April 2, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Destroyer - Trouble in Dreams

  With strings, shifting time signatures, winding compositions, and eccentric but beguiling vocals, this is rock candy for indie fans.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 02, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Robben Ford - Ohne Filter: Revisited

  Robben Ford revisits the Ohne Filter show and does not disappoint.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Apr 02, 2008

• Music Review: The Presidents of the United States of America - These Are the Good Times People

  The Presidents of the Unites States make an album.

  Review in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on Apr 02, 2008

• Music Review: Cassettes Won't Listen - Small-Time Machine

  Jason Drake’s multi-instrumental solo project is a synth-pop lover's dream.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 02, 2008

• What's Next For Christina Aguilera?

  DJ Premier gives insight into Christina Aguilera's new album.

  News in Music — by Chris Evans — on Apr 02, 2008

• Quickies: North Mississippi All-Stars, Ryan Blotnick, Tal Ross, Jovino Santos Neto

  From the South to the Northeast? Once again, we're mixing it up on Quickies.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Apr 02, 2008

• Re:Collection - Pink Floyd: The Division Bell

  Beef, art, and David Gilmour. Life is weird.

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Apr 02, 2008

• Music Review: Matthew Ryan - Matthew Ryan VS Silver State

  The whole album is fantastic (wonderful, brilliant, just insert whatever word you choose).

  Review in Music — by Katie Trattner — on Apr 02, 2008

• Satire: Local High School Student Discovers New Athens, GA Band

  A high school sophomore discovers a new band from Athens, Ga.

  Satire in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Apr 02, 2008

• Album Review: The Ike Reilly Assassination - We Belong to the Staggering Evenings

  The greatest American band of the 21st Century.

  Review in Music — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 02, 2008

• Music Review: Young Heart Attack - Rock And Awe

  Reborn rockers forgetful when it comes to rocking

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Apr 02, 2008

Sports

• Baseball's Payroll Problem

  With the growing disparities in payroll, the rich just get richer while poor are left with cake.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on Apr 02, 2008

Politics

• The Government is Too Damn Big, Slow, Inefficient, and Intrusive

  There are some problems with Government which are unlikely to be fixed.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Apr 02, 2008

• What's the Matter with Gitmo?

  Some alternate sites for the housing of prisoners of war are presented for your consideration.

  Satire in Politics — by Miriam — on Apr 02, 2008

Tastes

• In-N-Out: The Cult of Hamburger

  There's a fast food cult, and its leader is In-N-Out

  Review in Tastes — by Joanne Huspek — on Apr 02, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Father Knows Best – Season One

  A great set for a history lesson on family-themed television shows.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Apr 02, 2008

• TV Review: DEA

  Spike TV slams a home run with its new hard-hitting series about the Drug Enforcement Administration agents in Detroit, Michigan.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Apr 02, 2008

• TV Review: The Biggest Loser - Episode 14

  A show from Australia.

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on Apr 02, 2008

• Supernatural’s Creator Needs Our Respect

  Eric Kripke has the toughest job in show business -- running a low-budgeted yet quality show on a low-rated network.

  Opinion in Video — by Alice Jester — on Apr 02, 2008

• A Delicious Night of Television

  Two cooking shows served up a delicious night of television.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 02, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Coffee and Kids

  Liz's kids give Robin something to think about; Sonny is a coffee importer... yeah, right!

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 02, 2008

• Movie Review: Stop-Loss

  Decent entry in the recent spate of Iraq-themed films.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 02, 2008

• TV Review: American Idol - Top Nine

  Dolly Parton mentors the top nine contestants.

  Review in Video — by Tracy Leigh Ritts — on Apr 02, 2008

• TV Review: "Sense and Sensibility" Treated Deftly in the Latest Masterpiece Classic

  Writer Andrew Davies’ adaptation takes us on a leisurely stroll through Jane Austen's first published novel.

  Review in Video — by Cynthia Greenwood — on Apr 02, 2008

• DVD Review: Rendition

  Missing its mark but still telling a decent story, Rendition just manages to be worth watching.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 02, 2008

Books

• Remembering Phyllis A. Whitney, September 9, 1903 - February 8, 2008

  Her writing career lasted for over 65 years in which she completed over 75 novels as well more than 100 short stories.

  Opinion in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Apr 02, 2008

• Book Review: Caliphate by Tom Kratman

  Tom Kratman has presented us with a dismayingly believable future in his latest novel.

  Review in Books — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 02, 2008

• Comic Book Review: Angel: After the Fall #1 – 3

  A new IDW graphic series provides the "sixth season" of Joss Whedon's fan fave vampire teleseries.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 02, 2008

• Book Review- All God's Children: The Bosket Family And The American Tradition Of Violence by Fox Butterfield

  Once a beautiful and charismatic boy, Willie gave New York the impetus to start charging children as young as 13 as adults.

  Review in Books — by Ruthie — on Apr 02, 2008

• Book Review: Beyond This Dark House Poems by Guy Gavriel Kay

  Proof that Guy Gavriel Kay is as capable of communicating in verse as well as he does in prose.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 02, 2008

• Interview with New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Jackson

  "It wasn't exactly my intended career path, but with two children under two, a necessity."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Apr 02, 2008

• Book Review: Her Last Death by Susanna Sonnenberg

  A harrowing but fascinating memoir of life with a monster mother.

  Review in Books — by Miriam — on Apr 02, 2008

• Beyond Bounds: Meyer, Frost, Pullman, Hamilton, Feist, Harrison and Rothfuss

  From Epic to Alien, it's all here

  News in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Apr 02, 2008

• Book Review: Layers - The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature By Matt Kloskowski

  If you are a new to advanced novice Photoshop user then Layers - The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature is an absolute must-own.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 02, 2008

• Book Review: Not Easily Broken by Ruth Smith Meyer

  A sweet historical romance from a new Canadian voice.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Apr 02, 2008

• Book Review: The Host by Stephenie Meyer

  Are you interested in Stephenie Meyer's ability to write about something other than vampires? If so, read on.

  Review in Books — by Karin Perry — on Apr 02, 2008

Gaming

• ESRB Video Game Rating Search Widget Featured in BC Gaming

  Use the new ESRB game rating search widget right from any BC Gaming page.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Apr 02, 2008

• PC Game Review: Virtual Villagers: A New Home

  Virtual Villagers is a computer-based 'god game' in which you 'lord it over' several island castaways.

  Review in Gaming — by Brandy — on Apr 02, 2008

• Xbox 360 Review: Viva Piñata

  Who knew that caring for fussy papier-mâché animals stuffed with sweets would be so much fun?

  Review in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Apr 02, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 97

  A quick word.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Apr 02, 2008