May 12, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Climates

  A masterpiece by one of the best film directors in the world.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on May 12, 2009

• Movie Review: Star Trek

  Boldly go where no one has gone - scratch that, we've been here before.

  Review in Video — by Gray Hunter — on May 12, 2009

• Movie Review: Your Mileage May Vary

  Sam Pocker's documentary explores consumerist hysteria with a 75% off coupon.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on May 12, 2009

• TV Review: House, M.D. - "Both Sides Now"

  All is not as it appears to be in House's brain as season five ends on a somber note.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 12, 2009

• Movie Review: Star Trek

  I can’t wait to explore new frontiers with this cast.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on May 12, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: Taken

  Plenty of new DVD and Blu-ray releases to check out.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 12, 2009

• Movie Review: Star Trek and J.J. Abrams' Obsession with Big Red Balls

  Insert Abrams' fascination with the big red ball and you have yourself a hit movie!

  Review in Video — by K. L. Connie Wang — on May 12, 2009

• DVD Review: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Paramount Centennial Collection)

  When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 12, 2009

• DVD Review: Pulling: The Complete First Season

  A hilarious Britcom that every jaded sitcom viewer should see.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 12, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Black Sheep (1996)

  Underwhelming effort that fails to capitalize on Chris Farley and David Spade's potential rapport.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 12, 2009

• Movie Review: Star Trek

  Not so boldly going where lots of people have gone before.

  Review in Video — by Arlo J. Wiley — on May 12, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Five Steps to Seasonal Allergy Relief

  This year allergy season seems more potent and early in many areas of the United States. The vigorous bloom of pollens has been bothersome for more than six weeks.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on May 12, 2009

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Modesty Blaise: The Lady Killers by Peter O'Donnell and Neville Colvin

  Titan Books' reprint of the classic British crime and spy comic strip takes the unstoppable heroine into the 1980's.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 12, 2009

• Book Review: The Pursuit of Perfect by Tal Ben-Shahar

  When you hear the word "perfectionist," do you smile or run the other way? Read why "perfect" doesn't work for success.

  Review in Books — by Dr. Coach Love — on May 12, 2009

• Book Review: Thy Neighbor’s Wife by Gay Talese

  1980's Thy Neighbor's Wife, now back in print, is as true a picture of sexual culture in America as has ever been written.

  Review in Books — by Jeff Schult — on May 12, 2009

• Book Review: Talking Heads by Alan Bennett (Audio CD)

  A theatrical sense of the absurd and tragic.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on May 12, 2009

• Book Review: Knitting and Tea by Jane Gottelier

  “Striped Egg Cozy” is something I have never heard of. Why would you need to keep an egg cozy?

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on May 12, 2009

Politics

• Would Be Terrorists Convicted in Miami

  Five men convicted in Miami terror plot after mistrials and accusations of injustice.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 12, 2009

• Constitutional Rubbish

  The three branches of the federal government are really not coequal.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on May 12, 2009

• Greens and the Free Market

  Greens have more in common with free marketeers than socialists.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jonathan Scanlan — on May 12, 2009

• The Phantom Culprit

  Falsely accused, the Phantom Culprit speaks out.

  Satire in Politics — by Horace Mungin — on May 12, 2009

Sports

• When A Referee Makes The Beautiful Game Ugly

  The Sounders' 1-1 tie was marred by inconsistent calls and unnecessary scuffles.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on May 12, 2009

• When is a Win Not A Win?

  I don't know, but make sure you have enough Just For Men. You're going gray.

  Opinion in Sports — by Brian_Kist — on May 12, 2009

• Searching For The Top BAOD

  Chelios, Martin, Mutombo, Mawae, Moyer, or Vizquel. Who's the baddest-ass elder of them all?

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 12, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Shudderwall - Shudderwall

  Produced by Scott Mathews a man as intrigued as I am by Shudderwall.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on May 12, 2009

• Radio Free MP3: Tiny Masters of Today, Emilie Mover, Rural Alberta Advantage, Reed KD, LA Snacks

  A few songs that I recently found, and loved.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on May 12, 2009

• Music Review: Ace Noface - Toxic Charm

  A CD about legacy and time's passage, from a musician who may not have long to live.

  Review in Music — by Temple Stark — on May 12, 2009

• Music Review: Faith No More - The Very Best Definitive Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection

  Sixth time lucky for Faith No More's latest.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on May 12, 2009

• Music Review: Billy Joel - Glass Houses

  Billy Joel: Chapter 7.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 12, 2009

• Music Review: Arietta - Migration

  Emo rock for grown-ups.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 12, 2009

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): The Idea Man by Kevin King at the Elephant Theatre

  What happens when a man's idea doesn't belong to him, but to his company? Sometimes...hilarity.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 12, 2009

• Networking Is Like Dating

  Will they like me? Will they think I’m smart? Will they find my professional skills, er, attractive?

  Opinion in Culture — by Oren Hope — on May 12, 2009

• Traditional Radio: Arbitron, Consumers, and Ratings

  The methodology used to measure radio audiences are similar to methods applied to political polling.

  Opinion in Culture — by Radio Coach Sam Weaver — on May 12, 2009

• Musings of a Motherless Mother on Mother's Day

  Be kind to your mother on Mother's Day.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on May 12, 2009

• Peer Pressure and the Pandemic Panic

  With Swine Flu taking up much of the news these days, it’s easy to feel a little panicky.

  Opinion in Culture — by Carol Richtsmeier — on May 12, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review Dance Dance Revolution Disney Grooves

  Enough challenges for DDR vets, while Disney fans and young players learning dancing games will enjoy the variety and options.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on May 12, 2009

• Mac Game Review: Plants vs. Zombies

  I know your type: tall, dark, and dead.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on May 12, 2009

• Multiplayer Chat Show Notes #73: George Fan, PopCap Games Interview

  Tune in as we interview George Fan, PopCap Games Senior Game Designer.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on May 12, 2009