February 29, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: P.O.D. - When Angels and Serpents Dance

  With some notable musical guests, San Diego's native sons deliver their latest rap/hard-rock creation.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Feb 29, 2008

• Music Review: Idiot Pilot - Wolves

  A good effort by this electronic rock duo is hampered by overly loud production.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Feb 29, 2008

• Music Review: Porcupine Tree - We Lost The Skyline

  This live EP is a must for Porcupine Tree fans, and a great introduction to Steven Wilson the songwriter for those less familiar.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 29, 2008

• Concert Review: Adrian Belew Power Trio With Opener Saul Zonana

  "It's time for the difficult listening hour. Better put on your helmets."

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Feb 29, 2008

• Music Review: Kimya Dawson - Hidden Vagenda

  f you haven't listened to Kimya Dawson yet do so, you've been depriving yourself of a genuine pleasure.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 29, 2008

• Kim, Seana, and Yet Another Blogcritics Giveaway!

  It's time for a third Kim & Seana and Blogcritics Magazine giveaway.

  News in Music — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 29, 2008

• Music Review: Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree

  Seventh Tree is an exquisite collection of almost perfect songs. It's spring and summer wrapped around delicate and potent memories.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Feb 29, 2008

• Stevie Nicks: The Bad Break-Up Cure

  Why the music of Stevie Nicks is the best cure for the break-up blues

  Opinion in Music — by Liz Lent — on Feb 29, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - The Magic Tour Resumes

  Not a spiritual experience? Only if you're dead inside.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 29, 2008

• Music Review: Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree

  An unexpected but ultimately successful foray into the worlds of folk, pop, and electronica.

  Review in Music — by Chris Holmes — on Feb 29, 2008

• Music Review: Joe Bonsall & The Orange Playboys - Cajun Jamboree

  A solid collection and a nice tribute to the music of a Cajun legend.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 29, 2008

• Music Review: Marco Benevento - Invisible Baby

  Marco Benevento is a new force to be reckoned with in the post-rock world.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Feb 29, 2008

Video

• TV Review: Survivor: Micronesia - Like a Lawyer

  Ozzy, you half-man, half-fish, I love you!

  Review in Video — by Katelynn Phillips — on Feb 29, 2008

• HD DVD Review: Beowulf

  While it doesn't offer the 3-D effect at home, this is still exciting to watch.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Feb 29, 2008

• 2008 Waterfront Screenplay Competition

  "Middle Coast" Waterfront Film Festival named "Top Five" by SAGIndie.

  News in Video — by Lisa Damian — on Feb 29, 2008

• Movie Review: Juno

  Boy or girl, everybody can relate to Juno because it doesn’t shove its lovers through a meat grinder of heartbreaks.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on Feb 29, 2008

• Movie Media: 101 Dalmations, The Signal, Doomsday, The Love Guru, Blindsight, Step Brothers, Arthur and the Vengeance of Maltazard

  New posters and trailers to tempt your eye buds.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 29, 2008

• DVD Review: Darkon

  "If you could watch Brad Pitt or be Brad Pitt, which would you rather do?"

  Review in Video — by Anna Creech — on Feb 29, 2008

• DVD Review: 1968 With Tom Brokaw

  This documentary is a great primer to the tumultuous events of 1968.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Feb 29, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Sam and Liz in Diego's Clutches

  Can Superman stop the TMK?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 29, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Semi-Pro, The Other Boleyn Girl, Penelope

  Looking for some new movies to see? Every week has some new ones.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 29, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of March 2

  Spring is oh-so-close. I can almost touch it. I can almost taste it. I can almost... well, you get the idea.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 29, 2008

Tastes

• Review: The Restaurant at Meadowood in the Napa Valley

  Are you a jaded diner? The Restaurant at Meadowood will reawaken your senses.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 29, 2008

• Exploring Wine from the Languedoc

  Want to find a delicious and affordable French wine? Discover the Languedoc.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 29, 2008

Culture

• Travel Review: Villa Premayac in Blaye

  Want to stay in a Castle? Here is your chance.

  Review in Culture — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 29, 2008

Sports

• Schedule Shenanigans Favor Chicago Cubs

  How a quirk of the 2008 MLB schedule could help lead the Chicago Cubs to a timely World Series title.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Feb 29, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Confessions of a Carb Queen - The Lies You Tell Others and the Lies You Tell Yourself: A Memoir by Susan Blech with Caroline Bock

  This is a gritty true life weight loss story written from the trenches of emotional and physical pain.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Feb 29, 2008

• Book Review: Stewards of the Flame by Sylvia Engdahl

  A thought provoking novel that may make you question the authority and direction of modern Western medical practices.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Feb 29, 2008

• Book Review: 1001 Interviews You Must Read Before You Die by Andrew Denton

  An enjoyable read which provides real insight into the fragile and extraordinary nature of humanity.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Feb 29, 2008

• Book Review: Digital Nature Photography - The Art and the Science by John and Barbara Gerlach

  If you want to explore the world of nature photography, then Digital Nature Photography: The Art And The Science is recommended reading.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 29, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 64

  The Gory Details

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Feb 29, 2008

• Technological Delights and Dilemmas: A Middle Aged Rant

  Some things are simpler and better without technology. On the other hand, some technology is simply indispensable.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 29, 2008

• Software Review – Adobe Photoshop Plug-in SiteGrinder 2 Pro From MediaLab

  Use your skills with Photoshop, to build web pages.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 29, 2008