March 17, 2008 Archive

Books

• Book Review: This Is Your Brain On Music - The Science of a Human Obsession by Daniel J. Levitin

  Your brain's going gonzo when you listen to music, and Daniel J. Levitin knows why.

  Review in Books — by Eric Dennis — on Mar 17, 2008

• Book Review The Thing About Life Is That One Day You'll Be Dead by David Shields

  A little of everything on life - memoir, biography, non-fiction stories, health, aging...

  Review in Books — by Meryl — on Mar 17, 2008

• Book Review: Notorious by Michele Martinez

  This fourth Melanie Vargas thriller is a rousing success involving a nefarious defense attorney who will stop at nothing.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Mar 17, 2008

• Book Review: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison

  Get lost in the Hollows, where witches, vampires, weres, and demons come out to play.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Damian — on Mar 17, 2008

Sports

• Is C.C. Sabathia In A New York State Of Mind?

  When C.C. Sabathia shut down negotiations with the Indians, it fostered the locals' paranoia that the Yankees would again prevail.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on Mar 17, 2008

• Coppin State Eagles Are Flying High - For Now

  The Eagles came screaming into the postseason while making something out of nothing this season.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Mar 17, 2008

• From 13 Wins To A 13-Seed: Georgia Somehow Wins SEC

  They won four games in the SEC regular season. They matched that total in the conference tournament.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Mar 17, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Nancy Drew

  The famous teen sleuth is back in action, and Emma Roberts portrays her in a charming fashion.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Mar 17, 2008

• House Trivia Quiz: The Answers

  You've taken the quiz, now read the answers to last week's House Trivia Quiz. How well did you score?

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Mar 17, 2008

• TV Review: The Riches - Season Two

  The Riches are coming back -- should you follow?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 17, 2008

• Watch The Tudors Season 2 Premiere Now!

  We couldn't wait for the new season of The Tudors to start, so we're showing it to you early!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 17, 2008

• ShoWest Diaries: Day One

  I’m a huge Eddie Murphy fan and I don’t want to see a fourteen foot high picture of Eddie Murphy’s face.

  News in Video — by Kati Irons — on Mar 17, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Hitman

  A drab, inaccurate retelling of the video game.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Mar 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Things We Lost In The Fire

  A touching film sure to pull at those heartstrings.

  Review in Video — by Regina Avalos — on Mar 17, 2008

• Movie Review: Horton Hears a Who

  The first excellent animated film of '08 has arrived.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Blackout

  Blackout presents the real events as residents fought their way through the worst power outage in America’s history.

  Review in Video — by Laron Cue — on Mar 17, 2008

• Movie Review: Never Back Down

  Weak fight film offers nothing of particular interest.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Route 66 - Season One, Volume Two

  I got my kicks watching Route 66. I'm betting you will, too.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Mar 17, 2008

• Movie Review: Appleseed - Ex Machina

  A must-see for any fan of the cyberpunk genre.

  Review in Video — by Lindsay Beaumont — on Mar 17, 2008

Culture

• Theatre Review (San Diego): Dancing in the Dark by Dietz, Schwartz, and Beane at The Old Globe

  Scott Bakula climbs on the bandwagon but dances in the dark.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 17, 2008

• What Do You Know About St. Patrick's Day?

  The luck of the Irish is all you’ll need.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Mar 17, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): A (Tooth) Fairy Tale

  It takes a special council of the heavies of faerydom to figure out how to set things right.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Mar 17, 2008

• Theatre Review (LA): The Dead by Richard Nelson and Shaun Davey at The Open Fist

  A terrific revival of the musical based on James Joyce's story.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 17, 2008

Tastes

• What is a New Media Tastemaker? San Francisco Summit to Address the Question on May 2

  New Media Tastemakers -- what's their role in the future?

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Mar 17, 2008

• The Joy of Cast Iron

  You'll enjoy and grow to love this classic, proven cooking method - starting with this recipe for pineapple upside down cake.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Tom Bux — on Mar 17, 2008

Music

• Concert Review: The Bad Plus (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) - 3/15/08

  A tight, entertaining performance from one of the more unique jazz outfits around.

  Review in Music — by Chris Holmes — on Mar 17, 2008

• Music Review: David "Honeyboy" Edwards - Roamin' And Ramblin'

  "Roamin' And Ramblin'" is a great recording by a great performer, and a must own for any fan of the Blues

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 17, 2008

• Concert Review: Robin Trower - The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA, 03/09/08

  On his 63rd birthday, Robin Trower showed no signs of slowing down.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Mar 17, 2008

• Concert Review: Iron Maiden - 'Somewhere Back in Time' at the Meadowlands (3/14/08)

  Unbelievable night of legendary metal.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 17, 2008

• Music Review: Sam Barsh - I Forgot What You Taught Me

  Barsh was well prepared when it came time to step out from under the shadow of being a sideman.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Mar 17, 2008

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review Pony Friends

  Pony lovers rejoice, your game is finally here.

  Review in Gaming — by Ryan Thompson — on Mar 17, 2008

Politics

• Yes, You Really ARE Encouraging the Terrorists

  A new study from Harvard University confirms the dangerous role of disunity on the home front in encouraging violence in Iraq.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Mar 17, 2008

• The Only Crime Eliot Spitzer Commited Was Being Stupid With His Sexual Desires

  Private actions aren't private anymore when people know your name.

  Opinion in Politics — by Doctor Odd — on Mar 17, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 82

  The wall.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Mar 17, 2008