May 28, 2010 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Sergio Mendes - Bom Tempo and Bom Tempo Brasil Remixed

  Brazil legend Sergio Mendes continues his exploration of samba and hip hop with his latest album.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on May 28, 2010

• Music Review: Stepdad - Ordinaire EP

  Imagine if Passion Pit had a sense of humor and the talent of The Postal Service. That's Stepdad, your new favorite band.

  Review in Music — by Jonathan Sullivan — on May 28, 2010

• Reviews in Brief: Marina & the Diamonds and We Are Scientists

  Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but when all else fails, try science.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on May 28, 2010

• Interview: Suzette Quintanilla - Sister of Selena, the "Queen of Tejano Music"

  Fifteen years after Selena's untimely death, she still reigns supreme as the "Queen of Tejano music."

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on May 28, 2010

• The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A

  Let the summer begin!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 28, 2010

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: UFC Undisputed 2010

  Wait, we already pay $50 for online gaming, right?

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 28, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Geekspeak: A Guide to Answering the Unanswerable, Making Sense of the Nonsensical, and Solving the Unsolvable by Dr. Graham Tattersall

  Fascinating issues, normally not thought of, are all around us!

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on May 28, 2010

• Book Review: A Salute to Service: The Rebirth of Patriotism, Edited by Mike Radford

  In the spirit of Memorial Day, this anthology, written for and by people who have served our country, is a letter-perfect reminder of the value of patriotism.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on May 28, 2010

• Book Review: Supernatural: The Unholy Cause by Joe Schreiber

  Titan Books' second Supernatural novel is an entertaining mix of history, horror, and spectacle.

  Review in Books — by Michael Simpson — on May 28, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Invictus

  Invictus captures the magic of the inspiring true events upon which it is based.

  Review in Video — by Emm — on May 28, 2010

• DVD Review: Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny Volume 1

  Ikki Tousen is, well, like nothing you've ever seen before.

  Review in Video — by Troy Mayes — on May 28, 2010

• Los Angeles Film Festival Features Affleck, Stallone, and Lithgow

  Los Angeles Film Festival promises bigger, better, most exciting cinematic events ever.

  News in Video — by LeoOfMars — on May 28, 2010

• The Long, Dark Television Summer has Begun

  My TiVo's "To-Do List" is horribly slim.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 28, 2010

• DVD Review: The Stoning of Soraya M.

  This impactful drama, filmed in Iran's native Farsi language, depicts true life events at a remote village in 1986.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on May 28, 2010

• Movie Review: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

  Where's your own time reversing dagger when you need it?

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on May 28, 2010

Politics

• Austerity - But Who Really Pays?

  Working people forced to bail out the financial speculators.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bob Lloyd — on May 28, 2010

• Political Mathematics: Oil Spill Equals Hurricane

  The environmental disaster taking place in the Gulf of Mexico is the Big BP Oil Spill, not Obama's Katrina.

  Opinion in Politics — by BizarroGuy — on May 28, 2010

• Most Agree, Obama is Heading the Country in the Wrong Direction

  Poll numbers indicate Americans are fed up with Obama and his failed policies.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on May 28, 2010

• Will North Korea Escalate?

  A review of the sinking by North Korea of the Cheonan, a South Korean military ship.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on May 28, 2010

• Convention USA: Confronting Unconstitutional Inaction by Congress

  When voting is not enough.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on May 28, 2010

Sports

• Andy Murray: A Rage to Whinge

  British tennis fans hold their breath as Andy Murray tries to sulk his way to Grand Slam glory.

  Opinion in Sports — by Susannah Straughan — on May 28, 2010

• Surviving A Rain Delay At Citi Field

  Owning a 25-23 record, and having won five in a row and seven of their last ten games, the Mets are now only two games behind the Phillies in the National League East.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on May 28, 2010

• Fans Cry Foul Over PED Use on Their Way to the Pharmacy

  What's your beef, Blue Pill?

  Opinion in Sports — by Diana Hartman — on May 28, 2010

• Under 21s At The World Cup: Group A and B

  A look at some of the younger players traveling to the World Cup.

  Opinion in Sports — by Troy Mayes — on May 28, 2010

Culture

• The Incroyable Monsieur Galliano

  The man, the genius, and the diffusion line.

  Opinion in Culture — by Heather Carpenter — on May 28, 2010

• Theater Review (NYC): Promises, Promises with Sean Hayes and Sarah Jane Everman

  Will and Grace's Sean Hayes turns out to have boundless stage energy and a very nice singing voice to boot.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on May 28, 2010

• Remembering With a Buddy Poppy on Memorial Day

  The Buddy Poppy is a powerful symbol for those who have served in the military and their families.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on May 28, 2010

• Universal Studios Hollywood Reopens New York Street

  Universal introduces 13 new city blocks on its famous back lot.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on May 28, 2010

• On Luck: Bumper Sticker Profundity

  What's the Worst that Could Happen?

  Opinion in Culture — by Stephen Foster — on May 28, 2010

• BP: Buy Promptly

  British Petroleum, the company that has created the biggest oil spill in US history, is a great company to put our money behind - that according to "expert" investors.

  Opinion in Culture — by BizarroGuy — on May 28, 2010

• Memorial Day Memories

  James Hyatt decided not to let another parade go by without him.

  Opinion in Culture — by FCEtier — on May 28, 2010