June 13, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Lawman: Massacre Trail by Lyle Brandt

  U. S. Marshal Jack Slade is hot on the trail of a new kind of killer in the Old West.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 13, 2009

• Book Review: Will You Love Me Tomorrow by Danny Gillan

  There’s a deftness and musical spring to Gillan’s style that belies the seriousness of his topics

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Jun 13, 2009

Politics

• Satire: All Conservative Media Must GO!

  Honoring all true patriots, as they go boldly forth to silence evil voices.

  Satire in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jun 13, 2009

Video

• DVD Reviews: The Classic Danish Erotica Series

  These movies are a blast from the naughty nostalgic past.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jun 13, 2009

• Movie Review: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

  Mediocre outing has its share of thrills, but not all that memorable.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 13, 2009

• DVD Review: History On My Arms - Dee Dee Ramone In Words And Music

  A very real, warts and all portrayal of one of punk's pioneers.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 13, 2009

• House, M.D.: Did Season Five Deliver?

  Did season five fulfill my hopes and expectations? The answer is--mostly--yes!

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jun 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (Deluxe Edition)

  Good thing there are no Truth in Packaging regs when it comes to exploitation flicks.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Murdoch Mysteries - Season One

  A lifeless series garnished with a generous portion of cheese.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jun 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Mechanical Violator Hakaider

  How can you go wrong with a movie like this?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 13, 2009

• DVD Review: TV Sets - Forever Funny

  The perfect cheap gift for your mom.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jun 13, 2009

• DVD Review: He’s Just Not That Into You

  It’s easy to get into “He’s Just Not That Into You.”

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jun 13, 2009

Culture

• My Experiences With Alzheimer's Disease

  It's good. It's bad. It is.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Jun 13, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Dame Edna: "My First Last Tour" by Barry Humphries and Andrew Ross at the Ahmanson Theatre

  Dame Edna rides again, but this time it's different.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 13, 2009

• Theatre Review (London): All's Well That Ends Well at the National Theatre

  It's one of Shakespeare’s so-called problem plays: it ends with a wedding but it’s hardly a comedy.

  Review in Culture — by David Trennery — on Jun 13, 2009

• Cabaret Review (LA): "A Fine Romance" by Damiano and Engel at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's

  One of LA's more famous restaurants featured song, laughter, and some tears.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 13, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Troum - Eald-Ge-Streon

  Troum release a Dark Ambient classic with Eald-Ge-Streon and offer a bonus CD with the first 500 copies.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jun 13, 2009

• Music Review: Magnum - Into The Valley Of The Moonking

  Melodic rockers still hitting the heights after four decades.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Jun 13, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Winston Watson - Bob Dylan Never Ending Tour Diaries

  The unobstructed view from the best seat in the house. On the road with Bob Dylan.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jun 13, 2009

• Music DVD Review: BB King - Live At Montreux 1993

  King of the Blues. King of Montreux. This, my friends, is how it is done.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 13, 2009

• Concert Review: Bonnaroo 2009 - 06/12/2009 - Day 2

  Day two at Bonnaroo was a whole lot more insane as it should be.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jun 13, 2009

• Music Review: Dredg - The Pariah, the Parrot, the Delusion

  Dredg proudly lives in "that space in which contradiction can reign."

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 13, 2009

Sports

• Marian Hossa: Penguin Fans’ Sweet Revenge

  Hossa once again ends up on the wrong side of the puck.

  Opinion in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jun 13, 2009

Sci/Tech

• The Colitis Verses: Fear, the Dentist and Fart Jokes

  My continuing journey with ulcerative colitis.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 13, 2009