May 8, 2008 Archive

Video

• TV Review: Rock the Cradle - Week 6 - The Grand Finale

  Crosby Loggins wins the big money!

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on May 08, 2008

• Movie Review: Misery

  One of the most accurate adaptations of a Stephen King story, this is simply one of the most satisfying thrillers out there.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 08, 2008

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Personal Foul"

  Mac and team discover a murder center court while continuing to track the taxicab killer.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on May 08, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Speed Racer, What Happens in Vegas, Redbelt

  Speed Racer, slow down!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 08, 2008

• DVD Review: P.S. I Love You

  Hilary Swank's talents are underused, but this one still merits viewing on a rainy Saturday night.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on May 08, 2008

• The Advantage of Watching Mass Quantities of Television

  To people who suggest that a little TV goes a long way, I say that a little TV is about eight hours short of enough.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 08, 2008

• TV Review: American Idol - Top Four Results

  Maroon Five and four becomes three.

  Review in Video — by Tracy Leigh Ritts — on May 08, 2008

• Movie Review: Secret Window

  ... doesn't quite stay true to the source material but manages to be interesting and sometimes creepy enough to warrant a viewing.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 08, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Blazing Saddles

  Comedic brilliance in a fantastic hi-def package.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on May 08, 2008

• Brownmark Films: Q&A With The Creators Of "What What (In The Butt)"

  The creators of "What What (In The Butt)" discuss being parodied by South Park.

  Interview in Video — by Jeffrey Williams — on May 08, 2008

• DVD Review: Strange Wilderness

  This is a "set it and forget it" kind of movie.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 08, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Taken By Storm – The Album Art of Storm Thorgerson by Storm Thorgerson

  "I was in that half-sleep, half-awake stage and I was dreaming of a red desert, and a bunch of balls sitting on the sand.”

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on May 08, 2008

• Book Review: Hours of Devotion - Fanny Neuda's Book of Prayers for Jewish Women by Dinah Berland

  This is a beautiful book full of solace and understanding for Jewish women of all backgrounds and levels of faith.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on May 08, 2008

• Book Review: The Little Man In the Map by E. Andrew Martonyi

  This is a cute book and perfect for kids who are studying geography and particularly those who might be struggling in the subject.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on May 08, 2008

• Book Review: Madison Avenue Maxi by Elke Gazzara

  While sappy at times, this book appeals to the best in human (and canine) nature.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on May 08, 2008

• Book Review: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

  The author captures the best and worst of an enduring friendship.

  Review in Books — by Ruthie — on May 08, 2008

• Book Review: The Philosopher At The End Of The Universe by Mark Rowlands

  A romp through sci fi films to get at the deeper questions that propel them.

  Review in Books — by Dan Schneider — on May 08, 2008

• Book Review: The Wisdom Of Whores by Elizabeth Pisani

  The Wisdom Of Whores paints as true a picture as possible of the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 08, 2008

• Book Review: Spark - The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey and Eric Hagerman

  Exercise is good for everything that ails your brain.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on May 08, 2008

• Book Review: My Life As A Fake by Peter Carey

  A poet, an invention of an Australian bicycle repair-man in Malaya, writes blissfully. The problem is he does not exist.

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on May 08, 2008

• Book Review: Knitwear by Sasha Kagan

• Knitwear is geared towards more advanced, more traditional knitters.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on May 08, 2008

• Interview with Multi-Genre Author Mary Jean Kelso

  Multi-genre author Mary Jean Kelso talks about her latest children's books.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on May 08, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 05/08/2008

  Another great update on the PSN, games, demos and add-ons...woot!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on May 08, 2008

Music

• Former Toad The Wet Sprocket Frontman Glen Phillips Guests On B-Sides Concept Album Program Tonight

  A critical piece of the soundtrack of my life...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 08, 2008

• Music Review: Beach Boys - Holland

  The Beach Boys travel to Europe to create their next album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 08, 2008

• Music Review: The Queers - CBGB OMFUG Masters: The Bowery Collection

  This live show of The Queers playing CBGBs is just a small sample of what used to go on behind those doors.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on May 08, 2008

• Music Review: Santogold - Santogold

  Santi White's debut finally gets a release and it's well worth the wait.

  Review in Music — by immortalcritic — on May 08, 2008

• Music DVD Review - Classic Albums: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

  A must own DVD for anyone who loves Lennon, the Beatles, music, and history.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on May 08, 2008

Culture

• Question Hunter S. Thompson's Death

  As flaming ironies go, Hunter Thompson’s dying “by his own hand” has solar flares whirling around it like atomic Medusas.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mediavenger Dave — on May 08, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Macbeth

  Whether you’re playgoing or simply stargazing, you’re likely to find something scary at this uneven Macbeth.

  Review in Culture — by Adam Blair — on May 08, 2008

• An Analysis of the Arguments Presented in Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

  An examination of the theories and ideas presented in Ben Stein's controversial new documentary about Intelligent Design.

  Opinion in Culture — by Michael Clayton — on May 08, 2008

Sports

• Redskins Draft Analysis: New Regime, Same Old Tricks

  Redskins new guard makes the same puzzling decisions on draft day.

  Opinion in Sports — by Mark Kalriess — on May 08, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Photoshop CS3 Portrait Retouching Essentials With Chris Orwig From Lynda.com.

  This is a great training program for anyone wanting to learn or enhance their abilities to retouch photos.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on May 08, 2008