February 16, 2008 Archive

Books

• Book Review: No Control by Shannon K. Butcher

  Shannon K. Butcher's romance career blossoms with her second book, a great mix of romance and action.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Feb 16, 2008

• Book Review: Knee High by the Fourth of July by Jess Lourey

  Looking for a fun hometown mystery, with a little sexual innuendo? Try the latest Murder-By-Month Mystery.

  Review in Books — by Lesa Holstine — on Feb 16, 2008

• Book Review: The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell

  Bernard Cornwell's first book in his new "Saxon Series" is a riproaring adventure replete with battles and betrayals.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Feb 16, 2008

Music

• Retro Redux: Lionel Hampton Got The Job - And Became A Legend

  The fictionalized job interview was movie silliness -- but the bottom line is that a future legend got his key break.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 16, 2008

• Music Review: Salt the Wound - Carnal Repercussions

  Strong debut for this already changed deathcore act.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 16, 2008

• Music Review: Freezepop - Future Future Future Perfect

  The sweet, sweet sounds of synthesizers and ethereal pop vocals made even better with witty lyrics.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Feb 16, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Classic Albums - Reasonable Doubt

  This documentary gives Jay-Z's greatest album its proper due.

  Review in Video — by Jose Vilson — on Feb 16, 2008

• Movie Review: Just Married

  An odious, idiotic exercise that should be avoided by all.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 16, 2008

• DVD Review: The Jewish Americans

  Now on DVD, PBS' three-part series The Jewish Americans traces the history of this small but influential part of the American experience.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 16, 2008

• Movie Review: Bookie Is A Short Film That Conveys A Lot In A Little Time

  Its pacing is perfect, and its timing elegant; you couldn't ask for more from a short movie.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 16, 2008

• DVD Review: The Best of Comedy Central Presents Uncensored

  The short shelf life of stand-up hamstrings this disc.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 16, 2008

• Movie Review: Persepolis

  Strong animated entry is vastly different than typical Hollywood fare.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 16, 2008

• Movie Review: The Reichsorchester

  Sublime music, tragic times.

  Review in Video — by C. Michael Bailey — on Feb 16, 2008

• DVD Review: This American Life - Season One

  The popular Chicago Public Radio show comes to television. Who ever said Ira Glass has a face for radio?

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 16, 2008

• Movie Review: The New World

  The New World is a sumptuous film delight.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 16, 2008

• TV Review: Jericho Returns and the Peanut People Rejoice

  Peanuts are not nuts. Jericho fans didn't get that memo.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Feb 16, 2008

Politics

• Freedom Of Expression Under Attack In Quebec

  Balancing nationalism and liberty is a dicey game.

  Opinion in Politics — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Feb 16, 2008

• A Modest Proposal For Reforming The Health Insurance Industry

  How to reduce the cost of health care with or without help from the government.

  Opinion in Politics — by Winston Apple — on Feb 16, 2008

• Bang Bang, You're Dead

  The rich vein of Australia's criminal past is never too far from the surface, even in the 21st century. A new show documents a decade of bloody gangland killings.

  Opinion in Politics — by the silver surfer — on Feb 16, 2008

• The Obama Virus

  Will.i.am's video tribute to Obama is making the Internet rounds. But does it say anything of substance?

  Opinion in Politics — by Antonio Lopez — on Feb 16, 2008

Culture

• The Road to Getting My First License

  After a year, I got it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Feb 16, 2008

• The Great Cafés: Confitería Ideal, Buenos Aires

  For the essence of tango, you can do no better.

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Feb 16, 2008

• Licence to Inhale? England Mulls Tough New Anti-Smoking Measure

  Britons may soon need a licence to buy cigarettes if a radical new proposal becomes law.

  News in Culture — by Dr Dreadful — on Feb 16, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review – Adobe Master Collection - Adobe Soundbooth CS3 From Adobe Systems

  For those multimedia producers who are unfamiliar with sound editing or intimidated by it, Soundbooth CS3 is a must-have.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 16, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 02/14/2008

  A solid update on the PSN, demos, movies and more!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Feb 16, 2008