February 7, 2009 Archive

Video

• Passport Cinema: Supercop

  One of Jackie Chan's lesser films still has plenty to enjoy.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Feb 07, 2009

• Movie Review: Not Quite Hollywood at the Glasgow Film Festival 2009

  One of the most purely enjoyable documentaries in a long, long time.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Feb 07, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Miracle at St. Anna

  Spike Lee's 2008 WWII epic comes to Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 07, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Great Hymn of Thanksgiving/Conversation Storm by Rick Burkhardt

  This fierce little stinger of chamber theater toys with theater storytelling and the case for torture with equal bite.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Feb 07, 2009

• The Right to Die

  This is not about death. This isn’t even about life. This is about how each and every one of us spends eternity.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Feb 07, 2009

• Through the Chaos, Don't Forget the Wonder

  Crazy circles, going 'round and 'round. I'm thankful for all of it, especially sarcasm.

  Opinion in Culture — by Legna Moned — on Feb 07, 2009

• New Study Finds Ethical Business Is Naturally Advantaged

  Do consumers punish unethical businesses?

  News in Culture — by Kevin Goodman — on Feb 07, 2009

• From Hitchcock to the Boer Wars - and Beyond

  An author, a book, a film, a holocaust, a queen, and a superlative Canadian Governor-General: What’s the connection?

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Warder — on Feb 07, 2009

• Theater Review (London): The Tempest at the Cock Tavern Theatre, Kilburn

  Shakespeare with a twist: the tumultuous, magical island is ruled and dominated by women.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Feb 07, 2009

Music

• Music Review: April Verch – Steal The Blue

  Impressive enough from a veteran, this warm and wonderful collection comes from a teenager with six previous outings to her credit!

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Feb 07, 2009

• Music Review: The Byrds - Byrdmaniax

  The Byrds: Chapter 10.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 07, 2009

• Music Review: Rosie Thomas - A Very Rosie Christmas

  A Christmas album that's as good in February as December.

  Review in Music — by Luke Johnson — on Feb 07, 2009

• Music Review: Tom Gabel - Heart Burns EP

  The front man of Against Me! takes a quick timeout and puts out a killer EP.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Feb 07, 2009

• Music Review: Ray Landry & Friends - Mes Racines Cadien Sont Creux

  Warm up your Winter blues with authentic sounds from bayou country.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 07, 2009

• The Rockologist: New Vs. Old Adventures In Ticket Buying

  Damn you TicketBastard. Damn you to Hell.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 07, 2009

Books

• Book Review: What I Saw And How I Lied by Judy Blundell

  This coming of age film noir suspense novel for young readers delivers emotional intensity and a realistic portrayal of character.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Feb 07, 2009

• Book Review: Battle Scarred by Kylen Pattermann

  From Prologue until the very last word, mythic romance, courage, and honor come magically to life in Battle Scarred.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Feb 07, 2009

• Book Review: Virginia's War - Tierra Texas 1944 (French Letters Trilogy, Volume One) by Jack Woodville London

  A fascinating historical novel about small town life on the homefront during World War II.

  Review in Books — by Carey A — on Feb 07, 2009

Tastes

• A Ferry Ride and Lunch in Sausalito

  Bring a good book and explore great restaurants at the other end of the Golden Gate Bridge.

  Review in Tastes — by OurSausalito — on Feb 07, 2009