February 26, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The Fugitive - Season One, Volume Two

  The Fugitive remains of the best dramas in television history.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Feb 26, 2008

• DVD Review: Justice League - The New Frontier

  The world's greatest superheroes come together for the first time... again.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 26, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Deja Vu

  A vastly confusing time travel plot doesn't derail the entertaining performances and action.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Feb 26, 2008

• DVD Review: Justice League - The New Frontier

  An animated essential.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Feb 26, 2008

• DVD Review: The Oozing Skull

  This heady stroke of genius packs more zingers than the Hostess brand.

  Review in Video — by James O'Neil — on Feb 26, 2008

• Fanfiction, Fans, and House

  Television shows, flms, and novels often cry out for further exploration. Thus was born the fandom-driven world of "fanfiction."

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 26, 2008

• Reality TV Casting Calls Weekly Wrap-Up: Guide to Style, Mobile Home Makeover, Settle Your Argument UFC Style, Splitsville, and More!

  Here are your casting calls for this week: Do you have what it takes to be on any of these shows?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Feb 26, 2008

• Filmmakers Who Matter: William Wyler

  A look at one of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors.

  Opinion in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 26, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Motives

  Diego explains his string of murders.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 26, 2008

• Box Office Update 2/22-2/24: Vantage Point's Trailer Carpet Bomb Pays Off

  Wide release films went 50/50 for placing in the top ten.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 26, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Mr. Woodcock

  A dull, misguided comedy with a few light laughs.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Feb 26, 2008

• Oscar Turns 80: Hollywood's Big Winners

  Besides the European actors unexpectedly running the board, the night was pretty much a coin toss.

  News in Video — by Heloise — on Feb 26, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: Beowulf

  A wide selection of new titles to spend some time with.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 26, 2008

• TV Review: Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles

  Rowdy robots and time-travel shenanigans. Paradox anyone? Or maybe some aspirin?

  Review in Video — by Steven van Lijnden — on Feb 26, 2008

• Oscars 2008: A Post-Mortem

  A look back on the highlights, moments, and my bad choices.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 26, 2008

• Reactions to Oscars 2008

  A recap of one of the most satisfying Oscars in years.

  Opinion in Video — by moviejohn — on Feb 26, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Is Your Wireless Network Secure Enough?

  Most folks who have a wireless network in their home have not secured it. Here's how.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Jamison Braly — on Feb 26, 2008

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 61

  Just a quickie.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Feb 26, 2008

Music

• New Album Releases 02/26/08: Here Come The Ladies With Janet, Erykah, And Dolly; Plus Cowboy Junkies, China Forbes, Death Angel & More

  Lets hear it for the ladies...

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 26, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Paul McCartney – Ecce Cor Meum

  With an enduring spirit of loss and love, this performance assumes a humble magnificence.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Feb 26, 2008

• Concert Review: Aiden with Schoolyard Heroes & Ivoryline at the Bricktown Ballroom

  As part of Aiden’s 2008 The World by Storm tour last Thursday night the bands put on an energetic and entertaining show

  Review in Music — by Katie Trattner — on Feb 26, 2008

• Songs That Touch My Soul

  Come let me show you how much pelvic control it takes to gyrate and grind slowly while straddling you.

  Opinion in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Feb 26, 2008

Books

• Interview with Marilyn Meredith, Mystery Author

  A missing toddler and a female officer are the center of Marilyn Meredith's latest mystery.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review: The Creative Digital Darkroom by Katrin Eismann and Sean Duggan

  If you are new to digital photography or are moving to the digital darkroom, then this should be on your reading list.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review: Fangland by John Marks

  Vampires and television news - both create a form of life that is neither living or dead.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review: Nameless Night by G.M. Ford

  From schlumpf to superhero in 338 pages.

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review: Black Ships by Jo Graham

  This book is for romance fans who also enjoy a good dose of well-researched historical narrative in their reading.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review: Nerds: Who They Are and Why We Need More of Them by David Anderegg

  Rigid and negative stereotyping has us overlooking the broad range of characteristics that make each of us wonderfully unique.

  Review in Books — by La Shawn Barber — on Feb 26, 2008

• Manhwa Review: Deja-Vu: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter by Youn In-Wan

  Each season is a different point in history, drawing out the story of two star-crossed lovers facing huge obstacles across centuries.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review: Parental Advisory: Music Censorship in America by Eric Nuzum

  A thorough, though biased, history of music censorship. If you’re looking for a thoughtful analysis of how censorship has impacted music, you’ll likely be disappointed.

  Review in Books — by Eric Dennis — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review: Curse + Berate In 69+ Languages, Edited By R.V. Branham

  "What Would Caligula Say and Do?" If this book doesn't give you a new respect for the wonder of words - nothing will.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review: Comrade J - The Untold Secrets of Russia's Master Spy in America After the End of the Cold War by Pete Earley

  For anybody interested in the future of the country, an otherwise untold part of the recent past - or in a good, true spy yarn...

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review Life: A User's Manual by Steve Cullison

  A tale of how to get through life without trying too hard.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Feb 26, 2008

• Book Review: Notes from the Air: Selected Later Poems by John Ashbery

  Always playing, Ashbery writes inexplicable sentences in utterly graceful English.

  Review in Books — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 26, 2008

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): The Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln by Peter King Beach

  Abe Lincoln tells his side of things in this masterfully performed one-man play.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 26, 2008

Sports

• State of the Warriors: Missed Chances At The Trade Deadline

  Kobe has Pau, Dirk has Kidd, and even Deron Williams has Kyle Korver. What do the Warriors have?

  Opinion in Sports — by Tam Hoang — on Feb 26, 2008

Tastes

• Product Review: Absinthe Lollipops

  While you won’t get a buzz off them, the lollipops are certainly tasty treats.

  Review in Tastes — by El Bicho — on Feb 26, 2008

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All

  It is good to be Wright: the defense attorney who uncovers the truth in wacky murder cases.

  Review in Gaming — by Steven van Lijnden — on Feb 26, 2008