May 19, 2010 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Louis L'Amour Western Collection

  For fans that don’t have these films already, I say go for it.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 19, 2010

• DVD Review: John Lennon: Rare and Unseen

  A rare portrait of John Lennon.

  Review in Video — by David Bowling — on May 19, 2010

• DVD Review: Griefwalker

  One of the more special people you'll come across.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on May 19, 2010

• Interview with Mighty MythBusters Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, Grant Imahara

  Talking with the MythBusters "Build Team" about science, entertainment, and blowing things up.

  Interview in Video — by Eric Olsen — on May 19, 2010

• American Idol: Lee DeWyze Shines During Top Three Night

  Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox once again steal the show this week on Idol.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on May 19, 2010

• 2010 Television Upfront: CBS's 2010-2011 Lineup Full of Changes

  With its new lineup, CBS shows that it's clearly not afraid of change.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 19, 2010

• TV Review: Glee - "Dream On"

  Neil Patrick Harris guest stars, Joss Whedon directs, and geeks everywhere squeal in delight!

  Review in Video — by Chelsea Doyle — on May 19, 2010

• Huddy, House, and "Help Me": An Interview With the Season Finale's Writers

  In an exclusive interview with Blogcritics, House scribes Peter Blake, Russel Friend, and Garret Lerner on season six and beyond.

  Interview in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 19, 2010

• "Cup of Tears" Trailer to Become Feature Film

  Gary Shore's dream comes true.

  News in Video — by Troy Mayes — on May 19, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Whisper by Phoebe Kitanidis

  Whisper, the debut novel by Phoebe Kitanidis, breaks new ground in the young adult urban fantasy genre.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Damian — on May 19, 2010

• Book Review: CodeIgniter 1.7 Professional Development by Adam Griffith

  As a PHP beginner's guide to CodeIgniter, Adam Griffith's book will get the reader pointed in the right direction for solving many web problems.

  Review in Books — by Rick Wagner — on May 19, 2010

• Book Review: The Dogs of Riga by Henning Mankell

  In the second book in the series, Wallander goes abroad.

  Review in Books — by Jenn Kepka — on May 19, 2010

• Book Review: Leadership Secrets of Hillary Clinton by Rebecca Shambaugh

  The art and science of good leadership

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on May 19, 2010

• Book Review: Selected Stories by Stefan Zweig

  A fine new translation of some of the great works by this great Freud-influenced writer of the era between the Wars.

  Review in Books — by Jon Sobel — on May 19, 2010

• DC Comics Axes Its Manga Line

  Six-year manga line closes down this July.

  News in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 19, 2010

• Book Review: High Heat: The Secret History of the Fast Ball by Tim Wendel

  Wendel takes the reader on a tour of baseball history in search of the ultimate fastball pitcher.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on May 19, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Cakewalk Volumes 1-10 Elite Pack from Digital Sound Factory

  Do you need high quality software instruments?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on May 19, 2010

Politics

• Pro-Democracy Red Shirt Party Protesters Clash with Thai Army

  A look at the reasons for the violent "Red Shirt" demonstrations in Bangkok, Thailand.

  News in Politics — by John Lake — on May 19, 2010

• Specter and the Dying Breed of Moderates

  If Americans have to wonder what side you're on, you can bet that they won't be on yours.

  Opinion in Politics — by Braden — on May 19, 2010

Music

• Ronnie James Dio, RIP

  A reflection on one of the greats in metal.

  Opinion in Music — by Scott Deitche — on May 19, 2010

• Music Review: Dan Willis and Velvet Gentlemen - The Satie Project

  The work of Erik Satie is revisited by Dan Willis.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 19, 2010

• Indie-pendence Day: The National, The Dead Weather Take Over iTunes Music Store Albums Chart

  The National debuts at #1 on iTunes Music Store charts with their stunning album High Violet...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 19, 2010

• Music Review: Deftones - Diamond Eyes

  The first album in nearly five years by Deftones is a sonic triumph and is as beautiful as it is brutal.

  Review in Music — by seanony — on May 19, 2010

• Music Review: Jethro Tull - Crest Of A Knave

  Jethro Tull: Chapter 18.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 19, 2010

• The Bizarre Death of Emcee GURU Can't Destroy Gang Starr's Legacy

  Bizarre, sad, and strange are not words I would use to describe the music of iconic hip hop group Gang Starr who revolutionized the genre in the mid-to-late nineties with albums like Daily Operation and No More Mr. Nice Guy.

  News in Music — by Chris Catania — on May 19, 2010

• Music Review: Marshal Ford Swing Band - It's About Dam Time

  The Marshall Ford Swing Band proves that Western Swing is still appreciated even today.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on May 19, 2010

• Music Review: Music From Glee Episode 1x18 "Laryngitis"

  Music from the May 11 episode of Glee features Mark Salling, Naya Rivera, and Chris Colfer.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on May 19, 2010

• Music Review: Tin Hat - Foreign Legion

  The Tin Hat story.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 19, 2010

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Dead to Rights: Retribution

  Jack Slate and his dog Shadow return to the crime filled Grant City in this third person action shooter.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on May 19, 2010

• Wii Review: Monster Hunter Tri

  Capcom's latest installment in the Monster Hunter franchise is truly a beast on the Wii. A must play!

  Review in Gaming — by Todd Douglass — on May 19, 2010

Culture

• Would You Take Your Kids to the Park and Leave Them Alone?

  So would I ever take my kid to the park and drop her off? Heck no.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on May 19, 2010

Tastes

• The Rhum Punch

  Barbancourt Rhum: the jewel of the rum world

  Review in Tastes — by Kate Shea Kennon — on May 19, 2010