May 9, 2008 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Bonk - The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Mary Roach

  Mary Roach delivers science in a down-to-earth and riotous fashion, yet accessible to readers without a science background.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 09, 2008

• Book Review: The Dark Tide by Alex Gross

  Karen is surprised and finds it hard to believe her husband led a secret life that put him and their family in danger.

  Review in Books — by Ruthie — on May 09, 2008

• Book Review: Certain Girls by Jennifer Weiner

  This is a book about life and living. Parts are laugh out loud hysterically funny and parts will just make you cry.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on May 09, 2008

• Interview with Joel Richardson, Co-Author of Why We Left Islam: Former Muslims Speak Out

  "If I remained silent, it would be hateful to the [book's] brave individuals, many who are living under a death sentence for leaving Islam."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on May 09, 2008

• Book Review: Death Walked In (A Death On Demand Mystery) by Carolyn Hart

  Annie and Max Darling track down a killer close to their new home.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on May 09, 2008

Tastes

• TasteTV: The New Media Tastemakers Summit

  TasteTV presents video highlights from the first ever New Media Tastemakers Summit on May 2 at Supperclub San Francisco.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on May 09, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Sense and Sensibility

  This adaptation will hopefully encourage others to read the book who might not have done so before.

  Review in Video — by Daddypundit — on May 09, 2008

• Movie Review: OSS-117 - Cairo, Nest of Spies

  Satirizing the genre of cold-war spy thrillers, the French film OSS-117: Cairo, Nest of Spies opens in limited release.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 09, 2008

• Movie Review: Night of the Demon

  It's in the trees! It's coming!

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on May 09, 2008

• NBC Scrubs the Finale

  What? Huh? Why? Why would NBC go and end Scrubs by airing an episode out of order?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 09, 2008

• Movie Review: The Rules of Attraction

  Despite some problematic attributes, this Bret Easton Ellis adaptation manages to provide a sufficient measure of entertainment.

  Review in Video — by Michael Clayton — on May 09, 2008

• Movie Media: Baghead, Largo Winch, Hamlet 2, The Incredible Hulk, Stuck, Terra, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, The Accidental Husband

  All new goodies for you eyeballs.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 09, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of May 11

  Top Gear and me, a winning combination.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 09, 2008

• Movie Review: Iron Man

  Manly men and comic-book nerds unite; a colossal Marvel franchise is on the rise.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on May 09, 2008

• TV Review: Hell's Kitchen - A Night in Hell

  Things heat up in the fourth season of Hell's Kitchen's as Chef Ramsey takes on fifteen aspiring chefs.

  Review in Video — by Janica Unruh — on May 09, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Elvis Costello and the Imposters - Momofuku

  Elvis Costello's latest album; look for the deluxe reissue in 25 years.

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on May 09, 2008

• Watermelon Slim & The Workers Win Album of the Year at 2008 Blues Music Awards

  Bobby Rush led the way with three awards but it's Watermelon Slim who took home the majors...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 09, 2008

• Music Review: Various Performers Miles...From India

  As magnificent collection of Jazz music that you are liable to find anywhere these days.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 09, 2008

• Music Review: Nat King Cole - Wild Is Love (Reissue)

  The cascading feelings of love can be lethal, especially when there’s a red dress involved.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 09, 2008

• Music Review: Beach Boys - Endless Summer and Spirit Of America

  The Beach Boys become popular again.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 09, 2008

• Music Review: William Galison and Madeleine Peyroux - Got You On My Mind

  Issues between the artists aside, there’s no denying their talents mesh well together here.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on May 09, 2008

• Retro Redux: The Grass Is Not Always Greener

  A confession about a problem that first turned up years ago.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on May 09, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: John Mellencamp - Scarecrow

  I didn't ignore him. No, I detested him.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 09, 2008

• Bluesman Derek Miller: Rock and Redemption

  Blues guitarist Derek Miller's musical salvation and his triumph over addiction.

  News in Music — by Nathalie Vanderheyden — on May 09, 2008

• Music Review: Animal Alpha - You Pay For The Whole Seat But You'll Only Need The Edge

  Dramatic, exotic, Norwegian punk goth glam metal with vim and vigor.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on May 09, 2008

• Music Review: Steve Miller Band: Live from Chicago (CD/DVD)

  A tremendous concert, a heart-warming documentary and a 12 track CD make this set a treasure worth keeping.

  Review in Music — by Alexandria Jackson — on May 09, 2008

Sports

• Army Cadets Dodging the War Through the Draft?

  Is the military letting good athletes walk away scot-free? Is it even any of our business to judge?

  Opinion in Sports — by Geeves — on May 09, 2008

• Xavier Nady, The Outfielder That Saved Pittsburgh

  The breakout of Xavier Nady may facilitate the rebirth of baseball in Pittsburgh.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on May 09, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (Milan): Profondo Posso Il Musical with the Supervision of Dario Argento at Teatro Smeraldo

  This stage version of Dario Argento's classic cult film is a musical misfire.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 09, 2008

Politics

• After Hillary, Voting With Conscience and Pride

  It is time to vote against the two-party plutocracy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on May 09, 2008