May 5, 2008 Archive

Music

• Concert Review: Jukebox The Ghost with Travis Morrison Hellfighters and The XYZ Affair, 5/3/08 at The Black Cat, Washington, DC

  Local band makes triumphant return home.

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on May 05, 2008

• Interview: Ville Hising and Hans Åkerman Of Run Level Zero

  Ville Hising and Hans Åkerman talk about the new album, Arctic Noise

  Interview in Music — by Angie Pardue — on May 05, 2008

• Music Review: Paquito D'Rivera - The Lost Sessions

  This is a hard album to sit still through.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 05, 2008

• Music Review: Clay Aiken - On My Way Here

  The beloved American Idol alum's fourth album is no different from the first.

  Review in Music — by Toni Schwartz — on May 05, 2008

• Tom Waits Announces Tour

  Clap hands: Waits will hit the road this summer.

  News in Music — by Donald Gibson — on May 05, 2008

• Music Review: Mudcrutch

  Mudcrutch isn't likely to resurface, but I won't be sorry if they do.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 05, 2008

• Five Times August - "Giving It All To You"

  Five Times August talks about his guitar influences and performs the song "Giving It All To You."

  Interview in Music — by SunStudioSessions — on May 05, 2008

• Concert Review: The Swell Season, 4/30/08 at Moore Theatre, Seattle, WA

  Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova light up the night with song.

  Review in Music — by Megan — on May 05, 2008

• Retro Redux: Discovering Jimmy Giuffre

  Remembering one of the jazz world's true innovators.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on May 05, 2008

• Music Review: Beach Boys - Sunflower

  The 1970s dawn and change is in the air for the Beach Boys.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 05, 2008

• Interview: Anthony David, Singer and Songwriter

  R&B sensation Anthony David will be the first artist to release an album under SoulBird Music, India.Arie's new banner.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on May 05, 2008

• Interview: Fall of Troy's Andrew Forsman

  Fall of Troy gives drummer spends a few minutes with Blogcritic's Brandon Daviet.

  Interview in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on May 05, 2008

• Music Review: The Wood Brothers - Loaded

  What do you get when you mix a down-home instrumental sound with an indie mindset? The Wood Brothers.

  Review in Music — by Holly Hughes — on May 05, 2008

• Music Review: Lykke Li - Little Bit EP

  Lykke Li's "Little Bit" EP feels both complete and unfinished at the same time, leaving behind an anxiety for the full LP's release.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on May 05, 2008

• Music Review: Lonely Drifter Karen - Grass Is Singing

  An intriguing debut from a worldly trio.

  Review in Music — by Angie Pardue — on May 05, 2008

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Alien vs. Predator 2 - Requiem

  A disaster of a movie lands on a better Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on May 05, 2008

• DVD Review: I'm Not There

  A review of a movie based on a guy I know a little about, but have heard a whole lot about.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on May 05, 2008

• DVD Review: The British Empire in Color

  Two hundred years of history encapsulated in 2½ hours.

  Review in Video — by Lou Novacheck — on May 05, 2008

• Movie Review: Treasure Island Kids - The Pirates of Treasure Island and Treasure Island Kids 2 - The Monster of Treasure Island

  These two movies are exaggerated comedy adventures that are fun for the whole family.

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on May 05, 2008

• DVD Review: I'm Not There

  An interesting experiment in how to change the traditional biopic; however, it's a tough nut to crack for the non-Dylanophile.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 05, 2008

• DVD Review: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - Special Edition

  Not quite as good as Raiders, but still one heck of an adventure.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on May 05, 2008

• Speed Racer World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

  Coverage from the red carpet and a review of the film.

  Review in Video — by Tony Dayoub — on May 05, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets

  Equally dumb but energetic sequel that offers grand, globe-trotting entertainment.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on May 05, 2008

• TV Review: Survivor: Micronesia - The Beginning of the End

  Someone actually used the idol correctly.

  Review in Video — by Katelynn Phillips — on May 05, 2008

• DVD Review: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - Special Edition

  No longer the last film in the series, but still a classic.

