August 10, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Must Georgia Stand Alone?

  Will the nations of the world stand with Georgia and for freedom, or will Georgia stand and fall alone?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 10, 2008

• Politics, Thy Name is Hubris

  Hubris is a sin, which leads many to become politicians and helps many of them to fail.

  Satire in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Aug 10, 2008

• Hypocrisy, Delusion, and an Entangling Alliance

  The Bush Administration’s Russo-Georgian War position is indicative of a foreign policy that is inflexible, archaic, and downright stupid.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 10, 2008

• News Analysis From Israel: Russia Invades South Ossetia in War with Gruzia - Georgia On My Mind?

  We Jews did not count in the last war to begin on Tish'a b'Av in 1914. Will we count in this one?

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Aug 10, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Double Indemnity

  Compelling, exciting, and truly memorable filmmaking.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Aug 10, 2008

• (Son of) House Trivia Quiz

  Test your knowledge of the hit television series House, MD -- part II.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Aug 10, 2008

• Movie Review: Night of the Lepus

  Killer bunny rabbits?

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Aug 10, 2008

• Movie Review: Step Brothers

  Step Brothers has lots of kicking and screaming by curly-haired man-babies. It’s a foul film that’s wonderful only in spurts.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on Aug 10, 2008

• Blogcritics Presents a Sons of Anarchy Giveaway

  To quote a famous man: "If he gets up, we'll all get up, it'll be anarchy."

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 10, 2008

• DVD Review: 100 Million B.C.

  This might very well be one of the most embarrassing and helpless pieces of cinematic trash ever.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Aug 10, 2008

• Blogcritics is Giving Away The Shield

  As the show winds down, BC gears up for a giveaway.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 10, 2008

Sports

• 2008 Olympics: First Full Day Hits Sour Note

  A mixed day for the US on Saturday, but still a nice medal haul.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Aug 10, 2008

Gaming

• Game du Jour Deals, August 11 - August 17

  Be a rock star, a smuggler, or a nuclear power plant operator in this week's Game du Jour selection.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Aug 10, 2008

Music

• The Rockologist: Giving Bootlegs Some Love

  As a music fan, you've gotta do what ya' gotta do.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Aug 10, 2008

• Concert Review: Testament w/ Left in Ruins, Thrash Ratchet, Catacomb, Times of Solitude at The Chance - August 8, 2008

  Thrash legends prove their status.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 10, 2008

• Music Review: Dale Watson - From The Cradle To The Grave

  A man who sings songs that are rooted in the concerns of real people.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 10, 2008

• Rock Show: Colorado Entertainers Sing Their Praises for the Home Team

  Colorado performers give their take on the Colorado Rockies.

  Interview in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Aug 10, 2008

• Music Review: Jimi Hendrix - Band Of Gypsys

  Jimi Hendrix: Chapter 5.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 10, 2008

• Music Review: Yusef Lateef - Eastern Sounds

  The mysteries of the orient combined with classic jazz.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 10, 2008

• Music Review: Jihae - Afterthought EP

  Trace Magazine describes Jihae's sound as having a "brutally honest edge."

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 10, 2008

• Music Review: Crosby Stills Nash & Young - CSNY/Deja Vu Live

  Crosby Stills Nash & Young's second live recording ever -- and their first since 1970's Four Way Street -- is pretty much Neil Young's deal.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Aug 10, 2008

Culture

• Theatre Review (London): Her Naked Skin at the National

  The truly memorable scenes are those at the heart of the suffragette struggle.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Aug 10, 2008

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Zot! The Complete Black and White Collection: 1987-1991 by Scott McCloud

  Comics scholar and visionary Scott McCloud revisits his earliest fiction work--a tale of rayguns, teenagers, and Burger Kings in the rain.

  Review in Books — by Matt Springer — on Aug 10, 2008