August 8, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Hooked by Matt Richtel

  You may never look at your computer the same way again.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Aug 08, 2007

• Book Review: The Traveler by John Twelve Hawks

  John Twelve Hawks has written a powerful and tense thriller.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 08, 2007

• Book Review: Eats, Shoots & Leaves and The Girl's Like Spaghetti by Lynne Truss; Illustrator Bonnie Timmons

  As you flip through the pages, you may begin to wonder if children should be the only beneficiaries of these wonderful books.

  Review in Books — by Sujatha Bagal — on Aug 08, 2007

• An Interview with Rose Paisley, author of A Wild Love: Escape

  "I have played around with stories, but never consider myself as a serious writer, it was an accident…" -- Rose Paisley.

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Aug 08, 2007

• Interview With Jeanette Jenkins, Author of The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan

  Jeanette Jenkins, trainer to the stars, reveals the truth behind The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan.

  Interview in Books — by Kelly Jad'on — on Aug 08, 2007

• Book Review: Underwater to Get Out of The Rain by Trevor Norton

  Trevor Norton takes readers across the globe and into the sea in this exceptional work.

  Review in Books — by Scott Deitche — on Aug 08, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Madonna: Wild Angel

  Madonna: Wild Angel is a lackluster documentary that offers nothing that any regular joe off the street doesn't already know about the Material Girl.

  Review in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 08, 2007

• DVD Review: Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, Volume Three

  Adult Swim's legal eagle will once again take the case!

  Review in Video — by Kory Lanphear — on Aug 08, 2007

• DVD Review: Arang and The Ghost

  Dual doses of derivative dross now on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Steve Carlson — on Aug 08, 2007

• An Interview with Filmmaker Mike Binder (Part 2 of 2)

  Comedy auteur Mike Binder on his film The Search for John Gissing.

  Interview in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Aug 08, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Love and Bullets in the Air

  Sonny sits by Kate's hospital bedside, Robin interferes in her mother's relationship with Noah, and Carly and Jerry dodge bullets and authorities in Venezuela.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 08, 2007

• DVD Review: I Think I Love My Wife

  A mixed bag conversion of a French drama into an American comedy.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 08, 2007

• DVD Review: TMNT

  A stunning DVD transfer preserves the animation and style.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 08, 2007

Culture

• I Dreamed I Was the Antichrist

  Apparently you don't get a break no matter what good deeds you do if you're the Antichrist.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 08, 2007

• The Master of the Pointless Conversation: How To Avoid Time-Wasters

  Ever feel like you're spending far too much time and emotional energy having certain conversations with certain people.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Aug 08, 2007

Sports

• Ronnie Brown: How Much Do You Know About The Dolphins Running Back?

  Ronnie Brown could be headed for greatness this season!

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on Aug 08, 2007

Tastes

• Central Texas BBQ: Crosstown BBQ in Elgin

  I just found the best sausage in Central Texas in one of the most obscure locations.

  Review in Tastes — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 08, 2007

Music

• New Album Releases, 8-7-2007: Peter Case, Billy Joe Shaver, Public Enemy

  The ghost of Johnny Cash helped Billy Joe Shaver write "Everybody's Brother".

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Aug 08, 2007

• 1993: The Year of Popular Music In Review

  1993 was a dull year when compared to the rest of decade. However, there were still some memorable hits.

  Opinion in Music — by Daryl D — on Aug 08, 2007

• Music Review: The Junior Varsity - Cinematographic

  Illinois indie rockers Junior Varsity return with a triumphant new album that will surely please old and new fans alike.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 08, 2007

Politics

• A Question Concerning Smoking Bans

  I know they're bad for me and so does everyone else. If they're so bad for me then outlaw them.

  Opinion in Politics — by Andy Marsh — on Aug 08, 2007

• The World After Bush Part I: Iraq

  Whether the Iraq withdrawal happens before Bush leaves office, there's no chance the conflict there will calm down anytime soon.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Aug 08, 2007