July 9, 2009 Archive

Music

• Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer Authors New “Tell-All” Book, Hit Hard

  Aerosmith's Joey Kramer reveals his battles with addiction and depression in this new tell-all book.

  News in Music — by Clarence Yu — on Jul 09, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76

  Deep Purple raids the vaults one more time.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 09, 2009

• What Were Those Songs Stevie Wonder Sang at Michael Jackson's Memorial Service?

  The two songs Stevie Wonder performed may not be as well known but have rich histories.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Jul 09, 2009

• Music Review: The 69 Eyes, Moonstone Project, Submission, Pathosray, Vision Divine

  Trashy death metal through AOR funk to some rather good progressive metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jul 09, 2009

• Music Review: Karda Estra - Weird Tales

  Gothic novels, surrealistic art, tales of horror and doomed love, are just some of the inspirations behind Weird Tales.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jul 09, 2009

• Music Review: The Albertans - Legends of Sam Marco

  A delicate slice of dream pop heaven.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 09, 2009

• The Rockologist: Afterthoughts on Michael Jackson

  The end of an era. You had to be there.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 09, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Eastbound & Down - The Complete First Season

  I found lots to like in this first season.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Jul 09, 2009

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Bruno, I Love You Beth Cooper

  Week eleven is here, the blockbuster season is nearing an end.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Route 66 - Season 3 Volume 1

  Tod and Buz's adventures continue on the iconic American Route 66.

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Jul 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Confessions of a Shopaholic (Two Disc Edition with Digital Copy)

  This romantic comedy cashes in with big stars and appealing PG entertainment that erase possible qualms about the debt/money themes.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Jul 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Hotel - The First Season

  Check into the Hotel on DVD for the first time.

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Jul 09, 2009

• TV Review: So You Think You Can Dance

  Last night, the reality dance competition delivered strong performances and the best show of the season!

  Review in Video — by CindyC — on Jul 09, 2009

• TV Review: Leverage and Dark Blue

  TNT's third wave of summer programming begins next week. Should you dive in?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Punk In London

  I've never seen anyone manage to capture the spirit of the time on film quite like this.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 09, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: He's Just Not That Into You

  A refreshingly honest look into dating, relationships, and what people really mean by "I'll call you."

  Review in Video — by Brandon Cozart — on Jul 09, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Spaceballs

  Multiple home video releases: where the REAL money to the movie is made!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 09, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Shadow of Colossus (Seven Wonders Series #1) by T.L. Higley

  Higley kicks-off her voyage through the Seven Wonders of the World with a desperate search for freedom in Greece.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 09, 2009

• Book Review: The Sugaring-Off Party by Jonathan London, Illustrated by Gilles Pelletier

  At last, I've found an English children's picture book that explores Quebecois traditions through story.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 09, 2009

• Book Review: I Hate People by Jonathan Littman and Marc Hershon

  While you can’t change the people you hate, you can stop them from dragging you down.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Jul 09, 2009

• Manga Review: Black Bird Volume One by Kanoko Sakurakoji

  An "odd manga series," to use the creator's words, about Smart Girls and the Demons Who Pursue Them.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 09, 2009

• Book Review: Justice Perverted by Dee Wilbur

  A wife helps her lawyer husband solve two murders while investigating a drug ring in a small Texas town.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Jul 09, 2009

• Book Review: Seducing the Spirits by Louise Young

  Louise Young writes in living botanical color providing breathtaking visions of a perfect paradise.

  Review in Books — by Wisteria Leigh — on Jul 09, 2009

• Book Review: High Order by Mike Sutton

  A serial killer meets his equal when he murders the wife of a bomb expert who must seek vengeance.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Jul 09, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Perfect Wedding by Robin Hawdon

  No one does bedroom farce like the British.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jul 09, 2009

• Art Review (NYC): Jonny Fenix at Leo Kesting Gallery

  The art that we deserve: Fenix's "Michael's Jacksons" and more.

  Review in Culture — by Pat Padua — on Jul 09, 2009

• Dancing With Debt

  Have we already lost the chance to teach future generations about choosing a life over a lifestyle?

  Opinion in Culture — by Kanani Fong — on Jul 09, 2009

Politics

• Strange Events May Be Brewing and Honduras is Their Focus

  Mediation of the Honduran situation by President Arias may well be a good thing.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jul 09, 2009

Sports

• Inge Is An All-Star (Victorino Too)

  A strategic alliance worked out perfectly for everyone involved. (Except the other candidates.)

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 09, 2009

• Dunks, Lies, And Videotape

  How an entire sports world piled on LeBron James after Nike "concealed" footage of him getting dunked on.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 09, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: EA Sports Active

  The fun, more realistic format converts the considerable time and effort into a fun, exciting experience.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jul 09, 2009