July 4, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Vantage Point

  From where I stand, this film certainly should have been better.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 04, 2008

• Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda

  This is a very welcome animated affair; the best DreamWorks has put out in years and one that should entertain young and old alike.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jul 04, 2008

• DVD Review: X-Files Revelations - The Essential Guide to the X-Files Movie

  In anticipation of the forthcoming X-Files feature film, series creator Chris Carter has compiled a DVD collection of "essential" episodes.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 04, 2008

• Movie Review: Darfur Now (2007)

  A well-meaning documentary on the ongoing genocide in Darfur that doesn't quite hit its mark.

  Review in Video — by Andy Sayers — on Jul 04, 2008

• Movie Media: Hamlet 2, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Mirrors, Quantum of Solace, Blood Car, The Rocker, Charles Band VidCast, Steel Trap, Asylum, Your Name Here

  All sorts of new goodies to see.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 04, 2008

• Movie Review: Get Smart

  Get Smart makes it safe again to spoof Bond movies. The film almost trips itself up with dumb Bush-slapping.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on Jul 04, 2008

• Movie Review: Elite Squad (Tropa de Elite) at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2008

  This will undoubtedly be one of the better films of 2008 by year’s end.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jul 04, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of July 6

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride continues (Imagineer Quest Part 2, as I like to call it).

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 04, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Elvis Presley - His Hand In Mine

  Essential Elvis: Chapter 8.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 04, 2008

• The Sugars - Cursed by Rock N' Roll

  It's time for the British trio to take their darkly authentic slant on bygone thrills to a wider audience..

  News in Music — by Andy Peterson — on Jul 04, 2008

• BC Music Goodie Bag: Jazmine Sullivan, My Education, Tami Chynn, Daniel Lowery, The Airborne Toxic Event, and Rick Springfield

  Some star-spangled treats for your Forth of July.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 04, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Tim Collins - Fade

  Overcoming the fear that I would hear nothing again.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 04, 2008

• Music Media: Straight Line Stitch, Soulfly, Johnny Cash, Shinedown, Dream Theater, Cephalic Carnage, Black Sabbath

  Do you like music? Check here!

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 04, 2008

• The Rockologist Puts Together A 4th Of July 2008 Mixtape

  In porn terms, Hendrix's "Star Spangled Banner" is what you would call the "money shot" of a July 4th mixtape.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 04, 2008

• Music Review: New York Dolls - Live At The Filmore East

  They may not be the same names as they were thirty years ago, but they're still New York Dolls.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 04, 2008

Gaming

• Retro Corner: Final Fantasy

  The NES origin of one of the biggest series in the RPG genre remains fun to this day.

  Review in Gaming — by Chris "UZ" White — on Jul 04, 2008

• PlayStation Network Update: 07/03/2008

  A substandard update especially considering the firmware issues Sony is going through.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Jul 04, 2008

Books

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

  It's been called the greatest cloak and sword story ever written. Now I know why.

  Review in Books — by CB — on Jul 04, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Criminal: Coward by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips

  Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips carve a dark, ugly road of betrayal and greed in this landmark crime series.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jul 04, 2008

• Book Review: The World is Your Litter Box - A How-To Manual for Cats by Quasi, with Minor Help from Steve Fisher

  Tips and tricks for getting and getting away with just about anything you want, if you're a cat.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Jul 04, 2008

• Book Review: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

  I believe you make your own treasure and light in life.

  Review in Books — by A.L. Harper — on Jul 04, 2008

• Book Review: Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy

  Part wizard and part private eye, this animated skeleton has a bone to pick with evil-doers.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jul 04, 2008

• Book Review: Divorcing Dwayne by J. L. Miles

  Francine Harper discovers much more than her husband's wandering heart. Her dealing with the situation is a madcap, hilarious adventure.

  Review in Books — by Debbie Friend — on Jul 04, 2008

Politics

• Colorado's Amendment 48: A Horrible Idea on All Sides

  Making all abortions illegal, with the little side effect of taking away women's rights? Check and check with Amendment 48.

  Opinion in Politics — by Chris "UZ" White — on Jul 04, 2008