June 10, 2008 Archive

Sports

• Ryan Fowler Is Latest NFL Player Implicated By David Jacobs

  Before he killed himself, drug dealer David Jacobs allegedly implicated the Tennessee Titans linebacker a performance enhancing drug use/seller.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jun 10, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda

  Enjoyment for adults and kids alike in DreamWorks' latest effort.

  Review in Video — by Kyle Leinen — on Jun 10, 2008

• DVD Review: The Onion Movie

  An odd mixture of actual news spoofs mixed with completely random skits, with mixed results.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Jun 10, 2008

• American Gladiators Won't Like Me When I'm Angry

  And Gladiators won't like me when I'm angry.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 10, 2008

• DVD Review: Semi-Pro

  Ferrell's playing the same character we've seen in his last few movies; he needs to come up with something new.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jun 10, 2008

• Evil Kids In The Horror Genre: Why Do They Scare Us So Much?

  Evil kids play dirty in the horror genre.

  Opinion in Video — by The League of Tana Tea Drinkers — on Jun 10, 2008

• DVD Review: The Fugitive - Season Two, Volume One

  David Janssen was one of America's finest actors, who died far too young.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Jun 10, 2008

• Movie Review: Watching the Detectives

  A wonderful, but flawed, film.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 10, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: Funny Games

  Here are some possible choices for your viewing pleasure.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 10, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Umphrey's McGee - Live At The Murat 2-CD Set

  Umphrey's McGee, always a must-see live jam band, jams two nights of music into one compilation, for mostly yummy results.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Jun 10, 2008

• Music Review: Marcia Ball – Peace, Love & BBQ

  Piano blues to Blow the House Down

  Review in Music — by Stephen Foster — on Jun 10, 2008

• Music Review: The Watson Twins - Fire Songs

  The Watson Twins prove they are dreamy music makers with Fire Songs.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Jun 10, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Steel Pulse - Steel Pulse: Door Of No Return

  Steel Pulse: Door Of No Return is a great record of a great band

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 10, 2008

• Concert Review: Steely Dan, 6/9/08 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, Florida

  Becker and Fagen drew on a range of material, including rarely-played album cuts, making for a vibrant show.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jun 10, 2008

• New Album Releases 06/10/08: My Morning Jacket, Walter Becker, Jakob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Martha Wainwright, Alanis Morissette and More

  Alanis Morissette just got dumped again. And you know what that means...

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 10, 2008

• Music Review: Band of the Week - Jay Nash

  Down-to-earth, playful, witty, and occasionally profound, grounded but sentimental, sensual but intelligent, romantic but only in passing. A superb album.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jun 10, 2008

• Looking Forward: Albums From Sigur Rós, Three 6 Mafia, and More

  A genre-spanning variety of upcoming releases.

  News in Music — by Angie Pardue — on Jun 10, 2008

• Music Review: Death Cab For Cutie - Narrow Stairs

  Indie rock's major label faves return with a solid follow-up to their huge hit, 2005's Plans.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Jun 10, 2008

• Music Review: Aimee Mann - Smilers

  I’m not the man for this Mann.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Jun 10, 2008

• Music Review: The Rolling Stones - Black and Blue

  The Rolling Stones: Chapter 17.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jun 10, 2008

• Retro Redux: Goin' To Kansas City With Wilbert Harrison

  An early rock and roll pioneer, he was from North Carolina but will always be associated with the city in his song.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jun 10, 2008

Gaming

• Blogcritics Baseball Mogul 2009 Giveaway

  Three people will win Baseball Mogul 2009. Sign up and one could be you!

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jun 10, 2008

• PC Game Review: Larva Mortus

  Top-down, high energy, supernatural simple RPG action with a decent plot.

  Review in Gaming — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 10, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Coming Home - the Fourth Annual Festival of One Act Plays

  This is a trio of plays worth your bother, and it closes too soon!

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Jun 10, 2008

• Leonardo da Vincis are Needed to Address Global Issues

  A chance encounter in a diner brings about the solution to our problems.

  Opinion in Culture — by S L Cunningham — on Jun 10, 2008

• How To Become A Radio Personality

  Want to be the next Howard Stern or Tom Joyner?

  Opinion in Culture — by Radio Coach Sam Weaver — on Jun 10, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Best Book on the Market: How to Stop Worrying and Love the Free Economy by Eamonn Butler

  Just in time for the possible recession: a reminder of why markets work so well.

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 10, 2008

• Book Review: The End As I Know It by Kevin Shay

  Kevin Shay uses the Y2K computer scare of the 1990s to create an engaging work of satire.

  Review in Books — by Kevin Eagan — on Jun 10, 2008

• Book Review: Down to a Sunless Sea by Mathias B. Freese

  Down to a Sunless Sea offers a sad, if not cynical, view of humanity.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 10, 2008

• The Early Word: New Non-Fiction For the Week of June 9, 2008

  Doris Day, Kathryn Harrison, Pete Sampras, Grandmaster Flash, Karl Rove, Douglas J. Preston, Oscar de la Hoya, Glenn Gould, Meredith Norton, and Peter M. Senge.

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jun 10, 2008

• Comic Review: Star Wars Omnibus: Tales of the Jedi - Volume 1

  Star Wars Omnibus: Tales of the Jedi Volume 1, tells stories of the Jedi and their struggles thousands of years before The Battle of Yavin.

  Review in Books — by Blake Matthews — on Jun 10, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Setup Factory 7 From IndigoRose

  No matter the level of developer you are, Setup Factory 7 can deliver your product.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 10, 2008