August 24, 2008 Archive

Books

• Graphic Fiction Review: How to Love by the Actus Comics Collective

  The Israeli alt comics collective produces a new anthology of "graphic novellas" about love and its pursuit.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 24, 2008

• Book Review: Daughters of Juarez - A True Story of Serial Murder South of the Border by Teresa Rodriguez

  A horrifying, true tale of serial crime is told with unflinching compassion and unassailable facts. This book is a must-read.

  Review in Books — by Brandy — on Aug 24, 2008

• Book Review - Six Good Innings: How One Small Town Became a Little League Giant by Mark Kreidler

  A story of heart, hope, and heartbreak.

  Review in Books — by Lesa Holstine — on Aug 24, 2008

• Book Review: Letter To A Hostage by Antoine De Saint-Exupery

  Details the essential invisible things that make life so special.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 24, 2008

• Book Review - The Upside of Down: Catastrophe, Creativity and the Renewal of Civilisation by Thomas Homer-Dixon

  You might think that the world doesn't need another why-the-Roman-empire-collapsed theory. You'd be wrong.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Aug 24, 2008

• Book Review: Johnny Boo - The Best Little Ghost In The World! by James Kochalka

  A ghost, an ice cream monster and much silliness in cartoonist James Kochalka's new children's comic.

  Review in Books — by Nik Dirga — on Aug 24, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Pete Seeger: The Power of Song

  A tribute film to the architect of the "folk revival," a man whose life has been dedicated to using music to better the world.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Aug 24, 2008

• Movie Review: Step Brothers

  Not to say that Ferrell’s humor is becoming stale, but he’s on the bubble of being continually cast and cast aside.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Aug 24, 2008

• Movie Review: Star Wars - The Clone Wars

  And people complained about the prequels?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 24, 2008

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: Shot At Love 3, Makeup Artists, WipeOut Season 2, and More!

  From makeup artists to fight clubs, this week's reality TV opportunities are here!

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 24, 2008

• Movie Review: The House Bunny

  Not a good movie, but Anna Faris' performance is near brilliance.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 24, 2008

• Movie Review: Incident On and Off A Mountain Road

  Contains too much piffle, and too much of an unwanted subplot to be entirely alluring.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Aug 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Chicago 10

  Steal this DVD!

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 24, 2008

• Movie Review: Death Race

  Explosive fun, but nowhere near a good movie.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 24, 2008

• A Cinematic Decision for Indecision: Mumblecore’s Latest Team Picture

  When you combine French Speaking Outsiders with Dancing Brat Packers, Mumbling Slackers are born.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Picture This

  Ashley Tisdale plays unpopular Mandy, trying to get the guy and get past being grounded

  Review in Video — by Janica Unruh — on Aug 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Gossip Girl - The Complete First Season

  The lavish lifestyles in Gossip Girl go where The OC never dreamed.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Aug 24, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: 3:10 to Yuma

  An illogical but well performed modern western.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 24, 2008

• TV Recap: Project Runway - Season Five, Episode Five

  It's a Lipstick Jungle inside Parsons. Designers battle for a chance to dress TV's Brooke Shields.

  Review in Video — by Brandy — on Aug 24, 2008

• TV Review: Eureka - "I Do Over"

  Jack lives his worst day over and over.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers

  One of the greatest bad movies of all time.

  Review in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 24, 2008

• Movie Review: The Longshots

  Better than expected sports drama. This movie has plenty of heart and a good dose of reality.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 24, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): One Nation Under by Andrea Lepcio

  Rich folks' conservative views grate against the realities of inner city working-class life in this gripping play.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 24, 2008

• Miley Cyrus Takes Over Disneyland for her Sweet Sixteen

  And YOU can attend her charity birthday bash.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 24, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Various Artists – In the Name of Love – Africa Celebrates U2

  Infused with indigenous rhythms and native dialects, this covers collection is a unique delight.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 24, 2008

• Music Review: Motorhead - Motorizer

  Motorizer - Motorhead show just how it should be done

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 24, 2008

• Music Review: The Band - Cahoots

  The Band: Chapter 4.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 24, 2008

• Music Reviews: Extreme, Regurgitator, Todd Rundgren, Delight, Rogue Male, and Control Denied

  Extreme to Control Denied... now with extended review goodness.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 24, 2008

• Music Review: The Smithereens - B-Sides The Beatles

  The Beatles + The Smithereens = fab and gear!!

  Review in Music — by tink — on Aug 24, 2008

• Retro Redux: Ray Peterson - Rising Above Adversity

  Fighting his illness led him into a musical career.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 24, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Cost Plus Customers Compromised in Data Security Incident

  In days of yore, covering up the PIN pad to protect your number was sufficient protection. I would still do that, but there are no guarantees this will protect you, anymore.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Aug 24, 2008

• MSG and Obesity

  Are you overweight? The culprit is certainly monosodium glutamate! Or not.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Cataclysm Jane — on Aug 24, 2008