May 5, 2011 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: In Search of Beethoven and In Search of Mozart: Special Collector's Edition

  Documenting the lives of Beethoven and Mozart

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on May 05, 2011

• Movie Review: River of Darkness

  Kurt Angle should stick to cutting promos in the ring.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 05, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Gulliver’s Travels (2010)

  If someone tries to make you watch this, just pretend to be dead.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 05, 2011

• TV Review: Justified - "Bloody Harlan"

  Justified ended its second season with some gun battles and blood letting, even more than expected.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 05, 2011

• Movie Review: Something Borrowed

  For the love of all that's holy please go see Thor and not this reprehensible piece of "filmmaking."

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on May 05, 2011

• Upcoming Summer Films

  The summer explodes in movie fun.

  News in Video — by A. F. Stewart — on May 05, 2011

• Movie Review: Severance

  It's gruesome, it's funny, it's British. My kind of entertainment!

  Review in Video — by Laura T — on May 05, 2011

• American Idol: Haley's Moment

  Haley Reinhart proves she’s the real deal with her performance of The Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun.”

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on May 05, 2011

• Movie Review: Thor

  Thor has arrived and gives Captain America and X-Men: First Class an early run for their money.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on May 05, 2011

• TV Review: Fringe: Countdown to the Season Three Finale

  A look back at the three most recent Fringe episodes, and what they mean going forward.

  Opinion in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 05, 2011

Politics

• Filipino Muslims Will Lead Tribute Prayers to Slain Al-Qaeda Leader Osama Bin Laden

  Since Osama Bin Laden's death, several Muslim communities in the Philippines and elsewhere have decided to pay tribute to the slain Al-Qaeda leader.

  News in Politics — by PatricioMangubat — on May 05, 2011

• The Osama Death Photo: Why do You Need to See It?

  Given the other information available, Bin Laden's death photo shouldn't even be an issue.

  Opinion in Politics — by Matt Caverhill — on May 05, 2011

• South Carolina Presidential Debate Live Event

  Join us for a live chat event during the presidential debate on Thursday night.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 05, 2011

• A Different Type of President

  Is the irrational opposition to President Obama motivated more by racial bias than political ideology?

  Opinion in Politics — by Ronald W Weathersby — on May 05, 2011

• Why Conservatives Shouldn't Fall For the Trump Stump

  Conservatives can't afford to be Trumped in 2012.

  Opinion in Politics — by Braden — on May 05, 2011

• Conservatism: A Critique

  An objective, rational take on modern conservatism and what it has done, is doing, and can do for America.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on May 05, 2011

• Sitting Around and Waiting for Something Good to Happen Just Isn’t Good Enough Anymore.

  American people need to take control of the real debate about our future.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ronald W Weathersby — on May 05, 2011

• H.R. 3: An End Sweep of Rights

  The bill is an end sweep of the 14th Amendment and Roe v Wade and re-regulates women’s reproductive rights.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on May 05, 2011

• Thoughts on the Big Three; A Rational Look at Conventional Wisdom in Politics

  The benefits of considering the positives and negatives of conservatism, modern liberalism, and libertarianism far outweigh any conceivable drawbacks.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on May 05, 2011

Gaming

• Nintendo Announces Wii Price Drop

  Soon the Wii will cost even less.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on May 05, 2011

• PC Game Review: World of Tanks

  World of Tanks isn't what you would expect from the game's trailers and title; I'm here to enlighten you.

  Review in Gaming — by Jay Blundell — on May 05, 2011

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): The Drunken City by Adam Bock

  A group of 20-somethings staggers their inebriated way through the joys and pains of love's labors gained and lost,

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on May 05, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Johnnie Taylor - Taylored In Silk

  Johnnie Taylor was smooth as silk back in 1973.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 05, 2011

• An Interview with Bruce Hornsby

  The three-time GRAMMY® winner discusses his new live album, yielding insight as to the spontaneous, intuitive nature of his concerts.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on May 05, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Why Synthetic Fragrances Stink

  Synthetic fragrances can cause allergies, irritation and other problems; Opt for naturally-fragranced or fragrance-free products instead.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Rachael Pontillo — on May 05, 2011

• Tech Review: NUU's MiniKey Keyboard for the iPhone 4

  A Bluetooth keyboard case for Apple's smartphone that has intelligent design features and a compact footprint.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Michael Simpson — on May 05, 2011

• Best New and Notable iPad Apps for April 2011

  April showers bring May flowers, and a whole bunch of apps too. Discover which ones were the best.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by David Chan — on May 05, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Prince: Chaos, Disorder, and Revolution by Jason Draper

  A well-researched look at the career of a pop genius.

  Review in Books — by The Other Chad — on May 05, 2011

• Book Review: Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One and Never Lets Them Go by Les Edgerton

  A newbie writer's guide on how to get agents Hooked.

  Review in Books — by Raquel_Byrnes — on May 05, 2011

• Book Review: American Folk Songs for Solo Singers by Alfred Music Publishing

  Classic folk songs arranged for solo voice packaged with an accompaniment CD make this new collection from Alfred a nice addition to a vocalists repertoire.

  Review in Books — by Barbara Barnett — on May 05, 2011

• Book Review: Krimson by Thomas Emson

  Vampires aren't really interested in snuggling with their evening meals...

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on May 05, 2011

• Book Review: Expert Assistance by Robert Collins

  Can a Teen Diva, and a down and out space ship pilot help plan a successful rebellion?

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on May 05, 2011

• Book Review: By Nightfall by Michael Cunningham

  A New York City art dealer copes with a midlife crisis in this novel by the author of The Hours.

  Review in Books — by Shannon Turlington — on May 05, 2011

Sports

• Seattle Sounders Crash In DC, 2-1

  DC United ended Seattle's six-game unbeaten streak Wednesday by a score of 2-1.

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on May 05, 2011