May 17, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: David Bromberg - Use Me

  David Bromberg enlists some old friends to help create his new album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 17, 2011

• Concert Review: The Low Anthem - The Triple Door, Seattle, WA, 5/16/11

  The Low Anthem proves they're capable of more than just straightforward folk tunes.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on May 17, 2011

• Music Review: Yes - Union

  Yes: Chapter 14.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 17, 2011

• Music Review: They Might Be Giants - Join Us (Four Advance Tracks)

  Four new tracks from They Might Be Giants.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on May 17, 2011

Books

• Interview with Children's Author Noa Nimrodi

  An interview with the bilingual author from Israel.

  Interview in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on May 17, 2011

• Book Review: He Is Legend: An Anthology Celebrating Richard Matheson, Edited by Christopher Conlon

  A tribute to one of the most influential horror authors of the mid-twentieth century.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on May 17, 2011

• Book Review: The Tudors: The Complete Story of England’s Most Notorious Dynasty by G.J. Meyer

  A multifaceted look at England’s most famous royal family, their time, and their place.

  Review in Books — by Lidia de Leon — on May 17, 2011

• Book Review: Snakewoman of Little Egypt by Robert Hellenga

  A touching love story of two people trying to overcome their damaged pasts.

  Review in Books — by Zoltaire — on May 17, 2011

• Interview: Thom Hunter, Author of Surviving Sexual Brokenness: What Grace Can Do

  Thom Hunter shares his thoughts on life and his reading passions.

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on May 17, 2011

• Book Review: Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York (Mini) by James and Karla Murray

  If you are at all interested in what's happening to New York or any urban landscape, pick up Store Front, and a Gem Spa egg cream, while you can.

  Review in Books — by Pat Padua — on May 17, 2011

• Interview: Christine Norris, Author of The Mirror of Yu-Huang

  "It’d be a wild time, because Shakespeare would be the one with the lampshade on his head by the end of the night. Oh, c’mon, you know he would."

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on May 17, 2011

• Book Review: The Final Storm: A Novel of the War in the Pacific by Jeff Shaara

  A historical fiction novel which focuses on America’s war in the Pacific.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on May 17, 2011

• Book Review: The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

  While still a good story, Rothfuss needs to remember less is more.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 17, 2011

Tastes

• Jen Recommends--A Father's Day Book Review and Recommendation

  Great simple recipes with beer

  Review in Tastes — by Jennifer Brown Banks — on May 17, 2011

Video

• TV Review: Chuck - "Chuck Versus the Cliffhanger"

  Chuck made a number of major game changes as the series begins to wind down for its final season.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 17, 2011

• DVD Review: Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo

  Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo is not your father’s nature documentary, but finds poetry in bug and man alike.

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on May 17, 2011

• TV Review: Hawaii Five-0 - "Oia'i'o"

  Hawaii Five-0 proves CBS can do more than boring, fomulaic procedurals, as well as give exciting cliffhangers!

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 17, 2011

• TV Review: How I Met Your Mother - "Challenge Accepted"

  How I Met Your Mother takes some big steps, hopefully in the right direction.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 17, 2011

• TV Review: Perspectives: Hugh Laurie-Down By the River

  We join Hugh Laurie on a musical journey from Fredericksburg, Texas to New Orleans.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on May 17, 2011

• TV Open Thread: Dr. Who - "The Doctor's Wife"

  Meet the TARDIS - you sexy thing, you ...

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on May 17, 2011

• Lisa Edelstein Leaving Role on House

  Lisa Edelstein leaving House, M.D.

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 17, 2011

• DVD Review: Murphy’s Law - Series 3

  An extremely vigorous and well-sculpted series.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 17, 2011

• DVD Review:The Wild Thornberrys - Season 1

  A very enjoyable animated series for both children and adults.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 17, 2011

Gaming

• Open Letter to Sony: "Welcome Back" Program for Casual Fans Only

  Sony's Welcome Back package means nothing to the hardcore fans of the platform.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on May 17, 2011

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Standing on Ceremony - The Gay Marriage Plays

  A thrilling and meaningful evening of one-acts on the subject of gay marriage at the LA Gay and Lesbian Center.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 17, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Gypsy at the Theatre of Arts Arena Stage

  A good cast but poor musicianship in this small-space Gypsy by Richard Israel and the West Coast Ensemble.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 17, 2011

Politics

• The State of Politics: Closing Thoughts

  Thoughts on the struggle to retain decency in politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on May 17, 2011

• Acid and Acrimony: Retribution Iranian Style

  The attacker's punishment would be to have acid poured over his head and face as well.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marjorie Haun — on May 17, 2011