April 22, 2010 Archive

Gaming

• Marvel vs Capcom 3 Comic a Possibility

  First Marvel vs Capcom 3 tie-in media discussed

  News in Gaming — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 22, 2010

• Nintendo DSi Review: Foto Showdown

  This game offers more than 150 unlockable monsters distinguished by camera color recognition capabilities for turn-based battles.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Apr 22, 2010

Books

• Book Review: She Walks in Beauty by Siri Mitchell

  If you enjoy any form of Christian historical fiction you can’t go wrong with Mitchell’s latest.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Apr 22, 2010

• Book Review: The Titanic Awards: Celebrating the Worst of Travel by Doug Lansky

  The Titanic Awards celebrate the best of the worst in travel. Read and be warned(or thoroughly entertained).

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 22, 2010

• Book Review: Necessary Heartbreak by Michael J. Sullivan

  A father and daughter travel back in time to learn about life, faith, and sacrifice.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Apr 22, 2010

• Book Review: It's All Greek to Me: From Homer to the Hippocratic Oath, How Ancient Greece Has Shaped Our World, by Charlotte Higgins

  Charlotte Higgins ties the modern world to ancient Greece in a captivating and entertaining read.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Apr 22, 2010

• Comic Book Review: Kato Origins #1 by Jai Nitz

  Dynamite Comics explore the origins of the role Bruce Lee made famous, the Green Hornet's sidekick Kato

  Review in Books — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 22, 2010

Video

• iPhone Application Review: InHouse

  The long-running TV show gets its own iPhone app.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Apr 22, 2010

• American Idol: Give Me My Results Already!

  Lip-synced group numbers, the return of two former Idol winners and delayed results took place at Idol Gives Back.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 22, 2010

• Movie Review: The Back-up Plan - Find Your Own

  Seeing anything else is better than dumpster diving with J. Lo.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Apr 22, 2010

• Movie Review: The Hitcher - Do We Need the Same Ride Twice?

  Don't give rides to strangers and don't watch the remake.

  Review in Video — by Mule — on Apr 22, 2010

• DVD Review: Essential Art House Vol. 5 (The Criterion Collection)

  An essential collection of great films.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 22, 2010

• The History Channel Premieres America: The Story of Us on April 25

  “We don’t turn the other cheek. That’s not who we are.” — Tom Brokaw

  News in Video — by FCEtier — on Apr 22, 2010

• The US Version of Top Gear Lives!

  The US version of Top Gear is coming to History Channel.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 22, 2010

• TV Review: Romantically Challenged

  Funny it isn't.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 22, 2010

• DVD Review: Transylmania - Unrated Edition (2009)

  It tries, but it fails loudly, miserably, and very, very painfully.

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Sullivan — on Apr 22, 2010

• Movie Review: The Joneses

  This was a pleasant surprise.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 22, 2010

Music

• Music Review: General Steele - Amerikkka's Nightmare Part 2: Children of War

  A sloppy effort that crumbles under the weight of its ambition.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 22, 2010

• Music Review: Vince Guaraldi - Peanuts Portraits

  Great collection of Vince Guaraldi's classic Peanuts character themes.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 22, 2010

• Music Review: Hamilton de Holanda Quintet - Brasilianos 2

  The Hamilton de Holanda Quintet returns with a beautiful mix of arrangements representing amazing Brazillian Jazz.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Apr 22, 2010

• Music Review: Envy on the Coast - Lowcountry

  The new album is a cross between My Chemical Romance and Nirvana.

  Review in Music — by Hilary Topper — on Apr 22, 2010

• Music Review: Gotan Project - Tango 3.0

  Tando 3.0 feels slower and less energetic than its predecessors, but still an enjoyable album from a skilled group.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Apr 22, 2010

• Music Review: The Britton Brothers Band - Uncertain Living

  Ben and John prove their spirit and talent in an uncertain world.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 22, 2010

• Music Review: Misty Boyce - Misty Boyce

  Pop music for adults.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 22, 2010

• Music Review: Circa Survive - Blue Sky Noise

  Circa Survive's new album hits on all of the right alternative rock notes.

  Review in Music — by The Coaster Critic — on Apr 22, 2010

• Concert Review: Coachella 2010 - Day Two - 4/17/10

  Day Two is an improvement on many levels.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 22, 2010

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story by Alan James and Rob Bettison, Music by Buddy Holly

  A rousing production of Buddy featuring the music of Buddy Holly, starring Brandon Albright, opens in La Mirada.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 22, 2010

• Satire: The News in Pictures XXI

  Being stranded in an airport is a crisis?

  Satire in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 22, 2010

• Once I Had Hair; Now I Have CVS

  My local drug store comes to my hairless rescue.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Apr 22, 2010

• Nepal’s Mt. Everest Vies To Attract Gay Weddings and Tourism

  Brokeback Mountain, move over — Mt. Everest is vying to take your place!

  News in Culture — by Jet Gardner — on Apr 22, 2010

Sports

• Previewing The Seahawks 2010 Draft

  The first step into the Pete Carroll era starts today.

  News in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Apr 22, 2010

Politics

• U.S. Treasury Unveils New "Superdollar" $100 Bill

  Was the new $100 bill unveiled in Russia before debuted in the U.S.?

  News in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Apr 22, 2010

• Hey Congress! Want to Give Your Approval Rating a Little Boost?

  Here’s a simple little tax cut that should be popular with both Democrats and Republicans.

  Opinion in Politics — by Winston Apple — on Apr 22, 2010