May 12, 2008 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Redbelt

  A typically compelling Mamet con game set in the martial arts world, up until its all too generic conclusion.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on May 12, 2008

• DVD Review: Autumn Sonata

  Ingmar Bergman's oddly neglected chamber piece is the work of a master.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on May 12, 2008

• DVD Review: The Great Debaters

  An uplifting journey back in time.

  Review in Video — by Regina Avalos — on May 12, 2008

• DVD Review: DNA: Complete Series One & Two

  A well acted and smartly scripted show that relies on intelligence more than shock to hold an audience's attention.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on May 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Redbelt

  Honor above all else -- that is what this is about.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 12, 2008

• TV Review: Nova - "A Walk to Beautiful"

  Nova discusses an important topic, inexpertly portrayed.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 12, 2008

• DVD Review: Dangerous Assignment Starring Brian Donlevy

  James Bond, without the cool gadgets.

  Review in Video — by Lou Novacheck — on May 12, 2008

• Movie Review: What Happens in Vegas

  Obnoxious and loud -- not exactly words that describe romantic comedy.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 12, 2008

• DVD Review: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

  A beautifully crafted film.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on May 12, 2008

• TV Review: Survivor Micronesia - Now Who's the Biggest Fool?

  James has officially ended his reign as dumbest survivor.

  Review in Video — by Katelynn Phillips — on May 12, 2008

• TV Review: Lost - "Cabin Fever"

  Things get more mysterious than ever with the eleventh episode.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 12, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Portishead - Third

  Jarring, unsettling, ethereal, dark, brilliant.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: Todd Grubbs - Time, Space and The Electric

  Guitar shredder in moments of restraint and melody shocker!

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: Jorge Reyes - De Todo Un Poco (A Little Bit of Everything)

  Jorge Reyes shows us a "little bit of everything" with his double-bass.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: Stray Cats - Rock Therapy and Blast Off Reissues

  The Stray Cats' late 80s reunion albums, reissued on Hep Cat Records, are worth another listen.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: Barenaked Ladies - Snacktime

  A CD that you could play for your kids on long car trips and you could all enjoy the sound that is pure BNL.

  Review in Music — by Alexandria Jackson — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: Beach Boys - M.I.U. Album

  The Beach Boys travel to Fairfield, Iowa to record their next album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 12, 2008

• Interview with Glen Phillips: The Secrets of Secrets Of The New Explorers

  "It's the reason the word is 'play' when you're talking about working with instruments"

  Interview in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: Glen Phillips - Secrets of the New Explorers

  Secrets reveals another side of Phillips' record collection.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 12, 2008

• Amy LaVere - "If Love Was A Train"

  Amy Lavere discusses her take on the song and performs "If Love Was A Train."

  Interview in Music — by SunStudioSessions — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: Living Legends - The Gathering EP

  West coast underground rappers come together again in this short but worthy EP.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: Beach Boys - Love You

  The Beach Boys may love you but not enough to make a good album here.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 12, 2008

• Random Shuffle - Frank Sinatra, John Mellencamp, Eric Clapton, and Wilco

  I've got my music collection on shuffle and I'm talking about traveling, the difference physical albums and mp3s, and other things.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: The Malchicks - To Kill a Mockingbird

  A teenaged duo brings an intensity to the blues that sounds as though they know their days are numbered.

  Review in Music — by Stephen Foster — on May 12, 2008

• Music Review: El Madmo – El Madmo

  The singer is this decade’s most successful female artist, but don’t tell anyone.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on May 12, 2008

Books

• Book Review: A Trial of One - The Third in the Osgoode Trilogy by Mary E. Martin

  A Trial of One, Mary E. Martin's legal thriller, concludes The Osgoode Trilogy.

  Review in Books — by Gerry Weaver — on May 12, 2008

• Book Review: Espionage and Intelligence (Current Controversies), Edited by Debra A. Miller

  Spooks 101.

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on May 12, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 5/12/2008

  The Age of WiiWare begins. About time...

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on May 12, 2008

• Nintendo DS Review: Professor Layton and the Curious Village

  A whimsical and fun handheld adventure that is (so-far) the best game on the DS in 2008.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on May 12, 2008

• Game du Jour Deals: May 12 - 18, 2008

  Check out this week's deals on casual games!

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on May 12, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Curtains with David Hyde Pierce

  David Hyde Pierce stars in the new Kander and Ebb musical comedy murder mystery.

  Review in Culture — by Catherine Tuckwell — on May 12, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 139

  What's up, Chuck?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on May 12, 2008

Sports

• The Mariners' Darkest Days

  Pegged as contenders before the season began, Seattle's tailspin has many culprits and no accountability.

  Opinion in Sports — by Casey Michel — on May 12, 2008

Politics

• Universal Health Care — A Modest Proposal

  "Perfection is the worst enemy of the merely excellent." The U.S. should evaluate what "free" health care is worthwhile.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on May 12, 2008