April 6, 2008 Archive

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): The Four of Us

  This is a sweet play. That sounds gushy, but there is not another way to describe it.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Apr 06, 2008

• It’s Spring!

  144 days left till August, but who’s counting?

  News in Culture — by Lou Novacheck — on Apr 06, 2008

Sports

• The Cleveland Indians' Lost Weekend

  The Indians may have avoided the weekend sweep, but they can't avoid the reality of they're struggling offense.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on Apr 06, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The McSweeney's Joke Book of Book Jokes by the editors of McSweeney's

  A great collection of smart silliness.

  Review in Books — by El Bicho — on Apr 06, 2008

• Book Review: A Church of Her Own - What Happens When a Woman Takes The Pulpit by Sarah Sentilles

  A Church of Her Own focuses on the change in clergy as women started to become part of the community.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Apr 06, 2008

Politics

• The Run On The Job Bank

  "Can we expect an end to your alarmist, Bush/Wall Street bashing propaganda now?" No. You cannot.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Apr 06, 2008

• Blogging Church For the Democratic LD - As In Legislative District - Saints

  Somehow, you could just tell that this year was going to be different.

  Opinion in Politics — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 06, 2008

Sci/Tech

• The Tale Of Two Assistants

  So where is the better bang for your buck, with the real assistant or the virtual one?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Brandon J. Mendelson — on Apr 06, 2008

Video

• Philly Film Fest 2008 - Days 1 & 2: Geriatric Punk

  Senior citizens sing Sonic Youth and Danish gangsters go all Sergio Leone on your ass.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 06, 2008

• An Interview With Academy Award-Winning Cinematographer Robert Elswit

  Elswit talks about his craft and his contributions to There Will Be Blood.

  Interview in Video — by Diana Saenger — on Apr 06, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Tragedy Strikes at the Coffee Warehouse

  When a hit on Sonny goes terribly wrong, it is Michael who is shot.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 06, 2008

• TV Review: Supernatural - "Malleus Maleficarum”

  The Impala saved this episode. Best performance in season three of the third main cast member.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Apr 06, 2008

• DVD Review: There Will Be Blood (2-Disc Collector's Edition)

  The ultimate story of greed and the thirst for power.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Apr 06, 2008

• Movie Review: Leatherheads

  Football and romance blended in '40s-style screwball.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 06, 2008

• DVD Review: The Kite Runner

  Once passed the surface, the common humanity we all share is revealed.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Apr 06, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Joe Satriani - Professor Satchafunkilus and The Musterion Of Rock

  Is Joe Satriani the musical equivalent of Milton Waddams?

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 06, 2008

• Music Review: Hercules and Love Affair - Hercules and Love Affair

  Hercules and Love Affair combines house, disco, and eulogy for the latter so well it feels like the New York quartet has invented something new.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 06, 2008

• Music Review: No Use For A Name - The Feel Good Record Of The Year

  No Use For A Name mixes aggressive guitars and catchy lyrics in their latest release.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Apr 06, 2008

• Music Review: The Black Crowes - Warpaint

  These guys never run out of hands, do they?

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 06, 2008

• Music Review: Wednesday Week - What We Had

  Noble Rot reissues a criminally under-heard disc of 80’s girl group power-pop.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 06, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Classic Albums Series: The Doors

  The men don't know, but the little girls understand.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 06, 2008

• Interview: A Few Words With Dear Life's Vince Apostol

  "While we’re home, we mainly like to spend a lot of time with our family, friends, and loved ones."

  Interview in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on Apr 06, 2008

• Music Review: Top 50 Albums of 2007 Pt. V (1-10)

  Here is the best of the best of 2007, the finest year for music in 13 years.

  Review in Music — by Jonathan Medina — on Apr 06, 2008

• Music Review: George Michael – Twenty Five

  This respectable set serves as a welcome preview for George Michael’s long-awaited return to the American concert stage.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Apr 06, 2008