August 18, 2009 Archive

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): A Time to Dance by Libby Skala

  In this uplifting solo play Libby Skala channels her great-aunt, whose fascinating life could be said to have embodied the 20th century.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 18, 2009

• If You Could Do It All Over Again, Would You Change Anything?

  Second chances come from within.

  Opinion in Culture — by Heather Hogan — on Aug 18, 2009

• My Nephew's African Wedding

  Robben Island, once a place of unspeakable horrors, is now a popular wedding destination.

  Opinion in Culture — by Horace Mungin — on Aug 18, 2009

Politics

• Political Fact Check: Obama is Hitler Posters

  Despite the claims of the media and politicians the Obama-Hitler posters actually come from the far left.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 18, 2009

• Florida Principal and Athletic Director Face Criminal Charges for Praying

  The ACLU is at it again.

  Opinion in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Aug 18, 2009

• Single-Payer is Not the Problem

  Single-payer only becomes a problem if the single payer is also the single provider.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 18, 2009

Sports

• Brett Favre Joins the Vikings: A Pack Fan's Perspective

  So Brett Favre's a Viking. So what? This is no big deal.

  Opinion in Sports — by Andy Hutchins — on Aug 18, 2009

• Sox Lose Wild Card Lead, Youk For Five Games But Add Alex Gonzalez

  Youk loses his mind and the Sox fall out of a playoff spot for the first time in months.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 18, 2009

• UCLA Football Kindly Asks You Not to Expect Much

  A new season of Bruin football is about to start. As usual, mediocrity lurks around every corner.

  Opinion in Sports — by Dexter Fishmore — on Aug 18, 2009

• Why Do Women Watch Men's Sports?

  Sports is an adrenaline rush that seems to just keep getting better!

  Opinion in Sports — by Heather Hogan — on Aug 18, 2009

• Brett Favre Can't Leave Well Enough Alone

  Brett Favre used to kill defenses. Now, he kills coaching careers and fans' hopes.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Aug 18, 2009

• Diamondbacks' Quest For .500 Becomes Public Domain

  In an effort to reach 81 wins, the movement is picking up unattributed steam.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 18, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: The Time Traveler's Wife

  A powerful love story that will certainly pull on the heart strings, but could have had a wider appeal.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Aug 18, 2009

• House, M.D. Season Five DVD Giveaway

  Blogcritics is giving away a copy of the soon-to-be-released season five DVD set!

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Aug 18, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Last House on the Left (2009)

  The horror movie of a generation!

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Aug 18, 2009

• Top Gear Season Seven Premieres

  It had all the supercar madness one could want, but it was kind of depressingly old.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 18, 2009

• DVD Reviews: Two New Makes of TV Sets from CBS/Paramount

  CBS/Paramount continues their new line of affordably-priced “intros” to various TV genres.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Aug 18, 2009

• Movie Review: District 9

  Beaming down to fill the blockbuster void

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Aug 18, 2009

• Movie Review: Up (2009)

  Another great entry in the Pixar canon that presents an adventure with an older, wiser, and more touching hero.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Aug 18, 2009

• DVD Review: Icons Of Sci-Fi - Toho Collection

  It’s about damn time, too.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Aug 18, 2009

• Box Office Update 8/14 - 8/16: District 9 Evicts the Joes

  A good weekend of films -- there certainly were a lot of choices.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 18, 2009

• DVD Review: How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days - Deluxe Edition

  Being a guy, I enjoy certain manly things -- like watching girly movies.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Aug 18, 2009

• DVD Review: Greek - Chapter Three

  The over-focusing on Casey’s life has dragged the show to a slow crawl in this chapter.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Aug 18, 2009

Books

• Book Review: God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee by Michaele Weissman

  People and coffee, taste and price, are all wrapped up together in the quest for the perfect cup.

  Review in Books — by Chris Bancells — on Aug 18, 2009

• Satire: I'm Addicted and Someone's Going to Pay!

  Avid reader discovers the insidiousness of a lifelong avocation

  Satire in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Aug 18, 2009

• Book Review: The Digital Photography Book: Volume Three by Scott Kelby

  What set this book apart from many, is the fact that this focuses on getting the shot right.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 18, 2009

Gaming

• Screenshots: Just Dance for Nintendo Wii

  It's Hammer Time!

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 18, 2009

Music

• New Album Releases Aug. 18, 2009: Brendan Benson, Delbert McClinton, Richard Thompson, Sister Hazel, GWAR

  Welcome back, Brendan Benson!

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 18, 2009

• Music Review: Al Basile – Soul Blue 7

  Basile calls on old friends for a solid outing that mixes soul, blues, and jazz into a thoroughly satisfying stew

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Aug 18, 2009

• Music Review: Fitz & The Tantrums - Songs for a Break-up, Vol. 1

  Fitz proves that Motown lives on in old church organs...

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Aug 18, 2009

• Music Review: Pine Leaf Boys - Homage au Passé

  The Cajun banner files high

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Aug 18, 2009

• Music Review: The Gathering - The West Pole

  The West Pole, yet another new direction for The Gathering.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 18, 2009

• Music Review: Mac McAnally - Down By The River

  Legendary musician, songwriter, producer, and recording artist Mac McAnally returns with his eleventh studio album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 18, 2009

• Music Review: Golden Bloom — Fan the Flames

  Channeling Sarah Palin frustration into infectious indie pop melodies is at the heart of this release.

  Review in Music — by Jen Johans — on Aug 18, 2009

• Music Review: Jack Bruce, Robin Trower, & Gary Husband - Seven Moons Live

  A surprisingly well performed and interestingly presented collection of songs.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 18, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - "Girls In Their Summer Clothes"

  Happy anniversary!

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 18, 2009

• Concert Review: Jeff Beck - Ulster Hall, Belfast - 30 June 2009

  Belfast is anything but dull. The city centre oscillates between menace and refurbished high culture.

  Review in Music — by Ronnie Kerrigan — on Aug 18, 2009

• Comedy CDReview: Hancock's Half Hour - The Very Best Episodes: Vol. 3

  Still funny after all these years.

  Review in Music — by Maggie Ball — on Aug 18, 2009