May 13, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Old, Weird America by Greil Marcus

  An exhaustive study of Dylan's Basement Tapes.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on May 13, 2011

• Interview with Christine Amsden, author of The Immortality Virus

  At the age of 16, the author was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease, a condition that causes a loss of central vision.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on May 13, 2011

• Book Review: The Year We Left Home by Jean Thompson

  The Year We Left Home is a novel of one family's trials, loves and losses over the course of three decades.

  Review in Books — by Mindy Peterman — on May 13, 2011

• Book Review: Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton

  Award-winning chef Gabrielle Hamilton's wonderful memoir will leave you (literally) hungry for more.

  Review in Books — by nycdlq — on May 13, 2011

• Book Review: Witches of East End by Melissa De La Cruz

  As Darkness makes its way into the world, can the magic of witches save the land?

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on May 13, 2011

Politics

• About that Torture Stuff...

  In the case of Ibn al-Shakyh al-Libi, a lesson for torture apologists trying to count coup with bin Laden's death.

  Opinion in Politics — by lyssandri — on May 13, 2011

• The Present in Politics: A Race to the Abyss

  The time is now to face the facts of our degenerated political culture.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on May 13, 2011

• Big Oil Gets Its Tax Breaks - Democrats Gain A Solid Political Issue

  Why should Democrats agree to any further cuts to programs for the middle class while Republicans defend corporate welfare?

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on May 13, 2011

Video

• TV Review: The Vampire Diaries - "As I Lay Dying"

  The Vampire Diaries tempts us with bad Stefan, overreaching Bonnie, a newly caring Liz, and Jeremy sees ghosts!

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 13, 2011

• American Idol: And Then There Were Three

  James Durbin was eliminated from American Idol, as Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart, and Lauren Alaina advance to the Top 4.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on May 13, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Mortal Kombat

  Mortal Kombat is faithful to the series but suffers from a weak plot and a shoddy transfer to Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on May 13, 2011

• Catching Up with House, M.D. Executive Producer Katie Jacobs

  As Season 8 concludes, House, M.D. Executive Producer Katie Jacobs chatted with Blogcritics in an exclusive interview.

  Interview in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 13, 2011

Tastes

• Icebox Strawberry Pie

  Bursting with strawberries and topped with a creamy whipped topping, it's a sweet taste of summer in a slice of pie...

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on May 13, 2011

• Recipe: Chicken Artichoke Alfredo

  This creamy light alfredo sauce with a touch of lemon makes for a perfect spring pasta dish...

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on May 13, 2011

• Ham & Cheese Croquettes

  These crunchy coated pillows are filled with a creamy ham and cheese middle...

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on May 13, 2011

• Strawberry Buckle Muffins

  Plump strawberries are folded into a sweet muffin batter and topped with a crunchy oatmeal and cinnamon sugar topping...

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on May 13, 2011

• Baked Penne Marinara

  Simple dish, simple comfort, simple joy.

  Review in Tastes — by Grubby — on May 13, 2011

• Chicken and Chorizo Paella

  Full of colorful vegetables, tender chicken, and spicy chorizo tossed in a bed of seasoned rice

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on May 13, 2011

• Kid-Approved Whole Wheat French Bread

  Finally, a whole wheat version of French bread that's sure to please the entire family.

  Review in Tastes — by emihill — on May 13, 2011

• Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

  Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread for the perfect tea time treat.

  Review in Tastes — by Grubby — on May 13, 2011

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Kiss Me Kate by Spewack and Porter at the Freud Playhouse

  The audience were struck by the great score, the witty dialogue, and Porter’s ingenious pairing of musical comedy and Shakespeare.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 13, 2011

• Toy Review: DaGeDar Supercharged Battle Balls

  The goal? Propel them through the loops and turns without forcing the balls off the tracks.

  Review in Culture — by Mommy Mentor — on May 13, 2011

• Theater Review (NYC): Ivan and the Dogs by Hattie Naylor

  Kevin Melendez triumphs in this powerful, evocative drama spun from sheer language, a little furniture, and one warm body.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on May 13, 2011

• Friday the 13th: Are You Superstitious?

  It’s Friday the 13th; a traditionally unlucky day. Love them or loathe them, superstitions play a leading role in our lives.

  News in Culture — by Sarah Husselmann — on May 13, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Virtua Tennis 4

  Sega's latest Virtua Tennis title takes to the court.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on May 13, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Elbow - Build a Rocket Boys!

  Elbow finds beauty in life's small details.

  Review in Music — by GutterCandy — on May 13, 2011

• Music Review: Leon Russell - The Best of Leon Russell

  Leon Russell returns with his best of the 1970s.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 13, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Facebook's Google Smear Campaign Backfires with an Idea That Really Zucked

  Facebook's PR firm drops the ball, smear campaign on Google backfires.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by tushar nene — on May 13, 2011