August 15, 2008 Archive

Politics

• What Do We Want in a President and Can We Get it?

  We need to consider what we really want in a President, and whether getting it is possible.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Aug 15, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Raine Maida - The Hunters Lullaby

  Raine Maida tries so hard that it comes across as a fraught manoeuvre to prove his street cred.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 15, 2008

• Music Review: Richie Havens - Nobody Left To Crown

  As a performer and a composer he continues to be a musical force to be reckoned with.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 15, 2008

• Music Review: Mostly Autumn - Glass Shadows

  Mostly Autumn and the making of their most complete album to date.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 15, 2008

• Music Review: Jimi Hendrix - The Jimi Hendrix Experience (Box Set)

  Jimi Hendrix: Chapter 10.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 15, 2008

• Country Singer Jewel Elopes

  Jewel marries boyfriend of ten years.

  News in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 15, 2008

• Music Media: Dethklok, Soulfly, Blackmore's Night, Poisonblack, Hatebreed, Intronaut, Ross the Boss

  Plenty of vids for your buds.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 15, 2008

• Music Review: Moon Safari - [blomljud]

  A masterpiece - pure but not so simple.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 15, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Marillion - Somewhere In London

  Somewhere In London is just about as good of an introduction to the music of the present day Marillion as one could hope for.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Aug 15, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Yes - Fragile

  The New England Olympic Whining Competition.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 15, 2008

• An Interview with Priscilla Ahn

  "When something strikes me, I pick up the guitar and a pen and paper...and see how far I can go with it."

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 15, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC/Fringe Festival): The Boy in the Basement and Kansas City Or Along The Way

  At the NYC Fringe Festival, The Boy in the Basement shines while Kansas City Or Along The Way flounders

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Aug 15, 2008

• Random Notes on the First Leg of a Cross Country Trip

  When you are on the road, your mind tends to wander as well.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 15, 2008

Video

• Skins and Burn Notice, But No Olympics

  So, BBC America has a new show. You know that I'm going to tell you about it.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 15, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Stir of Echoes

  A sad example of Blu-ray technology doesn't take away from a great movie.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 15, 2008

• Movie Review: The Children of Huang Shi

  The Children of Huang Shi is a not about what you are but what you can be when the need arises.

  Review in Video — by Reginald Williams — on Aug 15, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of August 17

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride continues (Imagineer Quest Part 2, as I like to call it).

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 15, 2008

• Movie Review: You Don't Mess with the Zohan

  Misses more comedic targets than it hits.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Aug 15, 2008

• The Supernatural Fandom, Summer Edition

  The Supernatural fans aren't resting because it's summer. The activity is keeping me busy.

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Aug 15, 2008

• TV Media: Metalocalypse, New Amsterdam, Family Guy, Buck Rogers, The Tick, Life, Firefly, The Simpsons

  This week brings a good selection of full episodes to check out.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 15, 2008

• TV Recap: Eureka - "Best in Faux"

  While Allison faces her upcoming wedding, Jack must deal with the town explosions.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 15, 2008

• Movie Media: Punisher: War Zone, Quarantine, W., Eagle Eye, Friday the 13th, The Dark Knight, Saw V

  Plenty of trailers for you this week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 15, 2008

• Movie Review: Vicky Cristina Barcelona

  Woody Allen signs up Scarlett Johansson for Spanish lessons in love with Professor Javier Bardem.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 15, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Tropic Thunder, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Mirrors, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Henry Poole is Here

  Plenty of choices this weekend.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 15, 2008

• Movie Review: Henry Poole Is Here

  If your house is made of stucco, run like the wind.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 15, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Starship Trooper 3 - Marauder

  At least it's better than the second one.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 15, 2008

• DVD Review: Little Einsteins - Flight of the Instrument Fairies

  It live up to its Einstein label with some surprisingly educational subject matter.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 15, 2008

• Movie Review: Star Wars - The Clone Wars

  Star Wars: The Clone Wars is in theaters today. Is it worthy of the Star Wars mantle?

  Review in Video — by Garon Cockrell — on Aug 15, 2008

• Movie Review: Fly Me to the Moon

  When you mix NASA with talking insects, that’s one small step for man but one annoying subplot involving houseflies.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 15, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Thursday Next: First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde

  A fun book for the bookish.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Aug 15, 2008

• Book Review: Tomato Girl by Jayne Pupek

  A tale of Gothic horror in an ordinary life, told by a more than ordinary writer.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Solod — on Aug 15, 2008

• Book Review: The Steele Diaries by Wendy James

  A charming and accomplished novel woven between country NSW, boarding school, Sydney in the 1960s, Boolah in the 1980s, and the artworld of the 1930s.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Aug 15, 2008

• Comic Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by John Jackson Miller and Luke Ross

  Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is the comic adaptation of one of this summer's biggest blockbusters.

  Review in Books — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 15, 2008

• Book Review: Pharmakon by Dirk Wittenborn

  With Pharmakon, Fierce People author Dirk Wittenborn turns the plot hole into an aesthetic choice, with fascinating if imperfect results.

  Review in Books — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Aug 15, 2008

• Comic Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus - Volume 4

  Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 4 continues reprinting Dark Horses older Buffy issues in chronological order

  Review in Books — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 15, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 08/14/2008

  A truly great week on the PSN, but shouldn't you be playing Bionic Commando: Rearmed?

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Aug 15, 2008

Sports

• Satire: The Olympics So Far

  Superhuman swimmers, drug scandals, cheating and politics - yes, it's the Olympic Games once again. Dr Dreadful reports.

  Satire in Sports — by Dr Dreadful — on Aug 15, 2008

• 2008 Olympics: So What If He's Only 14?

  Chinese gold medal gymnast He Kexin might not be 16, or she may be. Point is, what's the point?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 15, 2008

• The Cleveland Browns Enter the Rarified Air of Expectations

  With expectations coming from everywhere, the only thing the Cleveland Browns can do is disappoint

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on Aug 15, 2008

• 2008 Olympics: Shining Happy People

  And the records just keep on falling...

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Aug 15, 2008

• 2008 Olympics: Events I Would Like To See

  There are 302 or so Olympic events. A few more couldn't hurt.

  Satire in Sports — by David Bowling — on Aug 15, 2008