July 31, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Vampire Rain

  The horror! The HORROR!!!

  Review in Gaming — by Kory Lanphear — on Jul 31, 2007

• Game du Jour Deals: July 30 through August 5

  Every (casual) game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight at Games du Jour.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jul 31, 2007

• Nintendo DS Review: Card Fighters DS

  The game you have been waiting for has arrived, only to be recalled, and then finding out it's not that great.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 31, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: No End In Sight

  The first war of the twenty first century today, still has no end in sight.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jul 31, 2007

• DVD Review: 300, Single Disc Edition

  As a movie, 300 is really stunning and adds another winner to the list of Hollywood adaptations of comic books.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jul 31, 2007

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

  PBS gives proper treatment to the legendary soul label.

  Review in Video — by Dave Lifton — on Jul 31, 2007

• TV Review: Gun Control on The Rifleman, "The Anvil Chorus" Episode 154, 1962

  Even Jesus couldn't change human nature.

  Review in Video — by Al Barger — on Jul 31, 2007

• Swords, Sandals, Guns, and Gumshoes: New DVD releases 31 July 2007

  It's a new release Tuesday driven by testosterone.

  News in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jul 31, 2007

• TV Review: Murder: Real People Solving Real Crimes

  This is where a very interesting premise could be compromised by the need for drama.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jul 31, 2007

• DVD Review: The Darwin Awards

  How dumb can you be?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 31, 2007

• Movie Review: The Simpsons Movie

  Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie take their televised antics to the big screen in the 87 minute Simpsons Movie.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Jul 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Foyle's War, Series 4

  How does a period murder mystery bring in uncomfortable echoes of the Iraq War? When it's Foyle's War, quite naturally.

  Review in Video — by Timothy Jarrett — on Jul 31, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Hot Fuzz

  It's a battle to the finish, with the Fuzz coming out on top.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 31, 2007

Politics

• What the Gulf Arms Sale Really Means

  There's more to it than countering the threat from Iran.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Jul 31, 2007

• Americans Stuck In Political Stupor

  Americans must awake from their political stupor and stop letting themselves be victimized and manipulated by the media/political/financial elites running and ruining our nation.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jul 31, 2007

• Newsbriefs: Gonzales, Rove, Man Eating Badgers and Victory in Iraq

  Given all that the Iraqis have been through, isn't it a bit much to expect them to put up with giant, man-eating badgers?

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 31, 2007

• Part III - Waiting for War in the Shards of Shattered Illusions

  Many will die, and the faith of many will be sorely tested. What we’re facing is not a mere stroll in the garden.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Jul 31, 2007

• Whose Rights Should Prevail?

  The new Washington state law forcing pharmacies to sell morning after pills is a great example of bad law.

  Opinion in Politics — by Abel Keogh — on Jul 31, 2007

• Immigration Solution Lies in the Rule of Law

  While the remedy will be as complex as the problem, the solution is found at the source of the predicament.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jeffrey L. Syrios — on Jul 31, 2007

Books

• Book Review - How To Cheat In Photoshop CS3: Fourth Edition by Steve Caplin

  If you want to become a master at Photoshop, then How To Cheat In Photoshop CS3 is a must have.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 31, 2007

• Interview With Lloyd Dangle, Author of Troubletown

  "With the worst president in history and our liberties and values under threat, I can hardly imagine writing cartoons about other things right now."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jul 31, 2007

• Waiting for Eclipse

  Vampires. Teenage angst. True love. It is one hell of a combination.

  News in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jul 31, 2007

• Audio Book Review: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by By J.K. Rowling

  If you have never experienced an audio book, give yourself a treat and listen to HP7 as told by Jim Dale.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 31, 2007

• Book Review: Taj: The Woman and the Wonder by Sandra Wilson

  Those who have seen and been enchanted by the Taj Mahal will be just as enchanted by Sandra Wilson's Taj.

