May 26, 2009 Archive

Sports

• The Bullpen Could Be Worse

  The Washington Nationals relievers make everyone else look unhittable.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 26, 2009

• Where the Heck Did These Pitchers Come From?

  And can they stay all year? We'll have popcorn and pillow fights.

  Opinion in Sports — by Brian_Kist — on May 26, 2009

• I Miss Skip and Pete

  What is the biggest problem in baseball today? Not enough people like former Braves announcer Skip Caray.

  Opinion in Sports — by Aaron Whitehead — on May 26, 2009

Culture

• Surreality, Gumption, and Happiness in the Philippines

  Or, how to pay only forty dollars for a three-hour taxi ride to the beach.

  Opinion in Culture — by Glenn Contrarian — on May 26, 2009

• Researchers Drop the Ball - On the Subject’s Head

  Are researchers suggesting the abuser monitor the abused?

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on May 26, 2009

• Why Diane? The Struggle of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

  A young woman deals with her niece being diagnosed with the same disease she was diagnosed with.

  Opinion in Culture — by Carolyn Rumple — on May 26, 2009

Music

• New Album Releases 05/26/09: Marilyn Manson, Mandy Moore, Gary Burton, Black Moth Super Rainbow & More

  I liked this stuff a lot better thirty years ago when it had a melody and was called Alice Cooper.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 26, 2009

• Music Review: Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears - Tell Me What Your Name Is!

  This soul/funk throwback is on my “best of 2009” list.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on May 26, 2009

• Music Review: Benny Goodman-The Essential Benny Goodman

  May 30 marks "King of Swing" Benny Goodman's 100th birthday. Celebrate his birthday with The Essential Benny Goodman collection.

  Review in Music — by Erynn Rose — on May 26, 2009

• Music Review: Audie Blaylock and Redline – Audie Blaylock and Redline

  It’s old-time music that may not move a million units, but it sure does move the heart (and the feet!).

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on May 26, 2009

• Music Review: El Duce - Slave To Thy Master

  El Duce's solo record is finally reissued, mutants of the world rejoice!

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 26, 2009

• Music Review: James Blackshaw - The Glass Bead Game

  The secret language of music, revealed for us mere mortals to explore.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on May 26, 2009

• Music Review: Hands and Knees – Et Tu, Fluffy?

  A nearly perfect little record of distorted, bouncy low-fi power pop, straight from the future.

  Review in Music — by John Owen — on May 26, 2009

• Music Review: Shemekia Copeland – Never Going Back

  Its emotional palette may be infinite, but the blues, by definition, is a rather limited form. Virtually perfect, to be sure – but limited.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on May 26, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Cinderella Man (2005)

  Probably the only good film to carry Akiva Goldsman’s name.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 26, 2009

• So You Think You Can Dance: Cat Deeley Chats About Season Five

  A controversial start for this summer ratings powerhouse.

  Interview in Video — by CindyC — on May 26, 2009

• Box Office Update 5/22-5/24: Museum Outlasts Terminator

  Terminator falters in its first weekend out of the box.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 26, 2009

• Movie Review: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

  Effects-heavy mayhem make up for absence of heart.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on May 26, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Marley & Me (Three-Disc Bad Dog Edition)

  If you liked the book, how will you feel about the movie?

  Review in Video — by tink — on May 26, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: The Ramen Girl

  An unknown quantity sits atop the list this week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 26, 2009

• Movie Review: Valkyrie

  Valkyrie, based on a true story about the plot to assassinate Hitler, is both entertaining and educational.

  Review in Video — by Christine Lakatos — on May 26, 2009

• Movie Review: Terminator Salvation

  Left me wanting more, but undeniably entertaining.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 26, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Valkyrie

  Valkyrie delivers a compelling history lesson - although hampered by its execution - on German military resistance to Hitler.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on May 26, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection

  Boldly go where no man has gone before with this unbeatable Blu-ray set.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 26, 2009

• DVD Review: The Best of Star Trek: The Original Series

  A great way to explore the roots of Star Trek.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on May 26, 2009

Politics

• The Envelope, Please...The Supreme Court Nominee is...Good Grief!

  Judge Sotomayor appears to be a viable nominee to the Supreme Court.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on May 26, 2009

• Questioning Sotomayor? Really Now?

  The foolish and the sublime...

  Opinion in Politics — by Stephen Foster — on May 26, 2009

• Newsflash: Obama Picks Sotomayor

  Judge Sonia Sotomayor is the first Supreme Court pick by a Democratic President in 15 Years.

  News in Politics — by Clavos — on May 26, 2009

• The Myth of American Empire

  Let's close as many overseas bases as we can, but let's do it for the right reasons, not because of the delusion that the US is an empire.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 26, 2009

Books

• Manga Review: Detroit Metal City Volume One by Kimihori Wakasugi

  Viz's new "mature" rock manga is a cheerfully offensive comedy.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 26, 2009

• Book Review: Doc Wilde and the Frogs of Doom by Tim Byrd

  If you loved Doc Savage as a kid, this is the perfect series to give your kid!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 26, 2009

• Book Review: Delta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music by Ted Gioia

  Gioia brings it all back home in Delta Blues...

  Review in Books — by Josh Hathaway — on May 26, 2009

• Book Review: Death's Daughter by Amber Benson

  Calliope travels to Hell and back by way of New York City.

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on May 26, 2009

• Book Review: Chasing the Bear by Robert B. Parker

  Iconic detective hero, Spenser, finally has his roots revealed.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 26, 2009