Category Archives: review

Reviews of books, movies, CDs, whatever.

Joking about Science

Posted on 2009 July 16 by mongreldogs

I regret the simple me-too-ism of just posting a link to an article, but this piece over at Project Syndicate is a nice, short reflection on how jokes scientists make (about their own profession) illuminate the two distinct views we … Continue reading →

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The Start of Summer

Posted on 2009 May 10 by mongreldogs

Everyone has their own unique signs that summer is upon us, the signature sound that signals the academic year is winding down. For me, it’s “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears. More below the fold.

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Two Finales (2): Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Posted on 2009 April 14 by mongreldogs

As mentioned in a previous post, recently two of my favorite shows reached their conclusion.  While the Battlestar Galactica finale left a lingering bad taste in my mouth (The Cylons had a plan all along?  Bollocks!), the conclusion of Terminator: … Continue reading →

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Two Finales (1): Battlestar Galactica

Posted on 2009 April 11 by mongreldogs

In the past couple of weeks, two science fictions shows I follow have had their finales: the reimagined Battlestar Galactica and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. (OK, so technically, the word is still out on Sarah Connor, but many people … Continue reading →

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Senator Clinton’s Speech

Posted on 2008 August 27 by mongreldogs

Senator Hilary Clinton has finished her address to the Democratic National Convention. My personal response: She didn’t hit it out of the park but she definitely got some extra bases and maybe batted some runs in. I think she delivered … Continue reading →

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Review: Marc Cohn at the Westhampton Beach Peforming Arts Center

Posted on 2008 August 26 by mongreldogs

Marc Cohn & band Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Sunday 2008 August 24 8:30 PM It’s my habit to see Marc Cohn every chance I get during the New York leg of his tours. This explains why, three days after … Continue reading →

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Review: Marc Cohn at the St. George Theater

Posted on 2008 August 22 by mongreldogs

Marc Cohn with Toby Lightman St. George Theater, Staten Island, NY Thursday 2008 August 21 This is another in my ongoing series of reviews of Marc Cohn shows. See this earlier one and this one as well for comparison. The … Continue reading →

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Review: Counting Crows with Maroon 5

Posted on 2008 August 10 by mongreldogs

Counting Crows with Maroon 5 Also with Sara Bareilles Thursday 2008 Aug 7 PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ My usual way to review a show would be to give the playlist and say what I did or didn’t like … Continue reading →

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Review: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog

Posted on 2008 July 20 by mongreldogs

(Updated 2 PM 2008 Jul 20) The latest Joss Whedon effort, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog is a short musical made available on the Web and starring Neal Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion (better known as Doogie Howser and Capt. Malcolm … Continue reading →

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Review: Serenity Found

Posted on 2008 July 16 by mongreldogs

Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon’s Firefly Universe edited by Jane Espenson Rating: 3 out of 5 What can I say? Meh. Another collection of essays (following the superior Finding Serenity) discoursing on the deep meanings to be … Continue reading →

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