August 10, 2009 Archive

Video

• How Jeff Goldblum Nerdified Law & Order: Criminal Intent

  And without computer viruses that defeat aliens or teleport machines.

  News in Video — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 10, 2009

• Box Office Update 8/7-8/9: G.I. Joe Invades the Box Office

  Knowing is half the battle.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 10, 2009

• DVD Review: The Beatles: Rare and Unseen

  Casual Beatles fans may find this DVD more interesting, but hardcore fans will find little new information.

  Review in Video — by Kit O'Toole — on Aug 10, 2009

• TV Review: True Blood - "Timebomb"

  We finally get to know Godric and he's worth the wait!

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Aug 10, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: I Love You, Man

  Plenty of fun stuff this weak, although mostly of the catalog variety.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 10, 2009

• Swimming in the Shark Tank

  Whether or not the new television season has begun, one fall show premiered last night.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 10, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Elton John - Too Low For Zero

  Elton John: Chapter 17.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 10, 2009

• Concert Review: Steely Dan At The Ballroom At The Borgata, Atlantic City, NJ 08/08/09

  Steely Dan Pleases on their Rent Party 2009 tour.

  Review in Music — by Dr. Rachna D. Jain — on Aug 10, 2009

• Music Review: The Veronicas - Hook Me Up

  The Veronicas provide a new voice for girl powered electronic pop.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Aug 10, 2009

• Electronica Group Chill Factor-5 Returns With The Venus Effect

  Ambient group Chill Factor-5 is back with a new collection of chilled grooves

  News in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Aug 10, 2009

• Retro Redux: The Many Talents Of Tex Ritter

  All about a singing cowboy's career — and his legacy, which included a famous son.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 10, 2009

• Paper + Plastick Records Offers Free Music

  Paper + Plastick Records offers 22 free tracks for download.

  News in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Aug 10, 2009

• Music Review: Santana - Santana: The Woodstock Experience

  Music that leaves an audience feeling like they've experienced something equivalent to a force of nature.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 10, 2009

• Interview with Pork Chop Willie

  New York City needs the North Mississippi Hill Country Blues, and Pork Chop Willie is bringing it to us live.

  Interview in Music — by Catherine A. Mulligan — on Aug 10, 2009

• Music Review: Tim Buckley - Live At The Folklore Center, NYC - March 6, 1967

  Live folk music at its best from 1967.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 10, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Nirvana - "Sappy"

  A brand new series on Blogcritics begins with its namesake...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 10, 2009

• Music Review: Satoko Fujii and Myra Melford - Under the Water

  An eccentric, challenging, dark improvisational piano duel.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 10, 2009

Sports

• Sox Offense: M.I.A.; Smoltz DFA’d; Ortiz Talks PED's

  The Sox get swept by contending AL East foes, plus Ortiz (kinda) opens up about his 2003 drug test.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 10, 2009

• So... How 'Bout Those Patriots?

  Trying to forget six in a row by looking ahead to football season.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Aug 10, 2009

• The Great Carl Pavano Conspiracy

  When you face a pitcher twice in as many weeks with different teams, you smell something awry.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 10, 2009

• Gators, Longhorns, and Buckeyes Top BC Top 25 Preseason College Football Poll

  Preseason polls rarely get it right, but are a lot of fun, aren't they?

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Aug 10, 2009

• WEC 42 Report: Little Brother Says "Look At Me!"

  Not just the free after-dinner mint to UFC 101, WEC 42 provided thrills and a massive upset.

  News in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Aug 10, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Devil May Care by Sebastian Faulks writing as Ian Fleming

  Some good elements for those who enjoy the spy genre, but its flaws ultimately cause it to fall flat.

  Review in Books — by El Bicho — on Aug 10, 2009

• Book Review: The System's Bitch by John Wright

  Tired of poor customer service? Are you "The System's Bitch?"

  Review in Books — by zamees — on Aug 10, 2009

• Book Review: Best iPhone Apps: The Guide for Discriminating Downloaders by Josh Clark

  So many apps, so little time...

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on Aug 10, 2009

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of August 10, 2009

  Pat Conroy, Sandra Brown, Robin Cook, Nancy Grace, Faye Kellerman; 'The Life and Lies of Bernard Madoff', Alana Stewart's 'Journey with Farrah', 'The Sartorialist'...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Aug 10, 2009

• Book Review:The Soloist by Steve Lopez

  Great book with an inspiring message.

  Review in Books — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 10, 2009

• Book Review: Best iPhone Apps: The Guide Discriminating Downloaders by Josh Clark

  New and experienced iPhone users will find this O'Reilly guide informative, easy to use, and entertaining.

  Review in Books — by Kit O'Toole — on Aug 10, 2009

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Battlefield 1943

  Killing people isn't easy, EA knows this.

  Review in Gaming — by Thomas Dunlap — on Aug 10, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: Grand Slam Tennis

  EA's opening volley is a pretty good one, but certainly far from perfect.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 10, 2009

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for August 10, 2009

  Are you ready to rock? Well, are you at least ready to platform?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 10, 2009

Politics

• National Association of Realtors Takes on the Government Again

  Review of appraisers is adding to the difficulty sellers are experiencing.

  News in Politics — by James Joseph — on Aug 10, 2009

Culture

• Interview: Ambassador Michael Klosson of Save the Children

  If we don't lead the way in ending global hunger, who will?

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 10, 2009

• Racism Against Middle Easterners In America Is Strong

  It disgusts me how Americans treat people from the Middle East.

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 10, 2009