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on May 05, 2008

• Movie Review: A Plumm Summer

  Okay, forget about the silly plot. Chris Kelly and Morgan Flynn are magically convincing together.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on May 05, 2008

• Newport Beach Film Festival 2008: An Evening of Disney Animation Rarities with Roy E. Disney and Don Hahn

  The Newport Beach Film Festival presented Disney Animation Rarities.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on May 05, 2008

Books

• Book News: Musician Jimmy Buffett Hams It Up In New Book Swine Not?

  This is one of the summer reads I'm really looking forward to. Jimmy Buffett is a great all-around enterainer.

  News in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 05, 2008

• Interview with Karen Harrington, Author of Janeology

  Harrington's novel explores a controversial issue: what prompts a mother to kill her own child?

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on May 05, 2008

• Book Review: Founding Faith by Steven Waldman

  Where did the American idea of religious tolerance come from? An unexpected source.

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on May 05, 2008

• Book Review: Dancing with Wonder - Self-Discovery through Stories by Nancy King

  King enriched my ability to tell stories and to use those tales to assist with the healing process in others.

  Review in Books — by Alexandria Jackson — on May 05, 2008

• Book Review: Pasta Fazool for the Wiseguy's Soul by Brian M. Thomsen

  A great read, with a laugh on every page. But the Godfather may not be amused!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 05, 2008

• Interview with Children's Book Author Donna J. Shepherd

  "If you want to be a writer, write! Don't just talk about it," says Shepherd.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on May 05, 2008

• Ugliness Is Skin Deep

  Ugliness is a learned concept, said my writing teacher Khambatta.

  Opinion in Books — by AVANTIKUMAR — on May 05, 2008

• Interview: Author Kate Jacobs of Comfort Food, The Friday Night Knitting Club

  The author uses metaphor to examine female friendships and family dynamics.

  Interview in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on May 05, 2008

• Comic Book Review: Graphic Classics Free Comic Book Day Sampler

  A solid sampling of graphic literary adaptations gets released for Free Comic Book Day.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 05, 2008

• Book Review: Penin Guide to Spanish Wine

  Discover the new values of Spanish wine.

  Review in Books — by Marisa DVari — on May 05, 2008

Politics

• The Gas Tax and Governing from the Center

  What Barack Obama can really learn from Hillary Clinton's gas tax holiday proposal

  Opinion in Politics — by Gary D. Benz — on May 05, 2008

• Damn It All!

  It's odd what people damn. It depends on who is doing the damning.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on May 05, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 5/5/2008

  Wait, there's actually news this week?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on May 05, 2008

• Is GTA IV Really That Perfect?

  Decent, but not as revolutionary as the critics might have you think.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on May 05, 2008

• Nintendo DS Review: Insecticide

  Probably the most fun you'll have with a game full of bugs.

  Review in Gaming — by Peter M. J. Gross — on May 05, 2008

• Game du Jour Deals: May 5-11, 2008

  Check out this week's deals on casual games!

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on May 05, 2008

Sci/Tech

• WiMAX: The Future of Wireless Broadband?

  WiMAX, the next generation in the evolution of wireless Internet connectivity, has really taken the idea to brand new heights.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ankur Agarwal — on May 05, 2008

Culture

• Ben-ding A Few Rules

  Sometimes kids hide those tiny horns effectively behind shining halos... ah well, that's why we love them anyway!

  Opinion in Culture — by Macadamia The Nut — on May 05, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Cherry Docs

  A Jewish attorney defends a skinhead in this snappy little play that won't bust your billfold.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on May 05, 2008

• Miley's in Trouble Now

  Two pictures, one girl. A look into the Miley Cyrus photo incident.

  Opinion in Culture — by Katelynn Phillips — on May 05, 2008

Sports

• The Indians Can't Hit and Derek Shelton's in Trouble

  If the hitting coach can't figure out why the Indians can't hit, he'll join Eddie Murray on the unemployment line.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on May 05, 2008

• In Defense of the NBA Suspending Darius Songaila

  The NBA had every right to suspend him for his hit on LeBron James.

  Opinion in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on May 05, 2008

Tastes

• Discovering the Delights of Hall Wines

  Want perfection in a glass? Discover one of California's new quality wineries.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 05, 2008

• Gallo Celebrates Gold Medal Winners

  Crave the finest food from small producers?

  News in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 05, 2008