineers trying to maintain current production levels.

  Review in Books — by CrazyEngineer — on Aug 01, 2007

• Book Review: Flight by Sherman Alexie

  The most straightforward and honest depiction of the effects of abuse I've come across.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 01, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Blogcritics Comments - Half A Million Strong!

  Blogcritics, the website that talks back, hits half a million comments today. Comments Editor Christopher Rose marks the occasion with a few well chosen words...

  News in Sci/Tech — by Christopher Rose — on Aug 01, 2007

• Software Review – Adobe Photoshop Plug-in - Dfine 2.0 From Nik Software

  Photo noise reduction integrates into your workflow without impeding it.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 01, 2007

Culture

• Change Can Do You Good

  Mavericks in society stand out. From Frank Zappa to Stanley Kubrick, those who decide to stand up and be counted inspire either love or loathing.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jay Lowry — on Aug 01, 2007

Sports

• Marino Trivia: How Much Do You Know About Dan the Man?

  Marino will always be one of the greatest arms to ever throw a football.

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on Aug 01, 2007

Gaming

• First Impressions: Heavenly Sword

  Is Heavenly Sword just a God of War clone?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Matthew Valdez — on Aug 01, 2007

• Mac Game Review: Age of Empires III: War Chiefs

  A worthwhile expansion for Age of Empires III.

  Review in Gaming — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 01, 2007