July 21, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Amy Ray - Didn't It Feel Kinder

  This album signals a shift to a more introspective Ray.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jul 21, 2008

• DVD Review: The Future is Unwritten - Joe Strummer

  The Future is Unwritten, but Joe Strummer left us some interesting notes before he died.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Jul 21, 2008

• Rapper DMX Charged With Medical Identity Theft

  Rapper DMX has been arrested to stealing someone else's identity to receive medical treatment. Learn why this is far from a victimless crime.

  News in Music — by Ed Dickson — on Jul 21, 2008

Video

• DVD Pick of the Week: Robot Chicken - Star Wars

  This week has some things worth seeing, but overall is a little weak.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 21, 2008

• DVD Review: Teen Titans - The Complete Fifth Season

  Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season is fun for fans young and old.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jul 21, 2008

• Box Office Recap 7/18-7/20: The Dark Knight, 'Nuff Said

  And we have a new king of the hill.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 21, 2008

• Filmmaker Interview: Scott Prendergast of Kabluey

  A conversation with indie filmmaker Prendergast about his latest project.

  Interview in Video — by Lisa Damian — on Jul 21, 2008

• The 2008 Emmy Nominations: Some Surprises (And Other Typical Fare)

  A look at who got nominated for television's highest award. Did your faves make the cut?

  News in Video — by NancyGail — on Jul 21, 2008

• DVD Review: Saving Grace - Season One

  A detective with a "last chance angel" comes to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 21, 2008

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: Casting Models, VH1 Rock of Love Bus, The Phone with Justin Timberlake, Dating Shows, and More!

  Reality shows and makeovers galore -- is your opportunity here this week?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jul 21, 2008

• Criss Angel Mindfreak Giveaway!

  Enter to win a Prize Pack to celebrate the premiere of season 4, July 23 at 10pm ET/9C on the A&E Network.

  News in Video — by Anna Creech — on Jul 21, 2008

• Movie Review: Mamma Mia!

  A shallow musical that knows who its audience is.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 21, 2008

• Big Brother Houseguest Analysis

  Thoughts on season ten houseguests.

  Opinion in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 21, 2008

• Movie Review: Space Chimps

  Chimps in space seems like a great idea; what went wrong?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 21, 2008

• DVD Review: Dallas - The Complete Ninth Season

  If only Pam had asked someone to pinch her.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jul 21, 2008

• The Third of Michael Emerson's Five Creepiest Characters of All Time: Johan Borg in Hour of the Wolf

  Emmy-nominated "Lost" actor Michael Emerson goes to the art house to find the third of his favorite creepy characters.

  Opinion in Video — by Cindy Collins Smith — on Jul 21, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Web Design Business Kit - Second Edition By Brendon Sinclair

  The Web Design Business Kit will give you everything you need to know to run a successful web design business.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 21, 2008

• Book Review (Play): The Portrait Of Mahatma Gandhi by Himendra Thakur

  Surely there must be a better way of defending the Mahatma's grand vision than this?

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 21, 2008

• Book Review: The Host by Stephenie Meyer

  Stephanie Meyer knows how to write a great page-turning summer read, expertly structuring her chapters so each one is a cliff-hanger.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Jul 21, 2008

• The Early Word: New Non-Fiction for the Week of July 21, 2008

  Janis Ian, A New Zealand Story, The Rise and Fall of IG Farben, Drug Use and the Roots of Western Civilization, Mao's Last Dancer...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 21, 2008

• Review: Amazon Kindle - Books Were Just A 'Gateway Drug'!

  Built-in wireless (called Whispernet) downloading is also free with purchase of the Kindle.

  Review in Books — by Cale Corbett — on Jul 21, 2008

Politics

• The Myth of American Dictatorship

  Alex Jones is still ranting about Presidential Directive 51 and a Bush dictatorship. I wonder if he's actually read the document?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 21, 2008

• Barack Obama, The New Yorker, and the Inoculation of Satire

  So here I am, the goat again. (Hey, that could be my epitaph.)

  Opinion in Politics — by Al Barger — on Jul 21, 2008

• Digging Through the Netroots

  A look at a long final day shuttling between the left and right wings of the political blogosphere.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 21, 2008

• Did Kennedy Promise A Cuban Invasion During the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon Debate?

  During his 1960 campaign, Senator Kennedy promised to help Cuban exiles overthrow Castro. Did he mean to hold a bake sale?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jul 21, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 7/21/2008

  Nintendo somewhat makes up for E3 with three games never before released in North America.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jul 21, 2008

• Nintendo DS Review: Gourmet Chef: Cook Your Way to Fame

  French restaurant simulation cooks up a medium blend of creativity and colorful characters while glazing over some expanded play opportunities.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jul 21, 2008

Tastes

• Wine Review: Simonsig "Sunbird" Sauvignon Blanc

  Curious about Sauvignon Blanc - from South Africa?

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jul 21, 2008

• Wine Review: Banfi Sauvignon Blanc "Serena"

  It exerts its own flirtatious Italian character quite charmingly.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jul 21, 2008

Culture

• Theatre Review (Stratford-upon-Avon, UK): The Merchant of Venice

  How do you solve a problem like Shylock? Has Tim Carroll's production ripped the heart from Shakespeare's problem play?

  Review in Culture — by Nigel Simons — on Jul 21, 2008

• Teen on Teen Driving

  Car crashes are the number 1 killer in teens.

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 21, 2008

• Christopher Titus' Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding Giveaway!

  Here's your chance to win a copy of Christopher Titus' new double CD comedy album.

  News in Culture — by Anna Creech — on Jul 21, 2008

Sci/Tech

• IT Policy Compliance Group Issues 2008 Report on Best Practices

  Continuous improvement of an organization's compliance programs results in supporting the overall goals of an organization.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Jul 21, 2008