July 6, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: The Jayhawks - Music from The North Country - The Jayhawks Anthology (Deluxe 2CD/1 DVD Edition)

  Coulda' been, Woulda' been, Shoulda' been.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 06, 2009

• Music Review: Against Me! - The Original Cowboy

  It’s almost sad how the demos on this Against Me! release sound better than some produced material out there.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jul 06, 2009

• Music Review: Classic Sinatra II

  “The Best Is Yet To Come”

  Review in Music — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 06, 2009

• Music Review: Gary Lewis and the Playboys - The Complete Liberty Singles

  A different view of Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and their music.

  Review in Music — by Cody Conard — on Jul 06, 2009

• Music Review: Big Star - #1 Record/Radio City Reissue

  Two classics albums get a needless reissue.

  Review in Music — by Mark Kalriess — on Jul 06, 2009

• Kiss Kiss Gives Readers MP3 and Artwork

  Five will win artwork, all get to hear the brand new single from Kiss Kiss.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 06, 2009

• U2 To Release 25th Anniversary Edition of The Unforgettable Fire

  A reputable and recyclable press release says so

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 06, 2009

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Craig Jackson, the Iveys, Bobby Long

  With raw vocal power and smart, evocative lyrics, Bobby Long is a folksinger with a spirited intensity.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Jul 06, 2009

• Music Review: Elizabeth & The Catapult - Taller Children

  "Taller Children" is an interesting and enjoyable debut album from New York-based threesome Elizabeth & The Catapult.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jul 06, 2009

• Music Review: Those Darlins - Those Darlins

  Those Darlins are going places and their self-titled debut is just the start.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jul 06, 2009

• Music Review: The Sounds - Crossing the Rubicon

  The Sounds deliver half of a great album.

  Review in Music — by Mark Kalriess — on Jul 06, 2009

• Retro Redux: The Mystery Of Leon Redbone

  An enigma, but instead of being wrapped in a riddle, he sports a Panama suit.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jul 06, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Tom and Jerry - Chuck Jones Collection

  A worthy addition to any basic animation collection.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jul 06, 2009

• DVD Review: Reaper - Season 2

  Season two continues the story of Sam Oliver whose parents sold his soul to the devil.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jul 06, 2009

• A Bit of Emmy Awards Speculation for House, M.D. Fans

  The primetime Emmy Award nominations will be announced next week. Will House, M.D. be invited to the party?

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 06, 2009

• The Assistants Premieres July 10 on The N

  Classic comedy, very funny.

  Opinion in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 06, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: Knowing

  Some intriguing releases this week, including evil bongs and worthless sitcoms.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 06, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: John Adams

  An engaging history of John Adams and the birth of a nation.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 06, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Grumpy Old Men

  Matthau and Lemmon in all their crotchety comic glory.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 06, 2009

• DVD Review: Nobel Son

  Nobel Son tries to mix several genres with unsuccessful results.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jul 06, 2009

Sports

• Brandon Inge Deserves Your Final Vote

  You want versatility? He can hit, field, play anywhere, pitch, dunk, tee off, and cure certain forms of cancer.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 06, 2009

• UFC 100 Is Here Saturday Night

  The series of matchups looks to earn the title of biggest UFC event ever.

  News in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on Jul 06, 2009

• The Road To Hell Is Paved With Minnesota Twins

  Every time the Tigers visit the Metrodome, I feel a twinge in my gall bladder.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 06, 2009

• Aceves Is The Answer To The Yankees Rotation Question

  With Wang back on the DL, it is Alfredo Aceves -- not Phil Hughes -- who should be the Yankees new fifth starter.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 06, 2009

Politics

• The Curious Case of Sarah Palin

  Calculated move? Or political suicide? I'm still trying to figure it out.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 06, 2009

• News From Israel: Clan Fighting Breaks Out South of Jerusalem City Wall, Police Stay Away

  News of violence from the Middle East - not a dog and pony show at all.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Jul 06, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Photoshop CS4: Learn By Video from Peachpit Press in Association with Adobe Press

  For the user who wants to gain a solid Photoshop foundation.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 06, 2009

Culture

• Really Really Good: Our Trip to Neverland Ranch

  Driving up Highway 1 to San Francisco on July 1, we decided to take a detour and stop at Neverland Ranch.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laron Cue — on Jul 06, 2009

• Michael Jackson Tribute at Universal Citywalk, Thursday, July 9th at 7 PM

  Can't get into the Staples Center tribute? Join us to remember the King of Pop at Universal Citywalk.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 06, 2009

• Celebs Behaving Badly

  When I can no longer separate celebrities from their negative publicity, I can’t enjoy their work.

  Opinion in Culture — by The Crow — on Jul 06, 2009

• A Bipolar Disorder Update

  Looking past the joy and fun of bipolar disorder: a pharmaceutical update.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Jul 06, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Insanity by deTurk and Mellon at the NoHo Arts Center

  This new musical is a mixed bag, with good performances but some lame lyrics and a dubious message about how to treat bipolar patients.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 06, 2009

• The Posters on Our Walls

  Growing up in the 70s, my sister and I had posters of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett on our walls.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Jul 06, 2009

• The Gargoyles of Penn

  Penn offers a great education, but it also offers an amazing display of whimsical gargoyles.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 06, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer

  A true page-turner full of sex, murder and Mormons

  Review in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Jul 06, 2009

• Book Review: Tears in the Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March by Michael Norman and Elizabeth M. Norman

  Depth of research and range of perspectives help create an engrossing and essential book on the Bataan Death March.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jul 06, 2009

• Book Review: Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison

  Kim Harrison enters the teen/YA market with a brand new series

  Review in Books — by Amanda — on Jul 06, 2009

• Book Review: The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet by Reif Larsen

  The Smithsonian wants to honor a brilliant mapmaker. But they don't know he is just twelve years old.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Jul 06, 2009

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of July 6, 2009

  Nora Roberts, Linda Howard, Greg Iles, David Liss, Vikas Swarup, Carolyn Haines; Bob Greene, 'Pill Head', 'Eighteenth-Century Tale of Sex, Scandal, and Divorce'...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 06, 2009

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for July 6, 2009

  The WiiWare library hits 100 games this week with a sequel to a critically-acclaimed downloadable title!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jul 06, 2009

• Gamefly.com Has More Than 6000 Titles Available for Rent/Purchase

  Looking for that rare game or want to sample one? Sample a huge cache of over 6000 games at Gamefly.com.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jul 06, 2009