August 23, 2010 Archive

Music

• I Hear Sparks: Amina Figarova - Sketches

  Like looking through the travel photos of someone who loves to live.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 23, 2010

• Music Review: Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles (II)

  The second release from Crystal Castles still brings the dance beats and the noise.

  Review in Music — by Evan Mauser — on Aug 23, 2010

• BPR 6 Pack: Bob Corritore, Jimmie Vaughan, Albert Castiglia, Robert Cray, Walter Trout, Teeny Tucker

  Corritore and an all-star cast of Chicago blues veterans deliver the good along with five more songs from blues radio you need to hear!

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 23, 2010

• 2010 Summer Vibrations

  Some of the music I enjoyed listening to this summer.

  Review in Music — by Jelani Sims — on Aug 23, 2010

• DVD Review: Jackson Browne - Going Home

  A valuable addition to any serious music fan's collection.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 23, 2010

• Music Review: Cold River Lady - Better Late Than Never

  Overlooked for years but it's finally a case of Better Late Than Never.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 23, 2010

• Music Review: George Harrison - Gone Troppo

  George Harrison: Chapter 11.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 23, 2010

• Music Review: Piano Red — The Lost Atlanta Tapes

  “The creation of American music came from the blues. I used to live the blues years ago and that’s when I learned to play ’em.”

  Review in Music — by FCEtier — on Aug 23, 2010

• Music DVD/CD Review: Black Label Society, Janes Addiction, Electric Light Orchestra, Salem, Neurosis

  From Neurosis to Electric Light Orchestra and back to Black Label Society... via Israel.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 23, 2010

• Music Review: Oran Etkin - Wake Up Clarinet

  Young children can learn about world music and the language of music with Oran Etkin.

  Review in Music — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 23, 2010

• Music Review: Dave Anderson Quartet - Clarity

  “It’s great to hear someone care for the soprano saxophone.” — Bassist Rufus Reid

  Review in Music — by FCEtier — on Aug 23, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Green Pieces: Green From the Pond Up by Drew Aquilina

  Who says ecology and environmentalism can't be funny?

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 23, 2010

• Book review: Here, on the Ground by Marianne Jones

  From the words of Job to tempting red shoes - this rich and accessible poem collection rewards in many ways.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Aug 23, 2010

• Book Review: People of Walmart.com Shop & Awe by Adam Kipple, Andrew Kipple, and Luke Wherry

  “Once you meet the People of Walmart, you are sure to fall in love.” I know I did!

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 23, 2010

• Book Review: House, M.D.: The Official Guide To the Hit Medical Drama

  An essential read for the discriminating House fan.

  Review in Books — by Mindy Peterman — on Aug 23, 2010

• Book Review: Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle by Olivia deBelle Byrd

  A Southern belle shares the humor and embarrassment she has experienced at the hands of a group of lovable eccentrics.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 23, 2010

• Book Review: Death in Big Bend by Laurence Parent

  Real life stories examine the many threats - both elemental and human - that confront adventurers at Big Bend National Park.

  Review in Books — by Billi London-Gray — on Aug 23, 2010

• Book Review: Sex: Our Bodies, Our Junk by The Association for Betterment of Sex

  This is what happens when five guys get together to write a guide to sex.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Aug 23, 2010

• Book Review: Buck Owens: The Biography by Eileen Sisk

  Sisk reveals the dark side of Owens’ complex character, but her anecdotal approach doesn’t reveal much about the music.

  Review in Books — by John Taylor — on Aug 23, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Bright Leaves

  A look at tobacco farming in the 19th century in North Carolina

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Aug 23, 2010

• From Roman Polanski to Unlikely Romanski (Doh!)

  Sex and death. That’s what life is all about, isn’t it? Oh, and foreign languages, too.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Aug 23, 2010

• Box Office Update 8/20-8/22: The Expendables Holds off Vampires Suck, Thankfully!

  Stallone holds off fake-Twilight.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 23, 2010

• Movie Review: Shooting April

  Iffy title aside, Shooting April is a movie that is so realistic, it'll make you uncomfortable...but in a good way.

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Sullivan — on Aug 23, 2010

• Movie Review: Piranha 3D (2010)

  Half-eaten or vanished limbs, devoured torsos, all are in like manner laid out for our inspection.

  Review in Video — by John Lake — on Aug 23, 2010

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital: Dante Believes Sonny, Brenda Refuses Franco

  Sonny pleaded his case to Dante, Patrick and Robin feared for Emma's safety, and Brenda refused Franco's offer.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 23, 2010

• TV Review: True Blood - "I Smell A Rat"

  Sookie tries to decide who's the biggest rat in her life as secrets surface in Bon Temps.

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Aug 23, 2010

• Persons Unknown and the Missing Episode

  I guess promising to air the finale of a show isn't the same as promising to air every episode.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 23, 2010

• TV Review: Eureka - "Stoned"

  Dark secrets come to light and set the stage for disaster.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 23, 2010

• Don Draper - Master Of Creative Deception

  My accounts are bigger than yours. If you can't outspend them, fool them.

  Opinion in Video — by Hank Wasiak — on Aug 23, 2010

Sports

• Unsportsmanlike Conduct: High School Football

  High school football is a team sport. There's no room here for show-offs and calling attention to oneself.

  Opinion in Sports — by FCEtier — on Aug 23, 2010

• LA Dodgers Get Barajas Off Waivers from the Mets

  Barajas is an over all good guy and deserves a shot at playing every day, which it seems he will get to do in LA.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Aug 23, 2010

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for August 23, 2010

  Hey, the Virtual Console has something new this week. Come check it out.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 23, 2010

• PSP Review: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

  Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is an engaging, deep and elaborate game, must have for any fan.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Aug 23, 2010

Culture

• Good For You, Elin Nordegren

  Elin divorces Tiger Woods after nine months.

  Opinion in Culture — by Nicole Weaver — on Aug 23, 2010

• Long Road to Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Began This Week

  It was on August 22nd, 1958 that President Dwight Eisenhower called for negotiations for a nuclear test ban treaty.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 23, 2010

• Art Meets Social Media: A Day Like Any Other

  Rivane's exhibit successfully accomplishes the artist’s objective by gathering information virally, and more effectively than many costly digital social media campaigns.

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Aug 23, 2010

• A $100 Billion Burden

  Mothers on public assistance are often treated as if their children were the product of asexual reproduction.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Aug 23, 2010

Politics

• Jean Will Appeal

  Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean announces he will appeal his disqualification as a presidential candidate in Haiti.

  Opinion in Politics — by Clavos — on Aug 23, 2010

Sci/Tech

• More Brains! More Electrodes! More Money!

  They dug two holes in my head and found brain in BOTH of them!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by ParkyBill — on Aug 23, 2010