November 13, 2008 Archive

Culture

• Interview: Stephen Anderson of the UN World Food Programme, Philippines

  At assisted schools, WFP food support has increased enrollment by 40 percent.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Nov 13, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, Presented by the Queen's Company

  Get shipwrecked with Viola and Sebastian in the Queen's Company's hilarious, updated but fully Shakespearean take on the classic comedy.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 13, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): Baraka Bullins & Fletcher: 3 One-Acts

  This is a remarkable production for its depth, subject matter, talent and – last but not least – for its location.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Nov 13, 2008

Video

• News Bites: Keep Coming Back, Spielberg and Oldboy, Captain America's Director, Spoofing Spoofs

  Remakes, new directors, and bad ideas.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 13, 2008

• Movie Review: Quantum of Solace

  Not a memorable entry into the Bond franchise.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Nov 13, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Quantum of Solace

  One movie, one choice.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 13, 2008

• Movie Review: Solaris

  Incoherent, jumbled, and almost indecipherable.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Nov 13, 2008

• New Drama Lie To Me Joins FOX's Spring Schedule On Wednesdays

  Tim Roth stars in a new drama series about the science of lying.

  Interview in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Nov 13, 2008

• DVD Review: The Commander: Set 1

  At best a poor imitation of other shows of a similar nature.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 13, 2008

• Mark Greene Returns to the ER, Should I Follow?

  To ER or not ER, that is the question.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 13, 2008

• DVD Review: 7th Heaven - The Seventh Season

  This season of the family-themed show makes for a memorable viewing experience.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Nov 13, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Knitting Art - 150 Innovative Works From 18 Contemporary Artists by Karen Searle

  A fantastic, intriguing, and inspiring book of art. This is not a pattern book; this is a book of art in which the medium happens to be knitting.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Nov 13, 2008

• Book Review: Options - The Secret Life of Steve Jobs by Daniel Lyons

  oPtion$ takes us into the life and culture of Steve Jobs in the hilarious and interesting parody.

  Review in Books — by Michael Prince — on Nov 13, 2008

• Interview with Paranormal Historical Romance Author Lisa Hendrix

  "I wanted to write books when I was 8...I saw it as an easy way to make a living. Boy was I wrong."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Nov 13, 2008

• Book Review: Together or Separate - Knitting the New Twinset by Ann McCauley

  These twinsets go beyond tank-and-cardigan combos, but the designs are hit-or-miss.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Nov 13, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Margot Blanche - Pages In My Diary

  A gifted singer, a creative songwriter, and a talented producer with a flair for theatricality.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 13, 2008

• Music Review: Taylor Swift - Fearless

  Taylor Swift’s Sophomore album is a success.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Nov 13, 2008

• Music Review: The Best of Bond... James Bond

  An excellent collection of Bond tunes.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 13, 2008

• Music Review: Thursday / Envy Split LP+CD

  Screamo acts from both sides of the hemisphere impress on this split CD/LP.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Nov 13, 2008

• Music Review: Sean Noonan's Brewed By Noon - Boxing Dreams

  A collection of genre-bending pieces that combine everything from rock to jazz to international folk music.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 13, 2008

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen - Human Touch and Lucky Town

  Bruce Springsteen: Chapter 9.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 13, 2008

• Music Review: The Smiths - The Sound of the Smiths (2-CD Deluxe Edition)

  My reaction to these albums is conflicted because I don’t know whom they are for?

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Nov 13, 2008

Politics

• Sarah Palin vs. the "Elite" Republicans

  Anti-Palin Republican "elites" ain't really so elite.

  Opinion in Politics — by Al Barger — on Nov 13, 2008

• Gay Rights and the Line Between Activism and Terrorism

  After an attack on a Michigan church by gay activists, questions arise about what tactics are too extreme in a good cause.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 13, 2008

Sports

• PSG v Lens, Again: L'Affaire de la Banderole Takes An Inevitable Twist

  It just had to happen. PSG will play Lens for the first time since controversy swept France.

  News in Sports — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 13, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Google Searches Can Also Track Intellectual Outbreaks

  Simple steps to avoid an epidemic of cognitive activity.

  Satire in Sci/Tech — by Robert K. Blechman — on Nov 13, 2008

• Video Training Review: Portrait Magic with Susi Lawson

  The Portrait Magic will have you producing digital works of art in no time.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 13, 2008