February 26, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Brighton Bunny Boy by Carmen, Alec, and Gus Soth

  An acutely observed study of the innocence and anxiety of childhood, by a seven-year old girl.

  Review in Books — by Pat Padua — on Feb 26, 2011

• Book Review: When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win by Carol Leifer

  Get past the title and you will read an amazing book...

  Review in Books — by Hilary Topper — on Feb 26, 2011

• Book Review: The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson by Jerome Charyn

  The woman behind the writing, a look at the life of Emily Dickinson.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Feb 26, 2011

• Manga Review: Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Volume One by Hiroshi Shiibashi

  A young boy straddles the human and demon world in this new Shonen Jump manga series.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Feb 26, 2011

• Book Review: Life by Keith Richards with James Fox

  In recounting his own inner workings – while conveying the complexities of his interests and experiences – Richards delves into the compellingly raw aspects of rock and roll.

  Review in Books — by Jamie Sanders — on Feb 26, 2011

Video

• American Idol: The Top 24 Are Revealed!

  After “shocking eliminations,” the judges narrowed down the American Idol contestants to the final 24.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Feb 26, 2011

• Movie Review: The King's Speech

  The three share a silent loving gaze of such intense, bewildered, solemn, fearful desperation that my heart breaks.

  Review in Video — by msniw — on Feb 26, 2011

• DVD Review: You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger

  Woody Allen’s latest feature tells of two couples who experience “Grass Is Greener Syndrome.”

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 26, 2011

• TV Review: The Vampire Diaries Invites In "The House Guest"

  Secrets revealed, feelings developing, and people unexpectedly biting the big one, all on this week's The Vampire Diaries.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Feb 26, 2011

• TV Review: The Big Bang Theory Figured Out "The Toast Derivation"

  This week's The Big Bang Theory brought back a lot of fun characters, and showed Sheldon's growth.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Feb 26, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Please Keep Your Sick Kids Home

  Help prevent the spread of disease by keeping sick children home from school

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Rachael Pontillo — on Feb 26, 2011

Culture

• Theater Review (Seattle): next to normal by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey at the 5th Avenue Theatre

  A rock musical with its head and its heart in the right place.

  Review in Culture — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 26, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Gigi by Lerner and Loewe, Presented by Reprise

  In this refigured Gigi it remains a delight to hear the marvelous score, though if you compare it to the movie it may be a disappointment.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 26, 2011

• Marking the Anniversary of the First World Trade Center Attack

  Many people, including myself, can only wonder why February 26, 1993, didn't do more to shake us out of our slumber.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Feb 26, 2011

Politics

• Obama Speaks Out on Libya, the United Nations Begins Dialogue.

  American President Obama has made initial statements regarding Libyan violence. The United Nations has commenced discussions.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Feb 26, 2011

• Satire: Bush's "Intelligence" Lets Him Down Again

  Bush dodges appearance by Assange, who couldn't possibly come, and cancels speech in Denver.

  Satire in Politics — by Not Available — on Feb 26, 2011

• America’s Military: The Tactical Evolutionary Lag and the Price Being Paid for It

  The reality of what war as a business has done to our country.

  Opinion in Politics — by C. David Apgar — on Feb 26, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Keyshia Cole – Calling All Hearts

  Keyshia Cola has found love and it shows

  Review in Music — by Beautelicious — on Feb 26, 2011

• Music Review: The Allman Brothers - Idlewild South

  The Allman Brothers: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 26, 2011

• Music Blu-ray Review: Jeff Beck - Rock 'n' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul

  Transcending nostalgia, Jeff Beck and company pay energetic tribute to the early days of rock and roll.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Feb 26, 2011

• Music Review: Esperanza Spalding - Chamber Music Society

  The Best New Artist Grammy winner impresses with one of the best jazz albums recently released.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Feb 26, 2011

Sports

• Mets Mess: MLB Gave Mets $25 Million Last Year

  If the dire situation on the field was not enough for Mets fans, the situation in the executive offices can make them worry even more these days.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Feb 26, 2011