August 6, 2009 Archive

Sports

• Yankees Pound on Smoltz for First Win Over Boston in 2009

  With Muhammed Ali in attendance, the Yankees knock out the Red Sox.

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

Books

• Book Review: Reclaiming Our Children by Robby G. Dixon

  Every child is born in God’s image; how does he or she end up in prison?

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Aug 06, 2009

• Book Review: Twitter Power by Joel Comm

  Dialogue, not monologue. Engage, not broadcast. Get the most from Twitter, whether as an individual or a company.

  Review in Books — by zamees — on Aug 06, 2009

• A Summer of Proust: Pages 150-200

  The end of Combray, the beginning of Swann in Love. I feel like I'm making progress!

  Opinion in Books — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 06, 2009

• Book Review: The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

  In a novel full of intrigue and passionate, powerful female characters, Gregory proves once again she is the queen of royal fiction.

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

• Book Review: Nothing to Be Frightened Of by Julian Barnes

  A book to enrich your life, at least while you’ve still got it.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Aug 06, 2009

• Book Review: Destruction of Innocence: A True Story of Child Abduction by Rosalie Hollingsworth

  Rosalie Hollingsworth, a strong, courageous, and determined woman who lets nothing get in the way once she’s made up her mind to do something.

  Review in Books — by Gloria Oren — on Aug 06, 2009

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Julie & Julia, A Perfect Getaway

  Three movies to choose from this week.

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

• Monk Season Eight Premieres August 7

  USA Network's Monk returns on August 7 at 9pm Eastern for its eighth and final season.

  Opinion in Video — by Daddypundit — on Aug 06, 2009

• John Hughes Dies - An Entire Generation of Teen Years Follows

  If you were born between 1963 and 1967, John Hughes means as much to you as your parents. Maybe even more.

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Aug 06, 2009

• Comic-Con: CW Thursdays - Hot Brothers Night?

  The CW is putting their established Thursday night at risk. At least they have a pair of hot brothers to work with.

  Interview in Video — by Alice Jester — on Aug 06, 2009

• TV Writers Protest Emmy Changes

  "What are the Emmys? I thought it was excellence in television."

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 06, 2009

• David Shore to Remake Rockford Files: Who's Gonna Drive the Firebird?

  When classic TV gets remade, there's so much to consider. How best not to aggravate the fans?

  Opinion in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Aug 06, 2009

• Movie Review: G.I. Joe - The Rise of Cobra

  G.I. Joe is a fine example of what a silly big blockbuster should be.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Aug 06, 2009

• Movie Review: Friday The 13th (2009)

  Sticking to the same old, same old isn’t going to work for Friday The 13th in the future.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 06, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Soloist

  Herein lies a film that could have been great, if they had just kept the story small.

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

• Synapse Brings Us Stepfather II And More 42nd Street in September!

  Make room for daddy -- and the Alamo Drafthouse, too!

  News in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Aug 06, 2009

• DVD Review: The Mighty Boosh - Series 1, 2 & 3

  Take a journey through time and space to the world of Mighty Boosh at your leisure.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 06, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Harry Potter And The Half-Motion Seat — Movie Theater Review

  Motion sickness at the movie theater.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by The Crow — on Aug 06, 2009

• The Top 10 iPhone Applications of July 2009

  The #1 application lets you watch live baseball from your iPhone!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Aug 06, 2009

• Software Review: CheckIt 2 System Performance Suite from Smith Micro Software

  My five favorite Mac utilities bundled into one box. My MacBook is much happier and yours will be too!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 06, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (Chicago Area): The Light in the Piazza

  Perfect for a summer evening, this new production of the Broadway hit shines in Chicago's northern suburbs.

  Review in Culture — by Barbara Barnett — on Aug 06, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Saints & Tzadiks - Susan McKeown & Lorin Sklamberg

  This recording is as full of passion and wonder as any oratorio to a god.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 06, 2009

• Music Review: George Harrison -Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison

  A review of the George Harrison compilation Let it Roll.

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

• Music Review: Al Jardine, Family & Friends - Live In Las Vegas

  So whatever happened to Al Jardine?

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 06, 2009

• The List of the Moment: Volume One, 2009

  The first List of the Moment (finally), Summer, 2009

  Opinion in Music — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Aug 06, 2009

• Music Review: Vienna Circle - White Clouds

  The intriguingly named Vienna Circle produce a concept album of the highest quality.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 06, 2009