July 18, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Brief Lives: Leo Tolstoy by Anthony Briggs

  Leo Tolstoy biography provides more context and analysis of writer's life and work than its size might suggest.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jul 18, 2010

• Book Review: The Lake by Yasunari Kawabata

  The Lake dips into all kinds of mystery (and memory), and as usual, Kawabata leaves much unexplained.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Jul 18, 2010

• Interview with Reymundo Sanchez, co-author of Lady Q, The Rise and Fall of a Latin Queen

  Sanchez's new book offers a rarely seen female perspective on gang life.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jul 18, 2010

• Book Review: Masters and Commanders — How Four Titans Won the War in the West, 1941-1945 by Andrew Roberts

  “Then this is the story of how the four Masters and Commanders of the Western Allies fought each other over how best to fight Adolf Hitler.” — from the introduction

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Jul 18, 2010

• Book Review: I Know I Am, But What Are You? by Samantha Bee

  Samantha Bee's new book is the Girls Gone Wild version of David Sedaris.

  Review in Books — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 18, 2010

• Graphic Novel Review: A God Somewhere by John Arcudi and Peter Snejbjerg

  A splattery and effective graphic novel provides a dark take on the superhero story.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 18, 2010

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of July 19, 2010

  Featured: Gilded Age 'Tale of Madness and Murder'. Plus: Anne Frank Graphic Bio, The Temptress; Evanovich, Johansen, Gear, Modesitt, James Robinson, Sean Williams, Daniel Silva...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 18, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: White Collar - The Complete First Season

  Another wonderful summer series from USA.

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Jul 18, 2010

• DVD Review: Prom Night in Mississippi

  This eye-opening documentary explores the segregated proms at Charleston High.

  Review in Video — by Arlo J. Wiley — on Jul 18, 2010

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital: Country Clubs and State Penitentiaries

  Franco threatens Lulu and Jason is headed back to the big house.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 18, 2010

• DVD Review: The Dungeon Masters

  The Dungeon Masters presents one perspective on the people who play roleplaying games...

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jul 18, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Predator - Ultimate Hunter Edition

  Still is a blast to watch.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jul 18, 2010

• DVD Review: Sid Vicious: His Final Hours

  The questions as old as punk rock: Did Sid kill Nancy? Did Sid kill Sid?

  Review in Video — by A Geek Girl — on Jul 18, 2010

• TV Review: Eureka - "A New World"

  Jack and company may be changed, but some things never do.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jul 18, 2010

• Movie Review: Inception - The Stuff of Dreams

  The leaps of imagination that inform the greatest architecture are the stuff of which dreams, and great movies, are made.

  Review in Video — by Gautam Patel — on Jul 18, 2010

Music

• Although Her Baby's Grown Up, Sarah McLachlan Still Shows Love for Older Lilith

  Despite recent disappointments, singer-songwriter and co-founder of festival isn't ready to end “celebration of women in music.”

  Interview in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Jul 18, 2010

• Music Review: The Doors - Full Circle

  The Doors: Chapter 11.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 18, 2010

• Interview: Larry Harris, Author of And Party Every Day: The Inside Story of Casablanca Records

  And Party Every Day: The Inside Story of Casablanca Records dishes all the details of the infamous record company's rise and fall.

  Interview in Music — by Jade Blackmore — on Jul 18, 2010

• Music Review: Mojobone - Cowboy Mode

  Awesomely powerful. Powerfully awesome.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jul 18, 2010

Politics

• First Amendment Under Attack — Feds Shut Down 73,000 Blogs

  Federal government tramples on the free speech rights of thousands of innocent bloggers.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 18, 2010

Sports

• Shrek Forever After: Louis Oosthuizen Wins 139th Open Championship

  The final day of the 139th Open Championship saw the opposition crumble before South Africa's latest golfing giant.

  Opinion in Sports — by Susannah Straughan — on Jul 18, 2010

• Holland vs. Spain: The 2010 FIFA World Cup Final

  Spain's Andres Iniesta settles a tough World Cup final with a memorable shot.

  News in Sports — by Earl G. Lundquist — on Jul 18, 2010

Culture

• I Have a Watermelon Hat

  For those with an appreciation of beautiful, hand-crafted items, the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair is a great day out.

  Opinion in Culture — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jul 18, 2010

• Theatre Review (Chautauqua, NY): You Can't Take It With You at The Chautauqua Theater Company

  The Chautauqua Theater Company opens their season with an American classic.

  Review in Culture — by Guy De Federicis — on Jul 18, 2010

• From the Green Room: Playing the Mentally Challenged

  Playing the mentally challenged can be a challenge for the actor

  Opinion in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on Jul 18, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Death Validates Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana

  K2 contributes to teen's suicide.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by jtkindlenam — on Jul 18, 2010

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Trinity Universe

  Trinity Universe is another niche title from NIS America that will endear itself to some, yet perplex others.

  Review in Gaming — by Todd Douglass — on Jul 18, 2010