March 29, 2010 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Linda Ronstadt - Feels Like Home

  Linda Ronstadt: Chapter 21.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 29, 2010

• Music Review: Elvis Presley – On Stage: Legacy Edition

  For fans of the King in his second great period from 1968-72, this is essential material.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Mar 29, 2010

• Music Review: Koko Dozo: Feel The Zuzz

  If you let that scare you away; you'll be missing out on something special.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Mar 29, 2010

• Music Review: Slow Club - Yeah So

  British indie folk duo Slow Club delivers a meaningful dose of reality on their debut "Yeah So."

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Mar 29, 2010

• Concert Review: Metric with Codeine Velvet Club and Nico Vega - Fox Theater, Oakland, CA - 3/24/2010

  Like the retail biz, the location you hear an act makes all the difference.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Gustafson — on Mar 29, 2010

• Music Review: White Lightning - As Midnight Approaches, Paradise...At A Price

  A more than generous set featuring White Lightnings previously unreleased second album and loads of extra goodies.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Mar 29, 2010

• Music Review: Pete Rugolo — The Fugitive Soundtrack (TV Series)

  I think for someone to get into the soundtrack, one would have to watch a season or two to get the general feel for why the music fits.

  Review in Music — by Matthew Milam — on Mar 29, 2010

• Concert Review: The Low Anthem - The Bootleg Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - 3/25/10

  Their sincerity is palpable and their music is inviting.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Mar 29, 2010

Books

• Book Book Review: How to Defeat Your Own Clone by Kyle Kurpinski and Terry D. Johnson

  Will you know how to defend yourself when your clone comes to get you?

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Mar 29, 2010

• Book Review: Living Hell by Catherine Jinks

  A group of young space travelers face certain death fighting against their ship after it comes alive.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Mar 29, 2010

• Interview with Gonville Author and Actor Peter Birkenhead

  Author and actor Peter Birkenhead discusses family, creativity, growth, acting, and his new memoir Gonville

  Interview in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Mar 29, 2010

• Book Review: Gecko’s Complaint – A Balinese Folktale retold by Ann Martin Bowler, illustrated by I Gusti Made Sukanada

  Come visit the jungles of Bali and learn what has the lion aroar!

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Mar 29, 2010

• Comics Review: Lucky Luke: The Oklahoma Land Rush by Morris and Gosciny

  The Old West retold, Franco-Belgian style.

  Review in Books — by Roger Shingler — on Mar 29, 2010

• Comic Review: Justice League Rise and Fall Special #1 by James Robinson, J. T. Krul, Mike Mayhew, Diogenes Neves, and Fabrizio Fiorentino

  Green Arrow has killed costumed supervillain Prometheus, and the world may never be the same.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Mar 29, 2010

• Book Review: The Vegetarian Slow Cooker by Judith Finlayson

  More than 200 delicious recipes.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Mar 29, 2010

• Book Review: A Bad Uncle’s Big Book of Impossible Dilemmas by Ryan M. Barnett

  Can’t get the kids to sit still for the sake of being nice? How about for some hilarious conversation?

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Mar 29, 2010

• Book Review: Dark Heart of the Night by Léonora Miano

  Cameroon-born author explores fatalism in post-colonial Africa and the conflict between traditional and modern attitudes.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Mar 29, 2010

• Book Review: 31 Hours by Masha Hamilton

  Self-deceiving, home-grown terrorist, believing himself a martyr, not a monster, straps on vest of explosives and prepares to enter New York subway system. First-rate literary suspense.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Mar 29, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces

  A great flight game is muzzled by poor menu and overall design.

  Review in Gaming — by Evan Mauser — on Mar 29, 2010

• When is "Innovation" Old in Puzzle Games? The Case of Time Manipulation in Echoshift

  When can we finally stop calling the same old puzzle game mechanic "innovative"?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Nathaniel Edwards — on Mar 29, 2010

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for March 29, 2010

  March came in like a lion for Wii and DSi owners, but will it go out like a lamb?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Mar 29, 2010

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Don Juan Dispenso by Tony Tanner at The Missing Piece Theatre

  A version of Don Juan, with some twists.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 29, 2010

• Memories of "Montague"

  How I acquired acquired my love of old-time radio, thanks to one particular show in the most unlikely of places.

