August 3, 2010 Archive

Sports

• "Liriano Dealing," And I've Got His Rookie Card

  This writer was led to a fantastic baseball story when he got a Francisco Liriano rookie card.

  News in Sports — by Josh Mandell — on Aug 03, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Deadly Beloved by Max Allan Collins

  The eighties graphic novel lady detective, Ms. Tree, gets her own pulp novel.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 03, 2010

• Book Review: The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory

  Gregory crosses the line to the Lancaster side in The Red Queen

  Review in Books — by Amanda — on Aug 03, 2010

• Book Review: From My Cold Dead Paws: Cats and the Guns They Love

  Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword never encountered a kitten with an automatic weapon - General Douglas Furball MacArthur

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 03, 2010

• Book Review: The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families, and Classrooms by Clare Walker Leslie

  As a Mom who has homeschooled her children in the past, I found this book to be an amazing resource.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Aug 03, 2010

• Book Review: The Invisible Mountain by Carolina de Robertis

  The story of three strong women and one small nation.

  Review in Books — by James Carson — on Aug 03, 2010

Video

• Flashpoint Tests Family Bonds

  A chat with co-creators Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 03, 2010

• Movie Review: Dinner for Schmucks - Farce or Fail?

  Dinner for Schmucks is a farce, which is probably good to know when you pay money to see American comedy.

  Review in Video — by Damien Riley — on Aug 03, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: How The Earth Changed History

  And the winner of the prestigious “Well, Duh!” Award for the most inanely-titled documentary ever goes to…

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Aug 03, 2010

• InHouse: Nurse Jeffrey Appisodes - "The Bitch Tapes #11"

  How will Jeffrey make his final stand? With only two Bitch Tapes left, tell us how you think the series will end.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Aug 03, 2010

• Screen Time - 8/3/10

  Tonight, we finally discuss fall programming!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 03, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Kick-Ass

  Kick ass, it doesn't.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Aug 03, 2010

• DVD Review: Elvis: 75th Anniversary DVD Collection

  Warner Brothers celebrates the dodranscentennial of the Elvis' birth with this DVD set.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 03, 2010

• Movie Review: Dinner for Schmucks

  My appreciation for Steve Carell continues to grow.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Aug 03, 2010

• Top Gear: Old Episodes, Good Times

  To me, whether the episode is old to me or old in general, it's still worth watching.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 03, 2010

• DVD Pick of the Week: Escape from New York

  Some really good titles are in the mix this week, if you like genre films.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 03, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Arcadia - So Red the Rose (Special Edition)

  The first and last album of dance pop from this Duran Duran spin-off.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 03, 2010

• Music DVD Review: Elvis on Tour

  See Presley on his 15 cities in 15 nights 1972 tour

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 03, 2010

• VCV: Guster - "Do You Love Me?"

  Wall of Sound pop magic...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 03, 2010

• Interview: Moby - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Over the past quarter-century, Moby has firmly entrenched his reputation as one of the most important figures in the modern dance music movement.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Aug 03, 2010

• Rolling Stones Guitarist Ronnie Wood to Release a Solo Album This Fall

  Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood to roll out new solo album this fall.

  News in Music — by Phyllis Pollack — on Aug 03, 2010

• Music Review: The Expendables: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  A suitably majestic, soaring action movie score.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 03, 2010

• New Music Tuesday: Black Crowes, Arcade Fire, Guster, QOTSA, Los Lobos, Buckcherry, Lady Gaga

  Things should start to get interesting right about now...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 03, 2010

• Music Review: Putumayo Presents Rhythm & Blues

  Classic rhythm & blues performed by first generation legends and rising stars of today’s retro R&B revival.

  Review in Music — by Earl G. Lundquist — on Aug 03, 2010

• Music Review: Salli Lunn - Heresy & Rite

  Denmark's Salli Lunn cleverly pushing boundaries.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 03, 2010

• Charlie Faye Celebrates Book-Inspired Tour at Steinbeck Festival

  What happens when a classic book inspires an artist to embark on an ambitious tour and record new music in ten different cities while on the road?

  News in Music — by Chris Catania — on Aug 03, 2010

• Lee “Scratch” Perry Talks About His New Album Revelation Featuring Keith Richards and George Clinton

  A reggae legend reflects on his upcoming CD featuring guests Keith Richards and George Clinton.

  Interview in Music — by Phyllis Pollack — on Aug 03, 2010

• Music Review: The Rattles - Rattle On

  A mix of classic rock and catchy pop melodies from a lively band of furry animals.

  Review in Music — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Aug 03, 2010

Politics

• A Penny Slaved Is A Penny Spurned

  The recent economic news has been schizophrenic. It's driving me to distraction.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Aug 03, 2010

• Attacks on Israel Heat Up a Tense Situation

  It's hotter than hell in Israel these days. But rocket attacks and the threat of a Persian collapse raise the temps even higher.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Aug 03, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

  The latest Dragon Quest title attempts some new things while sticking with tradition.

  Review in Gaming — by Todd Douglass — on Aug 03, 2010

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Procreation by Justin Tanner at the Odyssey Theatre

  Justin Tanner presents his latest play, a rollicking story of family dysfunction and depravity.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Aug 03, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): title of show by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell at the Celebration Theatre

  title of show has its Los Angeles premiere at the Celebration Theatre in a delightful and entertaining. production.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Aug 03, 2010