May 20, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Billy Joel - Storm Front

  Billy Joel: Chapter 14.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 20, 2009

• Music Review: Too Slim and the Taildraggers - Free Your Mind

  The Devil says I owe him rent.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on May 20, 2009

• Music Review: Sarah Reeves - Sweet Sweet Sound

  Strikingly true to the title's claims, this piercing debut is not to be missed.

  Review in Music — by Jennifer Bogart — on May 20, 2009

• Music Review: Royksopp - Junior

  After making an impressive debut record and a slightly disappointing second, Royksopp hits its stride on album three.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on May 20, 2009

• Music Review: CIAM - Anonymous

  Long live the king!

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on May 20, 2009

• Concert Review: The Keyshia Cole A Different Me Tour At The Chicago Theater

  Bobby Valentino, Keri Hilson and The Dream didn't bring their A-Game. Keyshia Cole did.

  Review in Music — by Matthew Milam — on May 20, 2009

• Music Review: The Answer - Everyday Demons

  The Answer have delivered exactly that. Classic rock lives.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on May 20, 2009

• Music Review: Great Northern - Remind Me Where The Light Is

  Los Angeles-based indie duo Great Northern have great ambitions for their sophomore album.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on May 20, 2009

• Music Review: Otis Taylor - Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs

  Otis Taylor plays the blues pure and simple.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 20, 2009

• Music Review: grief of WAR - Worship

  Samurai Crunch defines this Japanese thrash act.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 20, 2009

Video

• America Votes No on Referendum Lambert

  America didn't vote for Kris Allen. They voted against Adam Lambert.

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on May 20, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Wayne's World 2

  The popular movie sequel comes to Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on May 20, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Without A Paddle

  This rip-off of Deliverance is available in crystal clear Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on May 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Taken (2008)

  Lackluster thriller with inexplicable box office success.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 20, 2009

• DVD Review: El Dorado (1966) (Paramount Centennial Collection)

  After all these years, I can’t help but say, “Yes, this is good. Damn good.”

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 20, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale

  A wholly unnecessary sequel that's more dull than terrible.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Enchanted April (1992)

  A beautiful story about the transformative power of love.

  Review in Video — by Anna Creech — on May 20, 2009

• Movie Review: State of Play

  An entertaining return to the classic, old-fashioned kind of newspaper thriller.

  Review in Video — by Arlo J. Wiley — on May 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Nightmare Castle (2009 Severin Films Release)

  The quintessential Italian gothic horror film.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 20, 2009

• Movie Review: The Red Shoes (1948)

  Why does Martin Scorsese so value a 1940s film about ballet?

  Review in Video — by Bags — on May 20, 2009

• The 2009 Network Upfronts: CBS Aims to Strengthen Already Strong Schedule

  CBS is introducing very few new series, but shuffling several old ones in an attempt to fill what few holes exist in the schedule.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 20, 2009

• Movie Review: Wonder Woman (2009)

  The Lasso of Truth compels me to tell you that this fourth DC Comics DVD movie is the worst yet.

  Review in Video — by Arlo J. Wiley — on May 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Shaolin Against Wu Tang - The Battle Royale of the Martial Arts!

  Study the "Bad Movie" way with this set.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 20, 2009

• Movie Review: Angels & Demons

  For the most part this is a big, silly conspiracy blockbuster that really entertains.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 20, 2009

• DVD Review: The Boy In The Striped Pajamas

  The Boy In The Striped Pajamas is a highly recommended, if modestly executed, film.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on May 20, 2009

• Movie Review: Notorious

  Notorious, with a superb cast, is a profound, suspenseful, and entertaining story about a mega star–Biggie Smalls.

  Review in Video — by Christine Lakatos — on May 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Carnivorous (2008)

  Slot machines have better special effects.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 20, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Hands-On Workshop – Designing A Business Card and Designing A Logo With Nigel French From Lynda.com.

  Two short courses that focus on designing a logo and a business card.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on May 20, 2009

• FaceBook Hack Reveals Trend in Targeting Social Networks

  It's pretty hard to keep up with all the attacks on sites currently in progress on the Internet. A little common sense is probably the best defense any of us have!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on May 20, 2009

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Rantoul and Die by Mark Roberts at the Lillian Theatre

  A wacky, funny play from Mark Roberts of Two And A Half Men fame.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 20, 2009

• Family History: Snapshots in Time

  Grandfather made a fine pair of Italian shoes of a morning; every night he took the same pair apart.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jeannie Danna — on May 20, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Setup & Punch by Mark Saltzman at the Blank Theatre

  Emmy-winner Mark Saltzman's new play features music by Berton Averre of The Knack.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 20, 2009

• Aunt Charlotte Chronicles: "Vaa-yun, Where's My Letter?"

  A nephew recalls his aunt's passion for sending and receiving letters, and finds handwritten notes are now an intimate act.

  Opinion in Culture — by Van Wallach — on May 20, 2009

Books

• Interview with HBF Teacher, Author of No Teachers Left Behind

  Exclusive interview with HBF Teacher, author of No Teacher Left Behind.

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on May 20, 2009

• Book Review: Hedge Fund Wives by Tatiana Boncompagni

  Tatiana Boncompagni's latest novel makes for an amusing, insightful summer read.

  Review in Books — by Catherine Tuckwell — on May 20, 2009

• Book Review: Let It Be/Abbey Road: The Beatles (Classic Rock Album Series) by Peter Doggett

  Beatles expert Peter Doggett's revealing history of one momentous month in the Fab Four's history.

  Review in Books — by James A. Gardner — on May 20, 2009

• Book Review: Let Me Eat Cake by Leslie F. Miller

  If Marie Antoinette really commented, "Let them eat cake," Miller's ancestor was right there egging her on.

  Review in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on May 20, 2009

• Book Review: Almost Home by Pam Jenoff

  With her third novel, Jenoff still delivers strong writing and storylines for which she has become known.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on May 20, 2009

Politics

• Millions of Potentially Sensitive Records from the Clinton Era Gone Missing

  Government officials disclosed yesterday that millions of sensitive records from the Clinton administration were left unsecured and are missing.

  News in Politics — by Ed Dickson — on May 20, 2009

• Symposium Review: Air America – Upholding the Airmen’s Bond

  Forget that made-up movie; this is the real Air America

  Review in Politics — by Lou Novacheck — on May 20, 2009