February 19, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Storm Warning

  Sick, twisted, but more than a little effective.

  Review in Video — by Thomas Steenhagen — on Feb 19, 2008

• House, MD Returns With New Episodes in April

  With the WGA strike now over, we await new episodes of House,MD, premiering April 28.

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 19, 2008

• DVD Review: The Beatles - Destination Hamburg: The Early Years

  I found this DVD marginally interesting. It might be informative for the new fan who wants to find out about the early years.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 19, 2008

• Movie Review: North by Northwest

  Hitchcock, at his very best, delivers a tale of mistaken identity, spies, and one Eva Marie Saint.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 19, 2008

• Welcome to the End of the Thought Process (Unofficial) House, MD Episode Guide: Part 2

  Part two of the guide covers the second half of season one.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 19, 2008

• Box Office Update 2/15-2/17: Jumper Overtakes the Fool's

  The top ten sees a turnover of nearly half from last week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 19, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Kate Shot, Logan Clocked

  Kate and Logan were both admitted to GH, one with a gunshot wound, the other with a wrench to the head.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 19, 2008

• Movie Review: The Prestige

  Director Christopher Nolan attempts to pull a sleight-of-hand on the audience.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Feb 19, 2008

• The Last Dregs of This Television Season

  The strike may be over, but my mood is growing more foul.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 19, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: American Gangster

  Lots of war-themed films and Oscar nominees in this batch!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 19, 2008

• Filmmakers Who Matter: Woody Allen

  A look at Woody Allen, his films, and his importance.

  Opinion in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 19, 2008

• Why We Love Dexter

  Dexter comes to network television and I like it (and him).

  Opinion in Video — by Damien Riley — on Feb 19, 2008

Music

• New Album Releases 02/19/08: Ray Davies, Nick Lowe, Raveonettes, Gary Louris, American Music Club, Marc Ribot & More

  A Kink, a Jayhawk, a guy nicknamed Basher, and Saleski's Choice. Because there are always choices...

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 19, 2008

• Charlie's Favorite Tunes of 2007: Travis, Radiohead, Tool, and Silversun Pickups

  After adding, subtracting, then adding again, I've finally come up with my 27 favorite tracks from 2007.

  Opinion in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Feb 19, 2008

• Music Review: Ray Davies - Working Man’s Café

  Definitely a CD that can be played over and over again with its catchy tunes and thoughtful, at times stinging lyrics.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Feb 19, 2008

• Music Review: Idina Menzel - I Stand

  The Broadway star needs a collaborator who's hungry to succeed, not Glen Ballard.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 19, 2008

• Vinyl Tap: Cindy Lee Berryhill - Garage Orchestra

  Garage Orchestra’s ramshackle Pet Sounds-and-kettle drums core is complemented with Cindy Lee Berryhill’s loosey-goosey vocals and upfront guitar.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Feb 19, 2008

• Indie Music: The Undefinable Term

  Is indie music truly in its own world or not?

  Opinion in Music — by Seraphina Lotkhamnga — on Feb 19, 2008

• Music Review: Four Letter Lie - What A Terrible Thing to Say

  Well written screamo that is less filling and easily forgotten.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 19, 2008

• Music Review: Free Form Funky Frēqs - Urban Mythology, Vol. 1

  A huge blast of funk.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 19, 2008

• Music Review: The David Finck Quartet - Future Day

  It's so doggone good that the only mystery is why did the talented bassist wait so long?

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 19, 2008

• Music Review: The Raveonettes - Lust, Lust, Lust

  It's as if the Supremes had a crack baby with the Everly Brothers that could sing like an angel but had the devil inside.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Feb 19, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Eccentric Cubicle by Kaden Harris

  Provides a good introduction to improvisational fabrication and tips for experienced Makers.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Feb 19, 2008

• Book Review: Beautiful Children by Charles Bock

  A debut novelist explores the seamier side of Las Vegas.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Feb 19, 2008

• Book Review: Lottery by Patricia Wood

  In this debut novel, a man with an IQ of 76 wins $12 million in the lottery.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Damian — on Feb 19, 2008

• Book Review:The Age Of Shiva by Manil Suri

  A well-told narrative with fully-realized characters, one that provides insights into the struggles educated women of the post-World War Two generation faced in many societies.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 19, 2008

• Book Review: Symphony of Secrets by Sharon Hinck

  Mom-lit rich in love, intrigue, and delivered with the perfect embouchure.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Feb 19, 2008

• Book Review: Crusader Gold by David Gibbins

  A must-read for devoted Gibbins fans, though the requisite Vatican conspiracy connection also rears its head.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Feb 19, 2008

• Book Review: Playboy Cover to Cover -- the 50's by Playboy and Bondi Digital Publishing

  The story of Hugh Hefner's Fantastic Voyage is told in a beautiful coffee table book, and on interactive archive discs.

  Review in Books — by James David Dickson — on Feb 19, 2008

Politics

• Obama's Speech: Is It Plagiarism or Just Words?

  Everyone must realize that, yes, they are just words, but in academia, politics, and every day life, words really do matter.

  Opinion in Politics — by Victor Lana — on Feb 19, 2008

• The Day After the Pakistan Elections

  The people of Pakistan has spoken against the regime Pervez Musharraf and religious parties.

  News in Politics — by Dr. Afaq A. Qureshi — on Feb 19, 2008

• The Health Care Crisis and Why it Was Inevitable

  The health care crisis is a product of federal legislation that was designed to take away choices from patients and doctors at every step.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Feb 19, 2008

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: La Table du Lavoir

  Want to slim down while eating fantastic cuisine and great wine?

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 19, 2008

• Tasting Cru Classe wine at Chateau La Lagune

  Crave the opportunity to visit a Cru Class Chateau in Bordeaux?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 19, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Protected Wild Burros In Danger of Extinction

  If the current rate of attrition of both habitat and animals is allowed to continue, it will result in the extinction of wild burro herds.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 19, 2008

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 54

  Defending Myself.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Feb 19, 2008

Culture

• Theatre News (LA): Twice Upon A Time by Ray Cooney, Chris Walker and Mary Stewart-David

  A new musical from Ray Cooney, "Master of British Farce."

  News in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 19, 2008

Sports

• Three Reasons Americans Should Be Watching Soccer

  It's on basic cable, it's as competitive as any other bracket tournament, and it's up-tempo.

  Opinion in Sports — by CB — on Feb 19, 2008