May 16, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Billy Joel - An Innocent Man

  Billy Joel: Chapter 10.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 16, 2009

• Music Review: Weather Report - Heavy Weather

  Weather Report's classic Heavy Weather reissued on heavy 180 gram vinyl. Time to dig out the turntable.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 16, 2009

• Music Review: maudlin of the Well - part the Second

  Maudlin of the Well is the best band you've probably never heard of. No, really.

  Review in Music — by Kyle West — on May 16, 2009

• Music Review: Paul Wall - Fast Life

  Lyrically bland, Paul Wall's latest works best as a cruising record.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 16, 2009

• Music Review: Levon Helm – Electric Dirt

  Levon delivers timeless truths in a voice that sounds as old and honest as well, dirt.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on May 16, 2009

• Whatever Happened To The Drum Solo?

  A sure cure for the music industry's ills: bring back the drum solo!

  Opinion in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 16, 2009

• Retro Redux: The Amazing Dinnings

  They were a part of everything from the big band era to Toad The Wet Sprocket.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on May 16, 2009

• Music Review: Vagabond Opera - The Zeitgeist Beckons

  Get spifflicated and fried to the hat with the Vagabond Opera.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 16, 2009

Politics

• Obama's Latest U-Turn

  Barack Obama's latest U-turn reveals his true tradition.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jordan Richardson — on May 16, 2009

• Quantum of Solace: The Making of Modern Consciousness, Part II

  If public opinion is the expression of modern consciousness, the New Left is the combustion engine, fired by idealism. Will the cycle continue?

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on May 16, 2009

• Recent Cyclist Death Fuels Political Debate

  Recent cyclist fatality fuels former cycling champion's run for the Office of Commonwealth Attorney in Virginia.

  News in Politics — by Larry Estes — on May 16, 2009

• The Notre Dame Controversy: Dissension Among U.S. Catholics is Nothing New

  Opposition to Obama's controversial invitation to speak at Notre Dame's Commencement, is divided -- especially among Catholics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Clavos — on May 16, 2009

• Will Obama Shut Down Opportunity for DC Kids?

  Will lobbyists for the teachers unions be able to silence the cries of parents in DC who want educational opportunity for their children?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 16, 2009

• International Community Must Intervene in Sri Lankan Conflict Immediately

  An "unimaginable humanitarian catastrophe" demands our attention.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jordan Richardson — on May 16, 2009

Sports

• More Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions – Round Three

  After a forgettable second round of predictions, it's time for a third period comeback.

  Opinion in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on May 16, 2009

• Crowning a New Guard

  Exploring the Kings' point guard options in free agency.

  News in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on May 16, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review Rune Factory: Frontier

  After two Rune Factory releases on the DS, this game series hits the Nintendo Wii with a classic controller option.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on May 16, 2009

• Xbox 360 Review: Wanted: Weapons of Fate

  The sequel to the amazing Wanted movie!

  Review in Gaming — by Jacob Shimp — on May 16, 2009

Video

• TV Review: Supernatural:—"Lucifer Rising"

  Welcome to the Apocalypse! Angels are evil, demons are evil, and there's plenty of cheeseburgers and beer for all!

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on May 16, 2009

• DVD Review: Personal Effects (2009)

  A movie with heart that actually succeeded in bringing a tear or two to my eyes.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 16, 2009

• DVD Review: Valkyrie - Two-Disc Special Edition

  A fine document of an important event in world history and worth a look.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 16, 2009

• DVD Review: Hunter X Hunter Set Two

  The second boxed set of the anime action series takes our main characters through the rest of their Hunter Exam.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on May 16, 2009

• DVD Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - The Criterion Collection

  Nothing lasts forever so grab your opportunities when you can.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 16, 2009

Books

• Graphic Novel Reviews: City in Peril, The Storm in the Barn and King Lear

  Yet another poke in the eye to those who think graphic novels are infantile and trite.

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on May 16, 2009

• Book Review: The Prairie Primer: A Literature Based Unit Study Utilizing The “Little House” Series by Margie Gray

  This well organized guide will save hours of lesson planning time for homeschoolers digging into The Little House series.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on May 16, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Craigslist Shuts Down Erotic Services Section

  Craigslist has shut down their erotic services section, but will this really put a stop to the related problems?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on May 16, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Go-Go Killers!

  This clumsy production boasts some good dancers and nifty costumes, but little else.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on May 16, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Courting Vampires by Laura Schellhardt at The Theatre @ Boston Court

  What do you do when your sister is bitten by a vampire?

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 16, 2009

Tastes

• Discovering Burgundy Wine

  How is it a single varietal, Pinot Noir, can taste so different?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 16, 2009