June 8, 2010 Archive

Gaming

• Console Software Emulation Could Be So Much More

  Console manufacturers typically condemn emulation, except when they're the ones emulating.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Art Jones — on Jun 08, 2010

• Nintendo DS: Zhu Zhu Pets

  The Zhu Zhus come to life on DS!

  Review in Gaming — by April Pohren — on Jun 08, 2010

• PlayStation 3 Review: Blur

  It's arcade racing done kart-style, but with real cars.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 08, 2010

• PSP Review: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3

  Naruto's latest PSP game adds some nice features, but the experience is starting to feel dated.

  Review in Gaming — by Todd Douglass — on Jun 08, 2010

Sports

• Embrace The Strasburg Effect, Fear Not Its Gravitational Pull

  Whether or not Stephen Strasburg becomes a perennial All-Star, his effect on the city of Washington, D.C. can't be disputed.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 08, 2010

• Stephen Strasburg Dominates in Debut

  The Nationals phenom lived up to the hype in his first game on Tuesday.

  News in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Jun 08, 2010

• Izzo To Michigan State? Fine With Me

  While I wish nothing but fortune for my Sparty friends, their legendary coach leaving for the NBA isn't as sad as it sounds

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 08, 2010

Books

• Book Review: The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu by Stuart A. Olson

  Providing a much-needed look at the history and practice of Praying Mantis Kung Fu, this complete guide runs the gamut from step-by-step fundamentals to advanced details.

  Review in Books — by Bob Patterson — on Jun 08, 2010

• Comic Book Review: Shrapnel: Hubris #1 by Nick Sagan, Clinnette Minnis and Concept Art House

  Mark Long's sci-fi story continues in Shrapnel: Hubris.

  Review in Books — by Troy Mayes — on Jun 08, 2010

• An Interview With Kerry Soper About Garry Trudeau: Doonesbury and the Aesthetics of Satire

  Good academic dense look at the work of a cartoonist loathed by some but loved by others

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jun 08, 2010

• Book Review: Dead Fred, Flying Lunchboxes, and the Good Luck Circle by Frank McKinney with Kate Mason

  Who knew a real estate guru could write a great book for kids?

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Jun 08, 2010

• Book Review: Black Blade Blues by J.A. Pitts

  Norse myths wandering the modern world in the Northwest United States? Count me in!

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Jun 08, 2010

• Book Review: Dreamveil by Lynn Viehl

  Viehl makes up for a slow start to her Kyndred series with this new addition.

  Review in Books — by Robin Kavanagh — on Jun 08, 2010

• Book Review: The Object of Evil by Chris Duryea

  A promising talent comes up short with this weighty supernatural tome.

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 08, 2010

• Interview: David Charles, Author of Think For Yourself: The Importance of Maintaining Individuality and Freedom of Thought

  In today's society, personality cloning seems a norm. Find out how David Charles can teach you to think for yourself!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jun 08, 2010

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of June 7, 2010

  Featured: Spencer Wells' Pandora's Seed. Plus: Facebook Effect, Bourdain, Andrew McCarthy, Richard McGregor, What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, Broke, USA; DeMille, Cronin...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jun 08, 2010

• Book Review: Brainstorm: Harnessing the Power of Productive Obsessions by Eric Maisel

  How to use the intensity of obsession to create meaning.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Jun 08, 2010

Video

• Hollywood Invades Chicago: Band From TV Visits the Windy City for Charity

  House M.D.'s Jesse Spencer chats about Band From TV and their upcoming weekend in Chicago.

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jun 08, 2010

• DVD Review: Blood Ties - The Complete Series

  In addition to its quality maple syrup, Canada also produces a lot of cheese.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jun 08, 2010

• DVD Review: Edge of Darkness (2010)

  Martin Cambell's film adaption of Edge of Darkness fails to impress.

  Review in Video — by Emm — on Jun 08, 2010

• InHouse: Nurse Jeffrey Appisodes - "The Bitch Tapes #3"

  Nurse Jeffrey continues his crusade to ruin Dr. House in the third installment of "The Bitch Tapes."

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Jun 08, 2010

• DVD Review: Shutter Island

  Shutter Island is an adaptation of the Dennis Lehane novel starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jun 08, 2010

• Movie Review: Killers

  Be careful with the people surrounding you, appearances can be deceptive.

  Review in Video — by Olga Parera — on Jun 08, 2010

• TV Review: The 2010 MTV Movie Awards

  A painfully forced review of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, given hurriedly in an attempt to wipe the experience from my memory.

  Review in Video — by ProfPlume — on Jun 08, 2010

• DVD Pick of the Week: Shutter Island

  A lean week of releases.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 08, 2010

• DVD Review: The Wolfman

  The legend returns...

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Jun 08, 2010

• Box Office Update 6/4-6/6: Shrek Forever After Fends off the Competition

  Four new films challenge the leader, all four fail.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 08, 2010

Music

• Shared Commitment/Shared Exposure: Pianist Jeffrey Biegel Initiates New Opportunities For Composers And Performers

  "My goal has always been to bring the world as close together as possible through music — music we all know, and new music never performed."

  Interview in Music — by Ilona Oltuski — on Jun 08, 2010

• Music Review: Joe Bonamassa - Black Rock

  Truth in advertising...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 08, 2010

• New Music Tuesday: Christina Aguilera, Dierks Bentley, Lil Jon, The Cure, Pinetop Perkins & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

  A classic gets expanded and two living legends reunite for a new album...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 08, 2010

• Music Review: Jeff Eubank - A Street Called Straight

  Welcome to A Street Called Straight.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jun 08, 2010

• Music Review: Glee Cast, Glee: The Music, Journey To Regionals

  The latest EP from the hit show, Glee is released on Columbia Records.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Jun 08, 2010

• Music Review: Stray - New Dawn / Alive And Giggin' 2 CD Angel Air Re-Release

  1997 was a New Dawn for Stray, one of THE most underrated bands of all time.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jun 08, 2010

• Music Review: Jessye Norman – Roots: My Life, My Song

  Jessye Norman’s voice brings to mind soaring birds and clear skies in this very personal collection.

  Review in Music — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jun 08, 2010

Culture

• When Did We Grow Up?

  The rain is pounding, inspiring reflections on youth.

  Opinion in Culture — by Patrick Cossel — on Jun 08, 2010

• We've Been Had: A Detective Story and An Apology

  Oh, what a tangled web we weave...

  Opinion in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Jun 08, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): Hamlet by Shakespeare at the Theatricum Botanicum

  Hamlet out of doors at the Theatricum Botanicum directed by Ellen Geer

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 08, 2010

Politics

• Oil Drilling Moratorium: Sense vs Cents

  As outrage ensues over the federal oil drilling moratorium, it makes sense to make sure such an eco-disaster never happens again. Even if it costs us all a few cents at the gas pumps.

  Opinion in Politics — by BizarroGuy — on Jun 08, 2010