August 16, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Pistonhead by Thomas A. Hauck

  Author's 15 years as guitarist and songwriter gives realistic touch to a novel exploring a working rock musician's life.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Aug 16, 2009

• Frank Muller: Remembering a Great Audio Book Narrator

  It has always been my particular joy to find a book that had been narrated by Frank Muller.

  Opinion in Books — by Fran Parker — on Aug 16, 2009

• Book Review: Madame de Staël: The Dangerous Exile by Angelica Goodden

  There were three great powers struggling against Napoleon for the soul of Europe: "England, Russia, and Madame de Staël".

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Aug 16, 2009

• Book Review: Starting Point: 1979-1996 by Hayao Miyazaki

  A collection of essays, lectures and interviews spanning the early career of this animation master.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 16, 2009

• Interview: A Talk with Lose the Diet Author Kathy Balland

  Exclusive interview with author Kathy Balland.

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Aug 16, 2009

• Book Review: Heaven Without Her: A Desperate Daughter’s Search for the Heart of Her Mother’s Faith by Kitty Foth-Regner

  It's possible to be won over by the evidence for Christianity. Kitty Foth-Regner - a former atheist - personally attests to that.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 16, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: The Time Traveler's Wife

  Time traveling and romance in a bizarre mix.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 16, 2009

• DVD Review: Curse of the Fly

  Weird but oddly uncursed third edition of the series.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 16, 2009

• DVD Review: Pete's Dragon (High-Flying Edition)

  A sweet and innocent tale that includes no gross or inappropriate humor, perfect for younger children.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Aug 16, 2009

• Movie Review: District 9 Is Simply Awe-Inspiring

  ...exceeded all of my expectations and then some.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 16, 2009

• DVD Review: Life On Mars - Series 1 (U.K.)

  You'll find yourself hooked to the screen.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 16, 2009

• Movie Review: Ponyo

  Beautifully imagined and executed.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 16, 2009

Sports

• Derek Jeter, The All Time Shortstop Hit King

  Derek Jeter makes history, passing Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio as the all time hits leader at shortstop.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 16, 2009

• Y.E. Yang Out-Tigers Tiger Woods For PGA Championship

  Never before has Woods relinquished a Sunday lead, or an Asian won a PGA major.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 16, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Future Of The Left - Travels With Myself And Another

  Welsh trio conjure up beauty and aggression in equal measure.

  Review in Music — by Andy Peterson — on Aug 16, 2009

• Concert Review: Underworld at Metropolis, Montreal, August 12

  Underworld treated fans to an amazing and high energy show in Montreal.

  Review in Music — by Michael Prince — on Aug 16, 2009

• Concert Review: A Prokofiev Evening, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton, NJ, July 17

  Ilya Itin performs a newly discovered piece as part of the Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium at Princeton University.

  Review in Music — by Ilona Oltuski — on Aug 16, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Don Henley - "New York Minute"

  A different kind of music video...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 16, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Twelve Keys to Better Sleep

  Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Here are 12 helpful tips for getting a good night's rest.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Samantha A. Hughes — on Aug 16, 2009