August 18, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Uh Huh Her - Common Reaction

  Nothing to write home about, but there are a few hidden gems of potential in this synth-pop album.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music Review – The Baseball Project - Vol. 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails

  Both baseball fans and music fans will enjoy Steve Wynn and Scott McCaughey's baseball-themed release.

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music Review: Made Out of Babies - The Ruiner

  These punks will wreck your night and leave you bloody and begging for more.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 18, 2008

• AC/DC To Release Black Ice Exclusively Through Wal-Mart on Oct. 20

  Their first album in eight years will be sold exclusively through Wal-Mart/Sam's Club...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music News: David Byrne & Brian Eno - Everything That Happens . . . Available, You Know, Today!

  David Byrne and Brian Eno are together once again - and you can only buy this one from their site.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music Review: Jake La Botz - Sing This To Yourself And Other Suggestions For A Personal Apocalypse

  Jake La Botz's blues are the best medicine that money can buy.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music Review: Chris Difford - The Last Temptation of Chris

  The new record from Squeeze's Difford is easy like Sunday morning.

  Review in Music — by Matt Springer — on Aug 18, 2008

• Up Close With The American Idols - David Archuleta

  American Idol runner up, David Archuleta, chats about Idol, the tour, and winner David Cook.

  Interview in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music Review: Portishead - Third

  Unless you're a diehard Portishead fan, skip Third and check out Dummy.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Aug 18, 2008

• Robbie Robertson Takes Listeners on a "Crazy" Journey

  Robbie Robertson's 1987 single "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" retains its mystery and sensuality.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music Review: Random Eyes - Invisible

  Swedens Random Eyes get very involved

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music Review: Peter Bradley Adams - Leavetaking

  Former eastmountainsouth troubadour delivers a strongly compelling second solo album.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music Review: One Day As A Lion - One Day As A Lion (EP)

  This EP shows much work is needed for the band to continue.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 18, 2008

• Music Review: Jamie Davis - Vibe Over Perfection

  Smooth and silky vocals from a master.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 18, 2008

Books

• The New Canon: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

  In The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood raises issues about theocratic impulses and women's rights that are still relevant today.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Aug 18, 2008

• Book Review: A Walk Up Fifth Avenue by Bernard Levin

  Bernard Levin offers a British journalist's reflection on the heart of New York City.

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on Aug 18, 2008

• Interview with ChaChanna Simpson, Author of Life After College - What Your Parents and Professors Never Taught You

  "This book provides solutions readers can immediately use to help make their transition from college life into the real world easier," states Simpson.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Aug 18, 2008

• An Interview with First Time Novelist Jayne Pupek

  "I don't believe much in muses and inspiration. I believe in hard work. And I believe that my delete key is my friend."

  Interview in Books — by Lisa Solod — on Aug 18, 2008

• Book Review: Show Me the Sky by Nicholas Hogg

  On the run in the Outback and beyond.

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Aug 18, 2008

• The Early Word: New Non-Fiction for the Week of August 18, 2008

  Power Limits, Progressive Power, Blue Dixie States, Heretics, Bookmakers, Rose Bowl Memoir, Radical Change, Tech's Transformation...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Aug 18, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Mirrors - A Partial Reflection of Horror

  Another missed opportunity for real scares.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Aug 18, 2008

• Is It The TV Show Or Is It Me?

  I should like Primeval. I know I should. But, I don't. Why is that?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 18, 2008

• Movie Review: The Ruins

  Creepy and borderline silly, The Ruins grow on you. And possibly inside you.

  Review in Video — by Steven van Lijnden — on Aug 18, 2008

• Movie Review: Waking Ned Devine

  A quaint comedy from 1998 highlights life in the tiny fictional village of Tullymore.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 18, 2008

• DVD Review - Birds Of Prey: The Complete Series

  I think that Birds Of Prey: The Complete Series overall is a very satisfying package

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 18, 2008

• Housewives in Hovercrafts: An Interview With Desperate Housewives Writer/Producer Jeff Greenstein

  The five-year time jump opens up possibilities for the writers of the gothic comedy.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 18, 2008

• Movie Review: Star Wars - The Clone Wars

  This is clearly not all it can be, but still fun.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 18, 2008

• Movie Review: Vicky Cristina Barcelona

  Mediocre Allen film, could have been better.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 18, 2008

• Movie Review: Mirrors

  It might have some effect on you the next time you use the bathroom.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Aug 18, 2008

• Movie Review: Tropic Thunder

  Ben Stiller and company cook up a very funny Hollywood spoof.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 18, 2008

• DVD Review: Dexter - The Complete Second Season

  I love Dexter, but I could kill the guys from Showtime.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 18, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 8/18/2008

  The blue bomber finally shows up on the Virtual Console.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 18, 2008

• PC game review: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People - Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner

  Minor bugs aside, this is a game worth checking out for any Homestar Runner or Strong Bad fan.

  Review in Gaming — by Sombrero Grande — on Aug 18, 2008

Sports

• NCAA Football Season Is Here

  Bulldogs and Buckeyes and Trojans, oh my!

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Aug 18, 2008

Politics

• Bobby and Barack

  Kennedy, Obama and the audacity of expectation.

  Opinion in Politics — by Melinda Loomis — on Aug 18, 2008