May 7, 2010 Archive

Politics

• Killing the Killer

  Finally, terrorism is being punished in India. But the cause is being ruined by making it an Indo-Pak war

  Opinion in Politics — by Shreya Sen — on May 07, 2010

• Interview: Matt Heath, Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of California

  The "conscience of the Republican Party": advancing the ideals of individual rights, limited government, and free enterprise.

  Interview in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on May 07, 2010

• Greece is a Harbinger of Things to Come

  Don't think that what is happening in Greece can't happen in America.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on May 07, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Newspaper Blackout by Austin Kleon

  Austin Kxxxlxxexxxxoxn xxx delivers an entertaining collection of xxxx verse and challenges xxxx his readers to do xxxxx the same.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on May 07, 2010

• Book Review: A Travel Guide for Reckless Hearts: Stories by N. M. Kelby

  A collection of short stories by N.M. Kelby shows the insane, silly, victorious side of love.

  Review in Books — by Lynn Voedisch — on May 07, 2010

• Comic Book Review: Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers #2 by Reginald Hudlin

  Can the second issue of this four-part mini-series keep up the momentum?

  Review in Books — by Troy Mayes — on May 07, 2010

• Book Review: Buying a Home: The Missing Manual by Nancy Conner

  I could write a book about real estate buying disasters; get this book if you want to do it right.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on May 07, 2010

• Book Review: Intimacy Ignited: Conversations Couple to Couple by Drs. Dillow and Pintus

  Taking a verse-by-verse look at the Song of Solomon, marriage counselors who are couples themselves show couples how to fire up and maintain the flames of a passionate romance.

  Review in Books — by HouseofRefuge — on May 07, 2010

Culture

• The Immortal Katharine Hepburn

  “Acting is the most minor of gifts. After all, Shirley Temple could do it when she was four.” — Katharine Hepburn

  News in Culture — by Miss Bob Etier — on May 07, 2010

• From the Green Room: On the Naming of the Greeks

  Solution for befuddled actors in need of pronunciatiton help.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on May 07, 2010

• Eisenhower's Open Skies Over Haiti, the START Treaty and Beyond

  Open Skies is resilient enough that it may just accomplish all its goals.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on May 07, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): Doctor Cerberus by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa at South Coast Repertory

  Dark comedy about a dysfuntional family, horror shows, and coming of age

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 07, 2010

Video

• TV Review: Fringe - "Northwest Passage"

  Tonight, the writers of Fringe showed us why this is the best show on television.

  Opinion in Video — by Lazaro Cooks — on May 07, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Tombstone

  Unfortunately, the tales of its creation are more interesting than this rehashing of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 07, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Hamlet (2009)

  Hamlet brings the classic Shakespeare tragedy starring David Tennant and Patrick Stewart to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on May 07, 2010

• DVD Review: Foyle's War Set 6

  Mystery, intrigue, and a great British detective. Who could ask for more?

  Review in Video — by Rita33 — on May 07, 2010

• Movie Review: Iron Man 2

  Iron Man 2 is a middling release but it makes up for its shortcomings with enough polish and kinetic action to entertain its target audience.

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on May 07, 2010

• TV Review: Bones - "The Witch in the Wardrobe"

  Booth and Brennan take on a coven of witches, and Hodgins and Angela have a heartfelt talk.

  Review in Video — by Chelsea Doyle — on May 07, 2010

• Follow Up Dose: Street Fighter: Legacy Short Debuts

  The anticipated short debuts. Is it any good?

  News in Video — by Troy Mayes — on May 07, 2010

• DVD Review: Janis Joplin: Her Final Hours

  Janis Joplin had been clean for six months when she died of a heroin overdose in 1970. What went wrong?

  Review in Video — by A Geek Girl — on May 07, 2010

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Iron Man 2

  One new wide release, will you be seeing it?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 07, 2010

Sports

• Okay, So Maybe JaMarcus Russell Won't Be A Star

  After being cut by the Raiders, it's too soon to give up on him, but soon enough to call him a bust.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 07, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Ellen Rowe Quartet - Wishing Well

  Rowe's quartet listens first, asks questions later.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 07, 2010

• Music Review: Wild Beasts - Two Dancers

  A double step dance in moonless alleys.

  Review in Music — by Jonathan Kroening — on May 07, 2010

• The Friday Morning Listen: Debbie Davies - Round Every Corner

  Decay has a story to tell.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 07, 2010

• Music Reviews: Nightmare, Heavenly, Sabbath Assembly, Griftegård

  Creepy gospel-tinged rock, epic doom and two does of French power metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 07, 2010

• Concert Review: Corinne Bailey Rae - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY - 5/4/10

  Corrine Bailey Rae may be known for her folksy vocals and stunning looks, but she's a versatile instrumentalist as well.

  Review in Music — by Clayton Perry — on May 07, 2010