April 13, 2010 Archive

Video

• TV Review: House, M.D. - "Lockdown"

  A baby goes missing in the hospital and everyone's life is put on hold until she's found.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 13, 2010

• Box Office Update 4/9-4/11: Clash of the Titans Narrowly Retains Its Crown

  Carell and Fey fail to take the top spot.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 13, 2010

• Movie Review: Date Night (2010) Propelled by Two Comedic Juggernauts

  Steve Carell and Tina Fey rise above their material to make all kinds of right.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Apr 13, 2010

• Web Series Review: Vamped Out

  What if vampires were another minority in the melting pot, facing challenges we face? Find out more on Vamped Out.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 13, 2010

• Movie Review: Date Night (2010) Is Perfect for A ... Date Night

  Two comic geniuses having a blast.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Apr 13, 2010

• TV Preview: Doctor Who - "The Eleventh Hour"

  The new Doctor emerges and the future looks bright.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 13, 2010

• Season 8 of 24: The Unbearable Darkness of Being Jack Bauer

  While we suspect Jack and Renee are thinking of a life together, a sniper named Pavel is sitting in a window across the street with other plans.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on Apr 13, 2010

• Movie Review: Date Night (2010) Is A Good Time In Spite of Its Flaws

  Smile-inducing comedy is a fun time in the theater.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 13, 2010

• Movie Review: Armored (2009)

  A great looking and well-directed B-movie.

  Review in Video — by Largely the Truth — on Apr 13, 2010

• Movie Review: Date Night (2010) Solidly Anchored by Its Leads

  Steve Carell and Tina Fey team up as husband and wife out for a night on the town in New York City.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Apr 13, 2010

• TV Review: Supernatural - "99 Problems"

  I counted all the problems for Sam, Dean, and Castiel, and it's way more than 99.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Apr 13, 2010

• Ready, Set, Grab Your Shorts: Festival Directors on the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival

  LA Comedy Shorts director Jeannie Roshar says, "If you don't have a good time, you might be allergic to fun."

  Interview in Video — by LeoOfMars — on Apr 13, 2010

• DVD Review: The Beatnicks

  Take it from Nick—or Nick—the next time you find a box on the beach, leave it there.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 13, 2010

Politics

• Obama on a Foreign Policy Roll

  The president's realpolitik is a breath of fresh air.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 13, 2010

• Afghanistan Lost

  The endgame in Afghanistan rears its' ugly head.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mr Dock Ellis — on Apr 13, 2010

• The Republicans, Public Enemy, Sistah Souljah, and FDR's Famous Warning

  Only four African-American Republicans in Congress since 1901 (none since 2003). This is the success of the "Southern Strategy."

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Apr 13, 2010

• It's Time for New Strategies at the NRSC

  Should the NRSC pick candidates or should it work to defeat Democrats?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 13, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Cancer Bats - Bears, Mayors, Scraps and Bones

  Canadian hardcore designed to break your face wide f'n open, baby.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 13, 2010

• Music Review: Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx - The eXXecution

  Juxx and Polo mop up the blood and stumps of the competition.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 13, 2010

• Music DVD Review: The World According to John Coltrane

  Documenting the musical genius of jazz saxophonist John Coltraane

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Apr 13, 2010

• Music Review: Sonny Rollins - Way Out West

  Classic 1957 Sonny Rollins album remastered and reissued with bonus tracks.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 13, 2010

• Jeff Beck, Janiva Magness, Shakura S'Aida, MGMT Headline 4/13/10 New Releases

  Jeff Beck makes a welcome return after a 7-year absence...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 13, 2010

• Music Review: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest

  Wildly coherent due to a consistent polarity of sound and approach.

  Review in Music — by Jonathan Kroening — on Apr 13, 2010

• Music Review: Jethro Tull - This Was

  Jethro Tull: Chapter 1.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 13, 2010

• VCV: Lurrie Bell - "Turn To Me

  A masterwork from a National Treasure

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 13, 2010

• Music Review: Sonya Kitchell – Convict of Conviction EP

  The fact that Convict of Conviction is only Kitchell's third release is, in all honesty, mind-boggling.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Apr 13, 2010

Books

• Interview: Poet Matthew Lippman, Author of The New Year of Yellow

  Boston dad reveals his secrets of literary success

  Interview in Books — by Lynette Yetter — on Apr 13, 2010

• Graphic Novel Review: Remember by Benjamin

  A Chinese graphic novelist offers two small portraits of the artist as a young man.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 13, 2010

• Book Review: The Forbidden Political Dictionary Complete and Unapproved by John Clifton

  Ever wonder what people are really saying when they talk politics? Read this, laugh, and understand.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 13, 2010

• Book Review: The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai

  There are no profound philosophical revelations in The Setting Sun, except for perhaps that revolution and love are the most pleasurable things in the world. Deep, huh?

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Apr 13, 2010

• Book Review: Leonardo da Vinci's Musical Gifts and Jewish Connections by Giovanni Maria Pala with Loredana Mazzarella

  Every Good Boy Does Fine

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Apr 13, 2010

Culture

• MICHAELVIS: When the Two Kings Became One

  The many similarities between Elvis Presley and his son-in-law, Michael Jackson – the King of Rock and the King of Pop – in the way they lived and the way they died.

  Opinion in Culture — by David Comfort — on Apr 13, 2010

• Parenting for Creativity

  Making your home creativity-friendly

  Opinion in Culture — by Lisa Rivero — on Apr 13, 2010

• Fear of Clandestine Nuclear Attack Goes Back to 1945

  The idea of such a clandestine nuclear attack is something that has been discussed as far back as 1945

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 13, 2010

• Cabaret Review (LA): Jayme Lake and Harley Jay in Avant Garde at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitellos

  Jayme Lake, Harley Jay sing songs from Broadway past and present while guitarist Laurence Juber serenades us with his stylings.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 13, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Protein, Energy, Diet, and Nutrition Bars: Fit or Fake?

  The answer is both; however, it all depends on what’s in your meal replacement bar –– the ingredients.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Christine Lakatos — on Apr 13, 2010

Sports

• THF: Blackout Memories May Apply

  Also, it's not so much a baseball "preview," but rather storylines we're looking forward to seeing this season, given the games MLB will let us see.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 13, 2010

• NHL Playoff Preview: Penguins-Senators

  Things to watch for in the playoff series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 13, 2010