April 30, 2008 Archive

Music

• Retro Redux: Uncle John And The Deep-Freeze

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 30, 2008

• Counting Crows' Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings - A Listening Companion: Interview With Adam Duritz Pt. 2

  Anyone who thought contributing a song to the Shrek 2 soundtrack was a sign of happier times ahead was obviously wrong.

  Interview in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 30, 2008

• Music Review: The Jealous Girlfriends - The Jealous Girlfriends

  The best advice I can give anyone wanting to stay ahead of the musical curve is to pick up this self-titled scorcher.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 30, 2008

• Music Review: Carole King - Tapestry - Legacy Edition

  Simply one of the great albums of all time

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Apr 30, 2008

• Music Review: Steve Winwood – Nine Lives

  Drawing on an amalgam of styles and influences, this album will give further credence to Winwood’s longevity.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Apr 30, 2008

• Music Review: Mike Patton - A Perfect Place

  Mike Patton's debut as a film composer is an intriguing work.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 30, 2008

• Music Reviews: Olivia Newton-John - Olivia's Live Hits and Live At The Sydney Opera House

  Olivia Newton-John is alive and well and live.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 30, 2008

• Concert Review: Coachella - Day Three - 4/27/08

  A look at day three of the music festival.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 30, 2008

• Amber Rubarth "23"

  Amber Rubarth talks about what the song means to her and performs "23" for the Sun Studio Sessions.

  Interview in Music — by SunStudioSessions — on Apr 30, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Korn - Live at Montreux 2004

  Korn kickstarted a genre in the 90's, and remain relevant today. They demonstrate that fact with this high energy set.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 30, 2008

• Looking Forward: Guns N Roses, Ladytron, The Cure, and More.

  2008 will see the release of many long-awaited albums.

  News in Music — by Angie Pardue — on Apr 30, 2008

• Concert Review: Coachella - Day Two - 4/26/08

  A look at Day Two of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 30, 2008

Politics

• The Politics of Hate: Rod Parsley and John McCain

  With all of the turmoil surrounding Barack Obama's relationship with Jeremiah Wright, we shouldn't forget McCain's friends.

  Opinion in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 30, 2008

• What Do Canada's Native Residential Schools And Barack Obama Have In Common?

  You can't just wish away history or whisk it under the rug as if it never happened.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 30, 2008

• The GOP in Crisis: Conflict or Common Ground

  It's time for Ron Paul supporters to choose between chaos and defeat or unity and victory.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 30, 2008

Video

• Favorite Indiana Jones Moment, According to Poll

  Is it the dinner scene in Temple of Doom? The boulder scene in Raiders? Find out!

  News in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on Apr 30, 2008

• 2008 Summer Movie Preview: May

  Will this new summer movie season continue breaking box office records after last May’s three-peat festival?

  News in Video — by Tall Writer — on Apr 30, 2008

• Movie Review: Surfwise

  This documentary isn't just about surfing.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Apr 30, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

  One of the best live action Blu-ray discs on the market.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 30, 2008

• Movie Review: Iron Man

  Robert Downey Jr. + buff bod = Iron Man!

  Review in Video — by K. L. Connie Wang — on Apr 30, 2008

• TV Review: High School Confidential

  This docureality series was a real blend of true experience and editing for storytelling.

  Review in Video — by Robin Kavanagh — on Apr 30, 2008

• DVD Review: One Missed Call

  Rife with missed opportunities, this movie misses the mark.

  Review in Video — by Friend Mouse — on Apr 30, 2008

• Movie Review: Iron Man

  Everything you've heard is true. Assuming what you've heard involves the film kicking ass.

  Review in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 30, 2008

• TV Review: Masterpiece Classics - Cranford

  Life, love, and loss are celebrated with equal respect among the ladies of a certain age in this glorious BBC TV film.

  Review in Video — by Brandy — on Apr 30, 2008

• DVD Review: A Perfect Place

  An entertaining short subject that makes one wonder how it started and how it will end.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 30, 2008

• Discovering Stephen Dillane

  Who was that phenomenally fascinating character playing Thomas Jefferson in HBO's John Adams?

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 30, 2008

• TV Review: American Idol - Top Five

  Neil Diamond mentors the top five.

  Review in Video — by Tracy Leigh Ritts — on Apr 30, 2008

• Movie Review: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

  Based on the French memoir of the same name, this memorable film, full of layered visuals and unique POV shots, grips you with hope and imagination.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Apr 30, 2008

• DVD Review: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Volume Three - The Years of Change

  Still a rich, worthy addition to any library.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Apr 30, 2008

• TV Review: Shark - "Bar Fight"

  Has Shark finally jumped the ... err... shark?

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Apr 30, 2008

Books

• The Great Book Adventure: Walden - Part Three

  The 21st century could use more Thoreau.

  Review in Books — by CB — on Apr 30, 2008

• Book Review: Digital Color Image Processing by Andreas Koschan and Mongi Abidi

  This book takes the reader beyond the standard of image processing and would prove a complement to existing textbooks in its field.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 30, 2008

• Book Review: Womanizer: "Knowing" Wonderful Women by Marv Rubinstein

  For all women who want to understand why some men do not remain faithful, and for all men who want some insight into women.

  Review in Books — by Alexandria Jackson — on Apr 30, 2008

• Book Review: The Compassionate Carnivore - Or, How To Keep Animals Happy, Save Old MacDonald's Farm, Reduce Your Hoofprint, And Still Eat Meat By Catherine Friend

  Friend raises animals for food and has a relationship with them while they are alive.

  Review in Books — by Ruthie — on Apr 30, 2008

Sports

• Why The NBA Playoffs Need To Be Changed

  The time has come for the most deserving teams, not just the lucky ones, to climb into the NBA playoffs.

  News in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Apr 30, 2008

Culture

• Confessions of a Smug Driver

  A road trip from Michigan to California convinced me not to give the gas companies and the state of Michigan more money.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Apr 30, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 127

  Fearing myself...

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Apr 30, 2008

• Software Review: Poser Pro From Smith Micro

  Poser Pro provides 3D character animation solution for professional artists and production environments.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 30, 2008