August 18, 2007 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Rescue Dawn

  Rescue Dawn is a fantastic tale of survival in the face of daunting odds.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 18, 2007

• Movie Review: Your Mommy Kills Animals

  Less divisive than the title suggests.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Aug 18, 2007

• DVD Review: Birdman and the Galaxy Trio

  "Biiiiirrrrrdddddmmaaaannn!" was a favorite heroic cry of Saturday morning cartoons back in the late 1960s.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Aug 18, 2007

• Movie Review: Disney's High School Musical 2 - We're All in This Together

  Director Kenny Ortega and his singing and dancing minions deliver a slam-dunk sequel that in some ways is even better than the original.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on Aug 18, 2007

• MTV True Life: Are You Living a Double Life on the Web?

  Are you pretending to be someone you're not?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 18, 2007

• Movie Review: The 11th Hour

  This wake-up call of a film is for everyone to see.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Aug 18, 2007

• TV Review: High School Musical 2

  Does this highly anticipated sequel live up to the hype?

  Review in Video — by Sterfish — on Aug 18, 2007

Culture

• Americans and Those Around Them

  Americans aren't the rugged individualists they like to think they are - but they're working on it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr Dreadful — on Aug 18, 2007

Politics

• Padilla Trial a Model for the Future

  Padilla may have been held for too long, but his swift and effective trial is a model which ought to be followed in the future.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 18, 2007

• Kos and Effect: The Debate Moves to the Center With Markus and Harold

  Or who gets founder credit for net roots populism?

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Aug 18, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Journey Between Worlds by Sylvia Engdahl

  This young adult science fiction novel is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys tales of personal growth.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Aug 18, 2007

• Book Review: Dirty Little Secrets of the Record Business: Why So Much Music You Hear Sucks by Hank Bordowitz

  A thorough analysis of the business end of the music industry by a major player in the field.

  Review in Books — by gette — on Aug 18, 2007

• Book Review: The Reality Diet by Steven A. Schnur, M.D.

  Lose weight and get healthy with practical and realistic advice while eating the most delicious recipes.

  Review in Books — by Betty Wong — on Aug 18, 2007

• Book Review: The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen

  The third Boston Police Detective Rizzoli novel introduces Dr. Maura Isles as they investigate an international scheme.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 18, 2007

• Book Review: Circle Of The Moon by Barabar Hambly

  Barbara Hambly has created a wonderful adventure/fantasy novel with great characterization and a highly believable world.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 18, 2007

• Book Review - The Practical Zone System: For Film And Digital Photography by Chris Johnson

  For anyone who wants to go deeper into the photographic method and get more professional results from your images.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 18, 2007

• Book Review: The Spiderwick Chronicles #1: The Field Guide by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi

  This is a great and intriguing beginning to a popular children's fantasy series coming to movie screens in February 2008.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 18, 2007

• Interview with Author, Publicist, and Relationship Expert Dorothy Thompson

  Find out what virtual book tours and trailers are all about and what they can do for an author's name and visibility.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Aug 18, 2007

• Book Review: The Book as Art - Artists' Books from the National Museum of Women in the Arts by Krystyna Wasserman

  A private Washington, D.C., museum has an extensive collection of artists' books, many of which are represented in this volume.

  Review in Books — by gette — on Aug 18, 2007

• Comic Book Review: Captain Atom: Armageddon by Will Pfeifer and Giuseppe Camuncoli

  'Captain Atom: Armageddon' sets a new standard for DC/Wildstorm crossovers, mixing superhero action with moral and philosophical wonderings.

  Review in Books — by collectededitions — on Aug 18, 2007

Music

• Concert Review: The Black Crowes - Live at the Loudoun Summer Music Fest, August 2007

  Black Crowes' new line up features strong renditions of all the fans' favorites.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Aug 18, 2007

• Music Review: Chris and Thomas - Land of Sea

  The songs feature some deep meanings by "two ordinary guys."

  Review in Music — by Travis — on Aug 18, 2007

• Music Review: Charles Mingus Sextet with Eric Dolphy - Cornell 1964

  An unknown Mingus treasure is unearthed.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 18, 2007

• Music Review: Magick Series - Jarboe

  This former vocalist for The Swans continues her solo career with a collection of limited edition homemade CDs.

  Review in Music — by gette — on Aug 18, 2007

• Music Review: Lonely China Day - Sorrow

  Definitely different than my usual fare.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 18, 2007

• Vinyl Tap: Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby

  The Muse of 'Metal Machine Music' moves on, but the Glory of Love might see you through…

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Aug 18, 2007

• Interview: Band of the Week - The Evens

  The Evens' Amy Farina chats with us about her band and art.

  Interview in Music — by gette — on Aug 18, 2007

• Music Review: Peter Case – Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John and Vanguard Visionaries

  Two summer CD releases showcase the former Plimsoul as roots rocker and folk bluesman.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 18, 2007

Sci/Tech

• The Tree Of Knowledge

  Thoughts, feelings experience are stored by use of reality testing and judgment organized in a spatial format.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dr Michael Benjamin — on Aug 18, 2007