August 29, 2008 Archive

Video

• Preschoolers Rock Out to Treehouse TV's Roll Play

  Great original music complements the imaginative exercise series.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 29, 2008

• DVD Review: Harold

  Delivers unexpected laughs in the process of being predictable, goofy, and a bit repulsive at times.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Aug 29, 2008

• Show and Tell-uride: A Film Festival Preview

  Each year over the Labor Day weekend, Hollywood comes to a little slice of mountain heaven known as Telluride, Colorado.

  News in Video — by Michael Bialas — on Aug 29, 2008

• DVD Review: I Got The Feelin' - James Brown in the '60s

  A great tribute to James Brown and his impact on the ‘60s both, musically and culturally.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 29, 2008

• Movie Media: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, What Just Happened, Fast & Furious, Hounddog, Appaloosa, Australia

  Plenty of trailers and posters to check out.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 29, 2008

• DVD Review: The Nightmare Before Christmas Collector's Edition

  Disney has put out a collector's edition that doesn't disappoint.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Aug 29, 2008

• Movie Review: Pineapple Express

  Pineapple Express is the only comedy you can watch in theaters this summer that won’t leave you burned.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on Aug 29, 2008

• TV Media: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Knight Rider, Kath & Kim, Chuck, The A-Team, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 90210

  Full episodes and promos await within.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 29, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Transformers - Special Edition

  Transformers has arrived on Blu-ray and it is one of the best implementations of the HD format to date.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Aug 29, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of August 31

  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 29, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Traitor, Hamlet 2, Babylon AD, College, Disaster Movie

  Ready for some movies?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 29, 2008

• Another Look at My Fall Viewing Schedule

  It's time to talk about Thursday, Friday, Sunday shows and a good old happy dance.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 29, 2008

• TV Review: Eureka - "Show Me the Mummy"

  A mummy comes to town on this week's episode.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 29, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Dr. Dre - The Chronic

  Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg unapologetically tell the story of the streets.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 29, 2008

• Music Review: Cordero - De Dónde Eres

  Another fine offering from this indie rock band -- this time, sung entirely in Spanish.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Aug 29, 2008

• Music Review: The Gabe Dixon Band - The Gabe Dixon Band

  Well written and intelligent lyrics, interesting and compelling music and songs that are more than a little out of the ordinary.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 29, 2008

• Music Review: Wes Montgomery - The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery

  A classic album by jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery makes a triumphant return in this 2008 CD release.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 29, 2008

• Music Media: Metallica, Behemoth, Sonic Syndicate, Gojira, Avenged Sevenfold, Autumn Black, Cynic, All That Remains, Mower, and The Dark Knight

  All new videos and footage for you!

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 29, 2008

• Music Review: Lenny Kravitz - It Is Time For A Love Revolution

  With his eighth album, Lenny Kravitz returns to form; early-to-mid-90s form, that is.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 29, 2008

• Why Solange Is Better Than Beyonce

  Solange Knowles gives big sister a run for her money on her second LP.

  Opinion in Music — by Chris Evans — on Aug 29, 2008

• Music Review: House of Badger - Death Birds

  Experimental? Psychedelic? Welcome to the intoxicating world that is the House of Badger.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 29, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Southside Johnny with LaBamba's Big Band - Grapefruit Moon: The Songs of Tom Waits

  Hey! Who swiped my summer?!!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 29, 2008

• Music Review: The Music Tapes - Music Tapes For Clouds And Tornadoes

  Julian Koster channels Daniel Johnston and Joanna Newsom for the second album of his side project, The Music Tapes.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 29, 2008

• Music Review: B.B. King - One Kind Favor

  Does B.B. King need to get back to basics?

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 29, 2008

Politics

• U.S. Presidential Politics Will Never Be The Same

  It's hard to imagine a party ticket with two white men ever again!

  Opinion in Politics — by Phillip Winn — on Aug 29, 2008

• The Party of Hate and Sexism

  Governor Sarah Palin is named as McCain's running mate; Democrats spew disgusting sexist remarks in response.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Aug 29, 2008

• Knee-Jerk Reactions to Palin as GOP VP Candidate

  A die-hard Democrat weighs in on McCain's VP choice, and why it's a sound strategic move for the GOP.

  Opinion in Politics — by Matt Springer — on Aug 29, 2008

• McCain Picks Palin and Reform for the GOP

  The dark days of ambivalence and poor leadership are behind us and John McCain has banished our doubts and restored our hope.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 29, 2008

• Republican August Surprise: Palin Gets the Nod

  McCain, true to his reputation as a maverick, has completely overturned the dynamics of the Presidential race.

  News in Politics — by Clavos — on Aug 29, 2008

• Uncle Teddy Rocks The DNC, While Michelle Rolls Out The Family

  The Dems caught in the populist headlights; it doesn’t have to be that way.

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Aug 29, 2008

• The View from the Samarian Mountains: A Brief Word About Tim Pawlenty - He's Not In The Race

  Pawlenty is a bad choice for McCain. He is less inspiring than McCain is, handling sound bites badly.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Aug 29, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Please Sir, There's A Snake In The Art Room by Keith Geddes

  A prep school headmaster exchanges Twickenham, London for Ngong, Nairobi. Kenya provides new, different challenges.

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on Aug 29, 2008

• Book Review: My God Box - Parable of the Incorrigible Child by Margaret Iuculano

  An inspiring tale that will spark faith in its readers.

  Review in Books — by Takiela Bynum — on Aug 29, 2008

• Book Review: 2030 The Lottery by Peter Moore

  In a pseudo-Orwellian peek at a possible British future, Civil war racks Britain. A Pandora’s box’s of mayhem ensues…

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on Aug 29, 2008

• Book Review: Templeton Turtle Goes Exploring by Ron Pridmore

  An adventurous hatchling turtle, friendly neighbours and a dash of adventure make for a delightful trip around the pond.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 29, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Aricept Beneficial for Alzheimer's Patients, But Expensive

  An effective Alzheimer's drug could be more affordable.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bob DeMarco — on Aug 29, 2008

• Software Review: DatabaseSpy 2008 From Altova

  If you do any work with databases, you will find that DatabaseSpy 2008 is a much needed tool.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 29, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 08/28/2008

  A great week on the PSN -- the Last Guy, Warhawk booster, and demos!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Aug 29, 2008

• PSP Review: Space Invaders Extreme

  Technically, it's "Spac3 Invaders Extr3me" according to the box, but I'm refusing to use leet speak. Sorry Taito.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 29, 2008

• Wii Review: Little League World Series Baseball 2008

  The aluminum bat's ping is just one of the surprisingly appealing elements of this entertaining, full priced baseball game.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Aug 29, 2008