February 28, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective

  Ace Ventura had a kid?

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Feb 28, 2009

• Movie Review: Surviving the Game

  Action luminaries chase Ice T through a forest.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Feb 28, 2009

• DVD Review: Hoopnotica - Hoopdance Basics, Beginner, Level 1 and Hoopnotica - Hoopdance Workout, Beginner, Level 2

  An addictive new approach to fitness. Hula-hoops + dancing = ecstasy.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Feb 28, 2009

• DVD Review: East of Eden (1981)

  Sometimes, there has to be a last stand in order to gain a victory. Perhaps its time to take this story into our hearts.

  Review in Video — by Alie James — on Feb 28, 2009

• DVD Review: Iggy Pop: Lust For Life

  A good introduction to the man and his band that leaves you wanting more.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 28, 2009

• DVD Review: The Whip And The Body / Conspiracy Of Torture

  A dynamic double-pairing from horror maestros Mario Bava and Lucio Fulci.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 28, 2009

• Movie Review: Fired Up!

  Despite the utterly generic plot, the movie is still one worth checking out.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 28, 2009

• Movie Review: The Objective

  A flawed but engaging post-9/11, supernatural thriller.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on Feb 28, 2009

• Movie Review: Vicky Cristina Barcelona

  Woody Allen has crafted a witty, elegant, poignant motion picture that is an absolute joy to sit through.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Feb 28, 2009

Music

• Music Review (LA): Mendelssohn Bicentennial Concert conducted by James Conlon at Disney Hall

  This wonderful all-Mendelssohn program featured violinist Sarah Chang.

  Review in Music — by Robert Machray — on Feb 28, 2009

• Music DVD Review: The Police - Certifiable

  The Police lay down the law in Buenos Aires.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Feb 28, 2009

• Concert Review: The Battlefield Band At The Brunton Hall, Musselburgh 24/02/09

  Scots folk veterans still at the top of their game

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Feb 28, 2009

• Retro Redux: The Jive Five -- Keepin' It Alive

  Not just another Brooklyn doo-wop group -- these guys knew how to adapt and survive.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 28, 2009

• Music Review: Ximena Sariñana - Mediocre

  A dazzling debut from one of Mexico's finest.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 28, 2009

• Music Review: Votum - Time Must Have A Stop

  An impressive debut album by any standards.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 28, 2009

• Music Review: Sarah Brightman - Symphony: Live In Vienna

  This mesmerizing soprano shines in Vienna.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 28, 2009

• Music Review: P.O.S. - Never Better

  Punk rock roots help fuel this hit of a hip hop album destined to gain some serious attention.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Feb 28, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Finian's Rainbow at the Alex Theatre

  This lovely revival is a pot of gold in Glendale.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 28, 2009

• Interview: Giorgia Testolin, Country Director of the World Food Programme - Djibouti

  The school feeding program and take-home rations have been crucial in increasing school attendance for girls in rural areas.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Feb 28, 2009

Books

• Manga Review: The Manga Guide to Databases by Mana Takahashi

  Tico the database fairy teaches you about databases in a comic book?!

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Feb 28, 2009

Politics

• Obama Administration Will Allow Media To Exploit Fallen Soldiers

  Why removing this ban is a victory for our enemies.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Feb 28, 2009