April 2, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Resort by Bentley Little

  The Reata features accommodations for the most discerning guests. Just ignore the screams and blood and have a great vacation.

  Review in Books — by Jon Erbar — on Apr 02, 2011

• Book Review: Chime by Franny Billingsley

  Teen romance with a paranormal edge.

  Review in Books — by Amanda — on Apr 02, 2011

• Book Review: Insectopedia by Hugh Raffles

  An A to Z of essays about the world of insects.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 02, 2011

• Book Review: Cruelly Murdered by Keven McQueen

  A charming, entertaining look at murder in Kentucky, back when lynch mobs were all the vogue.

  Review in Books — by Donna Anderson — on Apr 02, 2011

• Comic Collection Review: The James Bond Omnibus Volume 002 by Ian Fleming and others

  Brit comic adaptations of the second half of Ian Fleming’s run with the character are collected in a handsome trade paperback.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 02, 2011

• Book Review: The Global Forest: 40 Ways Trees Can Save Us by Diana Beresford-Kroeger

  The facts, and the details, of just how much we've lost, in traditional knowledge and ecological reality.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Apr 02, 2011

• Book Review: Past and Future Tense by Joseph Gray

  A solid entry in the utopian sci-fi genre.

  Review in Books — by Scott Deitche — on Apr 02, 2011

• Book Review: The King of Plagues by Jonathan Maberry

  Joe Ledger is back with a vengeance in Jonathan Maberry's new book.

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Apr 02, 2011

• Book Review: Tuscany and Umbria: The Collected Traveler Edited by Barrie Kerper

  Kerper makes planning a trip to Italy extra special.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on Apr 02, 2011

• Book Review: Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez

  Can two paranormal ne'er-do-wells thwart a teenage witch's scheme to rule the world?

  Review in Books — by Jon Erbar — on Apr 02, 2011

Sports

• The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Finals

  India are the World Cup Champions for 2011.

  Opinion in Sports — by Priyank Chandra — on Apr 02, 2011

Video

• Los Angeles Comedy Shorts Film Festival: Do You Like My Shorts?

  Time to laugh at someone’s shorts. Talking with LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival Artistic Director Gary Anthony Williams.

  Interview in Video — by LeoOfMars — on Apr 02, 2011

• Movie Review: Sucker Punch

  Curiously unmemorable.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Apr 02, 2011

• Movie Review: Hop (2011)

  James Marsden and Russel Brand help make this kid's film even fun for their adult chaperones

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Apr 02, 2011

• DVD Review: The Ten Commandments (Two Disc Special Edition)

  Newly remastered edition of the Cecil B. Demille classic.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 02, 2011

• Interview: Christian Slater on New Sitcom Breaking In

  Christian Slater discusses his new FOX Sitcom, Breaking In and his career in a conference call.

  Interview in Video — by jenniferw — on Apr 02, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Gwyneth and Monko - Gwyneth and Monko

  Full length debut adds more instruments and genres, but finds the duo overstretching themselves since their classic country EP.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Gustafson — on Apr 02, 2011

• Music Review: Hunx and His Punx - Too Young To Be In Love

  The band serves up hip-shaking rock n' roll and retro girl group grooves and melodies with its first fabulous full-length release

  Review in Music — by Enrique Olivares — on Apr 02, 2011

• Music Review: Yes - Time And A Word

  Yes: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 02, 2011

Politics

• Satire: Uninsured Drivers; the Religious Right Responds

  The Big Rock Candy Mountain in the Middle of the Road

  Satire in Politics — by Irene Athena — on Apr 02, 2011

• The Best That You Can Do: One Man's Attempt to Bridge America's Political Divide

  On a retired public transportation manager's quest to bring America back to her senses.

  Interview in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Apr 02, 2011