July 3, 2009 Archive

Books

• Interview with Ellen Feldman, Author of Scottsboro, Shortlisted for 2009 Orange Prize

  “Though Scottsboro is alive with moral issues, I hope readers will get lost in a thrilling story. And I trust the horror... will encourage compassion...”

  Interview in Books — by Wisteria Leigh — on Jul 03, 2009

• Book Review: Killer Summer by Ridley Pearson

  Ridley Pearson's new thriller features a plot to steal rare bottles of wine... or is it something more sinister?

  Review in Books — by Daddypundit — on Jul 03, 2009

• Book Review: The Darwin Poems by Emily Ballou

  So well written and insightful is this book, that verse now seems the most natural and obvious form for biography.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Jul 03, 2009

• Book Review: The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

  It's not often you'll find a book that's not only a page-turner but also as thought-provoking as this one.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 03, 2009

• Book Review: Mastering the Nikon D700 by Darrell Young & James Johnson

  Mastering the Nikon D700 is an outstanding book that provides a wealth of knowledge to both the experienced and beginner digital SLR user.

  Review in Books — by ZachSB — on Jul 03, 2009

• Book Review: It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong with Sally Jenkins

  With the Tour de France starting July 4th, this excellent autobiography is a perfect read.

  Review in Books — by Chris Bancells — on Jul 03, 2009

• Interview: Spotlight on Poet Heller Levinson and Hinge Theory

  With hinge as "the antidote of the Walmart experience" Heller sees artists with power to spread spiritual awareness, making the earth mellifluous for all.

  Interview in Books — by Violetwrites — on Jul 03, 2009

• Book Review: Up at the Villa by Linda Dini Jenkins

  Sweet essays, drawings, photos and poems accompany a travel narrative

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Jul 03, 2009

Video

• TV Review: Shouting Fire - Stories From the Edge of Free Speech

  This Independence Day 2009, let’s commemorate the fact that our First Amendment is for all Americans and worth fighting for!

  Review in Video — by Christine Lakatos — on Jul 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Defiance

  Witness some of the heroic deeds of the Bielski brothers during WWII

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jul 03, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Pink Panther 2

  The combination of material makes “The Pink Panther 2” a good choice for the family.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jul 03, 2009

• Movie Review: Year One (2009)

  Uninspired, lazy comedy filmmaking that makes a waste of its bucket loads of comedic acting talent.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jul 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Cracker - The Complete Collection

  A brilliant performance from Robbie Coltrane leads this starkly downbeat crime drama to dizzying heights.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Jul 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Garfield's Pet Force

  Garfield and his friends are back... in 3D!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jul 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Reno 911! The Complete Sixth Season Uncensored

  The wacky, politically incorrect adventures of Reno's finest continue in Reno 911!: The Complete Sixth Season Uncensored.

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Jul 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Shaun the Sheep: Sheep on the Loose

  Shaun the Sheep and the rest of the flock get into more trouble!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jul 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Man Hunt (1941)

  May not hold the attention or interest of a modern-day audience.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jul 03, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of July 5

  More Hitchhiker's!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 03, 2009

Politics

• Musings on July Fourth: When Politics is Everything

  This Fourth of July I long to be free from politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 03, 2009

• We Shouldn't Vote for Judges

  Why the Supreme Court's decision on campaign contributions for judges didn't go far enough.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marcus Alexander Gadson — on Jul 03, 2009

Music

• Music Review: The Phenomenal Handclap Band - The Phenomenal Handclap Band

  The Phenomenal Handclap Band is more appropriate at 4:20 than at midnight.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jul 03, 2009

• Music Review: The Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden

  The Eagles: Chapter 10.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 03, 2009

• Music Review: Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen the Score - Composed by Steve Jablonsky

  Jablonsky hits a triple with his second go-around with the big 'bots.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 03, 2009

• Music Review: Pleasure P - The Introduction of Marcus Cooper

  A surprisingly praise-worthy album from one of R&B's newest dream chasers

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Jul 03, 2009

• Music Review: Girl in a Coma - Trio B.C.

  Girl in a Coma Returns with a Stellar 2nd Album - "Trio, B.C."

  Review in Music — by Carl J. Mancuso — on Jul 03, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Levon Helm - Electric Dirt

  Patriotism and burnt hot dogs.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 03, 2009

• Music Review: John Coltrane - Coltrane

  John Coltrane's First Outing As A Bandleader is Remixed and Remastered

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 03, 2009

• Music Review: Kimi Djabate - Karam

  An infectious quality to the music that gradually encourages you to move to the music.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 03, 2009

• Music Review: Johnny Mathis - I'll Buy You a Star/Live It Up!

  When Mathis Met Riddle...

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 03, 2009

Culture

• I’m in the Mood for Some #Moonfruit!

  Using Twitter, Moonfruit has come up with one of the most brilliant marketing schemes I’ve seen in a long time.

  Opinion in Culture — by Oren Hope — on Jul 03, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Photoshop CS4 One-On-One: The Fundamentals with Deke McClelland from Lynda.com

  Photoshop CS4 One-On-One: Fundamentals is the perfect training program anyone who wants to perfect their Photoshop skills.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 03, 2009