April 8, 2009 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: 12 Rounds

  Mediocre actioner is not terrible but hardly worth recommending.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 08, 2009

• DVD Review: Bedtime Stories - Limited Time Combo Pack

  Irresistibly cute, noticeably charming, and wholly entertaining.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Apr 08, 2009

• Philadelphia Film Festival and Cinefest Part Two: Bombs Under Baghdad

  Checking out The Hurt Locker, Surveillance and Il Divo at the fest.

  Review in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 08, 2009

• DVD Review: China's Forbidden City

  This lavishly produced DVD gives you unique access to the history behind China's Forbidden City.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Whitehead — on Apr 08, 2009

• House, M.D. Builds Toward the Season Five Finale

  What happens next on House? As the season comes to a close, House deals with Kutner's death -- and a comedy legend makes an appearance.

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 08, 2009

• DVD Review: Timecrimes

  “Timecrimes” is like a mashup of sci/fi and giallo movies -- and I loved every single minute of it.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 08, 2009

• Producer Andrew Trapani Talks About The Haunting In Connecticut

  A chat with producer Andrew Trapani on our fascination with the supernatural.

  Interview in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Apr 08, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics

  A drop of blood on a smiley face button has never looked so good.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 08, 2009

• Movie Review: American Teen

  Four teens share an emotional rollercoaster through their senior year.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Apr 08, 2009

• DVD Review: To Catch A Thief - Centennial Collection (1955)

  Sure to satisfy fans of classic Hollywood.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 08, 2009

• DVD Review: Star Wars - The Clone Wars: A Galaxy Divided

  Brings back the fun of the original trilogy with good stories and excellent animation.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Apr 08, 2009

• TV Review: Chuck - "Chuck Versus the Dream Job"

  Chuck finally meets his dad. It's an adventure, in more ways than one.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Apr 08, 2009

• DVD Review: Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E. The Fifteen Years Later Affair

  Wherein childhood memories meet eighties television.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Apr 08, 2009

Culture

• He Is Peaceman: A Candid Look At Billionaire Philanthropist/Musician Sir Ivan Wilzig

  Sir Ivan scaled fire escape ladders and built the Playboy mansion of the East. And now, he's talking about it.

  Opinion in Culture — by ASiCat — on Apr 08, 2009

• Couples Love Decathlon: Recreating Romance and Intimacy

  An easy and fun way to recharge and get some zing back!

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Coach Love — on Apr 08, 2009

• Wondering if He Still Likes You?

  You should be wondering about something else.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ani Ram — on Apr 08, 2009

• Ten Things You Need to Know about Life Insurance

  Are you confused about the many options and policies available?

  Opinion in Culture — by nvedo — on Apr 08, 2009

Sci/Tech

• What on Earth is This Stuff?

  We touch and handle "stuff" each day; what lies under its surface appearance?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 08, 2009

• iPhone Application Review: Dub -- No More Business Cards

  Update your business cards to Web 2.0.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 08, 2009

• Megapixels, DSLRs, and ISOs, Oh My! Why You Probably Don't Need A Big, Expensive Digital Camera

  Maybe you are looking to buy a new camera and think you need to upgrade to one of those big fancy DSLR cameras you keep seeing.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Christina McGinnis — on Apr 08, 2009

• Software Review: Voila!

  Review of Mac Leopard screen capture software.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Charley Hays — on Apr 08, 2009

Books

• Manga Review: Hot Gimmick - Volume One (VizBig Edition) by Miki Aihara

  The popular Shojo Beat series gets reprinted in a larger VizBig package.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 08, 2009

• Book Review: Decoding the Heavens: A 2,000-Year-Old Computer -- and the Century-Long Search to Discover Its Secrets by Jo Marchant

  This readable book explores decades of effort trying to unlock the mystery of an ancient Greek mechanical device.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Apr 08, 2009

• Pulp Pages: The Third Murderer (serialized as “The Flame” and Race Williams) by Carroll John Daly

  “I didn’t like his face and I told him so,” he snappishly starts... Later on, Race reflects, “Maybe I’m not so hot at repartee.”

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Apr 08, 2009

• Book Review: Rubies in the Orchard: How to Uncover the Hidden Gems in Your Business by Lynda Resnick

  When is a marketing book not a marketing book?

  Review in Books — by Marta Hoelscher — on Apr 08, 2009

• Book Review: Fundraising When Money Is Tight: A Strategic and Practical Guide to Surviving Tough Times and Thriving in the Future by Mel Warwick

  A must-read for all nonprofits in times of crisis.

  Review in Books — by Manny Hernandez — on Apr 08, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Sly & The Family Stone - Heard You Missed Me, Well I'm Back

  Sly & The Family Stone: Chapter 10.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 08, 2009

• Music Review: The Tragically Hip - We Are the Same

  We Are the Same is a record with a theme, maybe even a theory.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 08, 2009

• The Beatles Discography Remastered, On Sale Sept. 9th

  Still no iTunes, but 'new' versions of classic albums are on the way...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 08, 2009

• Music Review: Röyksopp – Junior

  Teaming up with a variety of intriguing female vocalists, Röyksopp have created an album of wonderful, immersive electro-pop.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Apr 08, 2009

• AI Finalist Michael Johns Announces New Album Release Date

  Newly rescheduled release date set for Michael Johns' single and album!

  News in Music — by Ultimat1 — on Apr 08, 2009

• Music Review: Styx, Gary Moore, Paul Rodgers, Black Label Society, and Elvenking

  Italian Celtic power-metal, biker metal, pomp, a bit of classy blues and Thin Lizzy blues, not a bad outing.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Apr 08, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Leonard Cohen - Leonard Cohen Live In London

  Like an art exhibit that gives viewers the opportunity to appreciate the body of work that an artist produced during his lifetime.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 08, 2009

• Music Review: Scott McKeon - Can't Take No More

  Following the likes of Aynsley Lister and Ian Parker, could this be the next big thing to happen to British blues?

  Review in Music — by Rhys Williams — on Apr 08, 2009

• Music Review: John Hammond - Push Comes To Shove

  Getting there before the idea was even a twinkle in Chris Cornell's eye, this is Blues meets Hip-Hop at it's best.

  Review in Music — by Rhys Williams — on Apr 08, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation 2 Review: Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle

  If you own a PlayStation 2, then you won't want to miss this high quality, low cost strategy game.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Apr 08, 2009

• Nintendo DS Review: Rhythm Heaven

  Touch and timing are crucial in this uniquely international musical mini game collection.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Apr 08, 2009

Sports

• Jays 5, Tigers 4: A Tale Of Two Brandons

  Thus far, the score is: Inge, good; Lyon, bad.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 08, 2009

Tastes

• Product Review: Three Olives Cherry Vodka

  The infusion of cherry makes for excellent mixed drinks.

  Review in Tastes — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 08, 2009