March 14, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Spitzer's Folly, Sky Cries Mary, and Down the Line

  Who but Sky Cries Mary could make a compelling chorus with just the words "Here comes the 5 Train"?

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Umbrella Tree - The Church & The Hospital

  A smorgasbord of innovative ideas and ambition, some of which end up crashing ignominously to earth

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend

  Here's the band that is so much more than we ever expected to encounter.

  Review in Music — by Seraphina Lotkhamnga — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Jason Ringenberg - Best Tracks And Side Tracks: 1979 – 2007

  The alt-country legend releases a two-disc retrospective of solo material.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Top 100 Albums of 2007 Pt. III (21-30)

  Episode 3 of the series continues to document the amazing year of music that was '07 with some familiar faces and a few new ones.

  Review in Music — by Jonathan Medina — on Mar 14, 2008

• Trent Reznor And Radiohead's Upward Spiral

  As major labels spiral downward in terms of relevance and artist satisfaction, NIN and Radiohead leave that world behind and thrive.

  Opinion in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Greg Laswell - How The Day Sounds EP

  Laswell's How The Day Sounds bests his previous work, offering a richer listening experience of new, and arguably improved, songs.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Putumayo Presents - Euro Groove

  A funky blend of jazz, Celtic, Middle Eastern, R&B, and electronica that'll make you cool just listening to it. No, really.

  Review in Music — by Amanda Bittle — on Mar 14, 2008

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

  "I knew the face but could not tell / Why I couldn't recognise myself... / I'm the imaginary man..."

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Toumast Ishmur

  A beautiful and haunting CD that deserves to be listened to for the wonder that it evokes and the message that it carries.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: The Tossers - Gloatin’ and Showboatin’: Live On St. Patrick’s Day

  Celebrate St. Patrick's Day everyday thanks to this release by the Tossers.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Mar 14, 2008

• Retro Redux: A Musical Chick Flick Is Still A Chick Flick

  She had a life that was custom-made for a special kind of movie.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Mar 14, 2008

• Concert Review: Foo Fighters - Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois (February 25, 2008)

  Grohl and Taylor shared the backstage camera spotlight as Grohl threw up one finger to signify one more song.

  Review in Music — by Always Acoustic — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Taeko Fukao - One Love

  Taeko Fukao's album is a soothing and adventurous treat.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Mike Doughty - Golden Delicious

  The former front man of Soul Coughing has put out his best effort yet.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Mar 14, 2008

• Music Review: Eric Bibb - Get Onboard

  Anyone who hears Bibb's soothing blend of folk, blues, gospel and soul will most likely "Get Onboard."

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Mar 14, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Various Artists - Inverse Musical Resonance

  I've got to put on some Ramones to return my soul to its original size and shape.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Mar 14, 2008

Video

• Some Questions About Lost and The Celebrity Apprentice

  I've got some theories and now I need your opinions. Let's chat.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Horton Hears a Who

  My First Venture to the Cineplex with My Son

  Review in Video — by Tony Dayoub — on Mar 14, 2008

• TV Review: Survivor: Micronesia - Penner’s Last Stand

  Jonathan's injury was alot worse then anyone expected, leaving James alone with the ladies and Jason. Oh yeah.

  Review in Video — by Katelynn Phillips — on Mar 14, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Talladega Nights

  A miserable HD presentation doesn't dampen this hilarious Ferrell comedy.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Mar 14, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of March 16

  This week we again discuss just where we gain a Quantum of Solace in life.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Gone Baby Gone

  You win this time, Affleck!

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Mar 14, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 79

  Back for a second.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Mar 14, 2008

• Software Review – Adobe Master Collection - Adobe InDesign CS3 From Adobe Systems

  InDesign CS3 still remains the best of breed for page layout software and well worth the upgrade.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 14, 2008

Culture

• A Helping Hand: Fearing Rejection and Abandonment

  It’s unfortunate when we define ourselves as someone who can only believe what others say about us and ignore any good we say about ourselves.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Mar 14, 2008

• Theatre Review (Houston): The Alley Theatre Performs Othello

  Sheer physicality and a maritime motif heighten James Black's portrayal of Shakespeare's greatest villain, Iago.

  Review in Culture — by Cynthia Greenwood — on Mar 14, 2008