May 28, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Elvis Costello - Secret, Profane & Sugarcane

  Elvis goes country -- again.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 28, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Kiss - Alive!

  What music have you outgrown?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 28, 2009

• Music Review: Jon Mikl Thor - Sign Of The V

  The mighty Thor hath returned.

  Review in Music — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 28, 2009

• Music Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It’s Blitz!

  It's Blitz! proves Karen O and the boys are back and they mean (dance) business.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on May 28, 2009

• Concert Review: M83 5/27/2009 At Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA

  M83 rocked out San Francisco's Mezzanine on Wednesday May 27, 2009.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on May 28, 2009

• Doobie Brothers Do Jazz on Livin' on the Fault Line

  For a single album, The Doobie Brothers experimented with jazz fusion. 22 years later, this experiment still sounds fresh.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on May 28, 2009

• Music Review: Nicholas Urie Large Ensemble - Excerpts from an Online Dating Service

  A compelling look at a unique avenue of human interaction.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 28, 2009

Politics

• The Groaning: Seating Judge Sonia Sotomayor On The Supreme Court Bench

  America is trying to stretch the face of her legal mind to fit the people she serves. Don't hold her back!

  Opinion in Politics — by Jeannie Danna — on May 28, 2009

• She's an Empathetic, Far-Left, Gun-Banning Racist Who Hates White Men!

  Hmm. Did I miss any of the Rabid Right's accusations?

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on May 28, 2009

• Further Reflections on the Nomination of Judge Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court

  Two Second Circuit decisions recently noted in blogs do not suggest that Judge Sotomajor should not be confirmed.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on May 28, 2009

• Sotomayor, Sonia - Hispanic, Female, Diabetic and a Judge (I think)

  By picking an unremarkable and uninspiring judge Mr. Obama went for political appeasement instead of judicial excellence.

  Opinion in Politics — by Krutic A — on May 28, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Witnessing Whiteness: First Steps Toward an Antiracist Practice and Culture by Shelly Tochluk

  An eye opening book on what it means to be white and the responsiblities that identity entails.

  Review in Books — by Ryan Fair — on May 28, 2009

• Book Review: The Enchantment Emporium By Tanya Huff

  This is one fantasy book that is genuinely fantastic.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 28, 2009

• Book Review: Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero by David Maraniss

  A Pulitzer Prize winner tells the story of a baseball immortal...

  Review in Books — by Josh Hathaway — on May 28, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Big (1988)

  Obviously, Josh Baskin never heard the old saying “Be careful what you wish for.”

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 28, 2009

• New Movies & Box Office Predictions: Up, Drag Me to Hell

  Family and horror. So happy together.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 28, 2009

• Can Men See Pretty Women As Funny?

  Why does Hollywood seem to have an aversion to letting women be funny?

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Evans — on May 28, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Eden Log

  Intriguing film of few words and big ideas.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 28, 2009

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

  Ben Stiller returns as Larry Daley, a night watchman who takes another historical adventure at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on May 28, 2009

• DVD Review: Russell Brand in New York City - Extended & Uncensored

  Russell Brand is at his very best when he's extended and uncensored.

  Review in Video — by tink — on May 28, 2009

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

  Bigger doesn't necessarily mean better.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 28, 2009

• TV Review: Prison Break - “The Final Break” Had One More Story to Tell After All

  This encore episode allows the series to end on a high note.

  Review in Video — by Sharmila — on May 28, 2009

• An Interview With Christian Filmmaker George Escobar of Come What May

  This talented filmmaker talks about the journey of Come What May, The Advent Film Group, and filmmaking in general.

  Interview in Video — by Tall Writer — on May 28, 2009

• TV Review: George Strait - ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert

  Country stars come together to honor George Strait.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on May 28, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: There’s Something About Mary

  So, how does the breakout hit of 1998 fare after eleven years?

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 28, 2009

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

  Moments of humor are sprinkled through this disappointment.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 28, 2009

• Doctor Who Travels to BBC America for new Specials

  David Tennant's final journeys as the Doctor begin in less than a month.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 28, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Spy Game

  Spy Game is a great film with wonderful audio wrapped in an average, recycled HD transfer.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on May 28, 2009

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

  A comedy that flies and falls by the seat of its pants.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on May 28, 2009

• Movie Review: Offshore

  Interests collide when a furniture company decides to outsource its call center.

  Review in Video — by Lisa McKay — on May 28, 2009

• Movie Review: Drag Me To Hell

  Amongst the sea of Japanese-to-American remakes and cheap teen slashers, the horror genre is truly alive and well.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 28, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Roxanne

  Steve Martin's Cyrano update hits Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 28, 2009