May 1, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Paul Simon - So Beautiful or So What

  Paul Simon shows the album is still a valid art form and that he is still, well, Paul Simon.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on May 01, 2011

• Music Blu-ray Review: Billy Joel - Live At Shea Stadium

  With two sold out shows, Billy Joel and friends say farewell to historic Shea Stadium.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on May 01, 2011

• Music Review: Glee Cast - Glee: The Music Presents the Warblers

  You must check out the latest Glee album performed by The Warblers!

  Review in Music — by M. Oachs — on May 01, 2011

Books

• Interview: Douglas Jacobson, Author of The Katyn Order

  Meet Douglas Jacobson and learn about his newest fiction release, The Katyn Order!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on May 01, 2011

• Book Review: Chasing The Light: Improving Your Photography With Available Light by Ibarionex Perello

  Do you want chase the light?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 01, 2011

• Book Review: Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate Of Every Person Who Ever Lived by Rob Bell

  Rob Bell dispels the unbearable meanness of God meme. And we ask ourselves how did Christians get it so wrong?

  Review in Books — by Heloise — on May 01, 2011

• Book Review: Hellraisers: The Life and Inebriated Times of Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole by Robert Sellers

  Too many similar boozy anecdotes without much insight into any of the actors make for a soggy read.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on May 01, 2011

• Book Review: Capitolio by Christopher Anderson

  The first photobook specifically designed for iPad and iPhone makes even this book collector fondly anticipate the next digital photobook.

  Review in Books — by Pat Padua — on May 01, 2011

• Book Review: Cryoburn by Lois McMaster Bujold

  Miles Vorkosigan is older and wiser, but not a whole lot more diplomatic.

  Review in Books — by J.J.S. Boyce — on May 01, 2011

• Book Review: Mystical Circles by S.C. Skillman

  A strange and unusual place in the Cotswolds.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on May 01, 2011

• Book Review: According to Luke by Rosanne Dingli

  An enjoyable read that combines exquisite writing with dramatic plotting and a powerful, feminist theme that works perfectly.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on May 01, 2011

Politics

• Half of Egypt

  Egyptian women are taking to the streets today to fight for their rights.

  Opinion in Politics — by Catherine Manfre — on May 01, 2011

• Osama Bin Laden Killed in Pakistan

  The al Qaeda leader and mastermind of terrorist attacks including 9-11 was killed in an attack on a mansion just outside Islamabad.

  News in Politics — by Jon Sobel — on May 01, 2011

Tastes

• Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Apricots and Herbs

  A Delicious and Fun Way to Use the Oft-Overlooked and Lowly Parsnip

  Review in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on May 01, 2011

• Falafel Burgers and Truffle French Fries

  A simple alternative to the oh-so-loved burger and fries meal.

  Review in Tastes — by Estefania Souza — on May 01, 2011

Culture

• "Never Again" in an Age of Indifference: In Remembrance of the Six Million

  Yom Hashoah is about remembering the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, but its commemoration means so much more.

  Opinion in Culture — by Barbara Barnett — on May 01, 2011

• Theater Review (NYC): Baby It's You

  Broadway's new musical is based on the story of Florence Greenberg and The Shirelles.

  Review in Culture — by Kadeem Lundy — on May 01, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Little Me by Neil Simon, Cy Coleman, and Carolyn Leigh at the Alex Theatre

  Jason Graae has a go at this amusing show which was, unfortunately, missing something important—a pair of somethings, in fact.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 01, 2011

• A Barn Owl, the Mothman Legend, and Global Hunger Relief

  It's clear where the emphasis needs to be in Afghanistan. It starts with the basics of food, medicine, education, and shelter.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on May 01, 2011

Sports

• 2011 NBA Playoffs Rd. 2: Lessons Celtics Need to Learn from Gm. 1 Loss to Heat

  Things did not go too well for the Boston Celtics in Miami today. Here are some suggestions for Game 2.

  Opinion in Sports — by Edward B. Colby — on May 01, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: The Ernie Kovacs Collection

  A comprehensive career spanning collection which will delight fans of the television pioneer.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on May 01, 2011

• TV Open Thread: Dr. Who - "Day of the Moon"

  The Silents are far from golden, as the Doctor's American invasion continues

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on May 01, 2011

• DVD Review: Shaun the Sheep - The Big Chase

  Shaun, Bitzer, and the whole farmyard are back with seven more fun episodes on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on May 01, 2011

• The X-Files Redux: Revisiting the Exploits of Mulder and Scully

  Introducing a new feature on Blogcritics. Join me as we trip down memory lane to revisit '90s cult favorite The X-Files.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 01, 2011

• DVD Review: Dylan Revealed

  Documentary looks at major moments in the career of Bob Dylan

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on May 01, 2011

• DVD Review: Doc Martin Collection: Series 1-4

  Doc Martin is a charming, quirky show, and the entire series thus far is now available in one DVD set.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 01, 2011