August 14, 2007 Archive

Music

• Concert Review: The Allman Brothers Band and The Drive-By Truckers At Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, Charlotte, NC

  They're still at the top of their game, and if you haven't seen the current line-up make a point to do so.

  Review in Music — by Robert Burke — on Aug 14, 2007

• Music Review: Unwritten Law - The Hit List

  Seventeen years on, Unwritten Law finally releases their official "Greatest Hits" album. This is not, however, your typical best-of collection.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 14, 2007

• Van Halen 2007: A Class Act

  Is the "reunited/reborn" Van Halen re-writing the band's history?

  Opinion in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Aug 14, 2007

• Music Review: Dialtone - Wait For

  Fuzzy edges and infectious grooves make this 3 piece band a vinyl clad good time.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Aug 14, 2007

• Interview: Vusi Mahlasela

  Vusi Mahlasela offers songs of hope through World Music

  Interview in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Aug 14, 2007

• Music Review: Sounds of the City: New York Area Doo Wop 1956-1966

  Doo wop music was not created to be used as fodder for Public Television fund-raisers.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 14, 2007

• The Breakdown: Floratone, Erik Friedlander

  Two intriguing releases sneak out in this otherwise quiet week.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Aug 14, 2007

• Music Review: As Cities Burn - Come Now Sleep

  Understated vocals, loud guitars and a righteous rhythm section - this band has some talent buried beneath the drowsy pace of their songs.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Aug 14, 2007

• Music Review: California Transit Authority - Full Circle

  A founding member of Chicago forms his own band that recaptures Chicago's old magic.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Aug 14, 2007

• Music Review: Pelle Carlberg - In A Nutshell

  The mid-tempo, acoustic based structures work fantastically well with the off kilter pop songwriting.

  Review in Music — by Robert Burke — on Aug 14, 2007

• Interview: Linda Ronstadt

  Linda Ronstadt talks about her latest tour, good friends, and her wish to "show some grace."

  Interview in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Aug 14, 2007

• Common Isn't So Common

  As far as Common's concerned, he's definitely not Common.

  Opinion in Music — by Jose Vilson — on Aug 14, 2007

• Music Review: Tegan and Sara - The Con

  The Con is both pure indie pop listening pleasure, and moody melancholy beneath the surface of bright sounds.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Aug 14, 2007

• Music Review: Adam Levy Hangs It All Out on Washing Day

  Singer-songwriter Adam Levy makes an impressive bid to be known as more than just "Norah Jones's guitarist."

  Review in Music — by Holly Hughes — on Aug 14, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: August 14, 2007 - Lori McKenna, Linda Thomson... Enter The Haggis?

  Check out some bluegrass, folk, pop, progressive rock, and the coolest Celtic rock band name EVER!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 14, 2007

Video

• Damages Is Broken, But Not Beyond Repair

  FX's Damages has some problems, let's look at tonight's episode and examine them.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters For DVD

  The DVD of the movie based on the show inspired by food products living in the suburbs of New Jersey.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Aug 14, 2007

• Movie Review: Goya's Ghosts (2006)

  A political soap opera. As intellectually compelling as two attractive undergraduates in a fancy restaurant, discussing politics with liberal clichés.

  Review in Video — by The Great Ganesha — on Aug 14, 2007

• Tichina Arnold Deserves to Be A Star

  All I know is that when you look into those seductive eyes, you can see confidence, class -- a soul.

  Opinion in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 14, 2007

• The Bourne Ultimatum Giveaway!

  Blogcritics and Universal Pictures are pleased to host a giveaway of The Bourne Ultimatum swag.

  News in Video — by Anna Creech — on Aug 14, 2007

• TV Review: Californication Series Premiere

  Californication is the next phase of the evolution of episodic comedy.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 14, 2007

• Nothing Hot or Cool on the Plate: New DVD Releases 14 August 2007

  It's a week better spent relishing the fading days of summer.

  News in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Tales From the Crypt Season Six

  Tales From the Crypt is about as scary as a televangelist (though the Crypt Keeper has notably worse hair, though better morals)...

