April 14, 2010 Archive

Music

• VCV: Jimmy Burns - "Leaving Here Walking"

  The blues is an old friend from far away...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 14, 2010

• Music Review: Lou Reed - Thirty-Five Years Of Metal Machine Music

  Thirty-five years on there's no denying the thought and creativity behind the work.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 14, 2010

• Interview: Jennie Vicious (of The Vicious Guns)

  For the past few years, America has set it sights on Britain for the latest musical trends. But Canada has much to offer as well.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Apr 14, 2010

• Music Review: Barrett Deems - Deemus

  Jazz drummer Barrett Deems swings hard on Chicago label Delmark's 1978 reissue.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Apr 14, 2010

• Train Holds Top Single, Jack Johnson and Slash Dominate Album Sales at iTunes Music Store

  Why can't Axl get a hit record without Slash?

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 14, 2010

• Music Review: David Bryne and Fatboy Slim - Here Lies Love

  David Byrne and Fatboy Slim concoct a mad concept album on Imelda Marcos with the help of a lot of guest stars.

  Review in Music — by jesusgaray — on Apr 14, 2010

• Radio Free MP3: Silver Seas, Leopold And His Fiction, And Kaiser Cartel

  Another selection of free MP3s for your pleasure.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 14, 2010

• Music Review: Shakura S'Aida — Brown Sugar

  Despite a couple of misses, Brown Sugar is s solid step in the Canadian blues singer's direction.

  Review in Music — by Matthew Milam — on Apr 14, 2010

• Music Review: Jenny Whiteley - Forgive Or Forget

  An unforgettable album from Jenny Whiteley.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 14, 2010

• Interview: Colin Bray, Bass Player For The Jazz Wizards

  Interview with Colin Bray, bass player for the Jazz Wizards and long time friend of Jeff Healey.

  Interview in Music — by FCEtier — on Apr 14, 2010

• Music Review: Peter Frampton - Thank You Mr. Churchill

  Peter Frampton gets topical on Thank You Mr. Churchill.

  Review in Music — by Mindy Peterman — on Apr 14, 2010

• Buzz Band Hypernova Release Debut Album

  Iranian alternative dance rock band Hypernova release their debut CD.

  News in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Apr 14, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Second Chance: How Adoption Saved a Boy with Autism & His Shelter Dog by Sandra J. Gerencher

  A young boy with autism responds to his new puppy.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 14, 2010

• Book Review - Masters Collection: Volume 1 – Digital Painting Techniques By The 3D Total Team

  Are you looking for inspiration and refreshing viewpoints into graphic design?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 14, 2010

• Book Review: Bright-Sided, How The Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America by Barbara Ehrenreich

  Where is the chapter entitled "The positive side to positive thinking"?

  Review in Books — by Motivational Speaker — on Apr 14, 2010

• Book Review: Dinos from Space by Michael Treni, illustrations by Kristin Olivo

  What if the dinosaurs weren’t really extinct, but escapees from a threatening comet? What if they decided to return?

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 14, 2010

• Book Review: The Cookbook for Men Who Must (or just want to) by Richard Chamberlain (the real one)

  Don’t have time or patience to teach your son how to cook? Give him this book and get him started.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 14, 2010

Gaming

• PAX East 2010: Red Dead Redemption Preview

  Red Dead Redemption is a whole lot of game and a whole lot of fun.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Apr 14, 2010

• That's a Real Kick in the Activision: Thirteen Infinity Ward Members Have Now Left

  Infinity Ward sees more members leave its studio in the wake of the West and Zampella firing.

  News in Gaming — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 14, 2010

• Destructoid's Details on God of War 3's Cut Content

  A director at Sony Santa Monica talks God of War 3 and what got left out of the final version.

  News in Gaming — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 14, 2010

• Nintendo Wii Review: Sushi Go-Round

  Sushi Go-Round is the same game you loved for free online, but different.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 14, 2010

Video

• The CW's High Society Reality Star Devorah Rose Talks About the Responsibility of Class

  In this corner, the Hamptons magazine editor. In the other, the Manhattan social climber...

