November 29, 2010 Archive

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein by Hershey Felder at the Geffen Playhouse

  Felder's latest bio-play has less music than usual.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 29, 2010

• Christmas as a Cultural Holiday

  Embracing the holiday season without a nativity scene.

  Opinion in Culture — by Braden — on Nov 29, 2010

• Toy Review: Simpsons - Series 2 by Kidrobot

  The new blind-box selection for America's favorite family is a hit!

  Review in Culture — by Todd Douglass — on Nov 29, 2010

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Fantasia / Fantasia 2000

  Some of the most groundbreaking animation put to film receives Disney's meticulous restoration for HD.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Nov 29, 2010

• DVD Review: Sherlock: Season One

  Sherlock: Season One is a modern adaptation of the world's greatest super sleuth

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 29, 2010

• InHouse: "Small Sacrifices"

  The InHouse app updates with "Small Sacrifices".

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Nov 29, 2010

• Movie Review: Due Date: A Raunchy Follow-up to Hangover

  My review of the raunchy bromantic comedy, Due Date, starring Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey, Jr.

  Review in Video — by healeyb — on Nov 29, 2010

• DVD Review: The Sorcerer's Apprentice

  The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a fun family adventure starring Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel.

  Review in Video — by aidyspoetry — on Nov 29, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Ultimate Edition

  A fantastic audio and video transfer more then make up for slightly weak supplements in this release.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Nov 29, 2010

• Brilliant Actor Leslie Nielsen Died Yesterday Evening

  Iconic actor Leslie Nielsen passed away. We remember him fondly.

  News in Video — by Kim Crawley — on Nov 29, 2010

• DVD Review: Back From Hell - A Tribute to Sam Kinison

  A great reminder that he is sorely missed.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 29, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Sonic Colors

  Sonic is back in action on the DS and it's a true return to form.

  Review in Gaming — by Todd Douglass — on Nov 29, 2010

• PlayStation 3 Review: Time Crisis - Razing Storm

  You’re going to feel very silly if you shell out the MSRP of $59.99 for this turkey.

  Review in Gaming — by Luigi Bastardo — on Nov 29, 2010

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for November 29, 2010

  Cave Story takes over the digital downloads this week, but disc golf fans have something to enjoy, too.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Nov 29, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Joanne Shaw Taylor - Diamonds In The Dirt

  Joanne Shaw Taylor takes a (small) step forward on her strong sophomore release...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 29, 2010

• Music Review: Music From Glee - Episode 2 x 08 "Furt"

  Glee's episode "Furt" includes music from Welcome Home, Bruno Mars, and Michael Buble.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Nov 29, 2010

• Music & DVD Reviews: Inxs, Velvet Revolver, Transatlantic, Monster Magnet, Katra, Virgin Steele

  Pure progressive glory, sleaze rock and some uber-clever power metal: sounds like a normal MMM then.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Nov 29, 2010

• I Hear Sparks: Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica - The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel

  Fun, fun, fun!

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 29, 2010

• Tearing the Building Down - Rev. Gary Davis

  The style and legacy of the Rev. Gary Davis.

  Opinion in Music — by Phillip Barnett — on Nov 29, 2010

• The Miami International Piano Festival

  Many fine pianists have performed at the Miami Festival before launching successful international careers.

  News in Music — by Ilona Oltuski — on Nov 29, 2010

Books

• Interview: David Eisenhower, Author of Going Home To Glory: A Memoir of Life with Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961-1969

  David Eisenhower writes about what his grandfather, better known as President Eisenhower, was like in the 1960s

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Nov 29, 2010

• Book Review: The Spy's Demise by Jim Wygant

  The Spy’s Demise follows the trail of an Ex-KGB spy as we learn about him not as a product of the Soviet Union but as an man.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Nov 29, 2010

Sports

• Seahawks Lay Rotten Egg Against Chiefs, 42-24

  Up or down, which way does Seattle go from here?

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Nov 29, 2010

• Kingdom Interviews: Marty McNeal

  Former Sacramento Kings beat writer Marty McNeal discusses his experiences during the team's glory days and his expectations for the current season.

  Interview in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Nov 29, 2010

• Professional Wrestling: Quite A Corrupt Business

  Professional wrestling used to be an adoring sport with extravagance and high impact theatrics. Man, have times changed.

  Opinion in Sports — by DannyVollmer84 — on Nov 29, 2010

Politics

• Widespread Corruption Undermining India's Economic Gains

  India is trying to emerge as an economic superpower, but scams and scandals are tearing the ribs of the nation apart.

  Opinion in Politics — by meenas17 — on Nov 29, 2010

• Social Media Has No Place in Combat

  Today's military spouse is privy to an unnatural amount of information that doesn't ease the burden and instead feeds it with fear – in bulk.

  Opinion in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Nov 29, 2010