April 30, 2009 Archive

Video

• New Movies & Box Office Predictions: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Battle for Terra

  Let the blockbuster season commence!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 30, 2009

• DVD Review: X-Men (1992) - Volume 1 & Volume 2

  One of the best of the adaptions of the mutant superheroes

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 30, 2009

• DVD Review: Tribute to Heath Ledger - The Unauthorized Story

  The tragic and unexpected death of a young star.

  Review in Video — by April Pohren — on Apr 30, 2009

• 2009 Summer Movie Preview: May

  May 2009 looks like a promising start to a fulfilling, fun-filled summer at the box office.

  News in Video — by Tall Writer — on Apr 30, 2009

• NewsFlash: It's Official - ABC to Join Hulu

  Rumored for weeks to be coming, the announcement was made today

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 30, 2009

• DVD Review: Donkey Punch (2008)

  A film that proves once again that booze, barbiturates, boats and Brits don’t mix.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 30, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Star Trek: The Original Series, Season One

  A strong visual upgrade for this highly entertaining first season of a sci-fi classic.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Apr 30, 2009

• DVD Review: Fight Night (2008)

  Thousand-Dollar Baby.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 30, 2009

• Movie Review: The Soloist

  Well acted, but ultimately unnecessary drama.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 30, 2009

• Law & Order: Jack McCoy is Playing Politics

  Jack McCoy's election draws nearer and his troubles become greater.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 30, 2009

• The End of Conventional TV?

  Will conventional broadcast television disappear any time soon?

  Opinion in Video — by Werner Patels — on Apr 30, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Sin City

  Sexy dames, lots of blood, and a castration. What’s not to love?

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 30, 2009

• The Christian Film Industry

  "Godlywood" sweeps the nation...

  Opinion in Video — by J.J. Biddinger — on Apr 30, 2009

• Movie Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

  A wasted opportunity that only entertains at certain points.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Apr 30, 2009

Sci/Tech

• The Unholy Book of the Dead Sea

  The text of the Dead Sea scrolls is amazingly accurate, but its God condones murder and other atrocities.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 30, 2009

• More Evidence to Indicate Whole Body Vibration to be Ineffective

  A review of methodologically sound studies done by researchers finds that evidence in support of whole body vibration is severely lacking.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Apr 30, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 04/30/2009

  Touch the Marvel vs. Capcom 2 demo and pata-pata-pon again on your PSP!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Apr 30, 2009

Sports

• Ban A-Rod From the Game

  The latest information about A-Rod further supports his banishment from the game.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 30, 2009

• From 1976 to 2009

  Chicago and Boston are going to crank it up if they want to participate in The Greatest Game Ever Played.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Apr 30, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Izzy & Chris, Like Bells, Angie Stevens, M Shanghai String Band

  Izzy & Chris tap into the fundamentals of country blues and mine that vein for all it's worth.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 30, 2009

• Exclusively For You: Still Flyin’ – "Aerosmith, Take Me To The Other Side"

  Listen to the track and decide for yourself.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 30, 2009

• Music Review: Ryan Leslie - Ryan Leslie

  Singer-songwriter Ryan Leslie bares his soul on his 12-track debut with songs that blur the line between R&B and pop.

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Apr 30, 2009

• Music Review: Alecia Nugent – Hillbilly Goddess

  Nugent sparkles, but sentiment gets a bit sticky.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Apr 30, 2009

• Music Review: Bob Seger - Face The Promise

  Bob Seger: Chapter 14.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 30, 2009

• Music Review: Dynasty Electric - Burning EP

  Dynasty Electric rocks the house with synth-rock!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Apr 30, 2009

• Music Review: NOFX - Coaster

  NOFX cares about not ruining your coffee tables with their latest release.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Apr 30, 2009

• Music Review: Lady Antebellum - Lady Antebellum

  I’m completely obsessed with this new up and coming country trio.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Apr 30, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists - Chicago Blues – A Living History

  An ambitious project that brings an important slice of musical history to living, breathing life!

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Apr 30, 2009

Books

• Interview with Therese Fowler, Author of Reunion

  "...I tend to create characters who battle the forces of society as well as their own mistakes and shortcomings. What motivates us? What changes us?"

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Apr 30, 2009

• Book Review: Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them by Francine Prose

  A smart, detailed look at the power of the written word.

  Review in Books — by CB — on Apr 30, 2009

• Book Review: Demonkeeper by Royce Buckingham

  A witty, subtly inventive young adult horror from Royce Buckingham.

  Review in Books — by Catherine Tuckwell — on Apr 30, 2009

• Book Review: Ron Carter: Finding The Right Notes by Dan Ouellette

  Oullette’s biography of one of the foremost bassists in jazz has lots of history, but not a great deal of life...

  Review in Books — by John Taylor — on Apr 30, 2009

• Book Review: Private Midnight by Kris Saknussemm

  Calling Kris Saknussemm's latest novel a "psychoerotic noir fairytale" only scratches the surface.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Apr 30, 2009

• Historical Fiction Author Kathye Quick Talks Books and How American Idol Became Inspiration for New Novel

  "...I work for the government full time until I either win a Pulitzer or get a movie deal. It could happen."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Apr 30, 2009

• Review: Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim Reiterman

  The most detailed biography of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and Jonestown you are likely to find.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Apr 30, 2009

Culture

• Panda AIDS: Swine Flu's Successor

  Swine flu was a decent scare, but we can do better.

  Opinion in Culture — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 30, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): An Evening of Music and Comedy Starring Debbie Reynolds

  Still full of spit and vinegar, one of American's eternal sweethearts brings her show back to her hometown.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 30, 2009

• ObamaRama, The Trinity

  Part three of our pursuit of Barack Obama's relationship with popular culture: a happy family, on the mind of Jews, and playing with a poster.

  Opinion in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 30, 2009

• Subscription Guilt: When Do I Cancel These Newspapers?

  A writer worries about adding to the print media's woes.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kimberly Davis — on Apr 30, 2009

• How to Avoid Falling in Love with Love

  A subject of parody from the time of ancient Greece.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jonathan Lockwood Huie — on Apr 30, 2009

Politics

• And This Little Piggy Flu All the Way Home: An Analysis of the Swine Flu

  No matter how pure the science should be, politics always manages to butt into the picture.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Apr 30, 2009

• Happy 50th Birthday, Mr. Harper

  Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper turns 50 today. Many Happy Returns – to Harper the person, not Harper the Prime Minister.

  Opinion in Politics — by Werner Patels — on Apr 30, 2009

• The Curious Blur of Political Candidate and Beauty Contestant

  Is it a beauty contest or is it the presidency? You be the judge.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Apr 30, 2009

• The Deadliest Four Months in Human History -- Redux?

  The bad news, the really bad news, the good news, and what to watch for.

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Apr 30, 2009

• The Al Qaeda Threat and the Need to Find New Partners

  The option of networking with non-state players such as Taleban and LTTE was never studied by the Bush administration. Here are some possibilities.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kalugu — on Apr 30, 2009