July 20, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Internals by Kalen Delaney, Paul S. Randal, et al

  If you are ready to take the next step, into the internals of why SQL Server does what it does.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 20, 2009

• Book Review: Deadly Intent by Lynda LaPlante

  Another hard-hitting Anna Travis police mystery

  Review in Books — by Amanda — on Jul 20, 2009

• Book Review: Chinese Gods: An Introduction to Chinese Folk Religion by Jonathan Chamberlain

  Learn about Chinese mythology from Jonathan Chamberlain.

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Jul 20, 2009

• Book Review: Retirement Can Be Murder by Susan Santangelo

  Carol must help her beloved husband Jim out of a murder mess.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Jul 20, 2009

• Book Review: Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchon

  Back with a contribution to the crowded genre of psychedelic noir, Thomas Pynchon bypasses some gravitas to chase a few rainbows.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 20, 2009

Video

• Box Office Update 7/17-7/19: Harry Potter Casts His Spell on the Box

  Potter brings out the crowds as the season begins its decline.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 20, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Watchmen (Director's Cut)

  “Who Watches the Watchmen?” You Should!

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Jul 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Leverage - The Complete First Season

  Look no further if you want pure entertainment with a great cast.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 20, 2009

• DVD Review: The Judy Garland Show - Volume One

  The Judy Garland Show Features Judy In Top Form.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 20, 2009

• DVD Review: The Real Ghostbusters Volume 1

  One of the best things to happen to the '80s finally lands on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Family Guy, Volume 7

  One of the smartest shows on television right now.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jul 20, 2009

• Movie Review: Hounddog

  Something more than a hound dog.

  Review in Video — by The Crow — on Jul 20, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Generation Kill

  A quality miniseries not often seen on TV anymore.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 20, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: Pushing Daisies - The Complete Second Season

  Plenty of excellent releases this week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 20, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Falling Down

  Falling Down features excellent acting and a dark story but the average Blu-ray transfer holds the film back.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Jul 20, 2009

• Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

  Another solid outing for the wizard franchise.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 20, 2009

• Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

  Potter still enchanting in sixth go-round.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Jul 20, 2009

• Blogcritics Helps You Win Big From The First 48 on A&E

  The show airs on A&E Tuesdays at 9, but you can win big right here!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 20, 2009

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): The Light in the Piazza at The El Portal Theatre

  This chamber production of one of my favorite musicals succeeds on a small scale.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 20, 2009

• My Junk is Not That Interesting

  A visit to the World's Largest Garage Sale results in a revelation.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 20, 2009

Music

• Concert Review: Pitchfork Music Festival, Day 3 & Wrap-Up

  Wrapping up Pitchfork was an overload of great bands, and a sense of cautious musical freedom.

  Review in Music — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Jul 20, 2009

• Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Diagnosed With Cancer, Album and Tour Postponed

  Yauch's cancer treatment will delay the band's plans for 2009...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 20, 2009

• Music Review: The Icicle Creek Piano Trio and The Merling Trio

  The latest recordings from two highly acclaimed piano trios.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jul 20, 2009

• Concert Review: Sugarland, Pepsi Center, Denver, CO, 7/15/09

  Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are making sweet music together – as country pop's most dynamic duo.

  Review in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Jul 20, 2009

• Music Review: Hollands - Faces (EP)

  A New York band releases a promising five-song debut set of alt-rock sounds.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 20, 2009

• Music Review: Johnny Mathis - Rapture/Romantically

  Two classic Johnny Mathis albums return over 45 years after their initial release.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 20, 2009

• Retro Redux: A Porcine Song With A Message

  Who would have figured that we could all learn something from the lowly hog?

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jul 20, 2009

• Music CD/DVD Review: Tygers Of Pan Tang - Animal Instinct x 2

  Tygers unleashed on DVD.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jul 20, 2009

• Music Review: The Sweet - Live In America

  It's glam, bang, thank you ma'am, as The Sweet try for one last hurrah

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Jul 20, 2009

• Concert Review: Unearth w/ For the Fallen Dreams, Woe of Tyrants, Starring Janet Leigh (Poughkeepsie, NY 7/17/09)

  A solid night of metal enjoyed by too few.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 20, 2009

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for July 20, 2009

  Can you guys and gals tell what's missing from this week's line-up?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jul 20, 2009

• Game du Jour Deals: July 19 - July 25

  Battle a vampire mage, aliens, or pirates in this week's games from Game du Jour.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Jul 20, 2009

Sports

• THF: Yes, Pitchers Win Silver Sluggers Too

  Suss and Tuffy yak about the WSOP, the British Open, and "What Were They Thinking?"

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 20, 2009