June 22, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Anthologist by Nicholson Baker

  Critical favorite, The Anthologist, out in paperback.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Jun 22, 2010

• Book Review: Flirting With Forever by Gwyn Cready

  Lusty time traveling art historians just don't do it for me.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Jun 22, 2010

• Book Review: The Rodale Whole Foods Cookbook by Dara Demoelt

  Simply put, this is certainly the most comprehensive natural foods cookbook and guide available today.

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

• Manga Review: Songs to Make You Smile by Natsuki Takaya

  A new set of short pieces by the creator of the romantic shojo epic, Fruits Basket.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 22, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Columbia Pictures’ Robin Hood Collection

  Sony digs out four classic swashbuckling tales from its vaults in this budget-priced collection.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jun 22, 2010

• Screen Time 6/22/10 - Getting Hot in Cleveland

  Betty White, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jason Lee. Why not, it is summer after all.

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

• DVD Review: Nicole Brown Simpson: Her Final Hours

  A woman we barely knew. A tragedy we can never forget. The real story behind her last hours.

  Review in Video — by A Geek Girl — on Jun 22, 2010

• InHouse: Nurse Jeffrey Appisodes - "The Bitch Tapes #5"

  Five weeks into the game, Nurse Jeffrey's desperation grows.

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

• TV Review: Lie To Me - "The Whole Truth"

  Lightman squares off againt his ex-wife, Zoe, in court as he tries to get to "The Whole Truth."

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Jun 22, 2010

• DVD Review: Plunder - The Crime of our Time

  A hard-hitting investigative film that shows how the financial crisis was built on a foundation of criminal activity.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Jun 22, 2010

• DVD Pick of the Week: Death Race 2000

  Some interesting titles litter this week's list.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 22, 2010

• Peter Ong Lim: A Writer's Perspective on the PGA's "Produced By Conference"

  How did the Producers Guild conference look from a writer's perspective?

  Interview in Video — by LeoOfMars — on Jun 22, 2010

• Movie Review: Toy Story 3

  A great ending to a great series.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Jun 22, 2010

• TV Preview: Memphis Beat

  Jason Lee's new series is about to premiere; has he moved far enough away from Earl Hickey?

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

Music

• Music Review: Carnifex - Hell Chose Me

  Solid deathcore outing.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 22, 2010

• Music Review: Helloween - Unarmed: The Best of 25th Anniversary

  How the mighty have fallen.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 22, 2010

• Music Review: Songs from the Glee Episode "Laryngitis"

  Rachel fears the worst when she gets a throat infection; Kurt has problems with his father and Finn getting close; Puck sets his sight on Mercedes.

  Review in Music — by Sahar — on Jun 22, 2010

• Music Review: Songs from the Glee Episode "Dream On"

  Neil Patrick Harris guest stars on yet another great Glee episode

  Review in Music — by Sahar — on Jun 22, 2010

• Vote For Your Favorite In Living Blues Magazine Readers Poll

  You've got until July 15 to vote for your favorite blues artists and albums...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 22, 2010

• New CDs From Robert Randolph, Eminem, Miley Cyrus, Derek Trucks; DVDs from Springsteen & The Stones

  Robert Randolph & The Family Band team up with T Bone Burnett for We Walk This Road...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 22, 2010

• Music Review: The Swimmers - People Are Soft

  A very solid sophomore effort from the Philadelphia quartet, this indie rock album is a worthwhile investment.

  Review in Music — by Daniel Terracina — on Jun 22, 2010

Sports

• Red Sox Welcome Back Manny With A Broom

  The current best offensive team in baseball, the BoSox, beat Arizona and Manny’s Dodgers as part of an undefeated week.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Jun 22, 2010

Politics

• Court Puts a Stop to Drilling Ban

  Judge sets limits on executive power and ends gulf drilling moratorium.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 22, 2010

• An Apology to President Obama

  I know you're really busy, Mr. President. But...

  Satire in Politics — by Braden — on Jun 22, 2010

• Operation Frustration

  A quick take on the Afghan war between the United States and America

  Opinion in Politics — by Krutic A — on Jun 22, 2010

• Meet Rahm Emanuel

  Some quick notes regarding White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, and the question of whether he will stick out the Obama presidency.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Jun 22, 2010

Culture

• From Phenomenal Woman to Stereotypical

  Maya Angelou's "Phenomenal Woman" has been replaced with a stereotypical counterpart that's the subject of debate. Which one are you?

  Opinion in Culture — by literarynobody — on Jun 22, 2010