June 21, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Doomsday Key by James Rollins

  An ancient artifact holds the key to the saving the world's food supply from a plague of spores.

  Review in Books — by A. Jurek — on Jun 21, 2009

• Comic Book Review: Masterpiece Comics by R. Sikoryak

  Combination of icons of the comics and classic literature produces an accomplished and effective parody.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jun 21, 2009

• Book Review: The Diversity Culture: Creating Conversations of Faith by Matthew Raley

  Raley offers encouragement to rethink the techniques Christians use to reach individuals with a pluralistic worldview.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jun 21, 2009

• Book Review: Disturbing the Peace by Richard Yates

  Disturbing the Peace is still a solid book, though it’s not one I recommend for anyone new to Yates.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Jun 21, 2009

• Comic Book Review: Streets of Gotham #1 by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen, Marc Andreyko, and Georges Jeanty

  Streets of Gotham brings vigilante justice alive with Batman and Robin and Manhunter.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 21, 2009

• Book Review: Robert Munsch by Frank B. Edwards

  Finally, an accessible children's biography of Canada's most popular children's author.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jun 21, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam - Coming Up For Air

  Allow your ears to enter the presence of greatness...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 21, 2009

• Music Review: Lee "Scratch" Perry - Chicken Scratch [Deluxe Edition]

  Chicken Scratch [Deluxe Edition] features some of the earliest recordings by reggae & Dub innovator Lee "Scratch" Perry.

  Review in Music — by Jade Blackmore — on Jun 21, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: B.B. King - Live At Montreux 1993

  A blues legend at the height of his powers, backed by an inspired, energetic band makes for a great video.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Jun 21, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists - Art of Field Recording, Volume I and II

  Art of Field Recording shows the importance and universality of music to the human spirit.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Jun 21, 2009

• Music Review: Ray Charles - Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music Volumes 1 & 2

  Two of Ray Charles' finest recordings are now available on a single CD.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jun 21, 2009

• Music Review: UFO - The Visitor

  Forty years on and UFO is sighted again.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jun 21, 2009

• Music Review: Michelle Shocked - Soul of My Soul

  There's no time like the present to get Shocked.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 21, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: The Proposal

  Haven't I met you before?

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Jun 21, 2009

• Movie Review: Members of the Funeral at the Edinburgh Film Festival 2009

  It feels like a few pieces of the puzzle are missing, and the picture on the box is faded.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 21, 2009

• Movie Review: The Taking of Pelham 123

  Denzel Washington and John Travolta go head-to-head in Tony Scott's latest thrill ride.

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Jun 21, 2009

• TV Review: Can You Duet Season Two Premiere

  This musical talent show has enough familiar components to be comfy but the twists give it a finer edge.

  Review in Video — by tink — on Jun 21, 2009

• Movie Review: Year One

  I like this movie. It make me laugh.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 21, 2009

• Movie Review: Outrage at the Edinburgh Film Festival 2009

  An interesting and strangely fun watch.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 21, 2009

Politics

• Number of Unemployed Americans Soars Over 14 Million

  The most commonly cited unemployment reports may not be showing the true picture.

  News in Politics — by All American Investor — on Jun 21, 2009

• On Privacy: If Big Brother is God, It’s Time to Find a New Religion

  God doesn't know this much about me, does he?

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Jun 21, 2009

• Focus on the Palestinian Question First

  Why the Obama administration is correct in trying to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict now.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marcus Alexander Gadson — on Jun 21, 2009

• Obama and the Voters

  If Obama continues to displease the voters, his summer of Hope and Change may well turn into his Winter of Discontent.

  Opinion in Politics — by Clavos — on Jun 21, 2009

Sports

• The Titan and the Towel

  Bulluck upset Steelers fans by stomping on their precious Terrible Towels.

  News in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jun 21, 2009

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Cabaret at the Met Theatre

  Judy Norton directs a striking production of Kander and Ebb's classic musical in a 99-seat theatre.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 21, 2009