July 13, 2009 Archive

Video

• New DVD & Blu-ray Releases for 07/14/09

  Everything from Connecticut hauntings to moon landings.

  News in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Chess In Concert

  The greatest Cold War musical ever made.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Matlock - The Third Season

  An ideal getaway from today's murky cop and lawyer shows.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 13, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Seventh Seal - The Criterion Collection

  Forceful, compelling, and fascinating, The Seventh Seal remains a true masterpiece.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Jul 13, 2009

• Bruno Is Hilarious, But Is It Art or Just Homophobic Smut?

  Should I be ashamed for laughing at Bruno?

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Jul 13, 2009

• DVD Review: The Lucy Show: The Offical First Season

  The classic 1960s TV show finally comes to DVD!

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Jul 13, 2009

• Movie Review: Bruno

  Sacha Baron Cohen again confronts with comedy.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Jul 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Apollo 11 - A Night To Remember

  Surpassing limitations is an aspiration our species should always strive for.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jul 13, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: For All Mankind

  For All Mankind should belong on any Blu-ray owner's short list for historical/educational releases.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Jul 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Mad Monster Rally

  Retromedia's bargain boxed set collects three discs of psychotronic cheesiness.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 13, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: [REC]

  A weak week is upon us.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 13, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Vincent Minor - Born in the Wrong Era

  Minor's debut EP mixes sharp lyrics, smooth vocals, and a quirky piano-pop sound.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Jul 13, 2009

• Retro Redux: Pondering Julie London

  She's not as neatly pigeonholed as you might have thought.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jul 13, 2009

• Music Review: Miss Derringer – Winter Hill

  Ready, aim, fire. There's a new sheriff in town this summer, and she's coming to get you.

  Review in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Jul 13, 2009

• Music Review: Paul Jones - Starting All Over Again

  The former lead singer of Brit Invasion band Manfred Mann, shines on his new solo CD.

  Review in Music — by Jade Blackmore — on Jul 13, 2009

• Music Review: Jenni Muldaur - Dearest Darlin'

  Jenni Muldaur releases an album of classic soul and jump blues.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 13, 2009

• Radio Free MP3: Wheat, Kevin Hearn & Thin Buckle, Pete Bernhard & Elephant Stone

  New indie rock for your ears

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Jul 13, 2009

• Watermelon Slim To Escape From The Chicken Coop on August 4

  Truck-driving songs from a man who knows a thing or two about life on the open road...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 13, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists - Money Will Ruin Everything, The Second Edition

  Surround yourself with things of beauty and the sound of music and laughter. – William Blake

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Jul 13, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Practical Programming: Computer Science Using Python by Jennifer Campbell, et al

  A basic introductory text for novices offers solid grounding for further study.

  Review in Books — by A. Jurek — on Jul 13, 2009

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of July 13, 2009

  James Lee Burke, Steve Martini, Karin Slaughter, Stephen L. Carter, Elisabeth Hyde; The Romantic Generation and 'Terror of Science', 'Founding of Facebook', Jimmy Carter 'Malaise'...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 13, 2009

• Book Review: Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey

  Bright Shiny Morning is a provoking survey of LA dreams.

  Review in Books — by James O'Neil — on Jul 13, 2009

Tastes

• Visiting Chateau Du Campuget

  Chateau Du Campuget winery is in the sun-kissed Costieres de Nimes.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jul 13, 2009

Culture

• Deadly Car/Train Accident: Driving is Not a Right

  Driving a car is a privilege, not a right.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 13, 2009

• Product Review: SumoSac Sultan Beanbag Chair

  The SumoSac puts other beanbag chairs to shame.

  Review in Culture — by Dusty Somers — on Jul 13, 2009

• Theatre Reviews (Cedar City, UT): The Utah Shakespearean Festival

  The annual Utah Shakespearean Festival is a stepping stone for talent going on to Broadway and beyond.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 13, 2009

Sports

• Detroit Stars Jerseys For All

  In this week's Tigers recap, I want a $200 jersey for much cheaper.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 13, 2009

• Sounders FC Hand Leaders Dynamo A Loss 2-1

  Seattle Sounders FC creep closer to leaders Houston by beating them.

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Jul 13, 2009

• The Importance of Being Wakefield

  The most important cog in the 2009 Sox Machine turns 43 in August.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Jul 13, 2009

• Treehouse Fort 102, Not On Pay-Per-View

  Mark Martin wins again ... Jeff Francoeur pawned off to Mets ... and "What Were They Thinking?"

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 13, 2009

• The All-Time Yankee All-Star Team

  With the All-Star Game approaching, the Pinstripe Report selects their own All Time Yankee All-Stars.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 13, 2009

Politics

• Young Republicans Go Off the Rails

  As the Young Republicans turn to the dark side, it may be time for moderates in the GOP to look for new allies.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 13, 2009

• The Right Stuff?

  As a famous TV character once proclaimed, "Ferrrry Eeenterestink - but Shtupidt!"

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jul 13, 2009

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for July 13, 2009

  This week's theme? Think small, perhaps.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jul 13, 2009

• Game du Jour Deals: July 12 - July 18

  Check out some of these fantasy-based games at Game du Jour.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Jul 13, 2009