August 24, 2009 Archive

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: Lambert's Barbeque in Austin, TX

  Lambert's offers the perfect barbeque if you've just moved to Austin from San Francisco and have more money than taste.

  Review in Tastes — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 24, 2009

Politics

• Kennedy's Been Hitting the Bottle, But What's Kerry's Excuse?

  Scotland's release of al-Megrahi from prison is a mistake and an outrage. But do Sens. Kennedy and Kerry really feel our pain?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Aug 24, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: The Batman Double Feature

  Two entertaining takes on the Dark Knight and his world of villains and allies.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Aug 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Scrubs: The Complete Eighth Season

  The last (official?) season makes its way to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Aug 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - 25th Anniversary Collection

  Twenty-five years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles... time sure flies!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Aug 24, 2009

• Movie Review: Inglourious Basterds

  Tarantino's latest is battle-ready.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Aug 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Adventureland

  Adventureland is indeed a step in the right direction for director Greg Mottola.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Aug 24, 2009

• James Cameron’s Avatar Teaser Disappoints

  The first glimpses of James Cameron’s long-anticipated Avatar fail to enthrall; its 3D presentation so far its only real claim to hype.

  Opinion in Video — by Travis Johnson — on Aug 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Sonny with a Chance - Sonny's Big Break: Volume 1

  Family friendly and contains some good messages.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Aug 24, 2009

• Cleaning Out The Shark Tank

  I talk and things improve... not that one necessarily has anything to do with the other.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 24, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Battlestar Galactica - Season 4.5

  The groundbreaking series comes to a close in this stellar and extras packed Blu-ray package.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Aug 24, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Elton John and Hans Zimmer - The Lion King Soundtrack

  Elton John: Chapter 25.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 24, 2009

• Music Review: Kate Earl - Kate Earl

  Kate Earl makes her way to the national radio waves with her self-titled album.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Aug 24, 2009

• Music Review: Cluster & Eno - Cluster & Eno

  Brian Eno's landmark collaboration with Cluster is finally issued on CD.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Aug 24, 2009

• Music Review: George Benson - Songs and Stories

  George Benson's new CD marks a welcome return to his '70s jazz/soul sound.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Aug 24, 2009

• R.E.M. To Release Live At The Olympia on Oct. 27

  The so-called 'Dublin Sessions' will be in stores Oct. 27

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 24, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Dire Straits - "Romeo & Juliet"

  Shhh... don't tell anyone...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 24, 2009

• Concert Review: Progressive Nation 2009 Tour, Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB, 16/8/09

  Two different groups of fans converged for the over-the-top Progressive Nation 2009 Tour.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Aug 24, 2009

• Midsummer Mozart (LA): An all Mozart concert conducted by Nicholas McGegan at the Hollywood Bowl

  Baroque specialist Nicholas McGegan leads the LA Philharmonic in an all Mozart program at the Hollywood Bowl.

  Review in Music — by Robert Machray — on Aug 24, 2009

• Music Review: Buckfast Superbee - Turn Of The Radio Age

  So what's in a name?

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 24, 2009

• Music Review: Frankel - Anonymity is the New Fame

  A kitchen table chat with a soft-spoken friend.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 24, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Third Sign by Gregory A. Wilson

  Can Calen and his friends stop the coming darkness from destroying their country of Klune?

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Aug 24, 2009

• Graphic Audio Review: The DemonWars Saga: The Demon Awakens – Part III by R.A. Salvatore

  For a Movie In Your Mind check out The DemonWars Saga: The Demon Awakens – Part III.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 24, 2009

• Book Review: Nation of Cowards by Jeff Snyder

  Looking at gun control from a standpoint of ethics.

  Review in Books — by Clair Schwan — on Aug 24, 2009

• Book Review: Vanished by Joseph Finder

  Vanished, Joe Finder's latest thriller, introduces private investigator Nick Heller. We expect fast and furious from Finder and he delivers.

  Review in Books — by Val MacEwan — on Aug 24, 2009

• A Conversation with Linwood Barclay, Author of Fear the Worst

  Exclusive interview with Linwood Barclay, author of Fear the Worst.

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Aug 24, 2009

• Book Review: The House in Grosvenor Square by Linore Rose Burkard

  While not as enthralling as her first, Burkard still delivers an entertaining - if modern - faith-based Regency.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 24, 2009

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of August 24, 2009

  Cash for Non-Clunkers Continues! Coben, Francis, Patterson, Kathy Reichs, Vampire Fic du jour; Kidder's memoir , Koontz's canine, 'Madoff's Other Secret', Marilyn's 'Secret Life'...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Aug 24, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Adobe Photoshop: Power Session with Matt Kloskowski From NAPP

  Adobe Photoshop CS4: Power Session will get you up to speed using the new features of Photoshop CS4.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 24, 2009

• Removal of Dams Benefits People and Environment Alike

  Dam! There goes another one!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jerry Wilkinson — on Aug 24, 2009

• Product Review: Kubota RPG SpeedKeys for Lightroom 2

  Whether you want to enhance your workflow or just have more time...

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 24, 2009

Sports

• The Road Less Travailed

  With the Tigers' inability to win away from home, their playoff chances could diverge in a yellow wood.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 24, 2009

• So... How 'Bout Those Patriots? Part II

  How the Patriots non-undefeated season will pan out.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Aug 24, 2009

Gaming

• Screenshots: Madden NFL 10 for iPhone

  Madden comes to the iPhone!

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 24, 2009

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for August 24, 2009

  A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away ...

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 24, 2009

Culture

• Baseball Dreams

  Advice from Joe DiMaggio.

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Aug 24, 2009