March 28, 2010 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Old Man Luedecke - My Hands Are On Fire and Other Love Songs

  Old Man Luedecke proves that Canadian folk music is alive and well.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 28, 2010

• Music Review: Goldfrapp - Head First

  Head First does such a good job of 80s authenticity that it doesn't bring many new ideas to the table.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Mar 28, 2010

• Retro Redux: Doris Day's Favorite Singing Co-Star

  Here's a hint — it wasn't Rock Hudson.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Mar 28, 2010

• Music Review: Standard Fare - The Noyelle Beat

  Sheffield's Standard Fare have released a pop gem with The Noyelle Beat

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 28, 2010

• Interview: Nico Vega

  Shoegazers, beware! Nico Vega isn't a stop-and-stare band.

  Interview in Music — by Kevin Gustafson — on Mar 28, 2010

Books

• Comic Review: Superman #698 by James Robinson and Javier Pina

  Superman and Mon-El have to fight through Brainiac's cybernetic forces to save New Krypton.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Mar 28, 2010

• Book Review: Fat Freddy's Cat Omnibus by Gilbert Shelton

  The lives and trials of Garfield's older, cooler cousin.

  Review in Books — by Roger Shingler — on Mar 28, 2010

• Book Review: Reboot:: Refreshing Your Faith in a High-Tech World by Peggy Kendall

  Are your daily decisions about how your time spent online diluting your personal relationships and your values?

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Mar 28, 2010

• Book Review: Caravaggio: Painter of Miracles by Francine Prose

  A literary exploration of the complex, troubled painter.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Mar 28, 2010

• Book Review: Pop: The Genius of Andy Warhol by Tony Scherman and David Dalton

  Andy Warhol and the Pop Art explosion in the sixties.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Mar 28, 2010

• Book Review: Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean by Edward Kritzler

  "The fellow behind the eye patch and the gold earring was a natural anarchist who followed his own way on an uncharted journey that eventually brought him to Port Royal." — Kritzler

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Mar 28, 2010

• Book Review: Fab Four FAQ 2.0: The Solo Years 1970 - 1980 by Robert Rodriguez

  Robert Rodriguez's Bible of Beatles facts gets a sequel on the solo years.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Mar 28, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Sound Forge Pro 10 From Sony

  A sound editor that will grow with you.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 28, 2010

Video

• Movie Review: Repo Men

  Fun if insubstantial. I think it would have been great with songs.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 28, 2010

• DVD Review: The Prisoner (2009)

  This remake of the cult show from the '60s is a worthy successor and entertaining mystery series.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Mar 28, 2010

• TV Review: Supernatural - "Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid"

  Sam and Dean face the Third Horseman, Death.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Mar 28, 2010

• Kids' Choice Awards Orange Carpet Interviews

  Stars walked the orange carpet at the Kids' Choice Awards.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Mar 28, 2010

• Movie Review: Total Eclipse - Sex, Drugs and ... Poetry

  Rimbaud and Verlaine were rock stars.

  Review in Video — by Mule — on Mar 28, 2010

• Fringe's John Noble Talks About "Peter" and the End of Season Two: Part II

  More from last Friday's conference call interview with Fringe's John Noble.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Mar 28, 2010

Culture

• Snow Leopard, Yeti Bring a Little Fun And Hope For Kids In Haiti

  Stuffed animal and coloring book brighten lives of children at an orphanage, but more toys and books needed.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Mar 28, 2010

• Theater Review (NYC): A Voluminous Evening of Brevity at The Red Room Theatre

  What a voice you have! How it echoes!

  Review in Culture — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Mar 28, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): Haram Iran by Paul Deratany at the Celebration Theatre

  Harem Iran is a harrowing play about two teens hanged in Iran in 2005 because they were suspected of being gay.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 28, 2010

Gaming

• PAX East 2010: Day Two

  Day 2 of PAX was busy and fun, games, interviews and panels filled the day.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Mar 28, 2010

• PAX East 2010: An Awkward Hour with Rock Band Designers Liveblog

  This panel will be an amusing chat between the eclectic group of Rock Band designers.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Mar 28, 2010

Sports

• Richard Trophy Race Heating Up

  A three-way tie between Stamkos, Crosby, and Ovechkin is going into the home stretch.

  News in Sports — by Bruce G. Smith — on Mar 28, 2010

• UFC 111 Thoughts: Rubber Arms and Stone Hands

  Shane Carwin and Dan Hardy were memorable in different ways stepping onto the big stage.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Mar 28, 2010

Politics

• New Warhead Treaty a Win for the US

  Missile defense not included in new Start nuclear warhead treaty.

  News in Politics — by Noel Trotsky — on Mar 28, 2010