  Review in Culture — by Rachel Newstead — on Mar 29, 2010

• Living with Animals

  We can all get along.

  Opinion in Culture — by Miss Bob Etier — on Mar 29, 2010

• It's Positively Time to Stop Being So Negative

  It's time to stop being so negative and start using that enthusiasm in a more productive, positive manner.

  Opinion in Culture — by BizarroGuy — on Mar 29, 2010

• Satire: The News in Pictures XIV

  Hollywood finally came up with a population of alien creatures that doesn’t resemble human beings.

  Satire in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Mar 29, 2010

• Mortgage Loan Modification Myths Exposed

  Separating the myths from the reality in the confusing world of mortgage loan modifications.

  Opinion in Culture — by DanNorth — on Mar 29, 2010

• A Greener Future is a Louder Future

  The ear-shattering future of chip bags.

  Opinion in Culture — by Daniel Speir — on Mar 29, 2010

• Thin Envelopes of Opportunity

  Failure is a call to adventure

  Opinion in Culture — by Lisa Rivero — on Mar 29, 2010

Video

• Movie Review: The Graduate

  B.A. in Malaise, Expected.

  Review in Video — by Michael Nordine — on Mar 29, 2010

• Movie Review: The Loneliest Road in America

  It tries to have something to say, but just ends up creating a boring and irritating viewing experience.

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Sullivan — on Mar 29, 2010

• From the Public Domain Treasure Chest - McLintock! (1963)

  John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara bring Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew to the Old West.

  Review in Video — by Professor Damian — on Mar 29, 2010

• Dan For Mayor's 'Pseudo-Goof' Fred Ewanuick

  New CTV show reveals Fred Ewanuick's leading man charms.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Mar 29, 2010

• Movie Review: Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day - Everyone's Irish on St. Paddy's Day

  The MacManus brothers are back wreaking their particular brand of havoc.

  Review in Video — by Mule — on Mar 29, 2010

• DVD Review: Henri-Cartier Bresson (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

  Fans of photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson may be glad he made these films, but they will be even more grateful that he never gave up his Leica.

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on Mar 29, 2010

• Movie Review: Hot Tub Time Machine

  A pleasant surprise.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Mar 29, 2010

• Season Eight of 24: All Good Things Must End

  Jack Bauer has fought the good fight for eight seasons now. Sadly, this will be the last one.

  Opinion in Video — by Victor Lana — on Mar 29, 2010

• Movie Review: Hot Tub Time Machine

  Cusack heads back home to the '80s.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Mar 29, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Free Willy: Escape From Pirate's Cove

  A so-so family film that bears little direct relation to the original franchise.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Mar 29, 2010

• American Idol: Save The Theme Weeks, Save The Season

  Nine theme week ideas to help keep season nine of American Idol from going completely out to sea.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Mar 29, 2010

• From "No Reason" to the End of Season Six: House's Journey

  What will the end of season six bring to House, M.D.??

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Mar 29, 2010

• The Amazing Race, Celebrity Apprentice, Foolishness, and Me

  What were those contestants thinking last night? What was I thinking watching them?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 29, 2010

• Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon Has Fire-Breathing Visuals

  Kids and adults will love the visuals and endearing story of How to Train Your Dragon.

  Review in Video — by Damien Riley — on Mar 29, 2010

• Box Office Update 3/26-3/28: How to Train Your Dragon Boots Alice

  Avatar is out, Dragons are up, Hot Tubbing in the middle.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 29, 2010

Sports

• Nuts, The Frozen Four Is Only Sorta Surprising

  Whereas Michigan State, Butler, and West Virginia will converge on Lucas Oil Stadium, all but the plucky RIT Tigers are heavy favorites.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Mar 29, 2010

• Joba Chamberlain's Move to the Bullpen May Save Career

  If history is any indicator, Joba's move to the bullpen could literally save his baseball career.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Mar 29, 2010

• Kingdom Interviews: Jon Brockman

  Sacramento Kings forward/center Jon Brockman discusses the keys to rebounding and the importance of the fans.

  Interview in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Mar 29, 2010

Politics

• 9/11 Reconstruction: Mental Before Physical

  9/11 is an unhealed wound.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Mar 29, 2010