A two-disc special edition of “Casino Royale,” the latest installment in the James Bond franchise, is now available on DVD in regular format, as well as on Blu-ray disc. The film, which many critics considered to be a throwback to the Bond films of yore, is a must for any 007 completist. Sony announced last [...]
Letter from the Editor
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Massachusetts may finally have a chance passing a journalism shield law. California and 29 other states already have one, but that hasn’t helped Josh Wolf, a video-blogging convergence journalist who videoed an anti-G8 demonstration in 2005 and has been jailed under federal regulations for refusing to turn over footage to the police. It is clear [...]
What’s the Deal with the Satellite Deal?
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
You’re cruising down a state highway in west Texas flipping through radio stations, but the reception is horrible. A couple of small-town AM warriors are keeping the waves breathing with old standards and second-tier conservative talk shows. Satellite radio would sure pay off right now. The problem is, however, which provider do you choose? XM, [...]
MotorStorm launch event
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LAS VEGAS — MotorStorm, Japan’s best-selling Playstation 3 game, wheeled its way onto the American gaming scene via the sands of the Nevada desert this month. Members of the media tested the heavily multiplayer off-road racing game in Las Vegas Feb. 27, before heading out to the dessert near Nellis Airforce Base for some dune [...]
Pat Sajak’s Lucky Letters
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Pat Sajak’s Lucky Letters is a fast-paced word creation puzzle game that combines the concept of his famous TV show "Wheel of Fortune" with more challenging word puzzles in crossword form. The game is divided into three challenges that are not necessarily unique from one another. They all revolve around the concept of guessing letters [...]
Puccini for Beginners
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Puccini for Beginners is a witty romantic comedy that borrows heavily from the Woody Allen-type, offbeat humor. The title speaks to the fact that the main character, Allegra, (Elizabeth Reaser) is a lesbian opera fan who finds herself getting into overly dramatic situations that are commonplace in opera. Allegra, whose girlfriend had recently broke up [...]
A Yankee take on Irish Beer
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Browsing the isles of local liquor stores, it’s clear that there are not a lot of Irish imports available in the states. Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s and Murphy’s can be found everywhere, for the most part. Feeling limited in your choices? Thankfully, the 1,414 breweries in the United States offer numerous alternatives to help celebrate St. [...]
All the King’s Men
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The ensemble cast of All the King’s Men comes together in high definition on Blu-Ray Disc. Oscar winners Sean Penn and Anthony Hopkins team with previous nominees Jude Law, James Gandolfini and Kate Winslet in this political drama. On the premise, Willie Stark is just an ordinary man from a small town in who’s tired [...]
Irish eats: Shepherd’s Pie
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Throngs of green-clad people. Pints of black or green-dyed brew. Plates of steaming corned beef and cabbage. These images have become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day around the world. It started as an annual feast in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick. Legend has it that the Christian missionary drove all of the snakes [...]
Old school video games
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Next-generation video game consoles are teetering on the edge of photorealism, and pushing the limits of modern technology to draw more customers within a competitive industry. But are the jaw-dropping graphics and high definition hardware what gamers really want? The cell processor-toting Playstation 3 was received with much anticipation, but was also criticized for its [...]
Sweethearts book review
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Believe it or not, there was a time before TomKat, Bennifer and Brangelina. There was a time when Hollywood’s scandal-clad celebrity couples were forbidden, and not celebrated or indulged. And if you think Ben Affleck’s relationship hurt his career, meet Nelson Eddy: the first half of a purported love affair-slash-scandal in the 1930s and 40s. [...]
Hooters Cookbook
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“The Hooters Cookbook” includes unique recipes for appetizers, main dishes, desserts and of course drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The recipes are easy enough for the average non-cooking man who wants to impress his game-watching friend or even a lady friend. Inside, you’ll find recipes for wings, sandwiches and burgers, and sections dedicated to: game day [...]
iHome iH4 iPod alarm clock
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
SDI Technologies struck gold in 2005 with the popularity of its iPod-compatible clock radio, the iHome iH5 ($99). In an attempt to expand upon its success, SDI recently introduced a new line of iPod-dockable audio systems, including the iHome iH4 ($49). This system is similar to the iH5 in that it performs the same basic [...]
Affair of the mouse
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
This is a Blast Magazine enterprise piece. From an actual Internet Conversation: BOSTONCHIC: What’s up for tonight? Any plans? Any idea how Friday looks for lunch? MUSTANGXX: Friday ain’t gonna work. I promised my wife I’d go into town with her tomorrow night to go to dinner with some of her friends. BOSTONCHIC: I understand [...]
The Bitter Irishman tackles St. Patty’s Day
March 1, 2007 2 Comments
As an Irishman, nothing excites me more than the mother of all Irish celebrations: St. Patrick’s Day (or St. Patty’s Day for those of you who don’t speak Gaelic). If wearing embarrassing green shirts that demand mouth-to-mouth salutation, drinking copious amounts of green beer, picking fist fights with total strangers, or vomiting on the sidewalk doesn’t sound like an amazing [...]
Dance: Boston
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Dance Meccas around the world are New York City, Los Angeles and Moscow, but did anyone take a look at the plethora of dance performances, opportunities and innovations in Boston? Over the past few months it’s become more and more apparent that Boston is growing as a dance center for traveling companies, dance instruction schools [...]
24 Hours on Craigslist
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Just when I thought I was a bit off-tilt for buying a bundle of old Sega Genesis games off Craigslist, in comes 24 Hours on Craigslist on DVD. I feel relatively ordinary now. Throughout the 80-minute film, the viewer is exposed to the hilariously unfortunate, true stories of a drag queen searching for a Led [...]