May 23, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: El Dorado (1968) - Centennial Collection

  "El Dorado" is given the "Centennial Collection" treatment

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 23, 2009

• A Talk With Chris Vance About His New Show, Mental, Premiering Tuesday, May 26

  Chris Vance dishes on his unusual way of breaking the ice on the set of his new drama!

  Interview in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on May 23, 2009

• DVD Review: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West and Frank Lloyd Wright's Home & Studio

  A pair of dense documentaries more suited to the serious than the casual fan.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 23, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Children of Men

  A strong dystopian effort from Alfonso Cuarón, Children of Men will stand the test of time.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 23, 2009

Sports

• THF: Memorially Shorter

  Peavy says no to White Sox ... managers make blunders in lineup cards ... Kornheiser quits MNF ... and "What Were They Thinking?"

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 23, 2009

• Your 2009 Memorial Day Weekend Sports Viewing Schedule

  A guide to the thicket of sports viewing possibilities this Memorial Day weekend while making family think you notice them

  News in Sports — by Tuffy — on May 23, 2009

Politics

• The Great Republican Problem with Liberals, Conservatives, and Libertarians, Part I

  Democrats and Republicans once treated one another with respect. Is today’s animus caused by the Far Right or Far Left?

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on May 23, 2009

Music

• Steve Earle Is Talk Of The Town With Townes

  Paying tribute to his late friend, this latter-day rebel with a cause takes his show on the road again.

  News in Music — by Michael Bialas — on May 23, 2009

• Interview: Jessie James - Singer and Songwriter

  Looking at the current musical landscape, Jessie James may be the breakout star of 2009.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on May 23, 2009

• Has Queen Found Its New Idol?

  Will Adam Lambert become Freddie Mercury's successor in Queen?

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 23, 2009

• Concert Review: Leonard Cohen: Kingston, Ontario, May 22, 2009

  A Leonard Cohen concert is a very unique and human experience that shouldn't be missed.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 23, 2009

• Music Review: The Richie Furay Band - Alive

  Country rock pioneer revisits his diamond studded past

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on May 23, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood - Live from Madison Square Garden

  Blind Faith is restored.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 23, 2009

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Trafficking in Broken Hearts by Edwin Sanchez at the Celebration Theatre

  Hustling and looking for love on 42nd Street before Disney and Giuliani cleaned it up.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 23, 2009

• Why I Don't Go To Weddings

  The bridal march begins and the bride is stunning, but her hair is awfully dark. Who did that to her?

  Opinion in Culture — by Ginae B. McDonald — on May 23, 2009

• Boy Scouts Train for Law Enforcement: Appropriate for Children?

  Girl Scouts was never this exciting.

  Opinion in Culture — by kelli jo momma — on May 23, 2009

Books

• Conceptual Fiction: Dying Inside by Robert Silverberg

  Robert Silverberg's classic novel about a mind-reader losing his talent mirrors changes in the author's own life.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on May 23, 2009

• Book Review: Delete This at Your Peril: One Man's Hilarious Exchanges with Internet Spammers by Bob Servant,

  Scottish man strings spammers along with eager and audacious replies to their proposals.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on May 23, 2009

• Book Review: Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist by Michael J. Fox

  Michael J. Fox is back with his second memoir.

  Review in Books — by Clarence Yu — on May 23, 2009

• Book Review: Within The Frame: The Journey Of Photographic Vision By David duChemin

  Within the Frame is all about expanding your photographic vision.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 23, 2009

Gaming

• More 1 vs. 100 Canadian Beta Impressions

  Two Canadians and an American walk into a game show...

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on May 23, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 05/21/2009

  Some great demos to give you a shocking good time, but there's not much else this week on the PSN.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on May 23, 2009