April 27, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Radiohead - OK Computer (Collector's Edition - 2 CDs)

  Earphones are recommended for those who want to make the full commitment and immerse themselves within it.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 27, 2009

• New Album Releases 04/28/09: Bob Dylan, Black Crowes, Heaven & Hell, Chick Corea & John McLaughlin, Nick Moss & The Flip Tops, And More

  So, how ya' like us now?

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 27, 2009

• Music Review: Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe

  Sounds of the Universe is a strong return to (new) form for Depeche Mode, and ably displays their current strengths.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Apr 27, 2009

• Win A Cabinet Of Curiosities Box Set From Jane's Addiction

  Only one will a box set, but all can check out the audio and video sneak peak.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 27, 2009

• Concert Review: Coachella 2009 - Day One - 4/17/09

  Rule #1: Don't pass out before you get into the show.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 27, 2009

• Creed Reunite for 2009 Tour, New Album In Works

  '90s rockers Creed return to the stage for the first time in seven years...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 27, 2009

• Retro Redux: Honky-Tonk Swingin' With Hank Thompson

  His signature song became a legendary country music anthem.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 27, 2009

• Music Review: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Like A Rock

  Bob Seger: Chapter 11.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 27, 2009

• Music Review: The Church - Untitled #23

  Thirty some years later, the Church hit a home run with what may be their best album ever.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 27, 2009

Video

• TV Review: Supernatural: "Jump The Shark"

  Dean bleeds emotionally, Sam bleeds everywhere and their long lost brother... let's just say the show didn't jump the shark.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Apr 27, 2009

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: I Want To Work for Diddy, ABC's Crash Course, Nanny 911, and More

  Nannies, personal assistants, and drivers...

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Apr 27, 2009

• Movie Review: Tyson

  Viewers get an earful of Mike

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Apr 27, 2009

• Figuring out on who Should Leave The Celebrity Apprentice

  Last night's "Celebrity Apprentice" found me in true reality contestant mode.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 27, 2009

• Web TV Review: Safety Geeks: SVI

  A new web series shot entirely on a green screen and with more composite shots than Star Wars hits the net.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Apr 27, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Reader

  The Reader delivers a compelling and complicated historical drama, supported by superb acting and a troubling story.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Apr 27, 2009

• Movie Review: Earth

  A great trailer for the BBC series.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Apr 27, 2009

• DVD Review: Shuttle (2008)

  Will definitely make you think twice about using an airport shuttle.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 27, 2009

• Movie Review: Is Anybody There?

  Wonderful performances make this a film worthy of time.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 27, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Lark and Termite by Jayne Anne Phillips

  Jayne Anne Phillips impresses in this novel, both tragic and life-affirming, about a teenage girl and her disabled brother.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Apr 27, 2009

• Interview with J.A. Hunsinger, Author of Axe of Iron: The Settlers

  "My Swedish/German heritage gave me a lifelong interest in the Vikings."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Apr 27, 2009

• Book Review: Sexy Web Design by Elliot Jay Stocks

  A great book to learn the basics of web design.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 27, 2009

• Interview with Marta Stephens, author of Silenced Cry

  "When I decided to develop homicide detective Sam Harper into the protagonist, the book took off."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Apr 27, 2009

• Book Review: Gladiator: A True Story of ‘Roids, Rage, and Redemption

  A story about an athlete, a son, brother, and father–about a man (testosterone and all) and a message.

  Review in Books — by Christine Lakatos — on Apr 27, 2009

• Book Review: No Game for Amateurs: The Search for a Japanese Mole on the Eve of WWII by Gene Coyle

  Eenie meenie miney my, let's go try to catch a spy.

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Apr 27, 2009

• Book Review - Album Cover Album by Roger Dean And Storm Thorgerson

  For those who lived through the time, you will find the covers of long lost memories.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 27, 2009

• Book Review: Finding the Moon in Sugar by Gint Aras

  In this debut novel, an unknowing search for meaning takes a Chicago-area stoner to Lithuiania, where sex, drugs, and love ensue.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Apr 27, 2009

• Book Review: The Noticer by Andy Andrews

  “It’s time to stop letting your history control your destiny.” – Jones in The Noticer

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Apr 27, 2009

Culture

• ObamaRama, The Beginning

  A scintillating selection of Blogcritics writers unwind the complex thread that Barack Hussein Obama has already woven into our national cultural fabric.

  Opinion in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 27, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): No Way To Treat A Lady by Douglas J. Cohen at the Colony Theatre

  A good cast makes this LA premiere an enjoyable evening.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 27, 2009

• Your Friend Twitter

  I'll be the first to admit that I just didn't get Twitter.

  Opinion in Culture — by Oren Hope — on Apr 27, 2009

• How to Choose a Religion - A Prudent Shopper's Guide

  This week, consider attending a religious gathering of another faith.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jonathan Lockwood Huie — on Apr 27, 2009

• Globalizing Americana: Part 28 – The Peace Movement’s Recruiting Practices

  This series of articles analyzes how American culture is transmitted through the process of globalization.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Apr 27, 2009

• Alexander Hamilton – The Architect of American Wealth

  A perspicuous historical overview of the unsurpassed genius who pioneered American capitalism and entrepreneurship.

  Opinion in Culture — by Michael Staib — on Apr 27, 2009

• Stereotypes, Zumba, and Me

  Maybe I got started off on the wrong foot, but this latest exercise craze does little for my self-esteem.

  Opinion in Culture — by Carol Richtsmeier — on Apr 27, 2009

• Miss California, Perez Hilton, and the Double Standard

  Where is the outrage over what Hilton said to Miss California? Aren't we better than this?

  Opinion in Culture — by Tim Girard — on Apr 27, 2009

Politics

• Legal Analysis Should Not be a Partisan Plaything.

  Partisan gamesmanship can easily backfire. That is likely to happen in the highly emotional "torture" debates.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Apr 27, 2009

• Reflections of Remembrance Day in Israel while Waiting in the Doctor's Office

  Waiting in a doctor's office and reflecting can hurt just as much as why you go there.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Apr 27, 2009

• The Vast Right Wing Chatter

  The Bile of the Chattering Class

  Opinion in Politics — by Stephen Foster — on Apr 27, 2009

• Death of a Newspaper Salesman: A Case of Anti-Police Sentiment Gone Too Far

  Why exactly does society love violent, criminal protesters more than the police who try to rein them in?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Apr 27, 2009

• To Investigate or Not to Investigate - That is the Question!

  Shall we use the office of Special Prosecutor to look into past administrations? I'd say it's high time.

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on Apr 27, 2009

• Get the Government Out of the Marriage Business

  Imagine a new unfettered society in which the tradition of marriage is returned to its proper home.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jonathan Lockwood Huie — on Apr 27, 2009

Sports

• Yankee Futility On Full Display As Sox Sweep Series

  This past weekend clearly illustrated that the balance of power has shifted in the AL East.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 27, 2009

• Treehouse Fort Headlines For April 26, Despite No Show

  Technical difficulties cancel the show, while Suss and Tuffy hold each other and search for purpose on a Sunday.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 27, 2009

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for April 27, 2009

  Do you like card games, paper planes, little devils or feudal Japanese warfare? Well, today's your lucky day!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Apr 27, 2009

• Game du Jour Deals: April 26 - May 2

  Become a smuggler, play some poker, or run a farm in this week's selection of discounted casual games from Game du Jour.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Apr 27, 2009

Sci/Tech

• The Twitter Top 140

  See, because 140 is also the number of ... ah, forget it.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 27, 2009