August 26, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Spineless at the Top: Will McCain Make the Same Mistake as Obama?

  The VP choice is a make or break moment for McCain. Will he be clever and creative or will he just pick a hack?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 26, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Ice Cube - Raw Footage

  This may be one of Cube's best in years.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 26, 2008

• BC Music Goodie Bag: Kid Rock, Wayne Brady, The Verve, Brandon Rogers, John Legend, and Backyard Tire Fire

  From Kid Rock to the Democratic National Convention, we have audio and video treats for your ears and eyes.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 26, 2008

• Music Review: Apples in Stereo - Electronic Projects for Musicians

  The alt power-poppers release an engaging set of B-Sides and Rarities.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 26, 2008

• Music Review: Zach Hill - Astrological Straits

  Free-form expression is undeniably all over this record.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 26, 2008

• Music Review: The Band - Rock Of Ages

  The Band: Chapter 5.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 26, 2008

• Music Review: Tito Puente - Live At The 1977 Monterey Jazz Festival

  His talent, along with his warmth and pure joy in performing, helped make him a hit with audiences.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 26, 2008

• Music Review: Danny Aiello- Live From Atlantic City

  By paying tribute to the greats, Danny Aiello paves the way to greatness himself... this time as a singer.

  Review in Music — by Jen Johans — on Aug 26, 2008

• Music Review: Motorama - Psychotronic is the Beat!

  Rome's Motorama say that Psychotronic is the Beat !- who's arguing girls ?

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 26, 2008

• Concert Review: Outside Lands '08 - Day Two (Saturday)

  Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival rocked Golden Gate Park for a second straight day.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 26, 2008

• Music Review: The Game - L.A.X.

  An iconic dosage of gangsta rap that marks a throwback to the genre's classics.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 26, 2008

• New Album Releases 08/26/08: The Game, B.B. King, Matthew Sweet, Slipknot, Mott The Hoople, Blues Traveler, Moody Blues, Motörhead, The Verve, Richard Bona & More

  As summer winds down, the releases heat up.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Aug 26, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?

  Self-indulgent and entirely unnecessary.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Aug 26, 2008

• A Wish List for House, MD's Fifth Season

  As House, starring the brilliant Hugh Laurie, enters its fifth season, what do you want to see happen? Join the conversation.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Aug 26, 2008

• TV Review: Supernatural - "All Hell Breaks Loose, Part II"

  This episode was pitch perfect, until they got to that demon war thing.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Aug 26, 2008

• DVD Review: What Happens in Vegas (Extended Jackpot Edition)

  Don't bet on What Happens in Vegas to be funny, or worth your time.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Super Fly

  Mostly eclipsed by its own soundtrack, this is still a very good exploitation film.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 26, 2008

• DVD Review: What Happens in Vegas (Widescreen Edition)

  Unfortunately for this film, it would have been better if “What Happens in Vegas," stayed in Vegas.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Aug 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Doomsday

  The Underworld of virus movies.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Aug 26, 2008

• American Idol Gets New Judge, Kara DioGuardi

  Idol adds fourth judge.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Son of Rambow

  A cute English indie that is long on charm but just short on execution.

  Review in Video — by Andy Sayers — on Aug 26, 2008

• Movie Review: A Cock and Bull Story

  The way the idea is played around with is verging on genius.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Aug 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay

  Where there's smoke...

  Review in Video — by Louis Boram — on Aug 26, 2008

• Meet American Idol's New Judge Kara DioGuardi

  "Straight-shooter" Kara DioGuardi joins the American Idol judges' table.

  News in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Aug 26, 2008

• DVD Review: My Brother Is An Only Child

  Yeah, I don't get the title either... but I bet it sounds pretty in Italian.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 26, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Clear and Present Danger

  A great movie unrealized on Blu-ray with an average transfer and no extra features.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Aug 26, 2008

• DVD Review: Marigold

  Ali Larter goes Bollywood...

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 26, 2008

• DVD Review: Freakazoid! - Season 1

  I found myself more often puzzled by what I was seeing rather than laughing out loud.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 26, 2008

• Desperate Housewives Returns With A Vengeance

  What's to come in the fifth season of ABC's satirical suburban dramedy? The writers give the scoop on how the five year flash-forward wipes the slate clean.

  News in Video — by Chris Evans — on Aug 26, 2008

• Box Office Update 8/22-8/24: Tropic Thunder Keeps The House Bunny at Bay

  A repeat week for the Thunderous ones.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 26, 2008

• DVD Review: The Little Mermaid - Ariel’s Beginning

  Entertaining for those now-grown-up fans and their own little girls.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Aug 26, 2008

Culture

• Racism Is For Cretins

  We of all races and ethnicities want the same things, and Michelle Obama demonstrated that tonight.

  News in Culture — by Realist — on Aug 26, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC/Fringe Festival): Creena DeFoouie and The Redheaded Man

  The NYC Fringe Festival concludes with a taste of the weird and the traumatic.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Aug 26, 2008

Sci/Tech

• How To buySAFE On The Internet

  Shopping Advisor offers a user the capability to make an informed shopping decision, while avoiding the pitfalls of Internet fraud.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Aug 26, 2008

Books

• A Ringside Reality: He Found A Million Dollar Maybe

  At 39, Bill Coleman gave up his comfortable life to pursue his dream of becoming a professional boxer. He wrote a book about it.

  Opinion in Books — by Alice Jester — on Aug 26, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Whiteout by Greg Rucka and Steve Lieber

  Greg Rucka writes and Steve Lieber illustrates the story of a murder at the bottom of the world, in frozen Antarctica.

  Review in Books — by Adam Klin Oron — on Aug 26, 2008