April 25, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Marilyn Crispell - Vignettes

  Long gazes at an incremental stillness. Or something.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 25, 2008

• Music Review: The Beach Boys - The Beach Boys Today!

  Brian Wilson stops touring and The Beach Boys create a classic.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 25, 2008

• Family: The Best Band You've Never Heard In Your Life

  Family left behind a pretty remarkable, and overlooked, string of albums over their roughly five-year stint.

  Opinion in Music — by Mike Newman — on Apr 25, 2008

• Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles "Daniel Lee"

  Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles bring their blend of Americana-country rock to the Sun Studio Sessions.

  Interview in Music — by SunStudioSessions — on Apr 25, 2008

• Music Review: Louie Bellson and Clark Terry - Louie & Clark Expedition 2

  They might be living legends, but they're still kickin' it hard.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 25, 2008

• Music Review: American Music Club - The Golden Age

  The gentleness and affection in the music leaves a striking reflection, deepening the darkness of the water only enough to just see daylight.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 25, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

  Josh Hathaway's head explodes in Atlanta.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 25, 2008

• Music News: New Albums from The Horrors, Cyndi Lauper, Filter, and More

  Albums to anticipate from old and new music blood.

  News in Music — by Angie Pardue — on Apr 25, 2008

• Music Review: The Raconteurs - Consolers Of The Lonely

  "Consolers Of The Lonely" finds the band beating the sophomore slump handily.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Apr 25, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Pro WPF in C# 2008 - Windows Presentation Foundation With .NET 3.5, Second Edition by Matthew McDonald

  There is everything to like about Pro WPF in C# 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation With .NET 3.5, Second Edition.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 25, 2008

• Book Review: The Devil's Bones by Jefferson Bass

  This writing team combines bone chilling real-life forensic knowledge into the work of fiction.

  Review in Books — by Ruthie — on Apr 25, 2008

• Book Review: The Red Wolf Conspiracy by Robert V. S. Redick

  "The Red Wolf Conspiracy" takes its readers on a wonderful voyage of adventure that they won't regret booking passage on.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 25, 2008

• Interview with Barbara Techel, Author of Frankie, The Walk ‘N Roll Dog

  Techel's first children's book is touching and inspirational.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Apr 25, 2008

• Book Review: The Little Box of Socks by Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott

  The perfect gift for the knitter in your life.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Apr 25, 2008

• Book Review: The Samson Effect by Tony Eldridge

  A strong debut novel centered around one of the Bible's most legendary figures.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Apr 25, 2008

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Opoona

  Nice visuals and unique battle system make this game well-rounded except for a thin story and the occasional navigation issue.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Apr 25, 2008

Video

• TV Review: Supernatural - “Ghostfacers”

  An overall entertaining episode, even with the gay jokes and the "anti-Impala".

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Apr 25, 2008

• Movie Review: Persepolis

  Simple is better.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Apr 25, 2008

• TV Review: Survivor Micronesia - So It's Come to This

  Team girl power is becoming too powerful.

  Review in Video — by Katelynn Phillips — on Apr 25, 2008

• DVD Review: Sharkwater

  When we first find Stewart, he’s holding a shark in a loving embrace and it appears as though the shark would rather be just about anywhere else.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 25, 2008

• One Confusing Night of Television: My Name Is Earl, Lost

  There are some nights that television leaves me scratching my head. Last night was among them.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 25, 2008

• TV Review: Rock the Cradle - Week 4

  Everyone sang better tonight, which confirms my hypothesis that the celebrity parents are unable to be objective about their children's vocal abilities.

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on Apr 25, 2008

• Movie Review: Rope

  An often overlooked Hitchcock masterpiece proves that the Master of Suspense could construct a classic film with even the most minimal of technique.

  Review in Video — by Michael Clayton — on Apr 25, 2008

• DVD Review: Bette Davis Collection - Volume Three

  Warner Brothers celebrates Bette Davis' 100th birthday with a third collection of her films from the studio.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Apr 25, 2008

• DVD Review: The Guatemalan Handshake (Two-Disc Special Edition)

  A memorable little film that bears the hallmarks of a cult classic in the making.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Apr 25, 2008

• Movie Media: Blindness, Starship Troopers 3: Marauder, [REC], Quarantine, Iron Man, The Spirit, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Outlander

  More goodies to stare at, including a ton of Iron Man pics.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 25, 2008

• TV Review/Satire: American IdolWare - The Top Six Finalists Perform

  With the David Archuleta blender whatever you put in, 90 seconds later you pour out a rich, creamy, pop ballad.

  Review in Video — by Chancelucky — on Apr 25, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Baby Mama, Deception, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

  Another week, more movies! They never stop coming!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 25, 2008

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "The Blair Bitch Project"

  The backstabbing is back!

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Apr 25, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of April 27

  Sunday - California. Monday - Hawaii. Yippee!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 25, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Search Engine Optimization With Tony Wright From xTrain

  I found Search Engine Optimization to be very informative, thoroughly enlightening, and incredibly easy to understand and learn from.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 25, 2008

Tastes

• Drink Up: Catpooccino Has Arrived!

  Discuss the global food shortage over a pot of poo!

  News in Tastes — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 25, 2008

Sports

• Had I Known Then: Clayton Holmes’ Parting Words for NFL Rookies

  Final Thoughts before the NFL Draft.

  Opinion in Sports — by James David Dickson — on Apr 25, 2008

Culture

• Terrorist Banana Students Suspended

  Only seven days suspended? They're lucky it wasn't more.

  News in Culture — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 25, 2008

• BC Radio Live: The Schwaggin' Wagon, Redblueamerica, Author Aram Roston, and Singer Rosey

  Swag, left/right politics, Iraq... and jazz. It's all here this week.

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Apr 25, 2008

Politics

• Steeling Scranton PA: Barack Will You Take This Woman to be Your Awful Vetted Vice?

  The Dems are fielding two top dogs in a one-way race.

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Apr 25, 2008