May 11, 2009 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Science and the Being of Jesus

  Science, scholarship, inspiration, and God killing.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Regis Schilken — on May 11, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: Star Trek

  An outstanding "reboot" by J.J. Abrams delivers the goods for Trekkies and general audiences.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on May 11, 2009

• Box Office Update 5/8-5/10: Star Trek Warps to the Top

  Week two of blockbuster season brings a strong open for a sci-fi reboot.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 11, 2009

• Movie Review: The Dancer Upstairs

  The Dancer Upstairs tends to focus more on the insignificant rather than the significant.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on May 11, 2009

• Movie Review: Star Trek - No Country for Old Trekkies

  You can never beam home again.

  Review in Video — by The Crow — on May 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Introducing Trebellina

  This engaging DVD may not fulfill its claims, but is nevertheless an entertaining, informal introduction to music theory for preschoolers.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on May 11, 2009

• A Closer Look at The Celebrity Apprentice Finale

  Today we contemplate how The Donald reached his final decision.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Galaxy Quest - Deluxe Edition

  This is Spinal Tap for sci-fi geeks.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on May 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Smother

  Smother is a terrible comedy led by a shrill, clingy and overbearing character played by Diane Keaton.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on May 11, 2009

• DVD Review: B.T.K.

  A surefire nominee for Worst Direct-To-Video Flick of the Year.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 11, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Wayne's World

  Mike Myers breakout hit Wayne's World comes to high definition. Does it "Score!" or have we been "Denied!"?

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on May 11, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Ciara - Fantasy Ride

  A disappointing third studio album from the R&B-crunk princess that fails to live up to expectations.

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on May 11, 2009

• Music Review: Century - Black Ocean

  A surprisingly good band that you should check out.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 11, 2009

• Music Review: Ben Harper And The Relentless7 - White Lies For Dark Times

  Ben Harper and Relentless7 play rock and roll with a difference.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 11, 2009

• Buddy Guy, B.B. King Among Big Winners at 30th Annual Blues Music Awards

  Some familiar names took home hardware at the biggest night for the blues...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 11, 2009

• Music Review: Pet Shop Boys - Yes

  After twenty-years of quirky and successful British pop, do the Pet Shop Boys still resonate with Yes?

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on May 11, 2009

• Music Review: Sonic Youth - Washing Machine

  The most underrated Sonic Youth album, no questions asked.

  Review in Music — by Kyle West — on May 11, 2009

• Music Review: Aynsley Lister - Equilibrium

  Aynsley Lister finally shakes off that 'potential' tag and delivers his most accomplished album to date.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on May 11, 2009

• Retro Redux: Johnny Duncan's 'Skiffle' Inspired The Beatles

  A huge hit in England, he was never able to achieve stardom in his native land.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on May 11, 2009

• Jimi Hendrix - Role Model?

  Jimi Hendrix died in a pool of his own vomit – we should embrace that.

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Laidman — on May 11, 2009

• Music Review: Billy Joel - 52nd Street

  Billy Joel: Chapter 6.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 11, 2009

• Music Review: Malfaktor - The Delay Of The Inevitable

  Eleven tracks that pound, slam, and quietly seduce you.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on May 11, 2009

Gaming

• Game du Jour Deals: May 10 - May 16

  Become a soccer star, sail off to the New World, or create your dream aquarium with some of this week's games from Game du Jour.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on May 11, 2009

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for May 11, 2009

  This week is Obvious Game Title Week, apparently.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on May 11, 2009

Sports

• THF Headlines: Manny vs. Motherhood

  Manny steals Jeremy Mayfield's thunder ... questionable NBA ejections ... silly confrontations ... and "What Were They Thinking?"

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 11, 2009

Politics

• Persia Delenda Est! Israel's Case for a Pre-Emptive Nuclear Strike on Tehran

  When your back is against the wall, you do what you have to in order to survive.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on May 11, 2009

• Britain Creeps Towards Tyranny

  Will the politically correct excesses of leftist government in Britain lead to a conservative backlash? Will America follow the same pattern?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 11, 2009

Culture

• Utilizing Restorative Justice

  A practioner reflects.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kris Miner — on May 11, 2009

• A Call for Prison Reform

  Fatally flawed in its fundamental structure, the U.S. prison system necessitates extensive revision.

  Opinion in Culture — by Michael Staib — on May 11, 2009

Tastes

• Riesling Wine: New Taste Profile?

  Many participants also vocalized that some of the wines labeled “medium sweet” could pass as dry.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 11, 2009

• Sipping Amarone with Mr. Tedeschi

  You might have heard the name Amarone in a Godfather movie.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 11, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Way of Herodotus: Travels with the Man Who Invented History by Justin Marozzi

  Some 2,500 years after his death, the "Father of History" serves as traveling companion and guide for British journalist.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on May 11, 2009

• Book Review: The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Lou Aronica and Ken Robinson

  An eye-opener about the great diversity of unique capability that we all have.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on May 11, 2009

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of May 11, 2009

  Better-food Nation, Calling out the Coast Guard, Swayin' with Swayze, the Dead and Divine with Smith and Van Praagh; Sandford, Leonard, Hart, MacHale, Preston, Davis...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on May 11, 2009