April 24, 2010 Archive

Sports

• Time to Stop Whining About Teixeira's Collision at the Plate

  There was nothing wrong with Mark Teixeira's hit on Angels' catcher Bobby Wilson. In fact, it was good baseball.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 24, 2010

• Pettitte Emerging As The Veteran Yankees Ace

  His eight-inning, one-run victory over the Angels gives a further demonstration of the type of pitcher Andy Pettitte has become.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 24, 2010

Books

• Comic Review: Green Arrow #31 by J. T. Krul and Federico Dallocchio

  Green Arrow is on the outlaw path and not even Green Lantern, Flash, and Black Canary can stop him.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Apr 24, 2010

• Book Review: Wine Drinking For Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices by Michael J Gelb

  Unleash your own Renaissance man

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Apr 24, 2010

• An Interview With Lisa Lutz About Her New Book The Spellmans Strike Again: A Novel

  Lisa Lutz does it again, amusing and thrilling readers.

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Apr 24, 2010

• Comic Review: Brave and the Bold #33 by J. Michael Straczynski and Cliff Chiang

  J. Michael Straczynski delivers an emotional wallop in his latest Brave and the Bold issue.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Apr 24, 2010

• Book Review: Mechanicum (The Horus Heresy, Book Nine) by Graham McNeill

  Titans and Space Marines battle in the latest installment of the Horus Heresy series.

  Review in Books — by Karl Wolff — on Apr 24, 2010

• Book Review: Brilliance of the Moon: Tales of the Otori, Book Three by Lian Hearn

  The third book in the Otori series dials up the action without sacrificing the characters.

  Review in Books — by CB — on Apr 24, 2010

• Book Review: Alone With You: Stories by Marisa Silver

  Silver's "slivers" of beautifully crafted short stories, introspective and insightful, explore various facets of the human psyche.

  Review in Books — by Sahar — on Apr 24, 2010

• Book Review: Reckless by Andrew Gross

  Ty Hauck investigates a friend's death and uncovers a viper's nest of financial conspirators.

  Review in Books — by A. Jurek — on Apr 24, 2010

• Book Review: The Deputy by Victor Gischler

  Deputy Sheriff Toby Sawyer never had to kill a man...until tonight. And the night is young.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Apr 24, 2010

Video

• American Idol: Possible Song Choices For The Top Six

  The Fifth Judge picks songs for the six remaining Idol contestants during "Shania Twain Week."

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 24, 2010

• Movie Review: Kick-Ass

  This deconstruction of the superhero genre is well worth a visit.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 24, 2010

• DVD: I Love Lucy – The Movie

  Did you love Lucy? If so, you may enjoy this new DVD release, due April 27.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 24, 2010

Music

• Music DVD Review: Frank Zappa - The Freak-Out List

  "A composer is a guy who goes around forcing his will on unsuspecting air molecules often with the assistance of unsuspecting musicians." -Frank Zappa

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 24, 2010

• Music Review: The Golden Filter - Voluspa

  With a promise of New Age magic and mystery, can The Golden Filter delivery on their debut album?

  Review in Music — by Emm — on Apr 24, 2010

• Music Review: The Avett Brothers - I And Love And You

  “I can tell all the people that all of the success is a direct reflection on me.”

  Review in Music — by Jonathan Kroening — on Apr 24, 2010

• Music Review: Kaskade - Dynasty

  Melding witty pop nuances into his core bag of DJ magic, nightlife's reigning majesty strikes again.

  Review in Music — by Justin Kantor — on Apr 24, 2010

• Music Review: Kayo Dot - Coyote

  Cries and whispers. And peace.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 24, 2010

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Macbeth - Something Nervous This Way Comes

  A Macbeth that suffers from too much exposure.

  Review in Culture — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Apr 24, 2010

• Survey Results: America: The History of Us

  Survey reflects Americans' thoughts on people and moments of America's past.

  Opinion in Culture — by FCEtier — on Apr 24, 2010