June 18, 2008 Archive

Politics

• The Rules Against, and Condemnation of, Hate Speech Must be Expanded and Vigorously Applied

  Let us all be nice to one another; it is the good and proper way to be.

  Satire in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jun 18, 2008

Gaming

• Multiplayer Chat Show Notes #28: Metal Gear Solid 4 Review

  Be sure and listen to our lengthy (spoiler free) review of Metal Gear Solid 4. Also discussed is the MGS Essential Collection.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jun 18, 2008

• Blogcritics Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit Giveaway

  Win Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit and a bunch of extra schwag.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jun 18, 2008

• PS3 Review: Haze

  This PS3 exclusive first person shooter has excellent combat action and short load times, but the storyline and annoying dialogue prevent perfection.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jun 18, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Outrageous Fortune by Tim Scott

  Outrageous Fortune offers conclusive proof of that it takes more than a collection of funny bits to make a novel.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 18, 2008

• Interview with Phyllis Zimbler Miller, Author of Mrs. Lieutenant

  "I’ve wanted to write this book for 38 years, ever since I was a new Mrs. Lieutenant in the spring of 1970 during the Vietnam War."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 18, 2008

• Book Review: Knit So Fine - Designs with Skinny Yarn by Myers, Grutzeck, and Sulcoski

  Skinny yarns make for beautiful knits.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jun 18, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Love - Forever Changes and Four Sail

  Some final Love songs from Arthur Lee and company.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jun 18, 2008

• Music Review: Danity Kane - Welcome to the Dollhouse

  This album is a bag of excremental gibberish better suited to be set ablaze and set on Diddy’s porch.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 18, 2008

• Music Review: The Rolling Stones - Still Life (American Concert 1981) and Flashpoint

  The Rolling Stones: Chapter 25.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jun 18, 2008

• Vinyl Tap: The Psychedelic Furs - Talk Talk Talk

  This isn’t your mother’s Psychedelic Furs.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jun 18, 2008

• Retro Redux: Summertime -- And The Junebugs Are Buzzin'

  Memories - and a chuckle or two - from a simpler time.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jun 18, 2008

• Music Review: Larry Vuckovich Trio - High Wall: Real Life Film Noir

  Larry and his accomplices provide a soundtrack for a smoky night and a mysterious woman in red.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 18, 2008

• Quickies: Three From Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records

  Announcing the inaugural releases from the nascent Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jun 18, 2008

Culture

• High School Drunken-Driving Awareness Program Causes Outcry: Too Bad?

  Parents, students, and the media are upset. Lucky them.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jun 18, 2008

Sports

• BC Sports Treehouse Fort Headlines For June 17

  Tiger wins at Torrey ... Randolph gets the axe ... pitcher K's 4 in an inning ... and topless soccer.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 18, 2008

Video

• Handicapping Hell's Kitchen

  Three folks are left in Hell's Kitchen, who will go home with the grand prize?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 18, 2008

• Movie Review: The Incredible Hulk--A Smashing Time

  Mean, green, and still incredible.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Jun 18, 2008

• DVD Review: Bonneville

  Go on a road trip with Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates and Joan Allen.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Jun 18, 2008

• DVD Review: Under the Same Moon (La Misma luna)

  A film that gets past your defenses and draws you into it's emotion driven adventure.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 18, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: There Will Be Blood

  This is the one you pop in the player when you want to show off the "miracle of Blu-ray" to friends and neighbors.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jun 18, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: There Will Be Blood

  Once again, Daniel Day-Lewis shows why he's one of the best actors working in films today.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Jun 18, 2008

• Breaking Into Hollywood Any Which Way They Can

  Three success stories prove there's no clear path to Hollywood.

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jun 18, 2008