August 27, 2008 Archive

Politics

• The "Freedom Cage": The Ulitmate Litmus Test For Lefties?

  The "freedom cage" at the DNC in Denver warns against Barack Obama. Only serious Leftists admitted.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Aug 27, 2008

• Why Mr. Smith Can’t Go to Washington Anymore

  Mr. Smith couldn't survive in Washington these days.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 27, 2008

• Hillary Hits a Home Run, Right Where She Aims It

  Hillary Clinton's speech accomplished what was needed to unite the Democratic Party. Now, the Democrats must go after McCain with gusto!

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Aug 27, 2008

• Oh, Say! They CAN See!

  Gov. Mark Warner provided the element promised by Obama but not yet delivered -- vision.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Aug 27, 2008

• On Biting The Dog That Bit You

  PUMA members are a prime example of what is wrong with this country.

  Opinion in Politics — by cooper — on Aug 27, 2008

• Hillary Clinton's Betrayal of Feminism

  As far as I’m concerned, Hillary Clinton has betrayed feminism.

  Opinion in Politics — by Lisa Solod Warren — on Aug 27, 2008

Video

• TV Review: My Boys Wrap-Up

  My Boys has been able to incorporate comic timing, genuinely funny writing, and apt characterization into a funny half-hour show.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Aug 27, 2008

• DVD Review: Virgin Territory

  Virgin Territory should remain unexplored.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 27, 2008

• Movie Review: Mean Streets

  A powerful, commanding masterpiece from one of the greatest of all time.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 27, 2008

• Big Brother Houseguests: Have They Gone Too Far?

  Just because they are stuck in a house gives them no right to say such things.

  Opinion in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 27, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: The Spiderwick Chronicles

  A family friendly fright fest that's not Harry Potter... or Narnia... or Golden Compass...

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 27, 2008

• DVD Review: Here, Kitty Kitty

  Interesting documentary that takes a look at a seemingly ridiculous question.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 27, 2008

• DVD Review: Recount

  Recount proves to be an engrossing look at the 2000 presidential election.

  Review in Video — by Scott C. Smith — on Aug 27, 2008

• DVD Review: Kiss of the Spider Woman - 2-Disc Collector's Edition

  Even if you aren't completely enticed, you should be gratified to behold such tailor-made material.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Aug 27, 2008

• Movie Review: Traitor

  Go see it (but don't tell your friends about it).

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 27, 2008

• TV Review: Raising the Bar

  A new legal drama from Steven Bochco which feels very, very familiar.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 27, 2008

Music

• Indie Round-Up: Mojomatics, Duane Andrews, Brandie Frampton, Alex Statan

  Canadian guitarist Duane Andrews grafts strains of the traditional music of Newfoundland onto Django Reinhardt-inspired "gypsy jazz."

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 27, 2008

• Music Review: Christopher Hedge Andrew Jackson: The Atrocious Saint

  Movie soundtracks don't normally stand the test of time as unique pieces of music, but I think Christopher Hedge's composition will be an exception to that rule.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 27, 2008

• Music Review: Starbreaker - Love's Dying Wish

  Good quality rock - no need to ask.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 27, 2008

• Music Review: Nat King Cole - Songs from St. Louis Blues/Looking Back

  Collectors' Choice saves us from a musical misstep and includes a souvenir from a rare film.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 27, 2008

• Music Review: The Band - Moondog Matinee

  The Band: Chapter 6.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 27, 2008

• Interview: Richie Havens

  My few Precious moments with Richie Havens.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 27, 2008

• Music Review: Prince - Batman: Motion Picture Soundtrack

  Revisiting Prince's oft-maligned music for Tim Burton's 1989 megahit.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 27, 2008

• Music Review: King Hobo - King Hobo

  When a collection of musicians get together for a common purpose the result can be exceptional.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 27, 2008

• Concert Review: Outside Lands 08 - Parting Thoughts

  The Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival rocked Golden Gate Park for the first time, but needs to be planned better for next year.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 27, 2008

Culture

• Theatre Review (Stratford-on-Avon): Hamlet at the Royal Shakespeare Company

  David Tennant is Hamlet. It was tempting to add ‘Nuff said’ to that first sentence and leave it at that.

  Review in Culture — by David Trennery — on Aug 27, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Some Kind of Love Story by Arthur Miller

  The West Coast premiere of a play by Arthur Miller - an undiscovered gem? If it sounds too good to be true . . .

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Aug 27, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer

  The last thought on Abigail’s mind is romance until she meets Miles Calverleigh in this delightful Regency romance.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Aug 27, 2008

• Book Review: Mission To America by Walter Kirn

  The remote Aboriginal Risen Apostles “stream on forever through the Etheric Flux, indestructible channels of vitality." But “forever” isn’t like it used to be...

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Aug 27, 2008

• Book Review: Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith

  If you like your mysteries compelling, dark, and set in unusual places, Child 44 is an excellent choice.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Aug 27, 2008

• Book Review: Black and White by Dani Shapiro

  Black and White explores what happens to a child when the mother selfishly uses her to the point of breaking and beyond.

  Review in Books — by Tracy Kokemuller — on Aug 27, 2008

• Book Review: Classic Elite Knits - 100 Gorgeous Designs for Every Occasion from the Studios of Classic Elite Yarns

  An okay collection – good selection, but less-than-desirable designs.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 27, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: The Tale of One Bad Rat by Bryan Talbot

  Bryan Talbot tells the story of a sexual abuse victim's struggle for recovery.

  Review in Books — by Adam Klin Oron — on Aug 27, 2008

Sports

• Beijing Olympics: The Definitive Retrospective

  The second and final part of Dr Dreadful's Olympics wrap-up, live from the Beijing Kitchen Chinese Restaurant.

  Satire in Sports — by Dr Dreadful — on Aug 27, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Review: Backyard Baseball '09

  This economic baseball game can appeal to casual gamers and serious players.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Aug 27, 2008