March 22, 2011 Archive

Books

• Interview with Margot Finke, Author of Taconi and Claude: Double Trouble

  A conversation with author, Margot Finke.

  Interview in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Mar 22, 2011

• Book Review: Stalina by Emily Rubin

  The fictional story of a Russian immigrant to the United States.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Mar 22, 2011

• An Interview With James Thompson, Author of Lucifer's Tears

  A fascinating fictional look at Finland via crime novels.

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Mar 22, 2011

• Book Review: The Romance of Dracula: A Personal Journey of the Count on Celluloid by Charles E. Butler

  Getting tired of vampires who sparkle and cry a lot? Meet Dracula, the king of vampires. The REAL vampire.

  Review in Books — by Donna Anderson — on Mar 22, 2011

• Book Review: The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers by Dave Wentz, et al

  A fantastic guide and reference book to hidden household dangers, and a great way to learn what you need to do to make your home a safer place.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Mar 22, 2011

• Interview: Paula McLain, Author of The Paris Wife

  Get to know Paula McLain and learn her fabulous piece of worldly advice!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Mar 22, 2011

• Interview with Lynda Burch, Publisher of Guardian Angel Publishing

  Guardian Angel Publishing publishes wholesome books for ages 0-12.

  Interview in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Mar 22, 2011

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of March 21, 2011

  Featured: C.J. Box; Plus: Alexander McCall Smith, Kristin Hannah, Carrie Ryan, Coben, Kenyon, Winspear, Star Wars; Lee Krasner, Robert Mugabe, The Taliban Shuffle, Sarah Vowell

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Mar 22, 2011

Culture

• Skip the April 15 Gas Out and Boycott Gas Companies One Day a Week Forever

  The gas companies get a good laugh out of these one day 'gas outs' - especially when we make up for it the next day.

  Opinion in Culture — by Donna Anderson — on Mar 22, 2011

• Opera Review (Long Beach): Akhnaten by Philip Glass at the Terrace Theatre

  Long Beach Opera puts on the seldom performed masterpiece by Philip Glass.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 22, 2011

• Libyan Conflict Escalates, So Too Does Hunger

  Josette Sheeran says unless the world acts we may be facing an historic human tragedy in Libya.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Mar 22, 2011

Video

• Open Thread: WWE Monday Night Raw 03.21.11

  Did "Raw" entertain or disappoint two weeks before Wrestlemania? Feel free to discuss below.

  Opinion in Video — by Michael Melchor — on Mar 22, 2011

• TV Review: Hawaii Five-0 - "Ne Me'e Laua Na Paio"

  Hawaii Five-) is pretty good, when it isn't so concerned with being a procedural.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Mar 22, 2011

• House, M.D.: Gregory House's "Fall From Grace"

  Stevie Nicks' 2001 song "Fall from Grace" aptly captures House M.D.'s central trio of characters in the series' episode of the same name.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Mar 22, 2011

• DVD Review: The Red Green Show: The Delinguent Years (1997-1999)

  Repeat after me: "I am a man, but I can change if I have to, I guess.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 22, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Alien 2 - On Earth

  There is nothing quite like a nice dosing of Italian cult-cinema.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 22, 2011

• TV Review: The Chicago Code - "Black Hand and the Shotgun Man"

  The Chicago Code is expertly written and acted, far superior to other cop shows.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Mar 22, 2011

• DVD Review: Never Let Me Go

  Never Let Me Go is a dark, disturbing film of what someday could be.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Mar 22, 2011

• Marcel Vigneron Discusses Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen

  Chef Marcel Vigneron talks about his new show on Syfy and why audiences will stay tuned.

  Interview in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Mar 22, 2011

• Barney Meets his dad on How I Met Your Mother

  Neil Patrick Harris showed again last night why he deserves to win an Emmy for his portrayal of Barney Stinson.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 22, 2011

• DVD Review: Murphy's Law, Series 3

  An incredible peek behind the scenes into the life of an undercover police officer; stark and gritty in its depiction their lives.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 22, 2011

Sci/Tech

• iPhone App Review: fone - Chat & Call for Facebook

  A new Facebook app for the iPhone that's great for reaching anyone, anytime.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Hilary Topper — on Mar 22, 2011

• Pandora and Its Challenge to Conventional AM/FM Radio

  Welcome to the long, slow death of conventional radio - and the Pandora app that is helping dig its grave.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Glenn Contrarian — on Mar 22, 2011

Sports

• Barry Bonds Trial: You Can't Handle the Truth!

  This trial is more about Major League Baseball, specifically how baseball has turned a blind eye to the problem of performance enhancing drugs for years.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Mar 22, 2011

Gaming

• PAX East 2011: Spotlighting The Behemoth

  A look at The Behemoth and their new game, BattleBlock Theater at PAX East.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Mar 22, 2011

Music

• Elvis Was Number One 50 Years Ago This Week

  Elvis ruled the music world a half century ago this week.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 22, 2011

• Music Review: The Smiths Project - The Queen is Dead

  Janice Whaley interprets the music of The Smiths for a new generation.

  Review in Music — by Scott C. Smith — on Mar 22, 2011

• Music Review: Sucker Punch Soundtrack

  The soundtrack to Sucker Punch is sinister, dark and awesome.

  Review in Music — by Jo Light — on Mar 22, 2011

• Interview: Tito Jackson — Home Is Where the Heart Is

  The Jacksons' guitarist continues Michael's legacy, while adding a touch of the blues to his first ever solo album.

  Interview in Music — by Justin Kantor — on Mar 22, 2011