May 15, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Johnnie Taylor - Taylored In Silk [Remastered]

  A so-so soul album augmented by several excellent bonus tracks.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on May 15, 2011

• Music Review: Johnnie Taylor - Taylored In Silk

  Smoove Johnnie Taylor album on Stax is a thing of beauty.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 15, 2011

• Music Review: Booker T. & the M.G.'s - McLemore Avenue

  A mediocre soul tribute to The Beatles' Abbey Road.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on May 15, 2011

• Music Review: Sloan - The Double Cross

  Halifax's boys bring on The Double Cross.

  Review in Music — by Aaron Kupferberg — on May 15, 2011

• Concert Review: Moody Blues, Tucson, Arizona, 5/11/11

  Still just singers in a rock ‘n’ roll band . . .

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on May 15, 2011

• Music Review: Jonathan Edwards - My Love Will Keep

  An old friend arrives for a short visit.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 15, 2011

• Music Review: Various Artists - Everybody Wants to Be a Cat: Disney Jazz, Vol. 1

  Everybody Wants to Be a Cat: Disney Jazz, Vol. 1 is enjoyable for kids and adults alike.

  Review in Music — by mmmyatt — on May 15, 2011

• Music Review: Paul McCartney & Wings - Band on the Run (Special Edition 2CD/1DVD)

  The inaugural volume of the Paul McCartney Archive Collection, this album solidified the legend's relevance as a solo artist.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on May 15, 2011

Sports

• Seattle Draws 1-1 With Portland In Cascadia Cup Opener

  Pouring rain and fierce battling led to a 1-1 draw in Seattle.

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on May 15, 2011

Video

• TV Open Thread: Sister Wives- "No Place for Home”

  Trying to move to Vegas, the Browns are stumped by a lack of polygamist homes. A surprise party for Meri!

  Review in Video — by Ladybelle Fiske — on May 15, 2011

• TV Review: Smallville - "Finale"

  Smallville goes out with an appropriate epic mightiness, paying service to the most beloved characters.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 15, 2011

• DVD Review: The Feathered Serpent

  '70s children's TV series offers a complex tale of politics and religious conflict in ancient Mexico on a limited budget.

  Review in Video — by K. George — on May 15, 2011

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "The Doctor's Wife"

  In this week's Doctor Who: are the Time Lords returning in some form? Short answer: no with an if, yes with a but.

  Review in Video — by Scott Varnham — on May 15, 2011

Tastes

• An Interview with Graham Elliot of Master Chef

  Chicago's Youngest and Humblest,Culinary Titan talks about the Fox Hit Television Show, Master Chef

  Interview in Tastes — by Joseph Timmons — on May 15, 2011

• Salad of Arugula, Fennel, Apricots, and Pistachios

  An Easy Seasonal Salad to Enjoy Alone or Pair with Your Favorite Protein

  Review in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on May 15, 2011

Culture

• What John Galliano Tells Us about the Dark Side of Status

  The real currency of haute couture is exclusivity, which is woven from heritage, genetic good fortune, unattainable expense, and, oddly enough, French law.

  Opinion in Culture — by Andrew Ziaja — on May 15, 2011

• The Sound of Music and the Cruel Enemy of Hunger

  Food can make a difference on a grand scale, but also can bring moments of joy to a needy child.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on May 15, 2011

• Theater Review (Seattle): Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice at the Village Theatre

  An energetic staging of Webber and Rice's uneven rock opera.

  Review in Culture — by Dusty Somers — on May 15, 2011

• Theatre Review (Northridge): An Evening with Shirley Maclaine at the Valley Performing Arts Center

  Shirley Maclaine shares her Hollywood career as well as her spiritual journey in the new Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 15, 2011

Politics

• Rationing Returns

  Like the mythological Phoenix, “Death Panels” have once more taken wing.

  Opinion in Politics — by Clavos — on May 15, 2011

• The Ethics of Life

  In a world of medical miracles we need to ask, is aging a good thing?

  Opinion in Politics — by Peter Coti — on May 15, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Real Food For Dogs by Arden Moore

  Your dog will howl for more!

  Review in Books — by Becky Coleman — on May 15, 2011

• Interview: Michael Molenda, Editor of Guitar Player Presents Guitar Heroes of the ‘70s

  Editor Molenda reveals the thought process behind selecting the interviews that populate Guitar Heroes of the ‘70s.

  Interview in Books — by Tim O'Shea — on May 15, 2011