April 1, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Natural Born Komics

  This is the worst thing I've seen in a long time.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Apr 01, 2008

• Movie Review: Run Fatboy Run

  A comedy that tastes great, but doesn't last.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 01, 2008

• DVD Review: Wedding Daze (2006)

  No U.S. theatrical release is never a good sign.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Apr 01, 2008

• DVD Review: Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation (Unrated)

  I have found a new way to incorporate naked girls and golf.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Apr 01, 2008

• Top Gear Races off with my Heart

  Top Gear has done it again.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 01, 2008

• DVD Review: Dr. Dolittle: Tail To The Chief

  April 1st is the only day to recommend this movie to friends.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Apr 01, 2008

• DVD Review: Between

  We see what we want to see and believe what we want to believe.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on Apr 01, 2008

• DVD Review: Rising Damp

  Leonard Rossiter is a cockney Archie Bunker.

  Review in Video — by Lou Novacheck — on Apr 01, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Danger for Sonny

  Claudia moves forward with her plot to take out Sonny.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 01, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: Sweeney Todd

  Slim pickings this week.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 01, 2008

• Box Office Recap 3/28-3/30: 21 - Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

  Gamblers beat out the heroes.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 01, 2008

• DVD Review: The Unknown Soldier

  A disturbing documentary about a proud people and the horrific part of their past.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Apr 01, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Trading Places

  I can see! Thank the lord! I can see (in incredible clarity on Blu-ray)!

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 01, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Joe Jackson -- Rain

  With his superb new album, Joe Jackson continues to defy stereotypes and confound expectations

  Review in Music — by Holly Hughes — on Apr 01, 2008

• Music Review: Nat King Cole - Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer (Reissue)

  Nat King Cole starts off whistling at the girls and never looks back on this reissue of the 1963 album.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 01, 2008

• Jazz Workshop: In the Presence of the Masters

  My evening with the jazz stars.

  Opinion in Music — by Michael J. West — on Apr 01, 2008

• New Album Releases 04/01/08: R.E.M., Black Keys, Stones, Van Morrison, Joe Satriani, Sevendust, Moby, Dream Theater & More

  We're back...and the floodgates have opened.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 01, 2008

• Music Review: Jackie Ryan - You and the Night and the Music

  Jackie Ryan's record is one intelligent album that should please all lovers of vocal jazz.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 01, 2008

• Music Review: Two Beethoven Fifths

  Two extraordinary Fifths of Beethoven...

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Apr 01, 2008

• Music Review: Tally Hall - Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum

  Ann Arbor's famous band combines oddities and genius.

  Review in Music — by Seraphina Lotkhamnga — on Apr 01, 2008

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

  Crazy grooves overcome inappropriate nudity. Or Something.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 01, 2008

• Music Review: Melody Breyer-Grell - Fascinatin' Rhythms

  A throwback to the days of sultry-voiced torch singers in smoky lounges.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 01, 2008

• London Elektricity Puts An Unusual Spin on Electronica

  The Cutout Bin looks at London Elektricity, an unusual electronica/dance artist that transcends the music genre.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Apr 01, 2008

• Music Review: R.E.M. - Accelerate

  R.E.M is back. Sort-of. And with loud guitars.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 01, 2008

• Music Review: Ghostland Observatory – Robotique Majestique

  G.O.'s third album Robotique Majestique surprisingly feels alienating, split into a love it or hate it attitude.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Apr 01, 2008

• Music Review: Ministry and Co-Conspirators - Cover Up

  There's absolutely some fun to be had here.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Apr 01, 2008

Politics

• Words, Words, Words! I'm So Sick of Words!

  Words are more useful if they have accepted meanings. Some words used in politics, like Liberal, should be retired.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Apr 01, 2008

• Satire: Former Presidents Clinton And Bush Join Presidential Race

  In a surprising move today President George Bush Senior and President Bill Clinton announced to take things in their hands.

  Satire in Politics — by Frank D. Kanu — on Apr 01, 2008

• Blame Barack!

  We can blame Barack for this primary-voting mania and that is part of the fun.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Apr 01, 2008

• Will Kokura's Luck Run Out For Us?

  Hopefully King Abdullah quoted Cheney's commentary to Pat Leahy back at him in response to the news.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Apr 01, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Rainbow Kiss

  Like its plot and character development, the Rainbow Kiss is MIA.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Apr 01, 2008

• Social Upheaval, the Chicago Cubs, and the Spring of 1968

  Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of Lyndon Johnson's decision not to seek re-election. The tumultuous spring was just beginning.

  Opinion in Culture — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 01, 2008

Books

• Celebrate National Poetry Month

  April is National Poetry Month.

  News in Books — by Lisa Damian — on Apr 01, 2008

• Book Review: How Can I Keep From Singing? -- The Ballad Of Pete Seeger by David King Dunaway

  This is a brilliant and poignant account of one North America's truest treasures.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 01, 2008

• Interview with Children's Book Illustrator K.C. Snider

  Children's book illustrator K.C. Snider talks about inspiration, discipline and her latest books.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Apr 01, 2008

• Comic Book Review: Star Trek - New Frontier Issue #1 by Peter David and Stephen Thompson

  Issue #1 is an intriguing set-up as a new prototype ship is stolen by a Starfleet Admiral.

  Review in Books — by El Bicho — on Apr 01, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 3/31/2008

  Hello, Sega Master System. Welcome to the Virtual Console family.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Apr 01, 2008