August 19, 2007 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Superbad

  The year of the heartfelt raunch-fest.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 19, 2007

• What Does 9/11 Mean? Not This

  Using 9/11 as a dividing line in entertainment trivializes the tragic events of that day.

  Opinion in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 19, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Jax Nearing the End, Elizabeth Accosted

  Jerry and Carly rush to save Jax. Will they make it in time?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 19, 2007

• gravida: The Uber-Indie Project Turns the Camera on Itself

  "gravida invites us to ponder the complexity of the choices we make, the unreliability of human connections."

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Aug 19, 2007

• TV Review: General Hospital: Night Shift - "Love's Labor"

  Can the staff of General Hospital save Stacy Sloan and her unborn child?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 19, 2007

• Movie Review: Stardust

  A compelling fairy tale that commands the imaginations and the hearts of those who believe in magic.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Aug 19, 2007

• Movie Review: The Bourne Ultimatum - What's In A Name?

  Jason Bourne could kill James Bond using nothing but a tea towel and a phone book.

  Review in Video — by Kati Irons — on Aug 19, 2007

• VISA Is Mocking You, George Washington

  VISA's new ad campaign is centered around you! As in "why do you still use cash, you loser?"

  Opinion in Video — by Geeves — on Aug 19, 2007

Politics

• What's The Real "Deeply Offensive" Issue Here?

  The condemnation of the YouTube "Chav Hunt" video showcases Britain's inane political correctness toward idiots.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Aug 19, 2007

• No American President Can Stand Up to Israel, but We Can!

  Palestine will always pull the short-straw because of the unequivocal American support for Israel, which must end.

  Opinion in Politics — by KS — on Aug 19, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Impressions: Stranglehold Demo

  Pour a shot of Tequila in a glass. Fill with a carbonated clear drink. SLAM into the counter. Drink. Repeat.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Aug 19, 2007

• HD DVD Game Review: Dragon's Lair

  It's pretty, but that's about it.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 19, 2007

Books

• Interview With Jack Getze, Author of Big Numbers

  "Go ahead and buy it. If you don't like it, send it back to me and I'll refund your money. "

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Aug 19, 2007

• Book Review: Acts of Violets by Kate Collins

  Snuggles the Clown has been murdered. And it looks like amateur sleuth Abby Knight's boyfriend is the murderer.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 19, 2007

• Book Review: Dirt: The Erosion of Civilization by David R. Montgomery

  That our potential to provide the food a growing world population needs is in question is not widely known...

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Aug 19, 2007

• Book Review: Something Rich And Strange by Patricia A. McKillip

  Fantasy and myth are wonderful, but sometimes reality is even more spectacular.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 19, 2007

• Book Review: Body Double by Tess Gerritsen

  A chilling tour de force of suspense and surprises that reach deeply into Dr. Maura Isles's mysterious past.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 19, 2007

Sci/Tech

• The Healthy Skeptic: The 300 Workout

  As Frank Miller’s movie 300 is released on DVD, here’s a look at the most popular “Hollywood” workout of recent years.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Aug 19, 2007

Music

• Music Review: A Fine Frenzy - One Cell in the Sea

  The debut album from A Fine Frenzy offers beautiful music, solid lyrics, and a strong voice in one haunting package.

  Review in Music — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 19, 2007

• Retro Redux: The Gentle Giant - Don Williams

  He's one of the best-selling country balladeers of all time, with over forty top-ten hits - seventeen of them reaching number one.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 19, 2007

• Concert Review: Stone Sour w/ Sydonia, Dirty Little Rabbits (August 17, 2007)

  An unforgettable night, for both band and audience.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 19, 2007

• Jennifer Hudson Should Embrace Hip-Hop, Not Diss It

  Smell the dollars, J-Hud. They could come if you give a "hip" and a "hop" to your music.

  Opinion in Music — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 19, 2007

• Culture Club: Most Underrated Musical Act Ever

  Culture Club may be the most underrated band in the history of music, but they are certainly one of the most enjoyable and influential.

  Opinion in Music — by Daryl D — on Aug 19, 2007