August 14, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Camp Rock - Extended Rock Star Edition

  Disney’s Camp Rock: Extended Rock Star Edition picks up the musical kid’s movie trophy as the next hot thing.

  Review in Video — by Russ Evenhuis — on Aug 14, 2008

• Big News for Zoey 101's Victoria Justice

  The Zoey 101 star lands multiple gigs.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 14, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Reign Over Me

  Sandler's finest performance gains nothing but a nice Blu-ray release.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Smart People

  Good performances, humor, and a down to earth tale make this a winning film.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Doomsday

  It might be trash, but it's high quality trash and brings out the rough-and-tough, unchained ruffian at its core.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Aug 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Brand Upon The Brain! (The Criterion Collection)

  If you enter Guy Maddin's world, embrace it.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 14, 2008

• Can Batman Catch Titanic?

  See this amazing film in theaters before it’s gone regardless of the record box office tallies.

  Opinion in Video — by Tall Writer — on Aug 14, 2008

Books

• Book Review: On the Road with the Ramones by Monte A. Melnick and Frank Meyer

  Monte Melnick's classic oral history of the Ramones is updated and worth another read.

  Review in Books — by Eric Dennis — on Aug 14, 2008

• Book Review: The Betrayal - The Lost Life of Jesus: A Novel by Kathleen O'Neal Gear & W. Michael Gear

  This look at the "lost life of Jesus" is simply a featureless disappointment.

  Review in Books — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 14, 2008

• Comic Review: Buffy Season Eight - No Future for You by Brian K. Vaughan, Joss Whedon, and Georges Jeanty

  "No Future for You" brings the rogue slayer Faith into Buffy season eight.

  Review in Books — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 14, 2008

• E-Book Review: The Old Schoolhouse Planner by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

  It’s that time of year again – back to the old homeschool. This planner pulls it all together for homeschooling moms.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 14, 2008

• Book Review: Wiley & Grampa Creature Features: Curse of the Kitty Litter by Kirk Scroggs

  Wiley and Grampa are back, and Merle's hanging on for dear life when they inherit a haunted kitty litter box.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 14, 2008

• Interview with Lisa Jackson, Bestselling Author of Left to Die

  "For me, when I have writer's block... it's because I've made a mistake in the book earlier on."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Aug 14, 2008

• Book Review: The Coming China Wars - Where They Will Be Fought and How They Can Be Won by Peter Navarro

  Telling people in China, or any developing nation, to give up getting rich quickly is like telling Americans to give up 80% of their wealth.

  Review in Books — by Xujun Eberlein — on Aug 14, 2008

• Book Review: John Dillinger - The Life and Death of America's First Celebrity Criminal by Dara Matera

  A fascinating biography on the life, and death, of America's first celebrity criminal, John Dillinger.

  Review in Books — by Adam Wilson — on Aug 14, 2008

Culture

• Jamie Lynn Spears' Fiancé Cheated On Her While She Was Pregnant

  Casey Aldridge cheated on his soon-to-be wife for 12 months.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 14, 2008

• Some Professionals Hold the Door for Bad Manners

  We accept our fellow man’s loathsomeness, but still expect more of the business world – even with the rapid decline of corporate regard for others.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Aug 14, 2008

• UN World Food Programme’s School Feeding Initiative in São Tomé and Príncipe

  School feeding is an important way to save children at risk of abuse, oppression, and a life of illiteracy, crime and homelessness.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 14, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Les Miserables at the Hollywood Bowl

  An extraordinary, all-star cast made this a more enjoyable Les Miz for me than even when I saw it in New York.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Aug 14, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC/Fringe Festival): Cake and Plays...But Without the Cake and The Grecian Formula

  Monsoons is a stark, blackly comedic vignette about a failed first date, frequently hilarious, but never letting its audience laugh too long.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Aug 14, 2008

Politics

• Georgia: Peace or Freedom

  Is it right for a people who have achieved a hard-won freedom to be forced to bend their knees to tyrants?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 14, 2008

• When Everyone Is a Minority

  We must begin now to prioritize and start planning to deal with the coming changes in our population.

  Opinion in Politics — by Clavos — on Aug 14, 2008

Music

• Music Review: JJ Grey & Mofro - Orange Blossoms

  This is music that speaks to you no matter where you come from or where you've been.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Review: The Midnight Meat Train Original Motion Picture Score, Music by Robert Williamson & Johannes Kobilke

  Solid horror score that will suck you into its eerie atmosphere.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Review: Taylor Hicks - The Early Works

  The Early Works showcases the real Taylor Hicks.

  Review in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Review: Cathy Rocco - You're Gonna Hear from Me

  Cathy Rocco's debut jazz CD pays tribute to the great jazz standards, but cannot match their definitive versions.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Review: Tropic Thunder Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  A veritable "Ball of Confusion" to "Run Through The Jungle”-- hilarity is this soundtrack’s “Name Of The Game.”

  Review in Music — by Jen Johans — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Review: Domenico Scarlatti Complete Keyboard Sonatas, Vol. 9

  Naxos' Scarlatti set continues.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Reviews: Lauren Harris, Southern Gentlemen, Therion, The Wake, Jennie Tebler, Caamora, Marillion and Keaton Simons

  Everything from Marillion thru the might Therion to punk Elvis tracks...must be this week's MMM.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Review: Trapt - Only Through The Pain…

  The California native Trapt still churn out radio anthems with their third album.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Review: Jan & Dean - The Complete Liberty Singles

  This Jan and Dean collection relives the early sixties beach and hot rod music era.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Poison - Live, Raw, & Uncut

  It's time to get Poisoned again!

  Review in Music — by Russ Evenhuis — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Review: Jimi Hendrix - Live At Monterey

  Jimi Hendrix: Chapter 9.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music Review: 50 Years Of Dave Brubeck - Live At The Monterey Jazz Festival (1958-2007)

  He helped sell the whole idea of the festival, simply by playing his music.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 14, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds 3-D Concert Movie

  A vigorous, colourful concert movie captured in 3-D.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 14, 2008

Tastes

• Seattle Loves Chocolate: Awards Presented for the Northwest's Finest

  Savor the recently announced several awards for premium, artisan chocolate from the West and Northwest.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Aug 14, 2008

• Product Review: Matusalem Gran Reserva 15-Year-Old Rum

  I was impressed by the beverage and can recommend it to fellow rum drinkers.

  Review in Tastes — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 14, 2008