August 28, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Monk's Music Trio - Monk On Mondays

  There's something to be said for artists who devote themselves to a singular body of music.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 28, 2007

• New Album Releases, 8-28-2007: Lyle Lovett, Ben Harper, Ringo Starr

  Lyle Lovett and his Large Band make with the swingtime.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Aug 28, 2007

• Music Review: 1984 - Year of Popular Music

  1984 was one of the best years for popular music ever on record.

  Opinion in Music — by Daryl D — on Aug 28, 2007

• The Breakdown: Circus Devils (Robert Pollard), Heaven & Hell, Liars, Queensryche

  Best bets: Sabbath in different clothing, lying Liars, and Robert Pollard's psycho-prog for short-attention spans

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Aug 28, 2007

• Interview: Singer Mae Robertson Talks About Hew New Album, Dream

  "The message in many of these songs is that the time you have with your children is oh so fleeting."

  Interview in Music — by Scott Butki — on Aug 28, 2007

• Music Reviews: The Circus in Your Town, Moonbird, CTR, Enthroned, Wolfpack Unleashed

  Here's some great music to catch...or avoid.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 28, 2007

• Music Review: Magnet- The Simple Life

  Magnet's third release is buoyant Norwegian pop at 40,000 feet, complete with whistling, woodblocks, wine bottles, and Bob Marley.

  Review in Music — by Timothy Jarrett — on Aug 28, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase - Henry Kaiser, Heaven & Hell, and a Band That's Large, Not Big

  LARGE is the word

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 28, 2007

• Music Review: The Subdudes - Street Symphony

  A greater commitment and sense of purpose make the universally appealing swampy grooves of the Subdudes better than ever.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Aug 28, 2007

• Music Review: Lux Occulta - The Mother and The Enemy

  Lux Occulta's 2001 release is a mix of black metal and trip-hop. An interesting twist to the hard hitting genre.

  Review in Music — by Patrick Cossel — on Aug 28, 2007

Video

• Casting Call: The Search for America’s Numero Uno Telenovela Star - Viva Hollywood

  Bi-lingual Latin men and women sought!

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 28, 2007

• DVD Review: A Decade Under The Influence

  This too fawning documentary could have taken a cue from a real master of the documentary, like Errol Morris.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Aug 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Mr. Bean's Holiday

  This Bean must pass.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 28, 2007

• Night of the Mutants: New DVD Releases 28 August 2007

  It's a good week for mutants and figure skaters.

  News in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 28, 2007

• Movie Review: The Invasion

  Should have been better, but still entertaining.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 28, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Irina's Dead, Sam's Been Caught

  Jerry kills Irina to save Jax and Carly, but it doesn't win him any medals with his brother.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Beneath

  "Guilt is good. It's the price we pay for an honest soul."

  Review in Video — by kendra — on Aug 28, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Friday Night Lights - The First Season

  Lots of TV releases to suck up your precious time.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 28, 2007

Politics

• Iraq: Like a Bridge Over Troubled Surges

  Will Vick be back as quarterback?

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Aug 28, 2007

• The House That Red Ink Built

  Why can economically tiny Jamaica learn from our financial woes while Texas Trailer Trogs and Wall Street investors cannot?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Aug 28, 2007

• Who's to Blame for Alberto Gonzales?

  Embattled Attorney General Finally Resigns

  Opinion in Politics — by Doug DeLong — on Aug 28, 2007

Books

• Terry Pratchett Is Not Fantasy

  Intelligent? Well-humoured? Highly literate? OK, Can you at least read? Try this.

  Opinion in Books — by A.L. Harper — on Aug 28, 2007

• Book Review: A Killer's Kiss by William Lashner

  A rollicking blend of old school pulp and blinding pacing that hits like a sucker punch to the gut.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 28, 2007

• Book Review: If Olaya Street Could Talk - Saudi Arabia: the Heartland of Oil and Islam by John Paul Jones

  At once personal memoir, travel narrative, and cultural and political commentary.

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Aug 28, 2007

• Interview with Sylvia Kelso: Feminist, Speculative Fiction Writer, Author of Amberlight, Part One

  Kelso talks about her background and her book, which she describes as, "A city. A mystery. An impossible love affair."

  Interview in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Aug 28, 2007

• The Five Best Books I've Read This Year

  "She and I agreed the best description of her style was "“Nancy Drew after a bottle of Jack Daniels.”

  Opinion in Books — by Scott Butki — on Aug 28, 2007

• Book Review: The Island by Armin Greder

  With its broad sweep of current affairs, I can think of no country, person, or situation where this book wouldn’t be relevant and important.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Aug 28, 2007

Sports

• NCAA Division I-A Football Season Preview

  We're kicking off the second season of BC Tailgate, Blogcritics' official college football roundup column.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 28, 2007

• Satire: Jesus Speaks - "Michael Vick Has Not Found Me"

  Son of God says Vick unlikely to find him

  Satire in Sports — by Shaun Manley — on Aug 28, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Your Gut Feeling

  Reliance on gut feelings betrays the re-emergence of ancient attitudes toward cognition.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Robert K. Blechman — on Aug 28, 2007

• More Getting There From Here

  Einstein, the fabric of being, the internet , and the mind.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by John Spivey — on Aug 28, 2007

• Software Review – Adobe Photoshop Plug-in Plug-In Suite 3: Mask Pro 4.1 From onOne

  Mask Pro 4.1 will be a welcomed addition to your imaging toolbox.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 28, 2007

Culture

• One Minute Astrology: The Shadow Side Of Sports - OJ Simpson and Michael Vick

  Pluto leaves Sagittarius for Capricorn in January, 2008. What's it mean?

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Aug 28, 2007

• Exhibit Review: Richard Serra at MOMA, New York

  Eventually some artists find what matters.

  Review in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Aug 28, 2007

Gaming

• Madden NFL 08 and All Pro Football 2K8: A Comparison

  An in-depth head-to-head.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Kory Lanphear — on Aug 28, 2007

• PC Game Review: Gemsweeper

  This is not-too-flashy little puzzler provides a lot of fun.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 28, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Boogie

  Thanks, EA, but I'm going to sit this dance out.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 28, 2007

Tastes

• TasteTV: Chef Melissa Makes Spiced Rack of Lamb

  Want to plan a special meal for someone special?

  Opinion in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Aug 28, 2007

• The Benefits of Chocolate

  Good news for chocolate lovers.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Aug 28, 2007