August 6, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Patty Griffin - Children Running Through

  This is an album that demands your full attention to be appropriately appreciated.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Aug 06, 2007

• Music Review: Charlie Hunter Trio - Mistico

  A genre-blending and enticing collection of songs from a newly invigorated Charlie Hunter Trio -- highly recommended.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 06, 2007

• Music Review: Van Morrison - The Best of Van Morrison, Volume 3

  Volume 3 of the Best of Van Morrison gives an uneven impression of the legendary Irish musician.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 06, 2007

• Music Review: MIMS - Music Is My Savior

  An underwhelming debut.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Aug 06, 2007

• Interview: Karl Buechner of Freya

  The singer for Freya, Earth Crisis, and Path of Resistance talks about Freya's new video, animal rights, and politics.

  Interview in Music — by gette — on Aug 06, 2007

• Music Review: Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen Sony/Legacy Edition

  A cult classic collection of '80s pop is remastered and expanded in a new edition.

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on Aug 06, 2007

• Music Review: The Commonwealth - He Thinks He Scares Us

  He Thinks He Scares Us is a tasty concoction.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Aug 06, 2007

• Music Review: The Chemical Brothers - We Are The Night

  The Chemical Brothers go in sometimes unusual directions on this new release.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Aug 06, 2007

• Music Review: The Beastie Boys - The Mix-Up

  The Beastie Boys continue their groovy instrumental work with this new release.

  Review in Music — by gette — on Aug 06, 2007

• Music Review: Aaron McMullan - Yonder! Calliope?

  If you've ever wished that you were involved in a momentous point in music history, this is your opportunity.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 06, 2007

Politics

• Dems Cowardly Surrender 4th Amendment

  The Republic has cancer...and yes, it does look fatal.

  Opinion in Politics — by gonzo marx — on Aug 06, 2007

Tastes

• Jason Priestley and 90210 Wine Tasting?

  TasteTV notes that Jason Priestley and Terry David Mulligan do some swishing and swilling at various wine regions as co-hosts of Hollywood and Vines.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Aug 06, 2007

Culture

• Apartment Hunt with French Model Alan Bresson, Part II

  Join French Model Alan Bresson as his search continues in New York for the perfect apartment.

  Opinion in Culture — by LX.TV — on Aug 06, 2007

• How to Redesign Your Brownstone

  Watch this video to find out how to turn the classic styling of a brownstone into a modern home.

  Opinion in Culture — by LX.TV — on Aug 06, 2007

• Comic Con International 2007, Day Two

  A report on day two from Comic Con.

  Review in Culture — by El Bicho — on Aug 06, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: The Bourne Ultimatum

  Matt Damon wraps up the Bourne trilogy based on Robert Ludlum's novels in fast and furious style.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Aug 06, 2007

• DVD Review: The Last Detective Series 3

  It's bizarre when you see an actor from a famous franchise in a completely different role.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 06, 2007

• LA Ink Open Casting Call Saturday, August 11, 2007

  West coast tattoo fans wanted!

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 06, 2007

• DVD Review: Darkwing Duck, Volume 2

  A superhero for the kids.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Aug 06, 2007

• TV Review: John From Cincinnati - "His Visit: Day Eight"

  More than simply the best show on television, this is a riveting look at the state of humanity in the 21st century. This episode is another powerful spiritual experience.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Aug 06, 2007

• DVD Review: The Tick vs. Season Two

  The Tick loves saving people!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 06, 2007

• DVD Review: Full House - The Complete Seventh Season

  The seventh season of family favorite Full House hits stores this week on DVD. Do the Tanners still hold as much fun as they did when you were a kid?

  Review in Video — by Kate C. Harding — on Aug 06, 2007

• Movie Review: The Simpsons Movie Is History

  The Simpsons movie was a long episode and a short recap; I don't know if that's good or bad.

  Review in Video — by Jesse Miksic — on Aug 06, 2007

• DVD Review: The Film Crew - Hollywood After Dark

  Mike Nelson and his crew send up a Rue McClanahan strip tease.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 06, 2007

• DVD Review: The Tick vs. Season Two

  A very funny series although some fans will be annoyed by what's lacking.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 06, 2007

• DVD Review: The Secrets of Isis - The Complete Series

  The Secrets of Isis is now available on DVD

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 06, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Cure by Athol Dickson

  A twisty tale of addiction, deception, guilt, greed, cowardice, murder, courage redemption and the possibility of new beginnings.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Aug 06, 2007

• Book Review: Wall and Piece by Banksy

  Amusing, engaging, and most of all inspirational.

  Review in Books — by Melita Teale — on Aug 06, 2007

• Confessions of a Movie-Lusting Flick Chick

  An interview with editor, film critic, and author Maitland McDonagh.

  Interview in Books — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Aug 06, 2007

• Book Review: The Gospel Side of Elvis by Joe Moscheo

  An honest, and warm look at the man and his legacy from the gospel viewpoint by someone who was there.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 06, 2007

• e-Book Review: Blogging To The Bank 2.0 by Rob Benwell

  Rob Benwell explains how to make money though blogging in his new "Blogging To The Bank" e-book. Christopher Rose sees if he knows what he's talking about!

  Review in Books — by Christopher Rose — on Aug 06, 2007

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of August 5, 2007

  Grisham, Gibson, Kellerman, Sparks, Stephenie Meyer, Alexander McCall Smith, gold-diggers, historical turning points in Britain and Russia, and then some...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Aug 06, 2007

• Book Review: Compression - A Novel of Sex, Drugs, Punk Rock and Dark Hidden Secrets by Tim Cundle

  A gripping coming-of-age story about punk rockers and murder.

  Review in Books — by gette — on Aug 06, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Mario Strikers Charged

  Online play is the only advantage this Wii sequel has going for it.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 06, 2007

• Wii Virtual Console Releases for August 6, 2007

  Ride a dolphin, play as future bosses and blast aliens away in this week's games.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 06, 2007

• PS2 Review: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3

  This one player RPG has quality narratives and characters that make a high level relationship based experience.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Aug 06, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Mario Strikers Charged

  An adrenaline-fueled soccer title that might be a port, but it's a huge improvement on Super Mario Strikers.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 06, 2007

Sports

• Tom Glavine Gets 300th Win In Mets 8-3 Win Over Cubs

  The Mets finished their stay in Chicago on an upward beat, allowing Glavine to quickly end his bid for 300 wins.

  News in Sports — by Patrick Cossel — on Aug 06, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Dear Miss LonelyBlogs

  What will Miss LonelyBlogs have to say to the lascivious blogger?

  Satire in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Aug 06, 2007