August 11, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: High Times Presents: The 20th Anniversary Cannabis Cup

  A little insight to what we as stoners call our “Oscars.”

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 11, 2008

• DVD Review: South Park - The Complete Eleventh Season

  The South Park kids are back in the eleventh season set. Find out if it's as funny as the first ten seasons!

  Review in Video — by Garon Cockrell — on Aug 11, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Smart People

  Sluggishly paced yet well developed comedy for those who can catch it all.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 11, 2008

• Movie Review: Pineapple Express

  Funny and action packed too?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 11, 2008

• Semi-Live from Beijing

  When exactly did "live" become "yeah, that happened hours ago?"

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 11, 2008

• DVD Review: Mardi Gras - Made in China

  The truth about the ostensibly capricious plastic beads that are so thoughtlessly tossed and wasted at Mardi Gras.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 11, 2008

• Movie Review: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

  I actually liked this movie. Can you believe it?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 11, 2008

Music

• Interview: Katy Perry - Singer and Songwriter

  "I Kissed a Girl" became the 1,000th chart-topper of the rock era just as Katy Perry embarked on her first major tour.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Aug 11, 2008

• Interview: Jack Ingram, Country Singer

  Jack Ingram talks to Blogcritics about his inspiration, winning an ACM award, his new CD, and more.

  Interview in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 11, 2008

• Music Review: Kelley Johnson - Home

  There are several great moments here that are just waiting to be discovered by lovers of prime vocal talents.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 11, 2008

• Music Review: Royal Hunt - Collision Course: Paradox II

  Royal Hunt are back with a multi-national - multi dimensional album.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 11, 2008

• Really Bad Promo Copy

  The names have been deleted to protect the stupid.

  Opinion in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 11, 2008

• Concert Review: Jack Ingram, Kelseyville, CA, August 10, 2008

  Jack stole the show.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 11, 2008

• U2's Live at Red Rocks DVD Debut, Under a Blood Red Sky Remastered For Sept. 29 Release

  A missed opportunity...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 11, 2008

• Up Close With The American Idols - Kristy Lee Cook

  Kristy Lee Cook discusses her new album and her Idol experience.

  Interview in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on Aug 11, 2008

• Music Review: Jimi Hendrix - The Cry Of Love

  Jimi Hendrix: Chapter 6.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 11, 2008

• Toby Keith’s "Beer For My Horses" Causes Controversy

  Huffington Post attacks Toby Keith.

  Opinion in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 11, 2008

• Music Review: Charlie Louvin - Steps to Heaven

  Many of the songs strongly evoke an acceptance of mortality without any fear of death.

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Aug 11, 2008

• Music Review: Leverage - Blind Fire

  With impossibly infectious choruses - Finland's Leverage deliver a mighty fine melodic rock album Blind Fire.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 11, 2008

• Music Review: The Jeff Gauthier Goatette - House of Return

  Fans of free jazz -- experimental and ambient sound -- and fusion will delight in this recent release from these notable musicians.

  Review in Music — by gette — on Aug 11, 2008

• Isaac Hayes, “Soul Man” In Memoriam

  A sophisticated soul man, his achievements and influence made him a cultural icon.

  News in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 11, 2008

Books

• Book Review: OBD - Obsessive Branding Disorder - The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion by Lucas Conley

  In today’s marketplace, a successful brand is a lifestyle, a feeling, a moment, a promise.

  Review in Books — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 11, 2008

• Book Review: The Heretic by Andrew Feder

  Despite its great potential, the promise of The Heretic is left unrealized.

  Review in Books — by Heather Buchanan — on Aug 11, 2008

• Book Review: Unjust Justice by Chantal Delsol

  In our eagerness to see justice done we run the serious risk of committing a serious injustice.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 11, 2008

• Book Review: Nightwalker by Jocelynn Drake

  Despite the plethora of vampire novels out there, new writer Jocelynn Drake debuts a smartly written novel with new mythology.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 11, 2008

• Comic Review: Freedom Formula #1 by Edmund Shern, Kai and Chester Ocampo

  The newest Radical Comics mini-series takes us on a futuristic race aross a dystopian wasteland.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 11, 2008

• Book Review: The Way We'll Be - The Zogby Report on the Transformation of the American Dream by John Zogby

  John Zogby reports on the future of American values with more than poll results in mind.

  Review in Books — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Aug 11, 2008

• Book Review: The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox

  Neophyte demon slayer Lizzie Brown gets abducted by her biker witch granny after a demon attack. And that's just the opening act!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 11, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 8/11/2008

  That Strong Bad game you've been waiting for? Yeah, it's finally here.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 11, 2008

Culture

• Humanitarian Crisis Emerging from Fighting between Russia and Georgia

  The number of people in need of help in Georgia is rising by the hour.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 11, 2008

Sports

• 2008 Olympics: Shining Second Day

  Another exciting day at the pool featured The Relay, among other highlights.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Aug 11, 2008

Politics

• Will Our 45th President Have to Run for Office?

  All things being equal, Barack Obama and John McCain run the same risks - but all things are not equal.

  Opinion in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Aug 11, 2008

• Want People To Spend? Charge Less Than Four Dollars

  It's no secret that the U.S. economy sucks right now. It's even less of a surprise that the global economy sucks as well.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tan The Man — on Aug 11, 2008

Tastes

• Wine Review: Fat Bastard Rosé

  Think rosé wine is for sissies? Real men drink pink.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Aug 11, 2008