April 11, 2008 Archive

Video

• Nick News With Linda Ellerbee: Election Issues ’08 Premieres Sunday, April 13, at 9:00 P.M.

  A way to get kids involved with politics.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Apr 11, 2008

• Finding the Funny on Thursday Night

  Maybe I shouldn't, but I still go to NBC for my Thursday night funny. Did I find it this week?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 11, 2008

• Philly Film Fest 2008 - Day 7: That '90s Movie

  In which I display the useless skill of guessing which movie will make a surprise appearance at a film festival.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 11, 2008

• TV Review: Survivor: Micronesia - Tribe Stupidity

  Ozzy the fisman may have lost the challenge, but he had the last laugh.

  Review in Video — by Katelynn Phillips — on Apr 11, 2008

• TV Review: CSI:NY - "Right Next Door"

  Stella and the rest of the team get burned while investigating a case of arson.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Apr 11, 2008

• Movie Review: Street Kings

  Everyone seemed to be pumping too much testosterone and is a little too trigger-happy.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Cortez — on Apr 11, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of April 13

  Where will I go if the volcano blows?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 11, 2008

• TV Review: American Idol - Top Eight Results

  Eight become seven and Jordin Sparks returns.

  Review in Video — by Tracy Leigh Ritts — on Apr 11, 2008

• An Interview With Moonlight's Sophia Myles

  An exclusive interview.

  Interview in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Apr 11, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Prom Night, Smart People, Street Kings

  Another weekend, another batch of flicks.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 11, 2008

Books

• Book Review: To Live's to Fly: The Ballad of the Late, Great Townes Van Zandt by John Kruth

  Townes Van Zandt chose to pursue a life of wine, women, and most importantly, his unwavering dedication to song.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 11, 2008

• Book Review: The Bookaholics' Guide to Book Blogs by Rebecca Gillieron and Catheryn Kilgarriff

  An introduction to the world of wordy-wise book bloggers is impaired by a loose approach to quality control.

  Review in Books — by James Carson — on Apr 11, 2008

• Book Review: Puppy Chow Is Better Than Prozac - The True Story Of A Man And The Dog Who Saved His Life by Bruce Goldstein

  A man with bipolar disorder finds hope by sharing his life with a dog.

  Review in Books — by Ruthie — on Apr 11, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: The Complete Underworld edited by Justin Eisinger

  A great companion piece for the movies that also works in its own right as a stand alone adaptation of the stories.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 11, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Sizwe Banzi is Dead

  This play speaks only of one town in one country, but it transcends time, race, sex, and class.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Apr 11, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Arthur Kopit's Chamber Music and The Day the Whores Came Out to Play Tennis

  Susan B. Anthony, Joan of Arc, and Amelia Earhart fear an attack from the men's ward.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 11, 2008

Sports

• What the Carmona Signing Really Tells Indians Fans

  Follow the Cleveland Indians long enough, you'll learn the truth, harsh and bitter though it may be.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on Apr 11, 2008

• Here's Why Nobody Will Sign Barry Bonds

  Because the only team that should (or could) is Seattle. And they don't want to. They said so.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 11, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Bill Evans - Portrait In Jazz

  The first record by the threesome who changed piano trio jazz forever.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Apr 11, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey - Til' Tae Rides Again

  Some things are tough to explain.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 11, 2008

• Retro Redux: Confessions Of A Multiple-Music Addict

  We all know about how technology has changed the way we collect music, but are you a multiple-music addict?

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 11, 2008

• Adam Levy "In the Morning"

  Adam Levy chats and sings during a recent stop at Sun Studio.

  Interview in Music — by SunStudioSessions — on Apr 11, 2008

• Music Review: Friedrich Cerha - Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra & Franz Schreker - Chamber Symphony in One Movement

  The music showcased in the New Series is a must-have for collectors of modern classical music or rookies stumbling gawkily through the genre like me.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 11, 2008

• Music Review: Pennywise - Reason To Believe

  Another old school punk rock band puts out a CD this year...that rocks.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Apr 11, 2008

Politics

• Some Thoughts on Conspiracy Theories

  Do you live in a shadow world where the rules of reason are suspended and every event stems from the dark intent of a conspiracy?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 11, 2008