August 15, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized True Story of Styx by Sterling Whitaker

  Why do we love to trace an empire's collapse and read every painful detail of a hero's downfall?

  Review in Books — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 15, 2007

• Interview With Linda Spangle: Author of 100 Days of Weight Loss: A Daily Motivator and The Secret To Being Successful On Any Diet Plan

  Interview in Books — by Kelly Jad'on — on Aug 15, 2007

• Book Review: Beldan's Fire: Book Three Of The Oran Trilogy by Midori Snyder

  A wonderful conclusion to a well-crafted and beautifully executed trilogy.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 15, 2007

• Book Review: Evil Business by John F. Nienstedt

  Nienstedt takes a scary look at corporate American greed while teasing with visions of a utopia.

  Review in Books — by Patrick Cossel — on Aug 15, 2007

Culture

• Friday the 13th: A Lucky Day for Owen

  Friday the 13th not always a day of bad luck.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kristi Niedzwiecki — on Aug 15, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: gods in disguise

  It comes off as Custer's vacation video.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Aug 15, 2007

• DVD Review: The Lookout

  With The Lookout, Joseph Gordon-Levitt shines again in another noir-tinged, well-crafted production,

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Carved: A Slit-Mouthed Woman

  The urban legend of Japan's Kuchisake-onna becomes an Americanized J-horror film.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Aug 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Evan Almighty

  Steve Carell is tasked by God to build an Ark in this Carrey-less sequel to Bruce Almighty...

  Review in Video — by Daniel Cummings — on Aug 15, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Sam Defends Jason, Schemes Against Liz

  As Kate contemplates the charges against her, Sam comes through for Jason and humiliates Ric.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 15, 2007

• Cancellation for John From Cincinnati - The End is Here

  The show has been canceled! A post-mortem for the best show no longer on television.

  Opinion in Video — by Patrick — on Aug 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Superbad

  You will come away McLovin this movie.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 15, 2007

• MTV's Grind 'Em Now Casting

  Got an opinion you're not afraid to express?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Kickin' it Old Skool

  Kickin' it to the curb.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 15, 2007

• TV Review: No Reservations - Yet Another Sweet Gig for Anthony Bourdain

  Why should bad boy Bourdain sweat over the stove when he can eat his way around the globe, courtesy of the Travel Channel?

  Review in Video — by Holly Hughes — on Aug 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Flatland - The Film

  An indie film take on the classic Victorian novella misses the mark, but not by much.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Aug 15, 2007

Politics

• Get Ready For The Republican Spin Wars

  If you like your democratic candidates painted as closeted homosexuals, lesbians, and Uncle Toms, have we got an election season for you!

  Satire in Politics — by Chuck Adkins — on Aug 15, 2007

• Race-baiting Politician Attacks Michael Savage

  A left coast politician is heaping San Francisco values on Michael Savage, but who's the real villain?

  Opinion in Politics — by Selwyn Duke — on Aug 15, 2007

• GOP Shouldn't Fear Clinton-Obama "Dream Ticket"

  Nominating Obama as Clinton’s running mate could actually help the GOP retain the White House.

  Opinion in Politics — by Abel Keogh — on Aug 15, 2007

• Newsbrief: Giuliani Surges, Terrorists Targeted, Hurricane Season’s Slow Start

  Giuliani takes command in the Republican race, while Bush targets Iranian Guards and Erin targets Texas.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 15, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Countdown to 165: Week 8-9 - Halfway There

  Staying the course even when things go well. Go well? Yes, when they go well.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on Aug 15, 2007

• Video Training Review - Adobe Photoshop: Power Session With Matt Kloskowski From NAPP

  Power Session provides 24 lessons that will take your skills to the next level and have you working like a Photoshop pro.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 15, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Solitude Aeternus, Leo, Municipal Waste, Scorpions, and Soul Doctor

  Check out this week's edition of Marty's Musical Meltdown.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 15, 2007

• Music Review: The Frames - The Cost

  One of Ireland's biggest bands is back with their latest effort

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on Aug 15, 2007

• Music Review: Ella Fitzgerald - Love Letters from Ella

  Score a point for aural Photoshopping.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 15, 2007

• Music Review: Escape the Fate - Dying is Your Latest Fashion

  Best to pass this by and look for something a bit more substantial.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 15, 2007

• Retro Redux: Remembering Elvis - Via Terry Stafford

  Maybe the way to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Elvis' finale is to view it from an entirely different perspective.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 15, 2007

• Interview: Singer-Songwriter & Blogcritic Aaron McMullan Part One

  "Calliope’s the one I’m most keen on courting because she’s the one who’ll have you shittin’ epic poetry from now till doomsday."

  Interview in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 15, 2007