August 29, 2007 Archive

Music

• Win New Releases from Comedy Central Records!

  Blogcritics is pleased to host a giveaway of CDs from Comedy Central Records.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Aug 29, 2007

• Music Review: Autumn Black - Beneath the Shadows

  Beneath the Shadows is a first album by a band that sounds like it has always been part of metal and always will.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Aug 29, 2007

• Projekt Revolution 2007 Giveaway!

  Blogcritics and NowWhat.com/music are pleased to host a giveaway of Projekt Revolution 2007 CDs.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Aug 29, 2007

• The Big Purple Van Club - Innovative Internet Music Site

  I will hunt and I shall find music sites that are innovative, offbeat, a little wacky, and good for music.

  Interview in Music — by Artifact — on Aug 29, 2007

• Interview: Isaac Hanson talks about Hanson's The Walk CD and Tour

  The boy band that brought you "MMMBop" is all grown up with a mature rock sound.

  Interview in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Aug 29, 2007

• Re: Collection: 2005 - Death Cab for Cutie/Opeth

  Everything together in a big, beautiful knot of complexity.

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Aug 29, 2007

• Music Review: Motion Turns It On - Rima EP

  Houston turns out a new and exciting instrumental post-rock group called Motion Turns It On that'll rock your world.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 29, 2007

• Music Review: As I Lay Dying - An Ocean Between Us

  Simply put, As I Lay Dying have created their own Master of Puppets.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Aug 29, 2007

• Enter To Win: Scion CD Sampler

  Enter to win one of Five CD samplers from Scion.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 29, 2007

• Hacked iPhones and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Hacked iPhones, Fall Out Boy and Ashlee Simpson, and an Amy Winehouse Boycott round out today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 29, 2007

• Music Review: The Kooks - Inside In/Inside Out

  This CD could be another immortal gem from the British invasion if the musical ideas were new.

  Review in Music — by Marcelo Baeza Sequeira — on Aug 29, 2007

• Concert Review: Family Values Tour 2007, Phoenix, Arizona- Main Stage

  The Family Values Tour 2007 Invades the Cricket Pavilion in Phoenix as we take a look at the main stage offerings.

  Review in Music — by Benjamin Cossel — on Aug 29, 2007

• Music Review: Rebuilding the Rights of Statues - Cut Off!

  Interesting import that doesn't excite me terribly, but is still worth checking out for something a bit different.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 29, 2007

Culture

• One Minute Astrology: Fashion and Color Preferences By Zodiac Sign - Gemini

  Can you tell fashion preference by horoscope? Of course!

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Aug 29, 2007

• LX.TV Reviews V Lounge and K9 Loft, Los Angeles

  Discover the best of what's new in LA this week for yourself and your pooches at V Lounge and K9 Loft in Los Angeles.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Aug 29, 2007

• The College Apartment 101

  Home improvment, college style...

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Aug 29, 2007

• One Minute Astrology: Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Dr. Oz

  Oprah Winfrey is undeniably progressive.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Aug 29, 2007

Politics

• Why Larry Craig Should Resign

  Craig was entrusted with a special position of responsibility and should be held to a higher level of conduct.

  Opinion in Politics — by Abel Keogh — on Aug 29, 2007

Sports

• Football... For the Girls

  The rules of football, female style.

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on Aug 29, 2007

• Tim Couch: Young Frankenstein Or Weird Science?

  "Son of a bitch! Bastard! I'll get you for this! What did you do to me? What did you do to me!"

  Opinion in Sports — by Chris McVetta — on Aug 29, 2007

• Tim Couch Deserved Better

  Tim Couch's legacy took a turn for the worse Tuesday.

  News in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Aug 29, 2007

• A Foolish AFC Preview, Devoid Of Futures Betting

  Wherein I gaze into my crystal Nerf football.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Aug 29, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: The Flying Scotsman

  The film based on a true story fails to get dark enough to be successful.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Aug 29, 2007

• Casting Call: So You Wanna Date A Rock Star?

  Are you hot? Are you the life of the party?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 29, 2007

• Movie Review: The Nanny Diaries

  Scarlett Johansson and Laura Linney headline a playful life journey/book adaptation with decent drama and a few big laughs.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Aug 29, 2007

• Casting Call: Style Network Now Casting for That's The Party I Want!

  Who doesn't love a party?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 29, 2007

• DVD Review: Wrong Turn 2: Dead End

  It makes sense why Wrong Turn 2 is being released direct-to-DVD.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 29, 2007

• Eureka Seems To Have Found It

  Eureka succeeds where others have failed.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 29, 2007

• Dispossessed Daughters in the Land of Big Love

  If the women in plural marriages are all mothers, where’s the matriarchy?

