Jun 10 2008
Below is a listing of some albums being released this week, links to the band’s website, where to buy it on Amazon.com and a video from YouTube so you can check out if you like it.
Indie
Artist: The Fratellis
Album: Here We Stand
RIYL: Coldplay, Raconteurs, Foxboro Hot Tubs, Weezer, Duffy
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Jun 09 2008
Top Chef: Chicago
Puerto Rico
Here is a quick run down on the two challenges:
The four finalist had some time off in between the last episode and the finale in Puerto Rico. Lisa showed up with a short hairdo and everyone was wearing a lot less clothing than in Chicago.
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Jun 08 2008
Recommended
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Channel: USA
Time: 9/8c
Premieres: Sun, Jun 8
Starring: Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Chris Noth, Julianne Nicholson, Eric Bogosian, Alicia Witt
Trailer
Synopsis: The show returns after a very long hiatus to finish playing out its season. It begins with Goren still suspended after his little escapade in the mental hospital and not making the best choices to prove he is ready for reinstatement.
My Take: Vincent D’Onofrio can be over the top, but I still enjoy watching him and the other detectives in the show.
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Jun 06 2008
Nationwide Releases
Kung Fu Panda
Directed: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson
Starring: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu
Trailer
Synopsis: In China, all the animals are kung fu masters except for the lazy panda who happens to be the “Chosen One” that will defend them against their enemies, so he needs to be trained.
My Take: Goofy, but fun looking movie.
RT Score: 85%
RT Consensus: Kung Fu Panda has a familiar message, but the pleasing mix of humor, swift martial arts action, and colorful animation makes for winning Summer entertainment.
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Jun 03 2008
Below is a listing of some albums being released this week, links to the band’s website, where to buy it on Amazon.com and a video from YouTube so you can check out if you like it.
Indie
Artist: Weezer
Album: Weezer (Red Album)
RIYL: Death Cab for Cutie, Raconteurs, Foxboro Hot Tubs, R.E.M., Coldplay, Gnarls Barkley
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Jun 01 2008
Recommended
The Mole
Channel: ABC
Time: 9/8c
Premieres: Mon, Jun 2
Starring: Jon Kelley
Trailer
Synopsis: Twelve players go on missions while trying to figure out who among them is the mole.
My Take: Guilty pleasure that I watched a few summers ago. It isn’t great, but amusing enough for me to watch.
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Jun 01 2008
Top Chef: Chicago
High Steaks
Here is a quick run down on the two challenges:
I love that there are so many women so close to the final four. I would still be thrilled to trade out Lisa for Dale though. She should not still be here.
Quickfire Challenge
The chefs are delivered to a meat purveyor called Allen Bros. The chefs had to butcher some dry-aged long-bone rib-eyes. Spike had an advantage since both of his grandfathers were butchers. They were given an entire rib rack. They had to cut individual chops from the rack with the bone being frenched. They were given an example of what it should look like when it was finished. They were given 20 minutes to cut seven chops.
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