March 3, 2009 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Adobe Master Collection – After Effects CS4 from Adobe Systems

  Adobe After Effects CS4 is a must-have upgrade.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 03, 2009

• Kindle 2.0: Now That's Better

  Might as well get used to it.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Stephen Foster — on Mar 03, 2009

• Software Review: Adobe Photoshop Plug-in PhotoTools 2 from onOne Software

  I know that PhotoTools 2 will remain in my toolbox for a long time to come.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 03, 2009

Music

• Concert Review: Ryan Adams And The Cardinals - Tulsa (02/28/09)

  Ryan Adams makes good on all the heartache he's given me over the years.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Mar 03, 2009

• Music Review: Ferry Corsten - Twice In A Blue Moon

  Ferry Corsten's latest artist album delivers consistent trance tunes, but sacrifices some originality in the process.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Mar 03, 2009

• New Album Releases 03/03/09: Super U2esday Edition! Plus Neko Case, Justin Townes Earle, The Prodigy, Rush, Thin Lizzy, Buddy & Julie Miller And More

  It's Super U2esday!

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Mar 03, 2009

• Music Review: Brasil Brazil - Brasil Brazil 3

  Brasil Brazil's dizzying blend of various world music influences make for an enjoyable listening experience.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Mar 03, 2009

• Music Review: Marissa Nadler - Little Hells

  As the title suggests, Marissa Nadler's fourth solo album "Little Hells" is anything but fun.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Mar 03, 2009

• Music Review: Hushabye Baby: Lullabye Renditions of Johnny Cash

  The man in black is now accessible to babies.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Mar 03, 2009

• Music Review: Jumpel - Deuxieme Bureau

  A meticulously minimalistic mindscape of an album.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Mar 03, 2009

• Music Review: P.T. Walkley - Mr. Macy Wakes Alone

  Experience the strange tale of Audrey Macy.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Mar 03, 2009

• Music Review: Van Morrison – Astral Weeks: Live At The Hollywood Bowl

  As if channeling an altogether new spirit rather than replicating old magic, Morrison summons his enigmatic classic to the stage.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Mar 03, 2009

• Music Review: The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem - In Person At Carnegie Hall

  The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem's landmark 1963 Carnegie Hall Concert is restored to its original two-hour length.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 03, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta

  If you like humor, vampires, and a sprinkle of Latino flavor, I’d recommend you give this one a try.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Mar 03, 2009

• Book Review: A Lever Long Enough by Amy Deardon

  This multi-genre novel pushes the boundaries of Christian literature a bit further.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Mar 03, 2009

• Book Review: The Lean Forward Moment – Creating Compelling Stories For Film, T.V. And The Web by Norman Hollyn

  This is a rare book that brings the concept of filmmaking together.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 03, 2009

• Book Review: Tucker's Tale by Christopher Walsh

  100% of proceeds from this book will be donated to dog rescues around America.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Mar 03, 2009

• Book Review: Whispers and Moans by Yeeshan Yang

  A well thought-out account of the problems of the Hong Kong sex industry.

  Review in Books — by Joshua Wiebe — on Mar 03, 2009

Sports

• World Baseball Classic Doomed To Be The Linux Of Sports

  Nerds love it and nobody else cares.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Mar 03, 2009

• On The Hot Seat: The Clock is Ticking for Mike Sherman at Texas A&M

  Despite an impressive coaching résumé and strong recruiting, Mike Sherman is struggling to win games and the fans’ support in College Station.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Mar 03, 2009

• Ex-Steelers WR Nate Washington Signs With Tennessee

  The Former third wide receiver lands a sweet deal with the Titans.

  Opinion in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Mar 03, 2009

Gaming

• Is Downloadable Content the Way of the Future?

  Will our future see fewer games and a lot more downloading?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Mar 03, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: Friday the 13th (2009)

  This particular story fails to provide enough tense moments

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Mar 03, 2009

• DVD Review: One Tree Hill - The Complete Fifth Season

  One Tree Hill's fifth season is not as strong as past seasons, but diehard fans of the show will want to pick this one up anyway.

  Review in Video — by Forrest Kobayashi — on Mar 03, 2009

• Movie Review: Street Fighter - The Legend of Chun-Li

  I want to say gloriously bad, but it is just stupid.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 03, 2009

• TV Review: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

  Overall, the jury is still out, but last night's verdict is in.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Religulous

  Comedian Bill Maher shares his personal views on modern day religion mixing outlandish style and strong personal views/beliefs.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Mar 03, 2009

• Before the Disco Ball Lowers and the Sequins Start Shimmying: A Preview of Dancing With the Stars Season 8

  A preview of this season's Dancing with the Stars, with commentary and predictions for each couple.

  Opinion in Video — by Kimberly Mauck — on Mar 03, 2009

• Claire Denis's Cinema of the Skin

  A critical essay on the work of French filmmaker Claire Denis.

  Opinion in Video — by Sam C. Mac — on Mar 03, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Futurama - Into the Wild Green Yonder

  Fans of the show will no doubt enjoy this new addition, but be prepared for some lulls in the funny.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Mar 03, 2009

• Box Office Update 2/27-3/1: Madea Holds on Despite Steep Drop

  Jobros are turned away at the door.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 03, 2009

Politics

• Lords and Vassals

  Recent policies adopted by the United States government bear an uncomfortable resemblance to the socioeconomic paradigms of medievalism and socialism.

  Opinion in Politics — by Travis Johnson — on Mar 03, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Our Town

  David Cromer's revival of the Thornton Wilder classic may be the best show running in New York right now.

  Review in Culture — by Hannah Marie Ellison — on Mar 03, 2009

• Theatre Review (London): England People Very Nice

  “They’re all the same, aren’t they?” is the laziest of racist remarks, but it cuts to the quick when it's applied to you.

  Review in Culture — by David Trennery — on Mar 03, 2009

• Globalizing Americana: Part 15 - Xenophobia and the Internment of Japanese-Americans

  This series of articles will analyze how American culture is transmitted through the process of globalization.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Mar 03, 2009

• Princeton Seminar to Discuss the Impact of Spirituality on the Workplace

  Does a deep spiritual life make for a better business leader?

  News in Culture — by Bradley J. Moore — on Mar 03, 2009