November 27, 2010 Archive

Politics

• GOProletarian Revolution: The Rise of Sarah Palin, Populism, and a Cult of Personality

  A close look at Sarah Palin, her followers, and the threat they pose to the Republican Party.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Nov 27, 2010

Video

• Movie Review: Tangled - Epic Journey Out the Front Door

  Disney's Tangled shows us our own humanity, as only they can do. It takes courage to go outside, we learn.

  Review in Video — by Damien Riley — on Nov 27, 2010

• Movie Review: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

  Slay bells are ringing and Santa's up to more than making a list and checking it twice.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Nov 27, 2010

• DVD Review: Who is Hannah Montana?

  It's the moment your kids have been waiting for. Miley Stewart shows the world she's really Hannah Montana!

  Review in Video — by Kim Crawley — on Nov 27, 2010

• TV Review: Fringe – "Amber 31422"

  Fringe's Amber provides more intriguing tidbits of information about many aspects of the show.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Nov 27, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Esperanza by Trish J. MacGregor

  Watch in the fog or the hungry spirits may steal your body...

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Nov 27, 2010

• Book Review: The Sound of Waves by Yukio Mishima

  The Sound of Waves is lyrical, concise, well developed and definitely memorable.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Nov 27, 2010

• Book Review: The Mental Floss History of the United States by Erik Sass

  American History made fun AND educational? Is that even possible?

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Nov 27, 2010

• Book Review: Sprial X by J.J. Westendarp

  A Hunter in the Vampire Underworld.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Nov 27, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Fleetwood Mac - Time

  Fleetwood Mac: Chapter 17.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 27, 2010

• Music Review: Loreena McKennitt - The Wind That Shakes the Barley

  Loreena McKennitt returns to her Celtic roots in her latest album

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Nov 27, 2010

• Interview: Greyson Chance - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Greyson Chance is the first artist to be signed to Ellen Degeneres’ new music label, "eleveneleven.”

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Nov 27, 2010

• Music CD/DVD Review: Leslie Pintchik Quartet - Live in Concert

  Pintchik and Co. rock a small room with precise, intelligent jazz.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 27, 2010

• Music Review: Dave Brubeck - The Definitive Dave Brubeck

  It may not be definitive, but it is still very good.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 27, 2010

• Music Review: Dolores Scozzesi - A Special Taste

  Scozzesi's record is a passionate extension of her soul.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 27, 2010

• Interview: Christina Perri - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Christina Perri reflects on the steep learning curve in the aftermath of her Jay Leno appearance.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Nov 27, 2010

• Music CD/DVD Review: Shadows Fall - Madness in Manila: Live in the Philippines

  A fun, energetic, loud show is captured on this CD/DVD combo.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 27, 2010

Sci/Tech

• What You Drink Impacts Your Diet, Part Seven: Sports Drinks and More

  With so many pre-made beverages (sports and other types of drinks) on the market today, what should a "concerned dieter" do?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Christine Lakatos — on Nov 27, 2010

• iPad App Review: SlingPlayer

  Slingbox released a much anticipated iPad application. However, you'll need the right hardware before you start watching your television anywhere.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by David Chan — on Nov 27, 2010

Culture

• Cabaret Review (LA): A Way Back to Then by Kristen Heitman at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's

  Kristen Heitman makes her cabaret debut at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 27, 2010

• Burn Baby, Burn

  Pain is temporary. That’s the point of this life: to be consumed, to become something more than what you are.

  Opinion in Culture — by Benjamin Cossel — on Nov 27, 2010