June 28, 2009 Archive

Music

• Celebrating the Music: A Michael Jackson Retrospective

  Sorting through Michael Jackson's music catalog reveals some famous and lesser-known classics that comprise his legacy.

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

• Time to Rein in the Michael Jackson Hyperbole

  Michael Jackson was fantastic and we'll miss him, but it's time for a little perspective.

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Laidman — on Jun 28, 2009

• A Thank You To Willy DeVille

  I'm not ready to say good bye yet so thanks will have to due for now.

  News in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 28, 2009

• Music Review: Jarvis Cocker - Further Complications

  Jarvis Cocker serves up some further complications.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jun 28, 2009

• Music Review: Sly And The Family Stone - The Woodstock Experience

  Sly And The Family Stone's amazing Woodstock set is simply in a class all its own.

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

• Music Review: Paul Meyers - World on a String

  A beautifully gliding concoction of jazz and world music from guitarist Paul Meyers.

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

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Tokyo!

  Three films that tell of isolation and loneliness in the big city, and do so wonderfully.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Jun 28, 2009

• DVD Review: Let Freedom Sing - How Music Inspired The Civil Rights Movement

  An incomplete and slightly misleading history as it leaves out references to key figures and events.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 28, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Spaceballs

  If you already own Spaceballs on DVD, you might skip this, unless you're antsy to pad out your Blu-ray collection.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Jun 28, 2009

• Movie Review: Romeo & Juliet vs. The Living Dead at the Edinburgh Film Festival 2009

  A lame, unfunny, un-entertaining waste of time.

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

• TV Review: Can You Duet - The First Two Duos Get Eliminated

  The search continues for the next big thing in country music duets. How does your favorite one rate?

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

• Harper's Island: Who's the Killer?

  My bet's on the groom, Henry.

  Opinion in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jun 28, 2009

• Doctor, Doctor: Doctor Who's "The Next Doctor"

  The 2008 Christmas special aired last night... just how special was it?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 28, 2009

Culture

• Billy Mays: But Wait, There Would've Been More

  A bizarre week of celebrity deaths was capped off by the demise of the rising infomercial pitchman, who was just getting started.

  News in Culture — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 28, 2009

• The Art of Howard David Johnson

  I revisit an artist I worked with years ago and find how much his style has developed and matured.

  Review in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 28, 2009

Sports

• Could Derek Jeter Surpass Pete Rose's Hit Total?

  He has more hits than Rose did at age 35. But can he match the longevity?

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Jun 28, 2009

• Treehouse Fort: When In Velodrome, Do As The Velodromans Do

  The news of Billy Mays' death broke mid-show. We didn't handle it well.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 28, 2009

Politics

• Interview with Ron Miller, Maryland Politician

  Ron Miller explains his views as a Christian and politician, and that the two can work in unison.

  Interview in Politics — by J.J. Biddinger — on Jun 28, 2009

Books

• Comic Book Review: Gotham City Sirens by Paul Dini and Guillem March

  How bad is it when Gotham City turns to Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn for help?

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 28, 2009

• Book Review: God's Mercy by Kerstin Ekman

  Sense of place moves from setting to allegory in Swedish author Kerstin Ekman's most recently translated novel.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jun 28, 2009

• Book Review: Face of Betrayal by Lis Wiehl with April Henry

  The first novel from Fox News legal analyst is a real page-turner and a true thriller.

  Review in Books — by Daddypundit — on Jun 28, 2009

• Book Review: Digital Photography from the Ground Up by Juergen Gulbins

  The author lost me in a few spots, but this is a valuable resource for ambitious beginning amateurs.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jun 28, 2009

• Book Review: 428AD: An Ordinary Year At The End of the Roman Empire by Giusto Traina

  The end of the Roman empire, as the people really lived it.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Jun 28, 2009

• Graphic Novel Review: Miss Don't Touch Me by Hubert and Kerascoet

  An innocent young girl tracks down a serial killer in a bordello in this engaging French graphic novel.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 28, 2009

• Book Review: Start With the Answer and Other Wisdom for Aspiring Leaders by Bob Seelert

  Whatever business you’re in, you’re in the business of acquiring wisdom.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Jun 28, 2009

• Book Review: The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire by C.M. Mayo

  Revolution, intrigue, and imperial splendor collide in this historical novel set in the days of the Second Mexican Empire.

  Review in Books — by Karl Wolff — on Jun 28, 2009

• Book Review: Mom Needs Chocolate: Hugs, Humor, and Hope for Surviving Motherhood by Debora M. Coty

  Mmmm... bittersweet chocolaty insights from Christian humorist Debora Coty.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jun 28, 2009

• Interview with David Liss, Author of The Devil's Company

  "I've always been very interested in writing about how large social movements, especially economic and political movements, affect people largely ignored by history."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Jun 28, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Test Your Memory for Alzheimer's

  More than 100 million Americans have been touched by Alzheimer's, and one-third of Americans fear they will one day acquire it themselves.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bob DeMarco — on Jun 28, 2009