February 25, 2010 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Johnny Cash - American VI: Ain't No Grave

  There's something perfect and poignant about closing this album with the words "until we meet again."

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 25, 2010

• Music Review: Lesley Gore - It's My Party: The Mercury Anthology

  It's My Party and I'll cry if I want to!

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 25, 2010

• VCV: George Harrison - "Be Here Now"

  Happy 67th Birthday, George...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Feb 25, 2010

• Music Review: Waterloo - First Battle

  Extremely rare Belgian progressive album reissued on CD.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Feb 25, 2010

• Radio Free MP3: Wakey!Wakey!, Kings Go Forth, & Bodega Girls

  More free MP3s for your enjoyment.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Feb 25, 2010

• Retro Redux: Les Baxter - Master Of Exotica

  He covered everything from moon music to mood music on every instrument from bongos to a moog synthesizer.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 25, 2010

• Music Review: Seabear - We Built A Fire

  Icelandic indie band Seabear brings it for their sophomore album We Built A Fire.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Feb 25, 2010

• Music Review: Jim Campilongo - Orange

  Campilongo's ninth is a staggering demonstration of inventiveness.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 25, 2010

Politics

• All That Glitters

  It's time we woke up, grew up, and took up the mundane responsibilities we have neglected for far too long.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Feb 25, 2010

• The Endorsement Minefield of Palin and Romney

  Why would they support McCain over Hayworth?

  Opinion in Politics — by Braden — on Feb 25, 2010

• If It's Not Working, Keep Talking

  Is the Obama media strategy working against itself?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mr Dock Ellis — on Feb 25, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: ACID Pro 7 from Sony

  A DAW from the originator of the ACID Loop!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 25, 2010

Books

• Conceptual Fiction: Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

  Ray Bradbury tries to write a horror novel, but it may be too beautifully written to be scary

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Feb 25, 2010

• Book Review: Embracing Your Freedom: A Personal Experience of God’s Heart for Justice by Susie Larson

  This devotional goes deep; don't miss it.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Feb 25, 2010

• Book Review: Life's a Pinata: Full of Surprises by Rosella Rhine

  Rosella Rhine's chronicle of 60 years of an ordinary life full of surprises.

  Review in Books — by Laura Blankenship — on Feb 25, 2010

• Reviews in Brief: No Mercy by Lori Armstrong

  Back at the ranch in South Dakota, not is all well for Mercy Gunderson, a strong and perhaps unique heroine

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Feb 25, 2010

Culture

• Dance Review (LA): Kings of the Dance at the Ahmanson Theatre

  Stars from dance companies around the world come together to present an evening of male dancing at its best.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 25, 2010

• Are Theatre Critics Losing the Plot?

  Who do we as theatre critics think we are?

  Opinion in Culture — by Emm — on Feb 25, 2010

• Product Review: Potty Patch (Doggy Astroturf)

  Is the weather too severe for dog-walking? Here’s a product that gives dogs an indoor bathroom.

  Review in Culture — by Miss Bob Etier — on Feb 25, 2010

• Product Review: The Music Tee T-Shirts

  The Music Tee combine T-shirts with downloadable music in one package.

  Review in Culture — by Greg Barbrick — on Feb 25, 2010

• Remembering Hoover's mission and today's Roadmap to End Global Hunger

  Today, a type of "food ambassador" is the goal of the Roadmap to End Global Hunger legislation

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Feb 25, 2010

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Cop Out, The Crazies

  Kevin Smith and Breck Eisner deliver this week's new offerings.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 25, 2010

• Watching and Loving Psych

  No, seriously, you should watch this show.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 25, 2010

• TV Review: Turn The Beat Around

  A disco nightclub in 2010? Come on now.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Feb 25, 2010

• DVD Review: Vigilante

  When filmmakers provide a terrible print of a terrible movie for review, what kind of review do you think they get?

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Feb 25, 2010

• Movie Review: Shutter Island - Do You Know Who I Am?

  I went in so wanting to like this film and, while there is much to admire, it leaves a conspicuous aftertaste that is hard to rinse away.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on Feb 25, 2010

• BBC America Announces Doctor Who Premiere Date

  The date is set - the TARDIS returns April 17, 2010.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 25, 2010

• Oscars 2010: Visual Effects Showcase

  Thee films are vying for the crown. Only one has a chance.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 25, 2010

• Jesse Eisenberg's Emotional Nerdiness

  "I hate watching me. I hate watching me. It just makes me feel awful."

  Opinion in Video — by kendra — on Feb 25, 2010

• DVD Review: Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 - Season 1, Volume 1

  Substance replaced by flash.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Feb 25, 2010

• DVD Review: Alice in Wonderland (BBC, 1966)

  This unusually dark adaptation may make us forget what the dormouse said ("keep your head").

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Feb 25, 2010

Sports

• The 2010 Boston Red Sox: Frustrating, Boring, But Potentially Playoff-Bound

  The Red Sox 2009 Offseason and 2010 Outlook: Summarized And Evaluated

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Feb 25, 2010

• Olympic Hockey Heats Up, At Least For Now

  As we approach the semifinals, the NHL wonders if stopping their season for the Olympics is such a good idea.

  News in Sports — by Bruce G. Smith — on Feb 25, 2010

• The Kenny Thomas Crown Affair

  The Kings released forward Kenny Thomas after five forgettable seasons in Sacramento.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Feb 25, 2010