April 22, 2009 Archive

Video

• Remembering Edie Sedgwick

  "...white-haired with anthracite-black eyes and legs to swoon over..."

  Opinion in Video — by Kendra — on Apr 22, 2009

• Supernatural Preview: "Jump The Shark" and Fan News

  Supernatural is back on Thursday! Preview clips, why international fans want conventions too, and the best Impala tribute ever.

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Apr 22, 2009

• Blu-Ray Review: The Matrix: 10th Anniversary Edition

  I like steak so I chose the blue pill.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 22, 2009

• Trade in Warner Bros HD DVDs for Blu-rays with Red2Blu Program

  Warner Bros. offers a great deal for HD DVD users.

  News in Video — by El Bicho — on Apr 22, 2009

• Is Television Celebrating Earth Day?

  The networks are doing some special stuff today, is it enough?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 22, 2009

• DVD Review: Hannah Montana - Keeping It Real

  Fun, fabulous, sassy and sensational -- Hannah keeps it real as she learns her true self is the best way to be.

  Review in Video — by April Pohren — on Apr 22, 2009

• TV Recap: 24 Day Seven, Hour 18 - Et Tu, Tony?

  Last week’s revelation hit me with a sick sort of dull surprise and I took it quite personally.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Apr 22, 2009

• DVD Review: Wild Man Blues

  A disappointing documentary from Barbara Kopple about Woody Allen.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Apr 22, 2009

• DVD Review: Burke’s Law: Season One, Volume Two

  It’s Burke’s Law -- we’re just living in it (no, wait…).

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 22, 2009

• TV Review: Chuck - "Chuck Versus the Colonel"

  Chuck and Sarah race to find Chuck's dad while Casey races to arrest them both.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Apr 22, 2009

• DVD Review: The Booby Hatch (1976)

  Sometimes, copious amounts of breasts simply do not warrant the existence of an entire motion picture.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 22, 2009

• TV Review: Iron Man: Armored Adventures

  Iron Man as a teenager?

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Apr 22, 2009

• DVD Review: Gutterballs - Balls Out Uncut Version

  Not something I’d peg as “family entertainment,” but grindhouse fiends will love every sleazy minute.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 22, 2009

• Movie Review: Crank - High Voltage

  Pure insanity.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 22, 2009

• Movie Review: Stray Dog (1949)

  A new look at one of Kurosawa's masterpieces.

  Review in Video — by Matthew C Holmes — on Apr 22, 2009

Books

• Book Review: As We Forgive: Stories of Reconciliation from Rwanda by Catherine Claire Larson

  Essential reading for anyone interested in the recent history of Rwanda, the practice of restorative justice, or the Christian understanding of forgiveness and reconciliation.

  Review in Books — by Jordan J. Ballor — on Apr 22, 2009

• Book Review: The Think Big Manifesto: Think You Can't Change Your Life (and the World)? Think Again by Michael Port

  Revolution is about one person at a time experiencing their own personal empowerment against an existing, deficient (small thinking) system.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Apr 22, 2009

• Book Review: Blaggard’s Moon by George Bryan Polivka

  Surrounded by piranhas and waiting for ravenously savage mer-monkeys to arrive Smith Delaney has time to reminisce.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Apr 22, 2009

• Book Review: You Lucky Dog by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader and PhoDOGraphy by Kim Levin

  A pair of books to celebrate your best friend.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Apr 22, 2009

• Book Review: Sherlock Holmes in America, Edited by Martin H. Greenberg, Jon L. Lellenberg, and Daniel Stashower

  New adventures for the original dynamic duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson!

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Apr 22, 2009

• Interview with Dr. David Gruder, Author of The New IQ

  "The New IQ...provid[es] the world's first complete road-tested socially responsible guide to personal, relationship and career fulfillment during difficult times without sacrificing ethics and integrity.

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Apr 22, 2009

Culture

• Globalizing Americana: Part 26 – The Organizational Structure of Peace Movements

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

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Apr 22, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Back to Bacharach and David at the Fonda Theatre

  A disappointing Bacharach and David revue tries too hard to hip and funny.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 22, 2009

• Perez Hilton, Miss California, and the Feud That’s Spreading Across the Internet

  Why ask the question if you are only expecting one answer?

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Apr 22, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Kait Dunton - Real & Imagined

  You need this record.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 22, 2009

• Music Review: Micachu & The Shapes - Jewellery

  A classically-trained composer destroys music in tremendous fashion.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 22, 2009

• Music Review: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Stranger In Town

  Bob Seger: Chapter 7.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 22, 2009

• Music Review: Seventh Day Slumber - Take Everything

  Christian rock band Seventh Day Slumber is back with their third CD Take Everything.

  Review in Music — by Marta Hoelscher — on Apr 22, 2009

• Music Review: Silver Ginger 5 - Black Leather Mojo

  Ginger, lead singer of the Wildhearts offers us one of his most solid albums ever with Black Leather Mojo.

  Review in Music — by Rylee Strange — on Apr 22, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Animal Crossing: City Folk

  Nintendo’s latest entry into the franchise is great for the new crowd, but will bore longtime series fans.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Apr 22, 2009

Tastes

• How To Make Your Own Herbal Body Care And Culinary Oils

  Make your own healing infused oils for body care or culinary use with these easy-to-follow tips and recipes.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dorene Petersen — on Apr 22, 2009

Sports

• Time To Hang Up The Typewriter, Bob and Dan

  Bob Ryan and Dan Shaughnessy are Macy's Day baloons of their former selves.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Apr 22, 2009

• Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera Enter The Record Books

  This win/save combo will go down in history as one of the best.

  Review in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 22, 2009

• Columbus Loses to Detroit in their First Home Playoff Game, 4-1

  Just one more game and Detroit has the series.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 22, 2009