April 1, 2009 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Monsters Vs. Aliens

  Reese Witherspoon headlines the latest DreamWorks animated film, Monsters Vs. Aliens, an entertaining one hour and 34 minute sci-fi romp

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Apr 01, 2009

• TV Review: The Osbournes Reloaded

  Aren't the Osbournes fifteen minutes just about up?

  Review in Video — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 01, 2009

• Revisiting Cupid

  Cupid's back. Sort of.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 01, 2009

• DVD Review: The Last House on the Left - Unrated Collector's Edition (1972)

  The tagline of "Repeat to yourself...it's only a movie" speaks volumes.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Apr 01, 2009

• CBS Turns Out The 'Light:' Guiding Light's 72-Year Run With Network Over in September

  Declining ratings end historic run for 'Guiding Light' on CBS...

  News in Video — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 01, 2009

• DVD Review: The Fugitive: Season Two, Volume Two

  Another half-season set of one of television’s most famous series.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 01, 2009

• DVD Review: The Basic Math Word Problem Tutor and The Algebra 2 Tutor

  Plain Jane math instruction DVDs communicate complex concepts clearly and thoroughly.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Apr 01, 2009

Sports

• Jeter Batting Leadoff Is A Great Move For The Yankees

  While he may not fit the usual profile for a leadoff hitter, the move by Girardi should bode well.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 01, 2009

• Jay Cutler Rumors Are Everywhere

  Where will he wind up? Maybe on YOUR team. (But probably not.)

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 01, 2009

• Blue Jackets Beat Predators 2-1 In A Spirited Fight

  Darth Vader is defeated and the Rebels control the galaxy once more.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 01, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Azusa Shimizu - La Belle Epoque, Guitar Music Of Ponce And Tansman

  Music from the golden age of Paris beautifully performed by one of todays leading classical guitarists.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Apr 01, 2009

• Low Vs Diamond to Tour with Jack's Mannequin, Ben Lee

  This indie band is hitting the road. Are they coming to a city near you?

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 01, 2009

• Music Review: The Milk & Honey Band - Dog Eared Moonlight

  Bring the English countryside into your mind.

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Apr 01, 2009

• Music Review: Peter Bjorn & John - Living Thing

  Facing impossible expectations, Peter Bjorn and John produce a damn good indie pop album that's only sin is not being a masterpiece

  Review in Music — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Apr 01, 2009

• Music Review: Sly & The Family Stone - Greatest Hits

  Sly & The Family Stone: Chapter 5.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 01, 2009

• Retro Redux: Saying Adios To Monte Hale

  He might not have been as famous as Roy or Gene, but he knew his way around a song.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 01, 2009

• Music Review: Presidents of the United States of America - Bad Times, Ladybug, and Rot in the Sun

  The Presidents are back and want to share their "Bad Times" with you!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Apr 01, 2009

• Music Review: Great Lake Swimmers - Lost Channels

  There are occasions when being haunted is a good thing.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 01, 2009

Politics

• Mr. Obama, Let's Get to the Point About Circumcision

  Mr. President, let it be known, that when confronted with a choice between mutilation and exaltation, you rose to the occasion.

  Satire in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Apr 01, 2009

Culture

• After 29,000 Mistakes, UCSD Acted “Quickly”

  University of California, San Diego teaches a little “Psych!”

  News in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 01, 2009

• Globalizing Americana: Part 24 – The Emerging Peace Movement and its Structural Organization

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

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Apr 01, 2009

• Research Shows Money Can Lead to Greed (Duh)

  Money messes with our brains and may cause us to do something wacky.

  Review in Culture — by Bradley J. Moore — on Apr 01, 2009

Books

• Naruto Publisher Offers Fans An Online Sneak Peek at An Upcoming Volume

  Fans of the popular manga series get an advance look at volume 45.

  News in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 01, 2009

• Book Review: House of Meetings by Martin Amis

  Droll black humour mingled with near purple theatrics.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Apr 01, 2009

• Book Review: The Garden of The Soul by Lynn Serafinn

  A woman's journey through to her true Self.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Apr 01, 2009

• Book Review: The First Quarry by Max Allan Collins

  This is one tough, sexy crime tale.

  Review in Books — by Joe Menta — on Apr 01, 2009

• Book Review: On the Beaten Path by Rich Lackowski

  Legends of drumming exposed!

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Apr 01, 2009

• Interview with David S. Brody, Author of Cabal of the Westford Knight

  "It really is a story that could change the way we think about the history of our country."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Apr 01, 2009

• Book Review: John Zorn: Tradition And Transgression by John Brackett

  First in-depth study of John Zorn's music

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 01, 2009