February 23, 2011 Archive

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Dances with Wolves

  It exemplifies Hollywood oversimplification, but it’s the best kind of brainless entertainment.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 23, 2011

• Movie Review: I AM

  Great movie with a positive message

  Review in Video — by Lynette Yetter — on Feb 23, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Fish Tank - The Criterion Collection

  Led by a strong cast, especially Katie Jarvis, this is an emotionally resonant film.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Feb 23, 2011

• DVD Review: Elia Kazan's America America

  An unjustly ignored masterpiece about the immigrant experience.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 23, 2011

• DVD Review: Game Of Death (2010)

  Probably shan’t be of any interest other than to the truly devoted followers of Wesley Snipes.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 23, 2011

• DVD Review: The Norman Conquests

  Fun and games in the British countryside

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Feb 23, 2011

• TV Review: Glee's "Blame It on the Alcohol" Needs to Blame Something

  Glee had a very weird week, but good story for Will, Rachel, Blaine, Kurt, and Burt.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Feb 23, 2011

Books

• Book Review: American Idol: The Untold Story by Richard Rushfield

  A fast-paced account of America's favorite television show.

  Review in Books — by The Other Chad — on Feb 23, 2011

• Book Review: The Art & Craft of Fiction: A Practitioner’s Manual by A. Victoria Mixon

  "Fiction is experience condensed." It is not "revising unto death."

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Feb 23, 2011

• Book Review: Rediscovering The Power of No by Irina Avtsin

  Discover the power of saying 'No'

  Review in Books — by Irenesroth — on Feb 23, 2011

• Interview: Julie Kagawa, Author of The Iron King

  Julie Kagawa, author of The iron Fey series, takes the time to answer five of our questions.

  Interview in Books — by Emm — on Feb 23, 2011

• Manga Review: Millennium Prime Minister Volume Three by Eiki Eiki

  The sexual politics dominate in the third volume of the romantic political manga series.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Feb 23, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Prince - LotusFlow3r

  Bria Valente shines in her debut as Prince crafts another two discs of music that should have been one.

  Review in Music — by Bunneh3000 — on Feb 23, 2011

• Music Review: Johnny Cash - Bootleg Volume ll - From Memphis To Hollywood

  These two discs give ample evidence of Cash's greatness.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 23, 2011

• Music Review: Glee Cast: "Blame It on the Alcohol"

  This week’s Glee episode featured an unexpected duet between Lea Michele and Darren Criss.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Feb 23, 2011

• Radiohead's The King Of Limbs: These Are My Twisted Thoughts

  These are my twisted thoughts.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 23, 2011

• Music Review: The Allman Brothers Band - The Allman Brothers Band

  The Allman Brothers Band: Chapter 1.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 23, 2011

Politics

• Reid, Not Pelosi, Emerges As Dems' Budget Warrior

  It's up to the Nevada Democrat to stare down House Republicans.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Feb 23, 2011

• Workers: No Union; No Voice.

  What consequences if Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker succeeds in busting the public employee unions?

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Feb 23, 2011

• Wikileaks: Gaddafi Inc., the Lindsay Lohan of Dictators

  Gaddafi gets more breaks than a Hollywood celebrity.

  Opinion in Politics — by Not Available — on Feb 23, 2011

• A New Era of Prohibition

  Is the extended smoking ban in New York City a concern for our well-being or the beginning of stricter rules that guide our illusion of choice?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dustin Freeley — on Feb 23, 2011

• Rahm Emanuel Elected Mayor of Chicago

  The vote is in: Rahm Emanuel will be the mayor of the City of Chicago.

  News in Politics — by John Lake — on Feb 23, 2011

Culture

• Showing Some Grey...

  Thoughts about growing older from a Generation X'er.

  Opinion in Culture — by C. David Apgar — on Feb 23, 2011

• Celebrating Black History Month: A Teacher's Perspective

  A teacher celebrates Black History Month with a hopeful attitude about building relationships with students.

  Opinion in Culture — by Nicole Weaver — on Feb 23, 2011

• Average Credit Score Has Fallen Just Eight Points Since 2007

  Is the crisis overblown?

  Opinion in Culture — by Mortgage Tips — on Feb 23, 2011

Sports

• Kings Swap Carl Landry for Marcus Thornton

  The Kings send forward Carl Landry to the Hornets in exchange for guard Marcus Thornton.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Feb 23, 2011

Gaming

• PC Review: Back to the Future: The Game - Episode 2: Get Tannen

  Seasoned gamers might be frustrated with the level of difficulty of the puzzles and a rather limited game world.

  Review in Gaming — by Pedro Groppo — on Feb 23, 2011