July 17, 2008 Archive

Sports

• Bonds To Boston? No Way, No How

  Rumors of Barry Bonds playing in Boston have bared no fruit thus far. Here's several reasons why it likely won't ever happen.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Jul 17, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 07/17/2008

  More content on the PSN then you could even shake a giant stick at!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Jul 17, 2008

• PS3 Review: The Bourne Conspiracy

  Motion capture techniques, full graphic capabilities and similar camera styles with great hand-to-hand combat recreate the films' excitement very well.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jul 17, 2008

Video

• TV Review: Monk, Psych Season Premieres - The Detective Lives!

  The detective is back, courtesy of Monk and Psych.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jul 17, 2008

• Movie Review: Meet Bill

  A good weekend movie for viewers looking for some light-hearted, not overly demanding humor.

  Review in Video — by Neil Kokemuller — on Jul 17, 2008

• Movie Review: The Grand

  Led by Woody Harrelson, improvisational comedians take all in Zak Penn's poker themed mockumentary.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Jul 17, 2008

• Six Reasons The Dark Knight Is So Good That It's Kicking Your Ass Right Now and You're Not Even Watching It Yet

  I'm sorry. I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome this movie is.

  Review in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Jul 17, 2008

• The Emmys Don't Get It Abysmally Wrong

  They're not perfect, but this year's Emmy nominations aren't completely terrible, either.

  Opinion in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jul 17, 2008

• Emmy Nominees Include Some Welcome Surprises

  Pushing Daisies, Damages among nominees.

  Opinion in Video — by Melissa Cuppett — on Jul 17, 2008

• Hugh Laurie and House Earn Emmy Nominations

  The prime time Emmy nominations were announced this morning, garnering four nominations for House, including Best Drama and Lead Actor.

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Outsourced

  Very enjoyable and sweet film that goes down easy.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 17, 2008

• Movie Review: Gonzo - The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson

  A one-sided look at the gonzo journalist.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Jul 17, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital: Johnny Covers for Lulu

  Johnny takes the blame for Lulu. Noah returns. Carly and Sonny find out about the photo.

  Review in Video — by Robin Kavanagh — on Jul 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Outsourced

  Not only is it a hugely enjoyable film, but also a beautifully rendered love story.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Jul 17, 2008

• Movie Review: Gonzo - The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

  A very good and balanced look at the man and the myth.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 17, 2008

• Baby Borrowers Leaves Me Wanting More

  I expected more from the show. Maybe it's them... maybe it's me.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Batman Begins (Limited Edition Gift Set)

  It’s a very good movie, but is the double-dip worth it?

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 17, 2008

Music

• Concert Review: The Submarines - Chop Suey, Seattle

  The Submarines bring their sunny indie pop to Seattle and don't disappoint.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on Jul 17, 2008

• Music Review: Robin Trower - Day Of The Eagle: The Best Of Robin Trower

  Legendary guitarist Robin Trower returns with 17 gems mined from his 35-year career.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 17, 2008

• Music Review: Alice Cooper - Along Came A Spider

  It's back to the seventies as Alice Cooper returns with a concept album.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Jul 17, 2008

• Music Review: Dropkick Murphys - The Meanest of Times

  Boston punk takes on mean, hard times.

  Review in Music — by Stephen Foster — on Jul 17, 2008

• Satire: Engaged Couple’s Musical Differences Threaten to Derail Wedding

  Musical differences threaten to wreck one couple's wedding

  Satire in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Jul 17, 2008

• Music Review: Michael Burks - Iron Man

  Good solid electric blues with a little extra soul added on top for its own special flavour.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 17, 2008

• Music Review: Elvis Presley - On Stage: February 1970

  Essential Elvis: Chapter 20.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 17, 2008

• Interview: Prima J - Pop Music Duo

  With over six million views on YouTube, Prima J has built one of pop music's largest online fan bases.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Jul 17, 2008

• American Idol's Michael Johns Seeks Help

  American Idol's Michael Johns seeks help while he is on tour!

  Opinion in Music — by Ultimat1 — on Jul 17, 2008

• Music Review: Judas Priest, Stone Gods, Pharaoh, Mar de Grises, Daylight Dies, and Dearestazazel

  Synth-pop to symphonic death metal; its got to be another of Marty's review columns.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jul 17, 2008

• Music Review: Creaking Tree String Quartet - The Soundtrack

  Beautiful music blending jazz, folk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound only known to Creaking Tree.

  Review in Music — by Janica Unruh — on Jul 17, 2008

• Music Review: Umphrey's McGee - Jimmy Stewart 2007

  A tasty selection of full-on improvs by the band that's rewriting the rules on full-on improvs.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jul 17, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Desert Sunrise by Misha Shulman at the Lillian Theatre

  West Bank combatants meet in a moving, tragic-comic play written by an Israeli Army veteran.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 17, 2008

• Infomercials: Snake Oil Salesmen of the 21st Century

  They fill the late-night TV void with mindless glitter.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 17, 2008

• Gay Activist Wayne Besen Attacks James Dobson's Radio Hall of Fame Nomination

  It doesn’t make any sense to take this approach to furthering the cause.

  Opinion in Culture — by AH Dowden — on Jul 17, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age by Maggie Jackson

  Distracted author Maggie Jackson is more distracted by her own predetermined opinions.

  Review in Books — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Jul 17, 2008

• Book Review: The Library at Night by Alberto Manguel

  Alberto Manguel's new book is a meditative essay on libraries, books, and those who love them.

  Review in Books — by Makifat — on Jul 17, 2008