September 16, 2011 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness

  Sholem Aleichem, from whom the world knows Fiddler on the Roof is the subject of a fantastic new documentary.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 16, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: The Conspirator

  An interesting historical footnote, director Robert Redford's courtroom drama doesn't catch fire.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Sep 16, 2011

• TV Review: The Vampire Diaries - "The Birthday"

  Surprises, sex, and bodies piling up, all indicate the fantastic return of the CW's The Vampire Diaries.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Sep 16, 2011

• DVD Review: The Red Green Show -The Mid-Life Crisis Years

  Just remember: if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

  Review in Video — by J.J.S. Boyce — on Sep 16, 2011

• An Interview with Actor Jonathan Kite of CBS' 2 Broke Girls

  Actor Jonathan Kite discusses his role in the new CBS comedy, 2 Broke Girls, premiering Monday, September 19, 9:30/8:30c

  Interview in Video — by Tim O'Shea — on Sep 16, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Return of the Magnificent Seven

  A lame sequel to a classic Western, with only Yul Brynner returning.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Sep 16, 2011

Gaming

• PSN Review: BloodRayne: Betrayal

  BloodRayne: Betrayal is a terrific action game that revives a license to great effect.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Sep 16, 2011

• Nintendo’s 3D Dream: The Story so Far

  The Nintendo 3DS blew us away with its '3D without glasses' but were those good first impressions enough?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Josh Brown — on Sep 16, 2011

• Pyramid Game Review: IceDice

  Played by eccentric characters in diners and donut shops in a world where dreams and reality merge.

  Review in Gaming — by Jeff Provine — on Sep 16, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You by Brant Secunda and Mark Allen

  A new health guide blends shamanistic wisdom with the latest science on fitness, diet, stress management, and spirituality.

  Review in Books — by Patricia Gale — on Sep 16, 2011

• Graphic Novel Review: Little Nothings: My Shadow in the Distance by Lewis Trondheim

  The French cartoonist returns with another enjoyable set of one-page funny animal autobio.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Sep 16, 2011

• Book Review: A Place No One Should Go by D.L. Havlin

  An old evil so stong it pervades the very ground where it has been buried.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Sep 16, 2011

• eBook Review: She-Wolf by Elizabeth Morgan

  A very enjoyable debut novel from Elizabeth Morgan.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Sep 16, 2011

• Book Review: Death in the City of Light: The Serial Killer of Nazi-Occupied Paris by David King

  Serial killer used tumult of Nazi-occupied Paris to mask his string of murders.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Sep 16, 2011

• Book Review: A Rule Is to Break by John and Jana

  A children's book for the free spirited and un-caged.

  Review in Books — by Laura Schuerwegen — on Sep 16, 2011

Music

• Peter Koppes: Australia’s Cinematic Master Of The Guitar

  Australian guitar player Peter Koppes' cinematic solo music goes far beyond that of The Church.

  Opinion in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 16, 2011

• Music Review: Allstar Weekend - All The Way

  Allstar Weekend is young, but definitely shows potential.

  Review in Music — by Megan Rozell — on Sep 16, 2011

• Music Review: Broken Harbour - Gramophone Transmissions

  This is an expansive and striking work of Canadian ambient and drone music.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 16, 2011

• Music Review: Carole King - Fantasy

  Carole King: Chapter 5. Carole King creates an album of her fantasies.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 16, 2011

• Music Review: Ladytron - Gravity the Seducer

  Seductive and icy, this is electro-pop at its most awesomely aloof.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 16, 2011

• Music DVD Review: Elvis: The Great Performances

  Though previously available, this two-disc collection presents an enjoyable grab-bag of Presley's greatest moments.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Sep 16, 2011

• Music Review: Alice Cooper - Welcome 2 My Nightmare

  Alice's Welcome 2 My Nightmare is proof positive the old ghoul can still deliver the goods.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Sep 16, 2011

Culture

• Love and Marriage: Not Just for Men + Women

  People who love each other ought to be able to marry. This is America; how can we deny anyone's rights?

  Opinion in Culture — by Anna Meade — on Sep 16, 2011

• Ancient Kabbalah- Entering Heavenly Palaces

  The ancient texts of Helhalot and Merkavah

  Opinion in Culture — by michal Schwartz — on Sep 16, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Jolson at the Winter Garden at the El Portal Theatre

  For some nostalgia and a darn good time catch Mike Burstyn as Al Jolson.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 16, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Falsettoes by William Finn at the Third Street Theatre

  Richard Israel directs a splendid revival of William Finn's dated but still powerful AIDS musical.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 16, 2011

Politics

• Economic Decline Brings Rising Poverty Rates and Growing Income Inequality

  Rising poverty levels a consequence of a decade of slow job growth.

  Opinion in Politics — by A. Jurek — on Sep 16, 2011

• Just Who is Destroying the Institution of Marriage, Exactly?

  A simple 77-year-old man from Indio, Calif. could tell televangelist Pat Robertson what marriage really is all about.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Sep 16, 2011

Tastes

• Breakfast with the Girls: Bisquick Apple Coffee Cake

  This coffee cake comes together quickly and is the perfect breakfast treat to serve friends.

  Review in Tastes — by Chefdruck — on Sep 16, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Hands-on Review: Samsung Infuse 4G -Images and Video

  Review of the Samsung Galaxy S Infuse 4G with pics and video

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Jesse Bauer — on Sep 16, 2011

• Windows 8 Hands-on: A Mobile OS that Still Has Love for the Desktop

  A hands-on look at Windows 8 through the Windows Developer Preview

  Review in Sci/Tech — by tushar nene — on Sep 16, 2011