August 21, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Elton John - The One

  Elton John: Chapter 23.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 21, 2009

• Music Review: Black Moth Super Rainbow - Eating Us

  A perfect soundtrack to accompany inner-space explorations in black-lit dorm rooms or lazy, sunny afternoons.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Aug 21, 2009

• Concert Review: Tribute to Les Paul, 08/17/09 At Iridium Jazz Club, New York City, NY

  Friends, family and fans gather at Iridium Jazz Club to honor a true rock icon.

  Review in Music — by Robin Kavanagh — on Aug 21, 2009

• Music Review: Smokey Robinson - Time Flies When You're Having Fun

  Smokey Robinson proves timeless in his voice and lyrics on his latest CD.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Aug 21, 2009

• Music Review: Watermelon Slim - Escape From The Chicken Coop

  Not only is Watermelon Slim a great blues artist, but he's a great song writer.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 21, 2009

• Music Review: Mos Def – The Ecstatic

  While its quirks take some getting used to, this album is certainly worth your time.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Aug 21, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Shelby Lynne, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nirvana, Garbage, and Mark Lanegan

  When songs talk to each other magic happens...

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 21, 2009

• Jamie Lidell's Jim Perfectly Pays Tribute to '60s and '70s Soul

  Unfairly overlooked, Jamie Lidell's 2008 effort shows his vast musical versatility and sincere love of soul.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Aug 21, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town

  E-Street karma, we're soaking in it.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 21, 2009

• Music Review: Fabolous - Loso's Way

  Nothing horrible, nothing awe-inspiring - Loso's Way embodies mediocrity.

  Review in Music — by Matt Richards — on Aug 21, 2009

• Music Review: Cynic - Traced in Air

  This album completely floored me.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 21, 2009

• Music Review: Cluster - Qua

  The music is enough for one lifetime, but is one lifetime enough for the Music? – Chuck van Zyl

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Aug 21, 2009

• Music Review: Elton John - Sleeping With The Past

  Elton John: Chapter 22.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 21, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Coral Reef (One Small Square) by Donald M. Silver, Illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne

  Time to capitalize on your child's affection for a well-known clownfish by digging into this exploration of reef life.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 21, 2009

• A Summer of Proust: 200-250

  Swann meets a girl who makes him think of a painting and falls in love.

  Opinion in Books — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 21, 2009

• Short Story Review: "Ghost Light" by Mary Cunningham

  "Ghost Light" will appeal to young fans of basketball and the paranormal.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Aug 21, 2009

Gaming

• PSP Review: God of War: Chains of Olympus

  The God of War experience: now, in a slightly smaller package.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Townsend-Rogers — on Aug 21, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 08/20/2009

  A new game and some demos are overshadowed by sad DLC this week on the PSN.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Aug 21, 2009

Culture

• Woodstock at 40

  For boomers from coast to coast, this has been a week of hippie super-nostalgia.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jeanne Browne — on Aug 21, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): As You Like It Transports Audiences to Shakespeare's Arden Forest

  The Queens Players present a wonderful production of William Shakespeare's As You Like It at The Secret Theatre.

  Review in Culture — by Kikstad — on Aug 21, 2009

• Filing for Social Security Disability: Pitfalls and Judgment Calls

  Individuals filing for SSA disability benefits may not realize how detailed – and sometimes subjective – the process can be.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tim Moore — on Aug 21, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Eli Stone - The Complete Second and Final Season

  It can be a tragedy when shows get canceled prematurely. This isn't much of a tragedy.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Aug 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Dirty Sexy Money - The Complete and Final Second Season

  Fun, televised trash.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Battle in Outer Space

  One of Toho's earliest attempts at the space epic falls flat... really flat.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 21, 2009

• DVD Review: The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season

  FOX: stop this inane design choice now!

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Aug 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Greek - Chapter Three

  Go back to school with Greek: Chapter Three.

  Review in Video — by Friend Mouse — on Aug 21, 2009

• Movie Review: Mesrine: Killer Instinct

  No crime classic, but certainly an entertaining modern entry into the genre.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Aug 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Everybody Hates Chris - The Final Season

  The final season of the series based on comedian Chris Rock's life.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 21, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of August 23

  PBS Programming and my vacations - two things I don't control.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Kissing Cousins

  Two cousins almost, sort of, kind of fall in love in this less than enjoyable film.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 21, 2009

Tastes

• Liquid Chef Competition

  TasteTV's Cocktail School goes to the Skyy Vodka Liquid Chef Competition.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Aug 21, 2009