October 14, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: My Mother She Killed Me; My Father He Ate Me, Edited by Kate Bernheimer

  There are still rewards beyond our wildest imagining awaiting us out in the world — we only have to open our eyes to see them.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 14, 2010

• Interview: James Livingston, Author of Arsenic and Clam Chowder: Murder in Guilded Age New York

  Meet the man who is a relative of a famous New York murder!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Oct 14, 2010

• Book Review: Becoming Elektra: The True Story Of Jac Holzman’s Visionary Record Label by Mick Houghton

  A fascinating and eminently readable slice of musical history.

  Review in Books — by John Taylor — on Oct 14, 2010

Culture

• Bill O'Reilly "Sorry" for Nothing

  Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg walk out on hate.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 14, 2010

• Opera Review (LA): Il Postino by Daniel Catan at the LA Opera

  A beautiful new opera by Daniel Catan, Il Postino, debuts at LA Opera with Placido Domingo and Charles Castronovo

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Oct 14, 2010

• Mobile Phones Really Cell Texting Devices

  Despite being called cell phones, making a call is the last thing most people do on their mobile devices.

  Opinion in Culture — by BizarroGuy — on Oct 14, 2010

• The Forgotten Victims of the Conflict in Pakistan

  CIVIC found that civilian casualties in Pakistan were significant, even greater than those in Afghanistan.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Oct 14, 2010

• Theater Review (NYC): Cymbeline

  Cymbeline is one of those seldom-produced Shakespeare plays we English majors read in college but rarely get the opportunity to see.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 14, 2010

• I Think I Found My Key Again

  Been trapped in the hallways of depression for too long and the key out has always been right in front of me.

  Opinion in Culture — by Benjamin Cossel — on Oct 14, 2010

• Tis the Season: Remembering Scary Halloweens

  The best time of the year for a Halloween kid.

  Opinion in Culture — by Frances Mooney — on Oct 14, 2010

• The Boy Who Talked Like a Girl: The Incredible Transformation of Joel Evan Tye

  From a repressed, socially abused and confused boy sprang a powerful man who sings, acts, and models professionally.

  Interview in Culture — by jimstraz — on Oct 14, 2010

Tastes

• Essential Soup Books for the Beginner and Novice Soup Lover

  Check out these exciting soup books for inspiration and ideas the next time you cook.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Seriously Soupy — on Oct 14, 2010

• Mommy Bloggers vs. High Fructose Corn Syrup: The Sticky Truth

  High Fructose Corn Syrup is going to be disguised as Corn Sugar for Halloween!

  Opinion in Tastes — by MommyBKnowsBest — on Oct 14, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Trouble With My Calculus Homework

  Imagine, a hundred years ago when radio was taking off, what those people might think of our world now.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Murphy — on Oct 14, 2010

Politics

• Back To The Future, Or Do Voters Want To Party Like Its 1999?

  When were you better off — in the 1990s under Clinton, or the 2000s under Bush. Your choice. Literally.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Oct 14, 2010

• American Idiocracy: A Rant

  What will the U.S. political map look like after the mid-term elections? And what will it look like a decade from now?

  Opinion in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 14, 2010

• The Eric Cantor Effect: Halfway There

  Eric Cantor sees which way the wind is blowing and others will follow.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 14, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: The Darjeeling Limited - The Criterion Collection

  The Darjeeling Limited is a provocative, often hilarious film and now available as part of The Criterion Collection.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 14, 2010

• TV Review: Undercovers - "Jailbreak"

  "Past is a prelude"

  Review in Video — by Olga Parera — on Oct 14, 2010

• DVD Review: Phineas & Ferb: Very Perry Christmas

  A very nice present that can be viewed all year round.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Oct 14, 2010

• DVD Review: The Infidel (2010)

  A funny and provocative look at the Muslim/Jewish divide.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 14, 2010

• Don Draper Roars Back

  Lead, Follow Or Get Out Of the Way.

  Opinion in Video — by Hank Wasiak — on Oct 14, 2010

Music

• Interview: Evan Abeele of Memoryhouse

  Tan The Man talks with Evan Abeele of Memoryhouse about the band's upcoming full-length debut.

  Interview in Music — by Tan The Man — on Oct 14, 2010

• Music Review: Dylan Wickens and the Grand Naturals– Tattoo Black

  Wickens continues to develop his own sound, with Tattoo Black a major milestone in his musical journey …

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Oct 14, 2010

• Music Review: Ronnie Wood - I Feel Like Playing

  When Ronnie Wood really feels like playing, good things happen.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 14, 2010

• Music Review: The Pogues — If I Should Fall From Grace With God

  Another Album in the 'Dark Elf Essential Performances' Series.

  Review in Music — by The Dark Elf — on Oct 14, 2010

• Music Review: Santana - Santana III (Legacy Edition)

  Released in 1971, Santana III completes a perfect trilogy of rock albums with deeper, darker grooves and a whole lot of percussion.

  Review in Music — by Music Mook — on Oct 14, 2010

Sports

• Goodbye, Bobby Cox

  Major League Baseball will miss one of its greatest managers.

  Opinion in Sports — by Braden — on Oct 14, 2010

Gaming

• Square Enix Shows us the new Deus Ex, Mindjack, Dungeon Siege III, and Gun Loco

  Square Enix spent some time with us last week to show us their wares.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 14, 2010