February 21, 2008 Archive

Music

• Concert Review: Matchbox Twenty Exile in America Tour At Sovereign Arena, Reading PA

  A long five year wait is rewarded with a first rate concert -- again!

  Review in Music — by Ginger Haycox — on Feb 21, 2008

• Music Review: Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire

  UK metalcore act turns out a strong sophomore effort.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 21, 2008

• TV/Music Review: FUSE Rocks The Garden with Foo Fighters

  This one hour broadcast of a rockin' Foo Fighters concert was packed with lots of energy and emotion.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Feb 21, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Fairport Convention: Maidstone 1970

  An interesting but minor addition to the historical record of the British folk-pop movement.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 21, 2008

• Music Review: Grand Pianoramax - The Biggest Piano In Town

  Jazz... hip-hop... art rock?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 21, 2008

• Music Review: Gigantour 2

  A solid collection of live metal.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 21, 2008

• Music Review: Gorillaz - D-Sides

  This CD full of B-sides is better than the last full length release by the cartoon foursome.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Feb 21, 2008

• Retro Redux: Johnny Long Tried To Straddle The Line

  Proving once again that you can't be both 'sweet' and 'hot'.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 21, 2008

• Music Review: Popa Chubby - Deliveries After Dark

  It's not going to be universally loved, but there's an audience for Popa Chubby's brand of rock-influenced blues.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Feb 21, 2008

Books

• Book Review: New Ideas for Today's Knitting by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss

  This isn't your grandmother's knitting... but it isn't yours, either.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Feb 21, 2008

• Book Review: Reverend Mother's Daughter - A Real Life Story by Mary Haskett

  A story covered with the fingerprints of grace.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Feb 21, 2008

• Interview with Geralyn Beauchamp, Author of Time Masters Book One: The Call

  If you love time travel novels, and stories about destined lovers who must be brought together to save the world, this fantasy novel is for you.

  Interview in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Feb 21, 2008

• Book Review: Ralph Ellison - A Biography by Arnold Rampersad

  Now available in paperback, Arnold Rampersad's biography of Ralph Ellison leaves nothing behind.

  Review in Books — by Kevin Eagan — on Feb 21, 2008

• Book Review: Without Wax by William Walsh

  You might just find yourself thinking about the adult film industry in a different light.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 21, 2008

• Book Review: Three Novellas by Sandra Shwayder Sanchez

  It is a tasty morsel to be savored slowly and patiently. What stands out, above all, is the purity and splendor of the writing.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Feb 21, 2008

• Manga Review: The Knockout Makers by Kyoko Hashimoto

  A light hearted comedy with an edge of romance featuring three brush wielding, dye applying, fashion knowledgeable guys

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Feb 21, 2008

Video

• Movie Media: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Smart People, Horror Montage, Boarding Gate, CJ7, FiOS Commercial, Street Kings

  Look inside for the good stuff.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 21, 2008

• Movie Review: Forgiving The Franklins

  Called the perfect antidote for The Passion Of The Christ, Forgiving The Franklins is a hilarious and original movie.

  Review in Video — by Russ Evenhuis — on Feb 21, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Charlie Bartlett, Vantage Point, Witless Protection, Be Kind Rewind

  Be kind and visit your local cineplex today, make the good movies feel wanted.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 21, 2008

• The Truth About The Consequences Of The Writers Strike Being Over (For Now)

  What the end of the strike really means to television viewers.

  Opinion in Video — by NancyGail — on Feb 21, 2008

• TV Review: America’s Ballroom Challenge – International Latin

  A bit disappointing.

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on Feb 21, 2008

• What I Get for Praising a Television Show

  I've said great things about the revamped Law & Order. Needless to say, it's changing. What else must then be coming this fall?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 21, 2008

• Movie Review: Millennium Actress

  Satoshi Kon's most engrossing film to date.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 21, 2008

• Juno and Female Memes

  "You're, like, the coolest person I've ever met, and you don't even have to try."

  Opinion in Video — by Kendra — on Feb 21, 2008

• Dave's 2008 Oscar Preview - Part Four: No Country for Paul Thomas Anderson

  If you're looking for potential upsets, focus on the women...

  Opinion in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Feb 21, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Abused and Confused

  Marrianna and Claudia are victims. Lulu doubts Logan is the TMK.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 21, 2008

• DVD Review: Dallas: The Complete Eighth Season

  Was season nine really just a dream?

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Feb 21, 2008

Culture

• The Case of the Desperate Singles' Syndrome: Settling for Mr. So-So

  Lori Gottlieb says you should marry the junkie with bad breath who is on the brink of relapse because it's better than being alone!

  Opinion in Culture — by jen best — on Feb 21, 2008

• Children and Adults of Lesser Gods

  Marriage in Pakistan is still based on cruel clan-traditions, with the fate of young girls sealed by the family elders.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Afaq A. Qureshi — on Feb 21, 2008

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Rez HD

  Trippy, trendy, terrific.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Feb 21, 2008

Politics

• Barack Beat the Pantsuit Off Hillary, Or Who’s Counting 10-0?

  I think Hillary's finished.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Feb 21, 2008

• Fidel Castro Steps Aside

  Cuba finally has a shot at redemption.

  Opinion in Politics — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Feb 21, 2008