November 28, 2008 Archive

Culture

• Theater Review (London): The Ides of March at the White Bear

  A gripping, fast-moving plot explores complex issues of political and individual rights in the age of truly terrifying terrorism.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 28, 2008

• Re:Fashion Show Casts Recycled Clothes in New Light in Oklahoma City

  “LIVE! On the Plaza” brings together a diverse cast who stand out separately. En masse, the neighborhood becomes Mardi Gras.

  News in Culture — by Midnight Operetta — on Nov 28, 2008

• Is Customer Service Dead?

  A look at today's work force and the effectiveness of a little cheer.

  Opinion in Culture — by Christy Shuler — on Nov 28, 2008

• On Movie Stars, Everyday Dads, and the Meaning of Legacy

  In speaking about someone else's dad, the author finds herself thinking about her own.

  Opinion in Culture — by Maria Ciaccia — on Nov 28, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Most Happy Fella by Frank Loesser

  Fella is most happy again in LA.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 28, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Quixote by Kit Steinkellner at the Powerhouse Theatre

  Don Quixote meets "The Office" in this charming and relevant retelling of Cervantes' classic.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 28, 2008

• The Vatican "Forgives" John Lennon

  The Catholic Church is no different from the rest of us and has no right to pass judgment on anyone or anything.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 28, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: WALL·E (Three-Disc Special Edition)

  A robot love story tells us something about ourselves.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 28, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: The Love Guru

  It's a Mike Myers comedy. What else could you possibly expect?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 28, 2008

• Family Court with Judge Penny Brings A Unique Touch to Daytime Court Shows

  She's a gift of pure love wrapped in a judge's robe.

  Opinion in Video — by Ruthie — on Nov 28, 2008

• Movie Review: Transporter 3

  Jason Statham is back behind the wheel for this relatively fun third chapter in the "Transporter" series.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Nov 28, 2008

• Emile Hirsch, Alpha Actor

  "You're just living, man. You're just there, in that moment, in that special place and time."

  Opinion in Video — by kendra — on Nov 28, 2008

• Passport Cinema: 6 Films to Keep You Awake

  A set of six Spanish horror flicks guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Nov 28, 2008

• Movie Review: JCVD

  Van Damme flexes acting muscles in this aching drama about his life and career which should be titled “Van Dammed.”

  Review in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on Nov 28, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of November 30

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride continues.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 28, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: CINEMA 4D R11, Part 3 - Thinking Particles, Dynamics, Net Render, Sketch And Toon

  If you want to get into 3D, now is the time to check out CINEMA 4D.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 28, 2008

Music

• The Friday Morning Listen: Yo-Yo Ma - Bach: The Cello Suites Inspired by Bach

  Thanksgiving traditions transformed. Sort of.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 28, 2008

• Music Review: P!nk - Funhouse

  Don't stop with the first single -- this album is filled with more to come.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Nov 28, 2008

• Music Review: Sarah Brightman - A Winter Symphony

  A tremendous collection of songs in celebration of winter.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 28, 2008

• Music Review: Living Colour - CBGB OMFUG Masters - Live August 19, 2005 - The Bowery Collection

  Living Colour's inspired 2005 performance at the once-influential, now long gone CBGB club in NYC is now on CD.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Nov 28, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Pragmatic Thinking and Learning - Refactor Your Wetware by Andy Hunt

  Streamline your thinking!

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Nov 28, 2008

• The New Canon: The Secret History by Donna Tartt

  In The Secret History, Donna Tartt charts the path by which a clique of college students become cold-blooded killers.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Nov 28, 2008

• Book Review: How Wikipedia Works - And How You Can Be Part a of It by Phoebe Ayers, Charles Matthews, and Ben Yates

  The site and this book have more to offer than I realized.

  Review in Books — by Mary K. Williams — on Nov 28, 2008

Politics

• Congress Has Reached New Depths of Stupidity

  Congress has reached new depths of stupidity.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 28, 2008