February 24, 2010 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Tyrone Wells - Metal & Wood

  Tyrone Wells returns with an acoustic offering.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Feb 24, 2010

• Music Review: Redwing Blackbird - That River Skinned A Bear

  New music that's been around forever.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 24, 2010

• VCV: Mudhoney - "Touch Me I'm Sick"

  In which our hero is attacked by his sinuses...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Feb 24, 2010

• The Best Band You Don't Know

  West Palm Beach locals Lavola becomes a band.

  Opinion in Music — by Bradford Schmidt — on Feb 24, 2010

• Groove to Paul Simon's Rhythm of the Saints

  Paul Simon's "Graceland" followup deserves recognition for its unique combination of world sounds and memorable lyrics.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Feb 24, 2010

• Music Review: Dan Black - ((Un))

  Dan Black mixes and matches sounds from the music universe to create his own brand of "UN-pop"

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Feb 24, 2010

• Radio Free MP3: The Bewitched Hand On Top Of Our Heads, The Morning Pages, & Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

  Three more free MP3s for your listening pleasure

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Feb 24, 2010

• Interview: God-Des & She, Pop/Hip-Hop Duo

  After spending seven years building a fan base underground, God-Des and She hit pay dirt with their third album.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Feb 24, 2010

• Music Review: Alex Hargreaves - Prelude

  Talented violinist Alex Hargreaves unleashes a creative bluegrass/folk-jazz debut album.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Feb 24, 2010

• Music Review: John Alexander - Rain For Sale

  An excellent set of Dustbowl Blues, from Glasgow.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 24, 2010

• Concert Review: Editors Live at the House of Blues in Boston

  The Editors please their fans at the House of Blues but nearly get outshined by their opening act.

  Review in Music — by Jennifer Williams — on Feb 24, 2010

• Concert Review: Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester at UCLA Royce Hall, Los Angeles, California

  Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester bring a " night in Berlin) to the UCLA Campus.

  Review in Music — by Robert Machray — on Feb 24, 2010

• Music Review: Terje Lie - Urban Vacation

  Terje Lie's Urban Vacation is a fun groove jazz album that grabs elements of R&B, Latin, and 70s Funk.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Feb 24, 2010

• Music Review: Eurorock Road Trip - AtmOsfear, Elisa Luu, Factory Of Dreams, and The Misery Garden

  An eclectic trip through some recent European releases.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 24, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo

  If it's going to be Harry Potter - then it just needs to be Harry Potter.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Feb 24, 2010

• TV Review: White Collar - "Bottlenecked"

  A former rival targets Neal.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Feb 24, 2010

• Re-Imagined A Nightmare on Elm Street Due for US Release on April 30

  Freddy is back!

  News in Video — by Emm — on Feb 24, 2010

• TV Review: Lost Cause - "The Lighthouse"

  What if the skeletons are us?

  Review in Video — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Feb 24, 2010

• DVD Review: My Three Sons - The Second Season, Volume One

  Here lie 18 episodes of the Golden Globe-winning second season of My Three Sons.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Feb 24, 2010

• Author/Filmmaker Richard Schickel on Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, and More

  Documentary filmmaker, author, and critic Richard Schickel talks about Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, and takes another humorous swipe at Robert Altman.

  Interview in Video — by A Geek Girl — on Feb 24, 2010

• Last Restaurant Standing Crumbles in Finale

  The vast quantity of changes made this season proved disastrous for what had been a likable show.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 24, 2010

Books

• Interview: Thomas Cobb, Author of Crazy Heart

  Crazy Heart author Thomas Cobb discusses the novel, its inception, and the Oscar nominated film.

  Interview in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Feb 24, 2010

• Book Review: The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm, Illustrated by Gail Schoonmaker

  With lots of pictures and short, easy to understand text, there’s no way little ones will lose interest.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Feb 24, 2010

• Book Review: King of the Lobby by Kathryn Allamong Jacob

  A history of Sam Ward that fascinates and enchants all the same.

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Feb 24, 2010

• Book Review: Practical Digital Photomicrography: Photography Through The Microscope For The Life Sciences by Dr. Brian Matsumoto

  Do you want to gain the skills to obtain professional quality images through the microscope?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 24, 2010

• Book Review: She Rain: A Story of Hope by Michael Cogdill

  Escaping a murder he did not commit, a mountain lad is torn between a love affair he'd found at home and a new affair that finds him.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Feb 24, 2010

Sports

• Highly Touted Auburn QB Plans To Transfer

  After a redshirt season and much ballyhoo, Tyrik Rollison plans to transfer from Auburn.

  News in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Feb 24, 2010

Tastes

• Juicing My Way to a Balanced Diet

  This allergy-sufferer and picky eater extraordinaire's dietary epiphany is brought to you by Jack LaLanne and his Power Juicer.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jessica Lada — on Feb 24, 2010

Culture

• Key Duo for Ending World Hunger: School Feeding and Local Food Production

  These initiatives must be strengthened if we hope to one day end world hunger.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Feb 24, 2010

• Theatre Review (London): 11 and 12 Directed by Peter Brook at the Barbican

  In this 100-minute meditation on religious tolerance, it is hard to care too much about what is actually happening on the stage.

  Review in Culture — by David Trennery — on Feb 24, 2010

• Patriotism, Nationalism, and the Olympics

  Is there anything wrong with rooting for athletes only because they're from our country?

  Opinion in Culture — by Semprini — on Feb 24, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): Broads by Fahn and Symon at the El Portal Theatre

  Four leading Broadway performers light up Broads but the material isn't worthy of their talents

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 24, 2010