April 4, 2009 Archive

Gaming

• Some Thoughts on the Latest Wii System Update

  Here's the Wii update we've all been waiting for.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Mark Kalriess — on Apr 04, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 04/02/2009

  A minimal but decent week on the PlayStation store, interactive Killzone 2 ad being the highlight.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Apr 04, 2009

Books

• An Interview with Efrem Sigel, Author of The Disappearance

  The Disappearance is a rhythmic roller-coaster. Sigel's writing is compassionate, deeply sensitive with genuine empathy.

  Interview in Books — by Wisteria Leigh — on Apr 04, 2009

• Book Review: The Snowing and Greening of Thomas Passmore by Paul Burman

  Deeply original, powerfully moving, and hugely satisfying.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Apr 04, 2009

• Book/DVD Homeschooling Review: The Phonics Road to Spelling & Reading – Level One by Barbara Beers

  In the market for a program teaching systemic, intensive Orton Gillingham phonics in conjunction with writing and spelling?

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Apr 04, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Georgia Satellites - Georgia Satellites

  Got a little change in your pocket? Give this a ring.

  Review in Music — by JC Mosquito — on Apr 04, 2009

• Cleveland Rocks - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  Blogging live -- sort of -- from the show.

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 04, 2009

• Music Review: Ray Charles - Genius: The Ultimate Collection

  A great sampling of Ray Charles hits that will leave fans wanting even more classic material.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Apr 04, 2009

• Music Review: The Dukes of Stratosphear - Psonic Psunspot

  The second entry from XTC's psychedelic goof-up gets its expanded reissue.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 04, 2009

• Music Review: Metric - Fantasies

  Fantasies is an appropriate title for the Metric album, but only if you follow their advice and make your personal fantasies come true.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Apr 04, 2009

• Music Review: Martina McBride - Shine

  Martina McBride returns with what may be her strongest album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 04, 2009

• Music Review: John Stetch - TV TRIO

  A new look at television theme songs.

  Review in Music — by NancyGail — on Apr 04, 2009

• Music Review: Newfound Road – Same Old Place

  Tradition rarely sounds as fresh and exciting as this.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Apr 04, 2009

• Music Review: Sonos - Sonos

  Perfectly blended a cappella vocals, excellent production, and compelling arrangements of pop and rock tunes.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Apr 04, 2009

• Music Review: PJ Harvey & John Parish - A Woman, A Man Walked By

  The beautiful new album from PJ Harvey is an early candidate for the best record that I have heard this year.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 04, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: SONAR 8 Producer From Cakewalk

  If you truly want the ultimate in DAW, then you need SONAR 8.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 04, 2009

• Diagnosis: Celiac Disease (Finally)

  One of the most common diseases in the U.S. affecting 1 out of every 133 people, yet not commonly diagnosed.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Lisa A. Lundy — on Apr 04, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: The Haunting In Connecticut

  A painfully generic, overwrought ghost story that's not scary in the least.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Apr 04, 2009

• DVD Review: The Zeta Project, Season 1

  Follow Zeta's exploits as he tries to prove he's not a killer robot any more.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Apr 04, 2009

• TV Review: The Best Years Season Two Premiere Disappointing

  I loved season one, but I'm really not feeling season two.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Apr 04, 2009

• Movie Review: The Wrestler

  The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood has phenomenal acting, major emotional moments.

  Review in Video — by Carm — on Apr 04, 2009

• DVD Review: The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, Season 1, Volume 1

  Jonny Quest with 1990s 3D CGI technology is not a good mix.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Apr 04, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Macbeth

  Patrick Stewart is a tough act to follow, but Julian Rozzell's animalistic Macbeth is no slouch.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 04, 2009