September 17, 2007 Archive

Music

• Is it Lennon/McCartney or Lennon vs. McCartney?

  Do we have to assault John Lennon to laud Paul McCartney?

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Laidman — on Sep 17, 2007

• Concert Review: Stevie Wonder at Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Atlanta, Georgia 9/14/2007

  In a transcendent performance, Stevie Wonder illustrates his brilliance while underscoring the real rhythm and blues of this world.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Sep 17, 2007

• Music Reviews: Kt Tunstall-Drastic Fantastic; Eddie Vedder-Into the Wild; Mark Knopfler-Killing to Get Crimson

  Stars with guitars are still what it's all about.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Sep 17, 2007

• Music Review: Big Mama Thornton - Big Mama Thornton

  Almost every female singer of popular music who performs rock and roll owes a debt of gratitude to Big Mama Thornton.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 17, 2007

• Album Review: CAKE - B-Sides and Rarities

  Sometimes you can't have your CAKE and eat it too.

  Review in Music — by Toni Schwartz — on Sep 17, 2007

• Music Review: Mae - Singularity

  Vanilla is alright when it's ice cream, not so much when it's music.

  Review in Music — by Benjamin Cossel — on Sep 17, 2007

• Concert Review: Harptallica in Virginia Beach, VA, 9/15/07

  It’s Metallica gone through anger management, and oddly enough, it works.

  Review in Music — by Katrina — on Sep 17, 2007

Culture

• The Emperor’s New Baggy Pants

  We don’t need laws to enforce decency. We need a society that refuses to accommodate the indecent.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Sep 17, 2007

• Alexander Marshall: Renaissance Man, Sui Generis

  Alexander Marshall is a multi-talented man blending creative success with charm, modesty, and a strong sense of family legacy.

  News in Culture — by Lisa Alvarado — on Sep 17, 2007

• My Eight-Point Plan For Doing A Good Interview

  Listen well and use silence as a weapon.

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Sep 17, 2007

• Happiness 101 Now Taught in Colleges and Graduate Schools Around U.S.

  Despite all our stuff, we're no happier; and probably less happy. It’s now something we need to teach because we're losing the skill.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Sep 17, 2007

Books

• Joan Didion and Terry Gross to be Honored at National Book Awards Ceremony in November, Book Finalists Announced in October

  Fran Lebowitz will host the ceremony celebrating the best of American literature.

  News in Books — by Anna Creech — on Sep 17, 2007

• Webcomic Review: Penny and Aggie

  A look back at the love and hate of the high school years. Especially the hate.

  Review in Books — by Meg Heald — on Sep 17, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Dragon Heat

  Stylish action with just a touch of plot.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 17, 2007

• FrightFest 2007: A Look Back at the UK's Top Horror Film Festival - Part 2

  An encounter with Uwe Boll, plus WAZ, one of the festival's best films.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Sep 17, 2007

• DVD Review: The Burning

  Alternate title: George Costanza Goes to Camp.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 17, 2007

• DVD Review: Gettysburg And Stories of Valor - Public Television Edition

  What you will find here is a series of short individual personal histories of the people who took part in the battle at Gettysburg.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 17, 2007

• Italian Night at the 59th Emmy Awards, Al Gore’s Current TV Emmy, and Sally Field Bleeped, Blacked Out For Blasting Bush’s War

  Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee -- the real winner.

  Opinion in Video — by Heloise — on Sep 17, 2007

• Movie Review: The Brave One

  B pulp masquerading as A thrills.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 17, 2007

• DVD Review: The Office - Season Three

  The sitcom is not dead - here is all the proof you will ever need.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 17, 2007

• And the Award for Worst Emmy Telecast Goes to... 2007

  Fey rocks, Betty's beautiful, and Seacrest sinks, in a badly staged 2007 Emmy telecast.

  Opinion in Video — by Angela Mitchell — on Sep 17, 2007

• Movie Review: Disturbia

  It's Rear Window re-tooled for a new audience...

  Review in Video — by Daniel Cummings — on Sep 17, 2007

• DVD Review: Ghost Whisperer, Season Two - The Dead Are Alive

  Ghost Whisperer: Season Two begins with some twists and turns and ends with some shocks. Remember, "the dead are alive."

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 17, 2007

• Movie Review: Dragon Wars

  Hilariously bad monster flick from Korea.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 17, 2007

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 9/17/2007

  I still can't understand what those damn Yoshis are singing in Yoshi’s Story. Maybe one day I'll find out...

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 17, 2007

• Game du Jour Deals: September 17 through September 23

  Every (casual) game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight at Games du Jour.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 17, 2007

Politics

• The Real Debate

  This Sunday's Meet The Press hosted a real debate between Republican and Democrat

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Sep 17, 2007

• I Never, Ever Want to Hear About Larry Craig or Michael Vick Again

  Why the media focused way too much attention on Larry Craig and Michael Vick.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marcus Alexander Gadson — on Sep 17, 2007

Tastes

• A Cuban Sandwich: The Best Thing with Sliced Bread

  Open up and say yum.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Sep 17, 2007

• The Songs of Wine

  Music to your mouth.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Sep 17, 2007

Sci/Tech

• What Is a Fat Girl?

  Obesity leads to chronic disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and some types of cancer. In the U.S., that is 35 million women.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Kelly Jad'on — on Sep 17, 2007