August 6, 2008 Archive

Books

• Book Review - The Last Season by Eric Blehm

  Eric Blehm's book explores the life and death of ranger Randy Morgenson.

  Review in Books — by Eric Dennis — on Aug 06, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Smuggling Spirits - Book Two by Ben Fisher and Mike Henderson

  Ben Fisher and Mike Henderson continue the hard-hitting supernatural tale of Darklings in this second volume.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 06, 2008

• Book Review: Missing Witness by Gordon Campbell

  A fascinating and detailed courtroom mystery.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Aug 06, 2008

• Book Review: The Forbidden Daughter by Shobhan Bantwal

  A page turner full of love, murder, and the sobering issue of gender selective abortion in India.

  Review in Books — by Sarah C. Culver — on Aug 06, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Smuggling Spirits - Book One by Ben Fisher and Mike Henderson

  This Prohibition Era supernatural crime story delivers monsters and action from beginning to end.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 06, 2008

• Book Review: A Boy’s Own Story by Edmund White

  'A Boy's Own Story' is an autobiographical account of how an adolescent discovers and comes to terms with his homosexuality.

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on Aug 06, 2008

• Book Review: Home Another Way by Christa Parrish

  Spunky bad girl masks her wistful heart with stubborn independence and a sharp tongue in debut novel by Christa Parrish.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Aug 06, 2008

Culture

• Interview: Wagdi Othman, Deputy Country Director of the UN World Food Programme, Cote d'Ivoire

  The Integrated and Sustainable School Cafeterias Program is a community-based model, which can be used in other African countries.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 06, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) by Eric Idle and John Du Prez at the Hollywood Bowl

  Life of Brian, sheep, a pipe band, and Eric Idle - in an oratorio.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Aug 06, 2008

• Feeding the Hungry Children Campaign Kicks Off in Hollywood, CA With Monique Coleman, ConAgra Foods, and America’s 2nd Harvest

  Monique Coleman (High School Musical) Packs Food For the Hungry In Hollywood, CA

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 06, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Hair in Central Park

  "The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" returns to work magic under the stars in Central Park.

  Review in Culture — by Randall A Byrn — on Aug 06, 2008

Tastes

• A Review of Remy Martin 1989 Cognac

  Experience what is perhaps the world's most coveted Cognac.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Aug 06, 2008

• Winemaking Symposium "The Art of Balance" Explores the Effect of Climate Change

  Curious about how climate change will affect your favorite wine?

  News in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Aug 06, 2008

• Reaching The Tipping Point

  Extra money for a service is expected. Y'know, some industries could call that price gouging.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 06, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay - Unrated and Theatrical Versions

  The theatrical version is supremely satisfying, however the unrated version is completely unnecessary.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Aug 06, 2008

• Movie Review: The X-Files - I Want to Believe

  Not a blockbuster, but a quiet triumph for the series.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Aug 06, 2008

• DVD Review: War Games - The Dead Code

  A modern day remake of the cult classic.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 06, 2008

• Movie Review: Pineapple Express

  Seth Rogen and James Franco DARE to get viewers into theaters to see their new stoner comedy.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 06, 2008

• DVD Review: Baby Blues

  Solid indie thriller will have you squirming.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 06, 2008

• Eureka! I Found the Product Placement

  Cleverly placed products in a TV show can be a beautiful thing.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 06, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Pineapple Express, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

  Get a head start on the weekend, see your movies now.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 06, 2008

• Movie Review: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

  In this Sisterhood, the motto seems to be: Have Jeans, Will Travel to Greece.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 06, 2008

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "Journey's End" - Season Four Finale

  Can the Doctor and Donna save Earth after the Dalek invasion?

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 06, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Harrybu McCage - Harrybu McCage

  Matt Cameron's jazz trio is impressive and exciting.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 06, 2008

• BC Music Goodie Bag: GravelRoad, Pussycat Dolls, Zebraheads, Todd Rundgren

  Video from GravelRoad, Pussycat Dolls, and Zebraheads and a new single from Todd Rundgren.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 06, 2008

• Music Review: Jack Ingram - This Is It

  Another must-have country CD.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 06, 2008

• Music Review: Lauren Harris - Calm Before The Storm

  You can't just get up on stage at a huge festival no matter who your dad is ! This girl rocks.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 06, 2008

• Music Review: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced

  Jimi Hendrix: Chapter 1. Are You Experienced?

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 06, 2008

• Music Review: Scars on Broadway - Scars on Broadway

  Strong debut release. If you like music, give this a shot.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 06, 2008

• Music Review: Cal Tjader - Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1958-1980

  Celebrating the music of a Latin jazz legend with some of his best live appearances.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 06, 2008

• Music Review: Pork Pie - Transitory

  A lost jazz-rock classic finally emerges on CD.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Aug 06, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Largest Identity Theft Ring in History Indicted

  The largest known hacking group stealing credit and debit card information from merchants was indicted yesterday after a three year investigation.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Aug 06, 2008

Sports

• Does Anyone Remember the Laughter?

  Everyone's being so hard on Manny Ramirez, but not me.

  Opinion in Sports — by Brad Laidman — on Aug 06, 2008