April 29, 2009 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Your Anti-Virus Should Be Fired!

  A look at why your anti-virus software is asleep on the job, and what you can do about it! How Avast stands up against bigger names products like Norton and McAfee.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by whittierpc — on Apr 29, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: The Wrestler

  a near-perfect film that probes questions of identity, relationship, and fulfillment

  Review in Video — by Brandon Cozart — on Apr 29, 2009

• DVD Review: The Goldwyn Follies

  A Hollywood mogul hires a country girl to bring some heart back to the movies. Oh, the humanity.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 29, 2009

• DVD Review: JCVD

  Can Jean-Claude Van Damme really act?

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Apr 29, 2009

• Movie Review: The Soloist

  What this film accomplishes is truly special. It allows the viewer to experience grace.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Apr 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword

  Scooby and the Gang head to Japan and tangle with s Samurai spirit!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Apr 29, 2009

• Emily Deschanel Dishes About Upcoming Episodes of Bones

  Spoilers ahead: Read with caution!

  Interview in Video — by CindyC — on Apr 29, 2009

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

  Chuck must stop Roark to avoid a wedding day disaster for Ellie and Awesome.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Apr 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Fighting

  How could a movie with this title make the subject boring? Somehow it succeeds at just that.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 29, 2009

• Last Restaurant Standing Reveals the Last Restaurant Standing

  The second season of Last Restaurant Standing came to a close last night, let's look at Raymond Blanc's choice.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 29, 2009

• TV Review: House, M.D. - "House Divided"

  House sees dead people, plans a bachelor party, and almost kills Chase.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 29, 2009

• Movie Review: The Informers

  This movie is not worth your time.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 29, 2009

• DVD Review: BBC Crime Caper Series The Invisibles

  A Throwback to Quirky TV Detective Shows from the 70s

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Lane — on Apr 29, 2009

Sports

• Know When to Move 'Em ...

  At what point does a player's terrible defense force you to move him?

  Opinion in Sports — by Aaron Whitehead — on Apr 29, 2009

• Stanley Cup Second Round Playoff Predictions

  Expect another Californian upset.

  Opinion in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 29, 2009

• The Five Stages of Grieving Over A 10-Run Inning

  Here's how I got through that dreadful seventh.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 29, 2009

Music

• Concert Review: Jonatha Brooke, The Soiled Dove, Denver, April 24, 2009

  The prolific folk-rock singer-songwriter who has a way with words still talks a good game.

  Review in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Apr 29, 2009

• A Sampling of Old Californio's Westering Again

  Two video samples from this brand new album.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 29, 2009

• Music Review: Draven, Susperia, Rhino, Stemm, and Seance

  This week we look at some of the heavier and darker side of heavy rock. Get yer leathers on and take a look.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Apr 29, 2009

• Music Review: Shirley Johnson - Blues Attack

  Doing the Lord's work for Satan's music

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Apr 29, 2009

• Music Review: Moonalice - Moonalice

  They wandered the continent, surviving on their wits and music. Their specialty was low tones.

  Review in Music — by Ginger Haycox — on Apr 29, 2009

• Lemonheads Announce New Album, 2009 Summer US Tour

  Evan Dando ready to once again fly The Lemonheads banner...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 29, 2009

• Music Review: Gladshot - Burn Up and Shine

  Sweet, fluffy summer pop music from NYC's Gladshot.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 29, 2009

• Music Review: Tango Duo - Pasión por la Vida

  Two old friends come together to pay tribute to the tango -- and share a bottle.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 29, 2009

• Music Review: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - It's A Mystery

  Bob Seger: Chapter 13.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 29, 2009

• Music Review: Gareth Icke - It Gets Worse at Night

  The debut record from Gareth Icke is a refreshingly grown-up effort.

  Review in Music — by Sovereign Syre — on Apr 29, 2009

• Music Review: A Camp - Colonia

  So much of A Camp's sophomore album is filled with Nina Persson's words that we grow to expect to hear them all the time.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Apr 29, 2009

• Music Review: The Boxmasters - Modbilly

  A tame cluster of unimportance from The Boxmasters.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 29, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Glenn Miller Conspiracy by Hunton Downs

  Big Band leader Glenn Miller's disappearance solved, 65 years later!

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 29, 2009

• Book Review: The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America by Steven Johnson

  A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America, more or less describes Johnson's The Invention of Air.

  Review in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on Apr 29, 2009

• Book Review: Fiction by Ara 13

  13’s humor makes Fiction an enjoyable read, which serves a greater purpose in helping to lighten the narrative when later more heavily-digestible issues are discussed.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Apr 29, 2009

Culture

• Universal Studios Florida Releases Information on its New Roller Coaster: Rip Ride Rockit

  The future of roller coasters.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Apr 29, 2009

• Globalizing Americana: Part 29 – Obstructionist and Non-Obstructionist Peace Organizations

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

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Apr 29, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Ain't Misbehavin' by Richard Maltby Jr. at the Ahmanson Theatre

  The joint is jumpin' at the Ahmanson with a spirit-lifting revival of the great "Fats" Waller revue.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 29, 2009

• NFCC Launches New Site to Assist Consumers in Financial Trouble

  The revamped site provides consumers in financial trouble with e-tools designed to help them solve their problems.

  News in Culture — by Ed Dickson — on Apr 29, 2009

• The Original Flying Tough Copper

  Before all the cop series there was The Original Tough Copper...

  Opinion in Culture — by Larry Estes — on Apr 29, 2009

Gaming

• GamersGate.com Has More Than 1000 Titles Available for Purchase

  This site currently features more than 1000 PC games for worldwide purchase from a range of major and independent publishers.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Apr 29, 2009