Blogcritics Author: Sherry Lipp

Music Review: AC/DC - Black Ice

Sherry Lipp — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:20:14 EDT

AC/DC is back in black... Ice!
AC/DC’s first new album in eight years sold an impressive 193,000 copies on its first day of release last week. The album, which is available exclusively at Wal-Mart and through the band’s official website, is projected to sell an outstanding 800,000 copies in its first week. The sales numbers easily make Black Ice the highest debut...

TV Review: Saturday Night Live hosted by Jon Hamm

Sherry Lipp — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:15:20 EDT

Amy Poehler gives birth while SNL struggles to be funny.
This week, Saturday Night Live was thrown for a bit of a loop when pregnant cast member Amy Poehler went into labor only hours before show time. Poehler's unexpected absence may have meant less sketches for the night, but Coldplay fans got a bonus. The band performed a third song ("Yellow") at the end of the show. Initially, Poehler...

Interview: A Conversation With Raine Maida

Sherry Lipp — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:44:42 EDT

The Our Lady Peace singer talks music and politics.
Singer/songwriter Raine Maida is probably best known as the lead singer of the Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace. He co-founded the group in 1992 and with them has released eight albums (including a live album and a greatest hits compilation), with a ninth album scheduled to be released in early 2009. This year he released his first solo album The...

TV Review: Saturday Night Live Hosted by Josh Brolin

Sherry Lipp — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:28:18 EDT

Sarah Palin makes a much anticipated appearance on the show.
With the election only a little over two weeks away Saturday Night Live has become the focal point of political parody. For the most part SNL has done a good job of offering funny send-ups of the debates and candidates. SNL has even moved into prime time with several Thursday night (right after The Office) "Weekend Update" specials. ...

Music Review: Raine Maida - The Hunter's Lullaby

Sherry Lipp — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:46:20 EDT

Our Lady Peace lead singer releases his first solo album.
Raine Maida considers his first solo album The Hunter’s Lullaby to be “a collection of poems set to music.” The album is a departure from the albums he has made with his “post-grunge” band Our Lady Peace. On this album Maida leaves behind his rock influence in favor of style more similar to Leonard Cohen, whom Maida...

DVD Review: Deception

Sherry Lipp — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:25:41 EDT

Ewan McGregor and Hugh Jackman fail to ignite this "thriller."
There is not much to keep the audience guessing in the generic psychological thriller Deception. The story is so by-the-numbers that the outcome can easily be figured out long before the movie ends. The only real mystery of this film is what inspired the promising cast to take part in such tripe.Ewan McGregor plays Jonathan, a timid accountant...

TV Review: Saturday Night Live Hosted by Anne Hathaway

Sherry Lipp — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:20:07 EDT

SNL packs in laughs as the 2008 election approaches.
Saturday Night Live turned in its best episode of the season this past weekend, with Anne Hathaway as host. As expected, Tina Fey returned as Sarah Palin to spoof the vice-presidential debates. It was a return to form for the show and for Fey, who once again nailed her Palin character. Hathaway did a nice job hosting the show, showing tons of...

TV Review: Saturday Night Live Hosted by Anna Faris

Sherry Lipp — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:39:01 EDT

Sarah Palin and Bill Clinton add up to a funny Saturday Night.
Tina Fey returned to Saturday Night Live this weekend to play vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. The episode, which was hosted by House Bunny actress Anna Faris, was a slight return to form for the show. While I have been disappointed in the lack of laughs from the show as of late, this one managed to bring a few more than usual. Saturday...

Dance Review: So You Think You Can Dance Live

Sherry Lipp — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:18:37 EDT

The finalists from the hit show dazzle on the live stage.
So You Think You Can Dance kicked off its live concert tour on September 20 in Tacoma, Washington. The Top 10 finalists from season four, plus three special guests (also from season four), are hitting over 40 cities across America. The tour concludes November 17 in Tampa, Florida.In addition to attending the opening performance of the tour, I...

David Cook Announces New Single Release

Sherry Lipp — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:10:23 EDT

David Cook launches new single "Light On."
David Cook's new single premiered on AOL's pop culture news site PopEater.com Tuesday, September 23. According to his official website Cook's first single from his upcoming debut album is called "Light On." The song was co-written by Soundgarden's Chris Cornell (who's arrangement of Billie Jean Cook based his...