  Interview in Video — by Bob Andelman — on Apr 14, 2010

• DVD Review: The Great Mouse Detective (Mystery in the Mist Edition)

  This old school Disney classic re-release continues to draw children into a world of mystery and adventure.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Apr 14, 2010

• DVD Review: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

  Seven short videos that honor the earth and all its inhabitants, right in time for Earth Day.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 14, 2010

• DVD Review: Tom and Jerry Tales: The Complete First Season

  Revisit those famous frenemies Tom and Jerry again and again!

  Review in Video — by April Pohren — on Apr 14, 2010

• Disney Star Elaine Hendrix, of Parent Trap and Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, Loves Animals

  Actress has multiple new movies in release while continuing her In Defense of Animals campaign.

  Interview in Video — by Bob Andelman — on Apr 14, 2010

• I No Longer Wish My Job Was Watching American Idol

  Someone call Paula Abdul now!

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Apr 14, 2010

• The Lost Cause: "Everybody Loves Hugo" - Just Ask Ilana

  The danger must be growing, For the rowers keep on rowing They're certainly not showing Any signs that they're slowing.

  Review in Video — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Apr 14, 2010

• Tales From "Watch Instantly": The Auteur (2008)

  A funny and clever romp into the world of the "Stanley Kubrick" of adult entertainment.

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Sullivan — on Apr 14, 2010

• DVD Review: Re-Generation and Lime Salted Love

  Indican releases two low-budget films that are also, sadly, low quality.

  Review in Video — by Jake Thomas — on Apr 14, 2010

• TV Review: Castle - "The Late Shaft"

  Castle leaps in with both feet to help solve a case of a talk show host's not so innocent tumble towards the morgue.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Apr 14, 2010

• Movie Review: The Black Waters of Echo's Pond

  Low budget horror that should stay off the big screen.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 14, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Ponyo by Hayao Miyazaki

  The Little Mermaid is transformed into something entirely new in the hands of Japanese animation genius Hayao Miyazaki.

  Review in Video — by Jake Thomas — on Apr 14, 2010

• Peter Weller Talks About Guest Starring on Fringe: Part I

  Peter Weller talks to some Fringe geeks about his role in the episode "White Tulip."

  Interview in Video — by Sahar — on Apr 14, 2010

• DVD Review: Hannah Montana: Miley Says Goodbye?

  Is it really goodbye for Hannah Montana?

  Review in Video — by April Pohren — on Apr 14, 2010

• DVD Review: Janus Films Presents: Essential Art House, Volume V

  Excellent six-DVD box of classic foreign films.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 14, 2010

• American Idol: Adam Lambert Deals Out Solid Advice To The Idols

  The former contestant mentored the Idols as they prepared to sing the music of Elvis Presley.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 14, 2010

Politics

• Understanding "Pro-War" Republicans

  Are traditional Republicans really all neocons? Are Ron Paul supporters crazy peaceniks?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 14, 2010

Culture

• Earth Day Festival in Norman, Oklahoma

  A local zoo finds a unique way to teach kids about the earth while having fun in the sun.

  News in Culture — by Jessica Lada — on Apr 14, 2010

• What I Learned in Prison

  Truth Be Told is changing lives for women behind and beyond bars.

  Opinion in Culture — by Shelley Seale — on Apr 14, 2010

• They're Only Coal Miners

  Will we ever figure it out? Most big companies don't give a damn about employee safety.

  Opinion in Culture — by Benjamin Cossel — on Apr 14, 2010

• New State Department Office on Global Hunger Raises Hopes

  Only time will tell if the State Department’s new global hunger office offers a turning point in this age-old struggle.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 14, 2010

• Still Ready to Serve: America's Peace Officers a Neglected Asset

  Still ready to serve: For America's peace offices, "senior" doesn't mean 'diminished".

  Opinion in Culture — by DrTom — on Apr 14, 2010

• Black Eyed Peas VIP Concert Column

  Getting the VIP treatment at the Bacardi VIP after party for the Black Eyed Peas The End Tour.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jeremy Meyer — on Apr 14, 2010

Tastes

• Corn Manipulation: Greatest Agricultural Blessing or Blasphemy?

  Thoughts about corn and its ubiquitous presence.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Olithia Rose — on Apr 14, 2010

• The Income Tax Cocktail: Some People Call Me Maurice

  Time to file your taxes, but first a toast to the IRS and toss the glass into the fireplace.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Apr 14, 2010

• The Wines of Chateau de Sancerre Come to New York

  Chateau de Sancerre has an intriguing and romantic history.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Apr 14, 2010