February 22, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Perfect Strangers: The Complete First & Second Seasons

  Balki from Mypos and his cousin Larry are finally on DVD!

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Feb 22, 2008

• DVD Review: Two and a Half Men - The Complete Second Season

  This second season of the hit show is VERY funny and well worth your time.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Feb 22, 2008

• Confusing Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle

  Up until last night I'd managed to watch Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle and not confuse the two. That's all over now.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 22, 2008

• DVD Review: Beowulf - Director's Cut

  The epic poem-based CGI film arrives on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 22, 2008

• TV Review: Survivor Micronesia - Surviving the Battle

  A storm is brewing at Micronesia, and not just in the skies, but at the camps, too.

  Review in Video — by Katelynn Phillips — on Feb 22, 2008

• DVD Review: Girlfriends: The Third Season

  The third season effectively mixes humor with dramatic situations to create an enjoyable program. The writing is solid and all the actors work well together.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Feb 22, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Michael is Missing

  Afraid of Sonny's ire, Michael ran.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 22, 2008

• My Oscar Predictions: 2008 Edition

  My picks for this year's awards -- how close will I be?

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 22, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Sunshine

  Half of this movie is brilliant. The other half, not so much.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Feb 22, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of February 24

  Bond Quest continues, but should it? Eon Productions has been silent.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 22, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Timecube - Timecube

  Upstart band produces tasty music soup.

  Review in Music — by James David Dickson — on Feb 22, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Beethoven: Piano Concertos 1-5 - Daniel Barenboim and the Staatskapelle Berlin

  The stars are in line when these two masters meet...

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Feb 22, 2008

• Music Review: Steve Reid Ensemble - Daxaar

  It's some of the most fully alive music that I've listened to in a long time.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 22, 2008

• Music Review: Rivers Cuomo - Alone: The Home Recordings Of Rivers Cuomo

  Sometimes even the unreleased material deserves a CD. In this case I am glad it was put out.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Feb 22, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: The Lounge Lizards - Queen Of All Ears

  A different look at the connection between rock and jazz.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 22, 2008

• Music Review: Anne Murray Duets - Friends and Legends

  Anne Murray calls on her friends and a few legendary women of song to join her on 17 tracks of nostalgic adult contemporary.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 22, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Barry Manilow - Songs From The Seventies

  The sound quality is excellent so this is worth buying to listen to, but watching it lessens the enjoyment.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 22, 2008

Politics

• Campaign Songs and Shared American Values

  When did the left get the idea that they have an exclusive claim to basic American values?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 22, 2008

• The Dems Yin-Yang Couple Debate in Austin

  Heloise reports on “silly season” from behind the scenes in Austin, Texas.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Feb 22, 2008

Sci/Tech

• CORD Foundation Escalating Fight Against Spinal Cord Tumors

  The CORD Foundation has been so successful that it is even awarding research grants and forming new chapters across the country.

  News in Sci/Tech — by William Lambers — on Feb 22, 2008

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 57

  Why I Love When You Hate Me

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Feb 22, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Ghost Map - The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic, and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johnson

  "A story with four protagonists: a deadly bacterium, a vast city and two gifted but very different men.”

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Feb 22, 2008

• Book Review: Dreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell

  A fictional journey of self-discovery takes the reader inside the origins of modern Middle East.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Feb 22, 2008

• Book Review: Song Yet Sung by James McBride

  Driven by her prophetic dreams, escaped slave Liz Spocott must learn the Code in order to survive.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Damian — on Feb 22, 2008

• Book Review: Real World Adobe Photoshop CS3 By David Blatner, Conrad Chavez, and Bruce Frasier

  Real World Adobe Photoshop CS3 is an absolutely, positively, must-own if you want true control in Photoshop.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 22, 2008

• Book Review: Playboy Cover to Cover - The '50s

  A must-have for serious collectors and casual fans.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Feb 22, 2008

• Interview with Camille Marchetta, Author of The River, by Moonlight

  Author Camille Marchetta talks about her latest novel, her writing habits, and finding a publisher.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Feb 22, 2008

• Book Review: Who Could Ask for More? Reclaiming The Beatles by Chris Gregory

  An interesting song-by-song look at the Beatles and how they were a true reflection of the tumultuous times they lived and performed in.

  Review in Books — by CindyC — on Feb 22, 2008

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Poker Smash

  Thee guys. One game. One hell of an effort.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Feb 22, 2008

• PlayStation Network Update: 02/21/2008

  A solid PSN update with something for everyone to enjoy... oh yeah and GOD OF WAR!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Feb 22, 2008