May 23, 2008 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Discover's 20 Things You Didn't Know About Everything by The Editors Of Discover Magazine and Dean Christopher

  Finally, a book that will help you answer that trivia question to get a dollar off your latte.

  Review in Books — by Russ Evenhuis — on May 23, 2008

• Book Review: Codex 632 by Jose Rodrigues dos Santos

  Just who was Christopher Columbus? The answer may surprise you, if you get that far in this book.

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on May 23, 2008

• Book Review: Understanding Shutter Speed by Bryan Peterson

  The author will deepen your understanding of photography, especially with the topic of exposure and shutter speed.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 23, 2008

• Book Review: The Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan

  One of the best new Young Adult fantasy series on the market. Readers will wish they were Rangers, too.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 23, 2008

• Book Review: Mind The Gap by Christopher Colden and Tim Lebbon

  Part fantasy, mystery, and suspense - it's all braided together into one exciting read.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 23, 2008

Video

• Not Your Usual Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  If you want a sophisticated, urbane review that shreds Indiana Jones, this is not for you. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

  Review in Video — by SJ Reidhead — on May 23, 2008

• DVD Review: First Knight - Special Edition

  A different take on the Arthurian legend leaves the viewer cold.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 23, 2008

• Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  For the fourth and possibly final installment, Spielberg goes out with as big a bang as he started.

  Review in Video — by Kyle Leinen — on May 23, 2008

• Movie Review: Vertigo

  Hitchock's tale of love, mystery and obsession is one of cinema's all time greats.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 23, 2008

• Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  Indiana Jones treks back to the big screen with discoveries more shocking than fans might have expected.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on May 23, 2008

• TV Review: Supernatural – “The Magnificent Seven”

  A very weak opener for a very strong season.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on May 23, 2008

• Great Minds Squint Alike

  The greatest actors in the world have a narrow field of view...

  Opinion in Video — by Jake Walters — on May 23, 2008

• Movie Media: Mother of Tears, The Dark Knight, Promotion, Dance of the Dead, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Beverly Hills Chihuahua and More

  Plenty of stills and posters fill this week's selection.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 23, 2008

• DVD Review: Gunsmoke, The Second Season - Volume 2

  Another visit to Dodge City.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on May 23, 2008

• DVD Review: N.Y.H.C.

  The award-winning documentary about the world's hardest music is only part of this eight-hour two-disc release.

  Review in Video — by gette — on May 23, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  Just one new release to shoot for.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 23, 2008

• Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will leave you scratching your head and wondering why you didn’t enjoy it more.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 23, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of May 25

  What should I do to get hired as an Imagineer?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 23, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Mates of State - Re-Arrange Us

  Mates of State's fifth album continues both the duo's maturation process and its trademark fun indie pop music.

  Review in Music — by Andy Sayers — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: Dime Box - Five and Dime Waltz

  Former college-rock frontwoman Kristi Callan leads a quintet of backporch country pickers.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: Nick Lowe - Jesus Of Cool

  Time to worship at Nick Lowe's altar.

  Review in Music — by Music Nerd — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: Why? - Alopecia

  Pegging this music is an impossible mission worthy of the A-Team.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: P.O.D. - When Angles And Serpents Dance

  Don't worry you don't have to be religious to rock out to this CD.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on May 23, 2008

• Music Media: Testament, Warren Zevon, Metallica, John Williams, Twiztid, Opeth, Thy Majestie, Kataklysm, Becoming the Archetype

  A whole bunch of videos for your eye buds.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 23, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour

  Largo, here I come.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: Carlene Carter - Stronger

  A remarkable comeback album from Carlene Carter.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: Clay Aiken - On My Way Here

  Clay Aiken sends out a new CD which will wow his fans and audiences alike.

  Review in Music — by NancyGail — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Sh*t Gold

  Tom Waits lends his beat-boxing skills to this Minnesota rap duo.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on May 23, 2008

• Concert Review: Nightwish - Winnipeg, May 14, 2008

  A spellbinding performance by Finland's Nightwish.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: The David Finck Quartet - Future Day

  The firm hand of David Finck serves as the backbone for his debut recording.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: James Carter - Present Tense

  Finally, an appropriate introduction to James Carter's growing legacy.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on May 23, 2008

• Music Review: Dan Tyminski - Wheels

  At this rate, the singer might some day be a bigger star than his buddy, George Clooney.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on May 23, 2008

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Conflict: Denied Ops

  FPS fans should deny these ops to their 360's disc drive.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on May 23, 2008

• PlayStation Network Update: 05/22/2008

  A lackluster and barren update on the PSN...where are the games??

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on May 23, 2008

• PC Flash Game Review: Kakuro

  Sudoku + Crossword = Kakuro

  Review in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on May 23, 2008

Culture

• New PSA Highlights Charity Fighting Poverty in Kenya

  A new public service announcement focuses on the work of a charity fighting poverty in Kenya in the face of violence.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on May 23, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 150

  Scaling back...

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on May 23, 2008

• Interview with Gauher Chaudhry, Creator of Pay Per Click Formula

  Gauher Chaudhry is one of the best PPC marketers in the world and tells us a bit about his techniques and background.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Christopher Rose — on May 23, 2008