March 29, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Map of Moments by Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon

  Golden and Lebbon plunge into the shadows of drowned New Orleans and pull out a spicy plum of horror.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Mar 29, 2009

• Book Review: The Dakota Cipher by William Dietrich

  A thoroughly entertaining historical adventure, overseen by a character of contradictions.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Mar 29, 2009

• Book Review: 13 is the New 18: And Other Things My Children Taught Me - While I Was Having a Nervous Breakdown by Beth Harpaz

  A year in the life of one mother and teenage son, told with pathos and humor.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Lane — on Mar 29, 2009

• Book Review: Magic Bus: On the Hippie Trail From Istanbul to India by Rory MacLean

  Travel writer heads off on the "hippie trail" to the East in search of enlightenment about it and its impact.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Mar 29, 2009

• Book Review: The Shroud of A'Ranka by Tom Sniegoski

  Bram Stone and his new team of paranormal warriors faces an ages-old vampire that can't be killed.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Mar 29, 2009

• Book Review: The Age of American Unreason: Updated Post-Election Edition By Susan Jacoby

  A searing indictment of America's cultural resistance to reason.

  Review in Books — by Jordan Richardson — on Mar 29, 2009

• Book Review: 50 Facts That Should Change the USA by Stephen Fender

  Fifty frightening, sometimes pathetic, at times educational, often humorous, facts have been researched and collected for every American to enjoy.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Mar 29, 2009

Culture

• Finding and Planning for a Family Dog

  Advice on the many factors to consider when you're thinking about getting a new dog.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Mar 29, 2009

• Theater Review (LA): My Uncle Arly by David Farmer and Shon Dale-Jones at the Freud Playhouse

  British troupe Hoipolloi presents an entertaining show based on the nonsense of Edward Lear.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 29, 2009

Music

• Concert Review: Raphael Saadiq 03/26/2009 At The Wachovia Atrium, Charlotte, NC

  When an artist has a vast catalog, like Raphael Saadiq, select songs will undoubtedly be omitted.

  Review in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Mar 29, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Wayne Shorter - Live At Montreux 1996

  A jazz legend in peak form, well worth the time.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Mar 29, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Foo Fighters - Live At Wembley Stadium

  Foo Fighters hit the big time.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Mar 29, 2009

• The Rockologist: Confessions Of A Music Burnaholic

  Buyer beware.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Mar 29, 2009

• Music Review: Elvis Presley - From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters

  The best of the sixties Elvis Presley.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 29, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: The Riches – Season 2

  All of the reasons that made season one so good are still in place in season two.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Mar 29, 2009

• Dollhouse's Joss Whedon Doles Out Choice Tidbits

  Joss Whedon talks new media, his future plans -- and spoilers (for those, craving early glimpse into upcoming Dollhouse installments).

  Interview in Video — by ASiCat — on Mar 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Craig Ferguson: A Wee Bit O' Revolution

  Perhaps it would have been better if this Revolution had not been televised.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Mar 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Gigantic (2009)

  New offbeat rom-com with Zooey Deschanel and Paul Dano succeeds by virtue of just being damn crazy.

  Review in Video — by Sam C. Mac — on Mar 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Two Lovers

  A refreshingly deep romantic drama and a fine (and maybe the last) acting showcase for Joaquin Phoenix.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Mar 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Gulliver’s Travels (1939)

  Children should adore the film in the same way that generations before have.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Mar 29, 2009

• DVD Review: House of the Damned (1963)

  An odd little low-budget old dark house flick finds its way into the discount DVD bins.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Mar 29, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Quantum of Solace

  Beautiful on Blu-ray, but less than paltry offerings when it comes to the special features.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Mar 29, 2009

• DVD Review: The Girls Next Door – Season Four

  Don’t let "The Girls Next Door" into your home.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Mar 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Never Say Never Again - Collector's Edition

  Sean Connery's return to the iconic character.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Mar 29, 2009

• Kids' Choice Awards: Orange Carpet Interviews

  Exclusive interviews from Blogcritics.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Mar 29, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Iron Filings in Our Food? Can This Be Possible?

  Bad news for vulnerable people predisposed to the ravages of the world's most common genetic disorder.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Marie Warder — on Mar 29, 2009

Sports

• Treehouse Fort Headlines For March 29 - "Talkoff Talk"

  NFL may extend season ... talking garbage cans ... stars joined at the hip ... and "What Were They Thinking?"

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Mar 29, 2009

Tastes

• Tasting Chateau du Campuget

  “Everywhere I went, people seemed so oversized and built-up, like superheroes!”

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Mar 29, 2009