  Opinion in Video — by S. Ramos O'Briant — on Aug 29, 2007

• DVD Review: Year of the Dog

  The film takes its premise to a much darker place than expected, with mixed results.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 29, 2007

• DVD Review: Prime Suspect 7 - The Final Act

  The Prime Suspect series reaches its conclusion with The Final Act.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 29, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Turmoil, Threats, and Emotional Overload

  "I will kill you," Jason tells Sam.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 29, 2007

• DVD Review: Prison Break - Season 2

  Very good show arrives on DVD just in time to catch up before Season 3 starts.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 29, 2007

• DVD Review: Home Improvement - The Complete Seventh Season

  A particularly stale season of a stale sitcom gets a stale DVD treatment.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on Aug 29, 2007

Books

• Book Reviews: Little Scholastic Books by Various Authors

  Board books for the very young child provide entertainment, learning and help to promote a love of reading. Start them young!

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Aug 29, 2007

• Book Review: Photoshop Lightroom Adventure by Mikkel Aaland

  If you want a truly wonderful adventure in learning Lightroom, then this book has your ticket.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 29, 2007

• Book Review: Bachelor's Puzzle by Judith Pella

  A heartwarming historical drama.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Aug 29, 2007

• Book Review: Brian Jones: Straight From the Heart by Gloria Shepherd

  Brian Jones: Straight From The Heart is amateur writing and research at best.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 29, 2007

• Book Review: The Simpsons Masterpiece Gallery - A Big Book of Posters by Matt Groening

  I hope more poster books like the two aforementioned are released since I have some bookshelf space, but no wall space.

  Review in Books — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 29, 2007

• Book Review: Just a Guy - Notes from a Blue Collar Life by Bill Engvall and Alan Eisenstock

  If you like Blue Collar TV or just looking for some good comedy, this is a great book to pick up.

  Review in Books — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 29, 2007

• Book Review: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

  Sherman Alexie's first book for young adults tackles alcoholism, poverty in a heartbreakingly funny and well-written story.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Aug 29, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: The Poison Diaries by Jane, Duchess of Northumberland & Colin Stimpson

  A dark and mysterious graphic novel filled with rich illustration and a very Lovecraftian story.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Aug 29, 2007

• Book Review: Complete Digital Photography by Ben Long

  A very focused, complete, book on digital photography. It may be the only book you need.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 29, 2007

• Hot Topic: Persistent Reading Decisions

  With the world drowning in books, what criteria does one wield when choosing which one to read?

  Opinion in Books — by Aaron Fleming — on Aug 29, 2007

• Interview with Sylvia Kelso: Feminist, speculative fiction writer, and author of Amberlight, Part Two

  "One thing I dislike ... is the way the average published fantasy has been dumbed down over the last decade or so."

  Interview in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Aug 29, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Good As Lily by Derek Kirk Kim and Jesse Hamm

  The fourth entry in DC/Minx's new line of 'tween-aged graphic novels is an amusing fantasy of self-discovery.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 29, 2007

• Book Review: The Portable Obituary - How the Famous, Rich, and Powerful Really Died by Michael Largo

  The ultimate collector's item for the morbidly curious. Speaking of which, see: 'Cat, curiosity, page 27'.

  Review in Books — by Betty Wong — on Aug 29, 2007

• Interview: Author Dr. Pamela Peeke Discusses Fit To Live

  Are you literally Fit To Live? To survive? To ramp it up? Enjoy life? It’s a bloody edgy thing. –Dr. Pamela Peeke

  Interview in Books — by Kelly Jad'on — on Aug 29, 2007

Tastes

• TasteTV: Labor Day Barbecue from Art of the Drink

  Anthony Caporale goes from bar to barbecue with a Maker's Mark Master Steak!

  Opinion in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Aug 29, 2007

• Toasting the Memory of Baron Elie de Rothschild

  Remembering a wine icon.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Aug 29, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Brunswick Pro Bowling

  It's bowling on the Wii! Wow! What brilliant mastermind came up with this concept? /sarcasm

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 29, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: Madden NFL 08

  Can this franchise finally pull out of a next generation rut?

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 29, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review - Illustrator CS3 Essential Training With Mordy Golding From Lynda.com.

  Illustrator CS3 Essential Training is a great teaching program for learning the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator quickly.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 29, 2007