April 14, 2008 Archive

Gaming

• PS3 Review: Conflict - Denied Ops

  The world is in trouble, so grab a partner and save it.

  Review in Gaming — by Matthew Valdez — on Apr 14, 2008

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 4/14/2008

  Blow them away this week with a pair of rapid-fire titles!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Apr 14, 2008

Sports

• The Ramble: Smaller Baseball Players, an Olympic Weightlifting Drug Scandal, Drug Snitches and Drug Cheats, Hamstring Injuries and Tiger Loses the Masters

  As a recurring theme, the steroids and HGH in sports story dominates the news once again. Oh, and Tiger lost.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Apr 14, 2008

Video

• DVD Pick of the Week: Juno

  A new week of releases to add to the queue.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Cloverfield

  Despite the Internet hype, Cloverfield is short on plot, fear, and terror.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Apr 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Housewife, 49

  Victoria Wood drops the comedy for a serious role in Housewife, 49 with excellent results

  Review in Video — by Russ Evenhuis — on Apr 14, 2008

• Box Office Update 4/11-4/13: Prom Night Victimizes the Box Office

  A remake dominates the weekend.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 14, 2008

• Shooting for the Battlestar

  The return of television leaves me in the doldrums (and not in the cool Phantom Tollbooth style).

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 14, 2008

• Top 25 Characters from The Wire

  A spoiler-free list selecting the top 25 characters in the history of HBO's superlative series, The Wire.

  Opinion in Video — by Andy Sayers — on Apr 14, 2008

• Philly Film Fest 2008 - Day 10: Philadelphian Teen

  In which I see the film I was most looking forward to at the fest.

  Review in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 14, 2008

• Gossip Girl T-Shirt Giveaway!

  Blogcritics gets all-fashiony with a Gossip Girl giveaway.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 14, 2008

• TV Preview: Big Ideas for a Small Planet Talks About Water Conservation

  A special about water conservation airs on April 15 at 9 PM on the Sundance Channel.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Apr 14, 2008

• Movie Review: The Burning Hills

  A great story brought down by poor performances and a dreadful script.

  Review in Video — by Brian Bell — on Apr 14, 2008

• The War on Women's Films

  What is it that's keeping men from going to see women's movies?

  Opinion in Video — by Film Laureate — on Apr 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Last Hour

  Amazingly bad production cannot cover the bad story contained within.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 14, 2008

Politics

• Saying Goodbye to Ruvy in Jerusalem

  When the mohel took his tip, I was called Reuven. But the Israel Navy ship's cook called me Ruvy - so Ruvy it is.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Apr 14, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Learning WCF by Michele Leroux Bustamante

  If you are just getting started with this new technology or want to get a good foundation, then Learning WCF is a must-have.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 14, 2008

• Book Review: New York Echoes - Short Stories by Warren Adler

  The beauty and disappointments of relationships are richly captured on each page of these short stories.

  Review in Books — by Ruthie — on Apr 14, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Atlas Sound - Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See but Cannot Feel

  Long after the ambiance has faded, I can still see the imprints that the phantoms left.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 14, 2008

• Music Review: Kevin Manthei - Justice League The New Frontier

  The latest musical saga in the world of the greatest superheroes.

  Review in Music — by NancyGail — on Apr 14, 2008

• Concert Review: Spoon, The Walkmen, White Rabbits at Sonar, Baltimore, 4/11/08

  Technical difficulties and long waits did not dampen a night of great indie rock.

  Review in Music — by Mark Kalriess — on Apr 14, 2008

• Music Review: Group Doueh - Guitar Music Of The Western Sahara

  This is a tantalizing introduction to a unique and exciting sound.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 14, 2008

• Music Review: The Lance Armstrong Run Longer Coaching Mix

  If you’re looking for something to spice up your interval training, it’s definitely worth checking out.

  Review in Music — by Ernesto Burden — on Apr 14, 2008

• Grace Potter "Outta My Tree"

  Grace Potter and the Nocturnals perform "Outta My Tree" for their Sun Studio Sessions taping.

  Interview in Music — by SunStudioSessions — on Apr 14, 2008

• Music Review: Mariah Carey - E=MC2

  Mimi is back and it's pretty much more of the same that you're used to.

  Review in Music — by immortalcritic — on Apr 14, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Photomatix 3.0 From HDRSoft

  If you want to do serious HDR or grunge imaging work, you need Photomatix 3.0.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 14, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Another Vermeer

  It is in spaces like the Abingdon that New York theater is truly born.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Apr 14, 2008

• The Shanghai Diaries - Field Trips

  Busted buses, list kids, and sleeping with sharks.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 14, 2008

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: Range - San Francisco

  A trendy little restaurant that's right under your nose.

  Review in Tastes — by Toni Schwartz — on Apr 14, 2008