March 11, 2009 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Best Worst Movie at SXSW

  "Best Worst Movie" chronicles the cult following behind IMDB.com's worst movie ever, "Troll 2."

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Mar 11, 2009

• TV Review: Miles Davis: The Sound of Miles Davis

  Miles Davis and John Coltrane Live Again, 50 Years Later

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Earth - The Biography

  Earth - The Biography is an enjoyable and educational look at the evolution and power of our Planet.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Mar 11, 2009

• Movie Review: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

  A true comedy of horror.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Mar 11, 2009

• Selling (and Selling to) Trust Me's Audience

  Trust Me's adveritising crosses the border between the real and the fake beautifully.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 11, 2009

• Supernatural Preview: "Death Takes A Holiday" and NJ Con Report

  Preview for Thursday's episode "Death Takes A Holiday" and why I loved the NJ Creation Con.

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Mar 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Protege

  The latest Dragon Dynasty release delivers.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 11, 2009

• Movie Review: Flight from Death - The Quest for Immortality

  At times, it’s so utterly philosophical, didactic, and life-affirming that one can’t help but to submit to its intrigue.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Mar 11, 2009

Gaming

• Xbox Review: Tak - The Great Juju Challenge

  A look back on an underrated platformer from 2005.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Mar 11, 2009

Sports

• Death, Taxes, And D'backs Starting Pitching

  If Scherzer merely comes close to a Lincecum-type breakout season, this should be the best rotation in the NL.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Mar 11, 2009

• Griffey's Return Worth Every Second of Waiting

  After 10 years in a non-Mariners uniform, Griffey's return to Seattle is one of the greatest moments this sports fan's ever seen.

  Opinion in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Mar 11, 2009

• Why Sports Are Important

  They help connect people that wouldn't normally agree with each other on anything else.

  Opinion in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Mar 11, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Fill’er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations by Jim Draeger and Mark Speltz

  They aren’t only architectural treasures, they also help us understand how the auto shaped, bridged, and intersected the 20th century.

  Review in Books — by Brian D'Ambrosio — on Mar 11, 2009

• Book Review: Better Available Light Digital Photography – Second Edition By Joe Farace & Barry Staver

  If you are new to low-light shooting, then you should check this out.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 11, 2009

• Book Review: The Women by T.C. Boyle

  T.C. Boyle's novel The Women looks at architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the context of three turbulent love affairs.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Mar 11, 2009

• Author Kim Harrison Video Conversation: Blogcritics First Exclusive

  Video conversation with bestselling fantasy author Kim Harrison.

  Interview in Books — by Lisa Damian — on Mar 11, 2009

Music

• Concert Review: The Pretenders, Paramount Theatre, Denver, February 24, 2009

  When rock 'n' roll queen Chrissie Hynde asks, "Are you ready to rock?" you better be.

  Review in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Mar 11, 2009

• Music Review: Red - Innocence and Instinct

  The Grammy-nominated band is back with their sophomore release. No slump here!

  Review in Music — by Warren Kelly — on Mar 11, 2009

• Music Review: Red Fang - Red Fang

  Red Fang is the perfect band for a Lindsay Lohan bender dream or a trouble-free BBQ with friends on a balmy summer evening.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Mar 11, 2009

• Music Review: Isaac Hayes - Black Moses Reissue

  The Stax Records reissue of Black Moses showcases the soul icon at his creative peak.

  Review in Music — by Jade Blackmore — on Mar 11, 2009

• Music Review: Re: Generations

  A mix of jazz and hip-hop in the form of a fantastic generational tribute to Nat King Cole.

  Review in Music — by Janica Unruh — on Mar 11, 2009

• Music Review: Mr. Meeble - Never Trust The Chinese

  One person's mistrust leads to a cleverly constructed creation.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Mar 11, 2009

• Music Review: The Moody Blues - Seventh Sojourn

  The Moody Blues: Chapter 8.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 11, 2009

Culture

• Alabama and Germany Shooters are Stark Reminders of our Fragility

  All 6.7 billion of us are not as disconnected as we like to think we are.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Mar 11, 2009

• Opera Review (LA): Wagner's Das Rheingold at the Chandler Pavilion

  "The Ring" has finally arrived in Los Angeles.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 11, 2009

• Religion: Stress Reducer or Stress Maker?

  It can actually do both.

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Mar 11, 2009

• Dating in a Bad Economy

  Your love life doesn't have to be in recess during a recession.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ani Ram — on Mar 11, 2009

• Globalizing Americana: Part 18 - American Normativity and Global English

  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 11, 2009

• Solar Revolution: Jump Start Your New, Stable Career Today

  Structured training in renewable energy is allowing a talent pool base to acquire skills in solar training to establish revenue generating businesses and careers.

  Opinion in Culture — by Boots — on Mar 11, 2009

• The Over-Stressed and Over-Extended

  Get back to the basics, starting with a good attitude.

  Opinion in Culture — by ME2 — on Mar 11, 2009

Politics

• Truth, To Powerlessness

  There's no need to ask for whom the writing on the video wall scrawls - it scrolls for thee.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Mar 11, 2009

• The American Pie

  Change the ingredients of the American pie, and our economy will be back on its feet.

  Opinion in Politics — by ImKerry — on Mar 11, 2009