July 26, 2010 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Tommy Keene - Tommy Keene You Hear Me: A Retrospective 1983-2009

  Excellent two disc representation of Tommy Keene's long career.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 26, 2010

• An Interview with Chantal Kreviazuk

  Chantal Kreviazuk talks about songwriting and how she perceives the climate of music today.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jul 26, 2010

• Music Review: Clubfeet - Gold On Gold

  Australian electronica band Clubfeet releases their debut "Gold On Gold" for every dance club to enjoy.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jul 26, 2010

• Actors Who Sing: Robert Downey, Jr.'s The Futurist and Hugh Laurie's Record Deal

  Robert Downey, Jr. and Hugh Laurie: actors who moonlight as musicians and really can play.

  News in Music — by Mindy Peterman — on Jul 26, 2010

• Interview: Natalia Kills – Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Natalia Kills is a British-born Latin singer who has been hovering under America’s radar for the past few years.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Jul 26, 2010

• Guster Offers Fan Free Download of "Bad Bad World"

  Break's over...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 26, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies! by Stephen Schochet

  Ad for the Rodeo Drive boutique, Boulmiche: “We were mean to Julia, but we will be nice to you!”

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Jul 26, 2010

• Book Review: Foreign Influence by Brad Thor

  A thriller of a thriller

  Review in Books — by Desiree Holt — on Jul 26, 2010

• Book Reviews: The More I Owe You by Michael Sledge

  A lush, complex novel that delves into the complicated lives of poet Elizabeth Bishop and her lover Lota de Macedo Soares.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Jul 26, 2010

• Book Review: Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen

  When Maura Isles took the road trip, she wanted to do something different. Now she's fighting for her life.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jul 26, 2010

• Book Review: The Season of Risks by Susan Hubbard

  Can a 15-year-old half vampire change herself for love?

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Jul 26, 2010

• Book Review: The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

  A rich atmospheric novel for all ages

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Jul 26, 2010

• Book Review: Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell

  When her daddy goes missing, sixteen year old Ree Dolly goes searching the badlands for him in order to survive.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jul 26, 2010

• Book Review: Liam the Leprechaun by Charles A. Wilkinson

  Sometimes we find our greatest assets hidden within our perceived misfortunes.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jul 26, 2010

• Book Review: Murder City: Ciudad Juarez and the Global Economy's New Killing Fields by Charles Bowden

  How the war on drugs became the war FOR drugs.

  Review in Books — by Randall Radic — on Jul 26, 2010

• Book Review: The Gourmet Club by Junichiro Tanizaki

  Very good short stories that just miss the mark for greatness.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Jul 26, 2010

• Interview with Kage Alan, Author of Gaylias: Operation Thunderspell

  "My muse is fickle. Sometimes she likes to work wherever we happen to be and other times in a very specific environment. She also likes to surf Amazon mp3 downloads..."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jul 26, 2010

Sports

• Tools of the Trade for High School Football Officials

  My father often said that any job is easier if you have the right tools. These tools certainly make officiating a lot easier!

  Opinion in Sports — by FCEtier — on Jul 26, 2010

• Atlanta Braves Outfield Options at the Trade Deadline

  The Braves are going for it all in Bobby Cox's last year as manager, so who must replace Nate McLouth?

  Opinion in Sports — by Nathaniel Edwards — on Jul 26, 2010

• Andre "The Hawk" Dawson Glides Into Cooperstown

  At long last, Andre Dawson gets inducted to MLB's Hall of Fame, as part of the Class of 2010.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Jul 26, 2010

Culture

• Theatre Review (Las Vegas): American Superstars at the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino

  This entertaining tribute show is a winner. "Charlie Daniels" plays one hell of a fiddle and Corey Melton has Michael Jackson down pat.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 26, 2010

• President Roosevelt's Third Freedom and Global Child Feeding

  Child feeding would have long-lasting implications for building peace and reducing poverty

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jul 26, 2010

• The Creative Energy of Quilts

  Contemporary quilts show more creative energy than contemporary paintings.

  Opinion in Culture — by jcurtis — on Jul 26, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Two On A Guillotine

  Not quite as catchy as Three On A Meathook, but just about as interesting.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 26, 2010

• InHouse: Nurse Jeffrey Appisodes - "The Bitch Tapes #10"

  Cow bones and barbecue sauce are the ingredients for a tasty new Bitch Tapes appisode.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Jul 26, 2010

• DVD Review: TCM Spotlight - Charlie Chan Collection

  Well, at least you don’t have to rummage around for third-generation late-night television bootlegs of these films anymore!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 26, 2010

• DVD Review: Please Remove Your Shoes

  Air travel security has continually deteriorated, providing a “security theater” meant to make us feel safe; we’re not.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jul 26, 2010

• DVD Review: Metamorphosis (2007)

  The immortal Connor MacLeod and the beautiful Countess Bathory can't save Metamorphosis.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jul 26, 2010

• DVD Review: Please Remove Your Shoes

  A frightening look into the failure of airport security.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Jul 26, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Hot Tub Time Machine (Unrated)

  Round up your friends and your favorite adult beverages for an enjoyable ride.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 26, 2010

• Rock Music and Movies: The Men Who Stare at Goats

  Sometimes a great rock song can overwhelm a movie.

  Opinion in Video — by jcurtis — on Jul 26, 2010

• DVD Review: Parting Ways: An Unauthorized Story on Life After The Beatles

  This documentary focuses on the Beatles' solo careers, revealing little new information.

  Review in Video — by Kit O'Toole — on Jul 26, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Clash of the Titans (2010)

  It looks good but looks can be deceiving.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 26, 2010

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital: Francofrenia, Over Already?

  Did Franco meet his violent end?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 26, 2010

• Movie Review: The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)

  About a year ahead of the 60th anniversary of this classic, Scott Varnham reviews it for your pleasure.

  Review in Video — by Scott Varnham — on Jul 26, 2010

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for July 26, 2010

  The Virtual Console has a game this week? Really? They didn't forget about it?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jul 26, 2010