June 22, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Polly Scattergood - Polly Scattergood

  "I don't see myself as a singer-songwriter, or even a singer," Polly Scattergood clarifies.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jun 22, 2009

• Music Review: Papa Roach - Metamorphosis

  Heavy but familiar, Papa Roach is on the verge of change.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Jun 22, 2009

• Music Review: Gestapo Khazi – Gestapo Khazi (EP)

  Leaves you wanting more of their good, solid r ‘n’ r which seems to be missing from the street scene in general.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Jun 22, 2009

• Music Review: George Harrison - Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison

  Introducing George Harrison, solo artist...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 22, 2009

• Interview: Ciara - Singer and Songwriter

  Since 2004, Ciara has amassed 11 top ten singles on Billboard's R&B charts.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Jun 22, 2009

• Music Review: George Harrison – Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison

  A nice introduction, but an extra disc would have been more than appropriate.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Jun 22, 2009

• Music Review: Satellite - Nostalgia

  Satellite achieve the perfect connection between modern and classic progressive rock.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jun 22, 2009

• Retro Redux: Slim & Slam's Sly Song

  You'll never guess what the song was about.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jun 22, 2009

• Former American Idol Finalist Michael Johns Discusses Hold Back My Heart

  In an exclusive interview, Michael Johns talks about his debut album, upcoming tour, and his split with TRP Label/Management.

  Interview in Music — by Ultimat1 — on Jun 22, 2009

• Can the Wonder Girls Impact the United States?

  South Korea's Wonder Girls are trying to make it big in the United States. Can they succeed?

  Opinion in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Jun 22, 2009

• Music Review: Iron Maiden, Delain, Bill Leverty, Loaded, and Chickenfoot

  Southern roots rock, gothic symphonic metal, and a hard rock supergroup is just the start of this week's column.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 22, 2009

Politics

• Rethinking Universal Healthcare, Part II

  Is universal healthcare a right? And if not, how else can we think about it, let alone justify it?

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on Jun 22, 2009

• Do We Have The Right, Part 3: What Should We Do?

  Or, why I learned to stop hating and love the blowback.

  Opinion in Politics — by Robert M. Barga — on Jun 22, 2009

Sports

• As Dice-K Goes Away, Smoltz Will Play; Plus, Inside Nick Green's Success

  One pitcher is out, another is coming in, and in the meantime all the Sox can do lately is win.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Jun 22, 2009

• Treehouse Fort: Happy Puck Father's Day

  Lakers parade around town ... Artie Lange parades around Joe Buck ... Sammy Sosa parades around steroid allegations ... and What Were They Thinking?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 22, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Dinosaurus!

  So what would the sequel have been called? Dinosauruses?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 22, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Last Year at Marienbad

  A hauntingly beautiful movie gets a beautiful Blu-ray package.

  Review in Video — by Mark Kalriess — on Jun 22, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: Confessions of a Shopaholic

  A rather light week. Time to catch up?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 22, 2009

• Movie Review: Antichrist at the Edinburgh Film Festival 2009

  A disgusting piece of work.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 22, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Code (2009)

  Don't even try to break this one.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 22, 2009

• DVD Review: Burn Notice, Season Two

  Hang out with burned spy Michael Westen for another great season of Burn Notice!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jun 22, 2009

• ABC To Re-Tool Scrubs: Why TV Viewers Are So Overwhelmed These Days

  Bill Lawrence wants to change Scrubs. Why changes in TV make our heads want to explode.

  Opinion in Video — by Alice Jester — on Jun 22, 2009

• DVD Review: Care Bears: Tell-Tale Tummies

  Are Care Bears cute and cuddly or compulsive liars?

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jun 22, 2009

• DVD Review: Revolutionary Road

  Leo and Kate got stiffed at the awards show.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Jun 22, 2009

• DVD Review: The Code (2009)

  Not half as bad as you might think. Quite enjoyable, in fact.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jun 22, 2009

Books

• Interview with Andrea Sisco, Author of A Deadly Habit

  “I have an interesting view of the world. I see it like a movie and I provide the running commentary.”

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 22, 2009

• Book Review: The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations To Enrich Your Life by Pam Grout

  Summer vacation! Time to get an elephant driver’s license, walk through a cloud forest in Honduras, or protect Georgia’s sea turtles.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Jun 22, 2009

• Interview with Wendy Wax, Author of The Accidental Bestseller

  "I have tremendous respect for writers - both aspiring and published. The publishing business is not for sissies."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Jun 22, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Twelfth Night with Anne Hathaway at Shakespeare in the Park

  This lively traditional production of Shakespeare's great comedy is a delight.

  Review in Culture — by Art Ravels — on Jun 22, 2009

• The River: An Exercise in Letting Go

  Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Jun 22, 2009

Gaming

• Game du Jour Deals: June 21 - June 27

  This week's Game du Jour selections will take you on a farm, the beach, and a carnival.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Jun 22, 2009

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for June 22, 2009

  It's a week of WiiWare, WiiWare, WiiWare!!!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jun 22, 2009

Tastes

• Experiencing Chateau Lafite-Rothschild

  In 1855 wine was taken so passionately that we who are alive today still reap the benefits.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jun 22, 2009