  Review in Video — by jelewis8 — on Aug 14, 2007

• TV News: A New Clip From NBC's Law & Order: SVU Premiere

  A look at the L&O: SVU season premiere.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Wild Hogs

  When is someone going to give Tichina Arnold her own movie?

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 14, 2007

• TV Review: Hopelessly Devoted to HBO's Entourage

  Entourage is much more than childhood buddies using a cutthroat agent to dodge the bullets of fame and fortune roulette.

  Review in Video — by Cheryl Snyder Taragin — on Aug 14, 2007

• MTV Now Casting Dance Justice

  Have an old score to settle?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 14, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: William Shakespeare's Hamlet

  It's been a long wait, hopefully it was worth it.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 14, 2007

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

  Thirteen more wild cases from the files of Harvey Birdman, Esq.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 14, 2007

• Box Office Update 8/10-8/12: Rush Hour 3 Quips Its Way to the Top

  A weak film easily takes the top spot, and I helped.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 14, 2007

• DVD Review: The Dark Crystal: 25th Anniversary Edition and Labyrinth: Anniversary Edition

  New editions of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth fight their way onto DVD.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Wild Hogs

  Not slick enough, no real lessons learned. They should have just stayed home.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 14, 2007

Sports

• The Mental Defective’s Guide to Fantasy Football

  Did some scoundrel steal Vince Young out from under you in your fantasy football draft? Let's hug it out, bitches!

  Opinion in Sports — by Chris McVetta — on Aug 14, 2007

• Look Out Red Sox - Here Comes the Yankees

  The Yankees are red hot and are closing the gap in the AL East.

  Opinion in Sports — by Kris Valdez — on Aug 14, 2007

Sci/Tech

• A Father/Son IM on Healthcare

  Instant messages are too new to be considered an art form, but the time is near when we should begin to see additions to our culture using IMs as a model.

  Satire in Sci/Tech — by Robert K. Blechman — on Aug 14, 2007

Books

• Comics Reviews: Black Adam and Metal Men #1

  Two new DC super-character mini-series reflect two differing schools of superhero storytelling.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 14, 2007

• Book Review - The Missing Manual: Dreamweaver CS3 By David Sawyer McFarland

  If you want to learn Dreamweaver without the pain of learning it on your own, then this is a must have.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 14, 2007

• Book Review - English Is Broken Here: Notes on Cultural Fusion in the Americas by Coco Fusco

  Coco Fusco rattles your cage while performing in one.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Alvarado — on Aug 14, 2007

• Book Review: Slacker Girl by Alexandra Koslow

  A splendid, laugh-out-loud funny coming of age tale.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Aug 14, 2007

• My Nine-Year Old Daughter, the Author

  How to encourage your child to write and illustrate books.

  Opinion in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Aug 14, 2007

• Book Review - Dynamic Learning: Photoshop CS3 By Jennifer Smith And The AGI Creative Team

  Dynamic Learning: Photoshop CS3 is a very easy to read and understand book and, tied with the video's, it becomes a very powerful learning experience.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 14, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Opus

  A masterful play that will come back to you like a recurring theme in a favorite piece of music.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Aug 14, 2007

• Theater Review (NYC): Gone Missing

  Go see this if you're in love and want something to bind up the little scratchy gaps you feel.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Aug 14, 2007

Politics

• Karl Rove: Sympathy for the Devil

  Don't expect his resignation to be the end of Karl Rove. If you live to hate him, expect a long and rage-filled life.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 14, 2007

• Apres Feiglin, La Deluge: Why I'm Voting To Have A New Likud leader

  If we fail to turn to Moshe Feiglin to lead the State, we are headed for disaster.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Aug 14, 2007

• Bush on the Yellow Brick Road

  In the wake of Rove's resignation, Bush goes on a journey for a new brain.

  Satire in Politics — by Doug DeLong — on Aug 14, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Spyglass Board Games

  Just try explaining to your friends that Checkers is more intense than Gears of War.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 14, 2007

Tastes

• Italian Beef - Reminiscence and Recipe

  If you've got a craving for a spicy, succulent sandwich, I've got the cure. Vegetarians need not apply.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Friend Mouse — on Aug 14, 2007