July 24, 2008 Archive

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Step Brothers, The X-Files: I Want to Believe

  Can anyone unseat the Bat-behemoth?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 24, 2008

• Are the Baby Borrowers Learning Something?

  I'm shocked and amazed -- are our teen couples learning stuff being on the show?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 24, 2008

• Tarantino Intends to Screen Inglorious Bastards at Cannes in 2009

  This is not a remake of the 1977 film of the same name. What does Tarantino have in store?

  News in Video — by Edward Noirman — on Jul 24, 2008

• Movie Review: The Dark Knight - Darkest Before the Dawn

  The Dark Knight is why superheros in comic books were created in the first place.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Jul 24, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital: The Fallout

  Jason is questioned for Logan's death. Anthony takes matters into his own hands.

  Review in Video — by Robin Kavanagh — on Jul 24, 2008

• TV Review: So You Think You Can Dance - Week 7

  Down to the dancing wire -- the elite eight, and two more weeks of show.

  Review in Video — by Matt Springer — on Jul 24, 2008

• Movie Review: The Dark Knight

  Not only the greatest comic book movie ever made but a film that transcends the genre.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jul 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Reno 911! The Complete Fifth Season Uncensored

  ... at the pace these deputies are going, I’m not sure if there will be much of Reno left.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Jul 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Da Vinci's Inquest - Season Three

  The top-flight Canadian forensic procedural's third season gets a new boxed set.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 24, 2008

• Movie Review: Romance of the French Countryside - Le Fils de l'Épicier

  This gentle romance glows with a hopefulness that seems genuine as the prodigal son returns home and finds his place in the world.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Jul 24, 2008

• BC TV Goodie Bag: Webisodes, Web Series Trailers, and HD Players

  That's right, we've got more clips and links for you.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Death Valley

  Party in the desert turns to terror in the desert turns to boredom on the screen.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 24, 2008

Music

• Music Review: LOVE PSYCHEDELICO - This Is Love Psychedelico

  The North American debut for Kumi and Naoki's retro rock outfit.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 24, 2008

• Music Review: Beck - Modern Guilt

  Beck and Danger Mouse profess their Modern Guilt with a new ground breaking release.

  Review in Music — by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 24, 2008

• Music Review: The Black Ghosts - The Black Ghosts

  A haunted dance record? You betcha.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 24, 2008

• Music Review: Pyramaze - Immortal

  Solid power metal act led by a legendary voice.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 24, 2008

• Music Review: Wensday - Torch Rock

  Beautiful debut from this rocking chanteuse

  Review in Music — by Alyse Wax — on Jul 24, 2008

• Music Review: Elvis Presley - He Touched Me

  Essential Elvis: Chapter 25.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 24, 2008

• Music Review: Miley Cyrus - Breakout

  Miley’s second CD came out July 22nd.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 24, 2008

• Liner Notables: Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks

  "He's as personal and as universal as Yeats or Blake; speaking for himself, risking that dangerous opening of the veins, he speaks for us all."

  Opinion in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 24, 2008

• Music Review: Alanis Morissette - Flavors of Entanglement

  Alanis mines her inner thought groove.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 24, 2008

• Quickies: Mike & The Ravens, Pete Levin, Antonio Ciacca Quintet

  From the rowdy to the refined, it's all here in this episode of Quickies.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jul 24, 2008

Politics

• Obama in Berlin: Vision and Values

  Barack Obama gave a stirring speech in Berlin today, what did he accomplish?

  Opinion in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 24, 2008

• On the Stump to Downsize Michigan Government

  Downsizing state government is the next logical progression.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 24, 2008

• Nativism is Not Republican, Conservative or Libertarian

  There's something illogical about Republicans, Conservatives or Libertarians opposing immigration and the prosperity it brings.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 24, 2008

Tastes

• Wine Review: Ehlers Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007

  Eager to understand how soil can impact the taste of wine?

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jul 24, 2008

• Wine Review: Columbia Crest Grand Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2007

  Curious about the difference between California and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jul 24, 2008

• Wine Review: Chateau St. Michelle Horse Heaven Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2007

  Brunch? Try a crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Washington.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jul 24, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Will One Spam King's Conviction and Another's Escape Mean Less E-Trash on the Internet?

  If you want to get rid of spam, perhaps we should look at who is paying for their services?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Jul 24, 2008

• Internet Addiction Disorder: You May Be Crazy If...

  Some armchair psychologist decided to label you crazy with Internet Addiction Disorder just because you spend time online.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Theresa Komor — on Jul 24, 2008

• Technology Review: The TiVo Series3 and Me (A Non-Geek Peek)

  The TiVo Series 3 DVR can do much more than record your favorite shows for later viewing!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 24, 2008

Books

• The Great Book Adventure: Don Quixote - Part Two

  Don Quixote rides into an awfully familiar mess.

  Review in Books — by Chris Bancells — on Jul 24, 2008

• Book Review: The Peacekeeper by Shabbir Ahsan

  The best book set in a war zone that you're liable to read in a long time.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 24, 2008

• Book Review: Shining City by Seth Greenland

  Seth Greenland’s second novel is about an average unemployed middle manager who inherits a dry cleaners - that's a front for an escort service.

  Review in Books — by Shane Hansanuwat — on Jul 24, 2008

• Book Review: Mesi: A Girl 'n Grace in Africa (Girls 'n Grace Collection) by Pam Davis

  Girls 'n Grace's first international title - an inspirational journey to Africa, where we find hardship and faith interwoven.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 24, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Stain by Tony Glazer

  This melodramatic new play by Tony Glazer can't find the dramatic conviction to support its offensiveness.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Jul 24, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Great Expectations

  Miss Haversham sings, and its a Pip.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 24, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): TRACES/fades by Lenora Champagne

  This insufferable experimental work is probably better suited for the art gallery than the theater.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Jul 24, 2008