May 19, 2008 Archive

Video

• Box Office Update 5/16-5/18: Prince Caspian Takes Down Iron Man

  Another week, another dollar (or a million).

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 19, 2008

• DVD Review: 27 Dresses

  27 Dresses doesn't break any new ground, but it's still an enjoyable formulaic movie.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on May 19, 2008

• Movie Review: Iron Man

  This month $186 million worth of movie hardware lands in theaters.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on May 19, 2008

• My Top 100 Films of All Time: Part 2, 90-81

  Part 2 of 10 looks at number 90 down to 81 on my list.

  Opinion in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 19, 2008

• TV Review: Nova - "Lord of the Ants"

  Nova goes hyper-specific again, this time focusing on ants.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 19, 2008

• Movie Review: Don Juan (1998)

  This version movie of Moliere's play is grim and uninspired.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on May 19, 2008

• Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Better Than Temple, Worse Than Crusade

  Not an action classic, but still a good time at the movies.

  Review in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on May 19, 2008

• DVD Review: Botched

  Mix equal parts thriller, comedy, and horror, mix throughly, serves many.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 19, 2008

• DVD Review: Sinatra (2-Disc Collector's Edition)

  A surprisingly revealing look at the "Chairman of the Board."

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on May 19, 2008

• Movie Review: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

  C.S. Lewis' imagination translates well into this second equally successful trip into Narnia.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on May 19, 2008

• LOTT D Roundtable: Torture Porn in Horror Today

  Torture porn is dehumanizing and disgusting. But it sells. Why?

  Opinion in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on May 19, 2008

• Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

  The third in the series of Spielberg's enjoyable series.

  Review in Video — by Catherine Tuckwell — on May 19, 2008

• DVD Review: National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets (2-Disc Collector's Edition)

  Fun film that will entertain you for a couple of hours, just try not to think.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 19, 2008

• DVD Review: National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

  Adventure and histories mysteries again run high in this fast-paced sequel to Disney’s 2004s National Treasure.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 19, 2008

• DVD Review: Your Mommy Kills Animals!

  The number-one domestic terror threat is … animal rights activists?

  Review in Video — by Amanda Bittle — on May 19, 2008

• DVD Review: Meet The Spartans - Pit Of Death Edition (Unrated)

  There's terrible and then there's godawful and then there's Meet The Spartans.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 19, 2008

• DVD Review: Spark Of Insanity

  Spark of Insanity takes us into the mind of comedian Jeff Dunham.

  Review in Video — by Regina Avalos — on May 19, 2008

Politics

• What Are We Waiting For?

  Change is not necessarily political reform.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on May 19, 2008

• Mouth Bush Erupts in Israel and Other Stump Stories

  Yes, this week Hillary “Rocky” Clinton and other Democrats circled the wagon and fired back to help Obama stave off the short knife of a weak am-Bush.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on May 19, 2008

• Logic And Reason: The Latest Victims Of HIV/AIDS

  It seems that logic, reason, and statistical evidence mean nothing to people like the Prime Minister of Canada and his fellow travellers.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on May 19, 2008

Music

• Really Really Good: Win Tickets to Darfur Now L.A. Screening and Concert!

  I have two tickets to Darfur Now Movie Screening and Concert Tour for one lucky Really Really Good reader!

  News in Music — by Laron Cue — on May 19, 2008

• Music Review: I'm Not There Soundtrack

  The greatest achievement may be the way this reveres the songs without becoming another tired artifact of Dylan worship.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 19, 2008

• Willie Nelson's Myanmar Disaster Relief Challenge

  Willie Nelson and friends are asking us all to join the recovery efforts to assist cyclone victims in Myanmar.

  News in Music — by Nathalie Vanderheyden — on May 19, 2008

• Music Review: Chante Moore - Love The Woman

  Chante Moore is one of the sexiest veterans of the R&B game. Past the looks, her albums are generally so-so.

  Review in Music — by Matthew Milam — on May 19, 2008

• Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles - "Lord Only Knows"

  Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles discuss the song and perform "Lord Only Knows."

  Interview in Music — by SunStudioSessions — on May 19, 2008

• Music Review: May's Hot Picks - Digital Underground, Bryan Adams, Ted Nugent, and More

  The best and brightest releases of May 2008.

  Review in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on May 19, 2008

• Music Review: The Beach Boys - Stars and Stripes Vol. 1

  Brian's back, Mike has a good idea and the Beach Boys travel to Nashville.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 19, 2008

• Music Review: Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet - For The Children

  A rediscovered jazz treasure from the not-so-distant past.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on May 19, 2008

• Music Review: Scarlett Johansson - Anywhere I Lay My Head

  Scarlett Johansson covers Tom Waits, gets lost in translation.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on May 19, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 5/19/2008

  This week, go pew pew pew and moo moo moo on the Wii.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on May 19, 2008

• Game du Jour Deals: May 19 - 25, 2008

  Check out this week's deals on casual games!

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on May 19, 2008

Culture

• Islamic Scholars are Correct: Insurance is Usurious Gambling with Uncertainty

  If we had to pay for health services with our talents and skills, some would surely perish – like news commentators, superdelegates, and Paris Hilton.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on May 19, 2008

• A Letter of Thanks to Music Teachers

  I am reminded of my indebtedness to the town’s music departments for years of entertainment.

  Opinion in Culture — by CindyC — on May 19, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Boxer And The Spy by Robert B. Parker

  Robert B. Parker lands a solid haymaker in his second round in the YA mystery ring.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 19, 2008

• Book Review: Ghosts at the Table by Des Wilson

  Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em.

  Review in Books — by Stephen Foster — on May 19, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Diary of a Teenage Girl by Phoebe Gloeckner

  A bittersweet tome about coming of age in 1970s San Francisco.

  Review in Books — by Jonathan Scanlan — on May 19, 2008

• Book Review: Punk House - Interiors in Anarchy by Abby Banks

  "...all tomorrow’s broken hearts”: Punk as a living, breathing art project.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on May 19, 2008

• Book Review: Trading In Danger by Elizabeth Moon

  Elizabeth Moon starts a great military science fiction epic. Readers wanting action and an eye for detail get it all.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 19, 2008

Sports

• NBA Playoffs: Celtics Game 7 Win Was Somehow Exciting

  The 97-92 win was about as predictable as getting that date with Jessica Biel.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 19, 2008