  Review in Books — by Betty Wong — on Jul 31, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Marc Antoine - Hi-Lo Split

  Antoine is an audacious instrumentalist, often switching between various types of guitars and from nylon to steel-string.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Jul 31, 2007

• Reggae Gold 2007 Giveaway!

  Blogcritics and VP Records are pleased to host a giveaway of the new Reggae Gold 2007 compilation CD.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jul 31, 2007

• Music Review: Ferry Corsten - Passport United States of America

  Ferry Corsten's latest deftly mixes his current love of distilling thumping progressive-house tracks with the soaring, melodic sensibilities of trance.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Jul 31, 2007

• Music Review: Saving Jane - One Girl Revolution

  One Girl Revolution covers almost every issue that young people face, from lost love to alcohol addiction.

  Review in Music — by Betty Wong — on Jul 31, 2007

• Music Review: David Cory - Hole in my Shoe

  Time-travelling singer-songwriter David Cory might flip your wig.

  Review in Music — by Colin Ricketts — on Jul 31, 2007

• Music Review: The Pretenders - Learning To Crawl and Get Close

  Rhino Records reissues two mid-'80s albums by this groundbreaking rock group.

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Jul 31, 2007

• The Breakdown: David Bowie, Charlie Hunter

  A new beginning . . . and maybe a little ranting.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jul 31, 2007

• 1992: Year of Music in Review

  1992 brought about many changes in the music world.

  Opinion in Music — by Daryl D — on Jul 31, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase, July 31, 2007: Steve Coleman, The Raspberries, Ray's Vast Basement

  A little jazz, a little rock, and one crapshoot.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 31, 2007

• Music Review: Putumayo Presents Americana

  This fine compilation from Putumayo provides the listener with a little taste of everything that is defined as Americana music.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jul 31, 2007

Culture

• Quiet Hero is Not So Quietly Changing the World, One T-Shirt At a Time

  Quiet Hero clothing introduces cashmere soft organic shirts with proceeds going to charity.

  Interview in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Jul 31, 2007

• Stop the Presses: Celebrities We Are Completely Sick of Hearing About

  Celebrities are getting boring.

  Opinion in Culture — by JM Jordan — on Jul 31, 2007

• LX.TV Interview with Alison Rhodes - Child Proofing Your Home

  Interview in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jul 31, 2007

• WWII Cartoon Propaganda, and Popeye "Seein' Red, White and Blue"

  Being a mighty sailing man, of course Popeye got recruited for some of the WWII propaganda fun...

  Opinion in Culture — by Al Barger — on Jul 31, 2007

• The Sound and the Fury

  Anthony Burgess said “Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.” No truer words have ever been spoken.

  Opinion in Culture — by Friend Mouse — on Jul 31, 2007

• Nobody Listens To Coyote Anymore

  Are we ever going to stop chasing our own tails and shooting ourselves in the foot?

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 31, 2007

• Comic Con International 2007, Day One

  A report on day one of the ever-growing Comic Con.

  Review in Culture — by El Bicho — on Jul 31, 2007

Sports

• With the Trade Deadline Fast Approaching, A Warm Memory Seems Not To Fade Away

  The field of dreams and fond memories of days past, talking baseball with Dad.

  Opinion in Sports — by Dave Alper — on Jul 31, 2007

• Bill Walsh, Dead at 75: A Hero Is Gone

  "The Genius" Bill Walsh, the man who led and created my childhood heroes, The 49ers, is dead.

  Opinion in Sports — by Patrick Cossel — on Jul 31, 2007

• To Heaven's Sidelines: Bill Walsh Dies at age 75

  Bill Walsh loses his battle with cancer.

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on Jul 31, 2007

Sci/Tech

• The Nada, Nothing, Zip of Writer's Block

  Every writer has entered the writer's block zone. Breaking free can be difficult. A fun tale of woe.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Cheryl Snyder Taragin — on Jul 31, 2007

• Software Review - Fluid Mask 3.0 From Vertus

  Cutting out of digital images on a regular basis? This product is a must have due to its power and flexibility.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 31, 2007