May 13, 2009 Archive

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Underworld - Evolution

  The second film steps up the game and delivers a lot of fun.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 13, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Underworld

  Vampires, Lycans, Kate Beckinsale in a tight outfit, what's not to like?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 13, 2009

• Is IMAX Cheating Patrons? Some Believe So

  Should a smaller IMAX screen still cost more?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 13, 2009

• The Fringe Finale - Good and Bad

  FOX's Fringe, which definitely had some missteps this season, went out with a bang last night in their season finale.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Wise Blood - The Criterion Collection

  An obscure gem from John Huston sees its first DVD release ever.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 13, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Notorious (2009)

  It was just plain fascinating.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 13, 2009

Tastes

• Discovering the "Black Wine" of Cahors

  I was curious to start tasting the wine arranged before me.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 13, 2009

• What Do Women Want, Wine-Wise?

  Seducing women with wine at the supermarket or in a wine store is crucial.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 13, 2009

• Tasting: The Douro Boys

  The tropical heat and constant rocking from the voyage turned the wine gloppy and sweet.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 13, 2009

Books

• Book Review: 97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know by Richard Monson-Haefel (Editor)

  Unlike the majority of other books about software engineering that focus in-depth on one topic, this covers the most ground possible in 200 pages.

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on May 13, 2009

• Book Review: Detective Story by Imre Kertész

  With Kafkaesque and Orwellian overtones, Nobel laureate's 1977 novel, now available in U.S., remains all too relevant today.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on May 13, 2009

• Book Review: Rachel Cusk: The Slow Construction of a Writing Life by Cynthia Newberry Martin

  The life in books of a British author in anticipation of the publication of her eighth book later this month.

  Review in Books — by Cynthia Newberry Martin — on May 13, 2009

• Graphic Novel Review: Supermen! The First Wave of Comic Book Heroes 1936-1941 Edited by Greg Sadowski

  Forgotten comic book heroes of the 1930s and 1940s are revisited in this great sampler

  Review in Books — by Nik Dirga — on May 13, 2009

• Interview with Genetics Expert and Author Dawson Church

  "By all means use self-reflection to assess your strengths and weaknesses. The next step, though, is to lovingly affirm the things you do well."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on May 13, 2009

• Book Review: Is It You, Me, or Your Adult A.D.D.? by Gina Pera

  Gina Pera takes a close look at an often ignored subject: Adult ADD.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on May 13, 2009

• Book Review: The Teammates: A Portrait of a Friendship by David Halberstam

  A marvelous book of baseball and friendship...

  Review in Books — by Josh Hathaway — on May 13, 2009

• Interview: Carol Buchanan, Author of God's Thunderbolt, 2009 Spur Award Winner

  “Ultimately, word of mouth sells books. The best marketing method in the world is one person telling another, ‘I loved this book.’”

  Interview in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on May 13, 2009

Politics

• In Politics Two Wrongs Still Don't Make a Right

  In the smug afterglow of victory, our friends on the left seem to have developed a huge blind spot.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 13, 2009

• The Futility of Hope

  We may stumble out of our domestic financial mess. But how are we to recapture the value system that has been our moral compass?

  Satire in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on May 13, 2009

Culture

• Found Artist: Darren Minke

  Austin artist Darren Minke works in a variety of media to produce unique results.

  Review in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on May 13, 2009

• Satire: The News in Pictures VIII

  Let's buy the world a Coke and raid a child's toy box.

  Satire in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on May 13, 2009

• From The Boardroom To The Barnyard

  A short story about a long career and five valuable life lessons worth sharing.

  Opinion in Culture — by Hank Wasiak — on May 13, 2009

Sports

• Boston Fans, Embrace The Hate

  Why the Boston sports fan's evolution from loveable loser to unlikeable victor isn't necessarily a bad thing.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on May 13, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Jason Karaban - Mayfly (EP)

  Echoes of the Civil War in simple melodies.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: Euro Round-Up - Forgotten Suns, Metamorphosis, Oresund Space Collective, The Phantom Band, and Shadows Mignon

  Join Eurorock on a Magical Mystery Tour of European releases.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on May 13, 2009

• Interview: A Conversation With Elliott Yamin

  Elliott Yamin chats about his new album Fight For Love.

  Interview in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: Buju Banton - Rasta Got Soul

  The legendary Jamaican artiste returns with his ninth studio album laden with introspective and mellow reggae.

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: Break of Reality - Spectrum of the Sky

  Rock from a cello quartet?

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on May 13, 2009

• Music DVD Review: The Blind Boys Of Alabama - The Blind Boys Of Alabama Live In New Orleans

  With people like The Blind Boys Of Alabama around we're always guaranteed permanent pockets of joy and hope.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 13, 2009

• Do You Remember Mr. Big?

  Remember that song "To Be With You?" The band that brought you this, and more, has reunited.

  Opinion in Music — by Clarence Yu — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: James Morrison - Songs For You, Truths for Me

  James Morrison proves there's more soul in England.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: Gary Lewis & The Playboys - The Complete Liberty Singles

  Jerry Lewis' little boy had a lot of hit songs during the mid-sixties.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: Bill Wimmer - Project Omaha

  A jazz pro teaming up with some talented friends -- not a bad way to create an album.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: Double Dagger - More

  Double Dagger steals office supplies and rocks your face off.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: Miles Davis - Bitches Brew

  Miles Davis' landmark Bitches Brew album sounds better than ever on new audiophile vinyl release.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: Andrew Ripp - Fifty Miles to Chicago

  Share some Dresden Wine with Andrew Ripp.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: Repeater - Iron Flowers

  Repeater offer a compelling take on Brit-rock with their debut release.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on May 13, 2009

• New Album Releases 05/12/09: Green Day, Steve Earle, Paul Wall, The Church And More

  J-Rich breaks down Green Day, Steve Earle pays homage to Townes.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 13, 2009

• Music Review: The Black Crowes – Warpaint Live

  If you’re like me and you liked the studio disc, the live one will be a favorite too

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on May 13, 2009