July 10, 2011 Archive

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Sucker Punch: Extended Cut

  One of the best Blu-rays ever.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jul 10, 2011

• TV Review: Falling Skies - "Silent Kill"

  "Silent Kill" deals heavily with the alien technology in Falling Skies, and the harmful emotional effects on loves ones.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Jul 10, 2011

• TV Review: Glee - "Mash-Up"

  "Mash-Up" has no singing mash-ups, but, given the story, is likely meant in the metaphorical sense.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Jul 10, 2011

• A Different Side of Harry Potter's Ralph Fiennes

  These film recommendations show the softer side of the actor who plays Harry Potter's Lord Vodemort.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 10, 2011

• TV Review: Torchwood: Miracle Day - "The New World"

  Riding on the wave of Children of Earth, BBC's Torchwood returns but loses all of its former glory and magic.

  Review in Video — by Mandy Southgate — on Jul 10, 2011

• The Fresh Beat Band - Unexplained Cast Changes Keep Annoying TV Tradition Going

  Do writers and producers have so little respect for their viewers as to think they will not notice such cast changes?

  Opinion in Video — by Victor Lana — on Jul 10, 2011

• DVD Review: Go Diego,Go: Fiercest Animal Rescues

  DVD review on Nickelodeon's Go, Diego, Go: Fiercest Animal Rescues

  Review in Video — by Ashley Marie Nettles — on Jul 10, 2011

Music

• Bobby Lewis Was Number One All Summer Long 50 Years Ago

  The number one single of 1961 reached the top of the charts 50 years ago this week.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 10, 2011

• Music DVD Review: Eyran Katsenelenbogen and Andrei Ivanovitch - Classical Meets Jazz: Pictures at an Exhibition, American Premiere in Jordan Hall

  Jazz meets Mussorgsky with stunning results.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Jul 10, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival

  Dylan transforms from shy folk singer to defiant rock 'n' roller over three years at Newport.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 10, 2011

• Music Review: Velvet Monkeys - Everything Is Right

  Velvet Monkey's remarkable debut is finally available on CD.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 10, 2011

• Music Review: Tony Bennett - Tony Bennett: The Best Of The Improv Recordings

  A new Tony Bennett compilation spotlights the singer's recordings for his own label.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 10, 2011

• Rock Out with Your Pocket Protector Out: Nerdapalooza 2011

  A preview of the biggest nerd music festival of the year!

  Opinion in Music — by Michael Melchor — on Jul 10, 2011

Books

• Book Review: FireSong by Aaron Paul Lazar

  A story about strange happenings in a small town in upstate New York.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Jul 10, 2011

• Book Review: The 34th Degree by Thomas Greanias

  By transferring information from dead Nazis brain into Sam Deker, he is able to go back in time to find a secret document

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Jul 10, 2011

• Interview: B.A. Chepaitis, Author of The Fear of God

  "My greatest ambition is to add to the store of possibilities in the human imagination."

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jul 10, 2011

• An Interview With Ron Liebman About His Novel, Jersey Law

  A lawyer-turned-novelist talks about the career change and his new book.

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jul 10, 2011

• Interview: Steven Verrier, Author of Class Struggle: Journal of a Teacher In Up to His Ears

  Exactly who is Steven Verrier? Discover for yourself right now!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jul 10, 2011

• Book Review: Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Justin Martin

  As you enjoy America's public gardens this summer, thank this 19th century master landscape architect.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Jul 10, 2011

• Interview: C. Elizabeth, Author of Absolute Obsession

  Dive into the life of C. Elizabeth, author of Absolute Obsession!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jul 10, 2011

• Book Review: Death at the Chateau Bremont, A Verlaque and Bonnet Mystery by M. L. Longworth

  As Verlaque and Bonnet track down a murderer, the reader will want to join them for every clue, glass of wine and fine cigar.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on Jul 10, 2011

• Book Review: Hard Time: Life with Sheriff Joe Arpaio in America's Toughest Jail by Shaun Attwood

  A searing indictment of Arizona's jail system.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 10, 2011

• Book Review: Here Lies Bridget by Paige Harbison

  A fine debut by Paige Harbison, Here Lies Bridget gives a brilliant insight into the mind of a self-obsessed bully

  Review in Books — by Mandy Southgate — on Jul 10, 2011

• Book Review: Snow by Orhan Pamuk

  A gripping political thriller set in a Turkish frontier pitting radical Islamists and secularists on the issue of headscarves.

  Review in Books — by Jeruen Dery — on Jul 10, 2011

• Alameda Writers Group: Power to the Writer

  Alternative media can free writers from publishing house tyranny.

  News in Books — by LeoOfMars — on Jul 10, 2011

• Interview with Teresa Dovalpage, Author of Habanera, A Portrait of a Cuban Family

  An honest look at life in Fidel Castro's Cuba.

  Interview in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Jul 10, 2011

Tastes

• Chicken Stroghanoff

  Browned chicken breasts is dressed with a creamy mushroom sauce and served atop sour cream and chive mashed potatoes.

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Jul 10, 2011

• Fresh Georgia Peach Ice Cream

  A creamy ice cream base sweetened by natural peach juices is studded with fresh chopped peaches and froze to perfection...

  Opinion in Tastes — by Joelen — on Jul 10, 2011

Politics

• The Secret Truth About the GOP Primary Field: There are Only Two Real Candidates

  Right now, Tim Pawlenty and Mitt Romney are the only credible choices. Deal with it.

  Opinion in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Jul 10, 2011

• The Dilnot Report: Dignity for the Elderly, or a Modern Parable?

  The Dilnot report offers dignity to the elderly. How do different people interpret it?

  Opinion in Politics — by Hugo Minney — on Jul 10, 2011

• Violence Erupts in Malaysian Demonstrations: People Will Endure for Unfettered Elections

  Police in Malaysia are accused of overreacting to peaceful demonstrations for free elections in Malaysia.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Jul 10, 2011

• Reflections on Malaysia's Bersih 2.0 Electoral Reforms Rally

  Government intimidation and police brutality in Bersih 2.0 rally.

  Opinion in Politics — by Evangeline Han — on Jul 10, 2011

Culture

• Can Couponing and Sale Shopping Make You Fat?

  How to avoid coupon and sale "fat traps."

  Opinion in Culture — by Latsyrc728 — on Jul 10, 2011

• A Little Late to the Party

  A late bloomer reflects.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tiffany Dyer — on Jul 10, 2011

• Happy Birthday to Ike's Food for Peace, But Will There Be More?

  The House of Representatives has proposed reducing Food for Peace funding.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jul 10, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Where's The Beef? The Answer: In Your Poop

  The answer to world hunger may be food you've already eaten

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by R.W. Ridley — on Jul 10, 2011