June 11, 2008 Archive

Sci/Tech

• The Writing Was on the Wall But GM Couldn't Read It

  The future when we'd need to replace fossil fuels is now.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Purple Tigress — on Jun 11, 2008

• Video Training Review: Vue 6 xStream Essential Training With Larry Mitchell

  Larry Mitchell illuminates a complicated topic and brings it down to earth in an easy to understand dialog.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 11, 2008

Video

• Howard TV on Demand Helps Blogcritics Giveaway a Signed Bowling Pin

  Blogcritics is going bikini bowling with Howard Stern! You know you want to get pinned.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 11, 2008

• Movie Review: A Better Life Without the King?

  Michael Skolnik's documentary is a thought-provoking though flawed look at the world's last absolute monarch.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Jun 11, 2008

• DVD Review: Jumper (Two-Disc Special Edition)

  Too short and too bland to be interesting, this one had me jumping for the exits.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 11, 2008

• Hell's Kitchen is All in the Eye of the Beholder

  Hell's Kitchen, how weird and wonderful you are... maybe.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 11, 2008

• Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda

  Jack Black voices Po the Panda in this quality computer animated comedy also starring Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Jun 11, 2008

• TV Review: When We Left Earth

  A must see documentary for every American, young and old.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Jun 11, 2008

• DVD Review: Student Bodies

  If you take the time, there is some gold buried within.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 11, 2008

• Movie Review: The Happening

  Instead of his patented trick endings, in 'The Happening,' Night Shyamalan has no real ending at all.

  Review in Video — by Colin Boyd — on Jun 11, 2008

• From Law To Medicine: An Interview With House Writer David Hoselton

  Wherein he calls me crazy and won't tell me anything about season five but still has me on his side. Kinda House-like, in fact.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jun 11, 2008

• DVD Review: Transformers Animated - Transform and Roll Out

  A new take on robotic legends.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 11, 2008

• TV Review: Comic Books Unbound

  A new Starz documentary looks at the rise and rise of comic book-based movies.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 11, 2008

Politics

• Satire: Iraqi-Mania… And What Do Americans/Iraqis Want?

  Ever feel like you were watching the world through one of those fun-house mirrors?

  Satire in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Jun 11, 2008

• Help McCain Pick the Right VP

  John McCain is looking for a running mate. He might be desperate enough to listen to your suggestions.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 11, 2008

Culture

• BC Radio Live: Authors Ann Vileisis and James D. Stein, Psychedelic Garage Rockers Crazy Mary

  From kitchen gardens to garage rock, with numbers in between...

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Jun 11, 2008

• Product Review: Lenore PVC Figurine

  The cute little dead girl goes 3D.

  Review in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Jun 11, 2008

• News You Can Abuse: Eastwood Gets Spiked, Starr Shines on Paparazzi

  We get an inadvertent peek into Spike Lee’s childhood, and a common gynecological test gets new meaning.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jun 11, 2008

Music

• Concert Review: Strawbs and Judith Owen at BB Kings, NYC

  Strawbs is on tour with their classic early 1970s lineup.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 11, 2008

• Music Review: Rustic Overtones - Light at the End

  The songs are diverse, running the gamut of sound from straightforward rock songs to sweeping ballads that seem destined for outdoor concerts under moonlit skies.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 11, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Architecture and Morality

  Welcome back, OMD!

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Jun 11, 2008

• Music Reviews: The Rolling Stones - Got Live If You Want It, Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out and Love You Live

  The Rolling Stones: Chapter 18.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jun 11, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Awake at the Wheel by Mitchell Lewis Ditkoff

  Anyone who needs out-there solutions for box-bound problems should definitely give this one a read.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Jun 11, 2008

• Book Review: Around The World in 80 Dates by Christa Ann Banister

  You'd think that, as a travel writer, Sydney Alexander must lead a pretty exciting life. That is, until you do your second-guessing between the lines...

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jun 11, 2008

• The Great Book Adventure: The Three Musketeers - Part One

  The French can't fight? Don't tell that to The Three Musketeers.

  Review in Books — by Chris Bancells — on Jun 11, 2008

Tastes

• The Dewmocracy Begins: Mountain Dew Lets You Decide on the New Dew

  One Dew to vote for, one Dew to support, one Dew to rule them all - with drinker's rapport.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Gray Hunter — on Jun 11, 2008

Sports

• BC Sports Treehouse Fort Headlines For June 10

  Donaghy alleges more ref game fixing ... Del Negro to coach Bulls ... Strahan retires ... and Griffey hits 600.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 11, 2008