September 18, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

  Ready Player One is a book for video game lovers.

  Review in Books — by Craig Falvo — on Sep 18, 2011

• Book Review: The Magician King by Lev Grossman

  The Magician King is a damn good book. Period.

  Review in Books — by Michael Jones — on Sep 18, 2011

• Book Review: Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend by Susan Orlean

  New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean tells the extraordinary story of a famous movie and TV dog.

  Review in Books — by Holly Weiss — on Sep 18, 2011

• You're Wrong! Three Misconceptions About Books And Book Lovers

  One book lover's rant on the common fallacies about books.

  Opinion in Books — by Brad Wirz — on Sep 18, 2011

• Copy Editing Tips

  Write it right.

  Opinion in Books — by Lynette Yetter — on Sep 18, 2011

• Book Review: The World's Most Haunted Places by Jeff Belanger

  An exploration of global unexplained happenings.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Sep 18, 2011

• Writing a Picture: A Writer Reflects on the Art

  Delving into the mind of a writer and the power of words.

  Opinion in Books — by C. Elizabeth — on Sep 18, 2011

Tastes

• Cookbook Review: Southern Biscuits

  This biscuit cookbook will teach you a great deal about baking and provide you with recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  Review in Tastes — by Chefdruck — on Sep 18, 2011

• The Easiest Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Ever

  Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort dish, but thanks to this shortcut recipe, it can also be an incredibly easy dinner to put on the table.

  Review in Tastes — by Chefdruck — on Sep 18, 2011

• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Autumn Spices

  This Easy and Healthy Soup Is Like Fall in a Bowl!

  Review in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on Sep 18, 2011

• Moose Dropping Cookies

  Chocolatey goodness for the kid in all of us!

  Review in Tastes — by The Starving Student — on Sep 18, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Police Story - Season One

  Highly recommended — even if Joe Don Baker doesn't appear in any of the episodes.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 18, 2011

• RiffTrax Presents Low Blows in High-Def

  The gurus of masterfully-timed insults return with four more DVD (and Blu-ray!) releases.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 18, 2011

• Q & A with Jane Lynch Primetime Emmy Awards Host

  Will one of Jane Lynch's wardrobe changes include a track suit?

  Interview in Video — by Diane Morasco — on Sep 18, 2011

• DVD Review: SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob's Runaway Roadtrip

  Five vacation adventures from SpongeBob and the gang.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 18, 2011

• TV Review: Glee - "Journey to Regionals"

  Glee ends season one with lots of Journey, both the band and character development, in a fantastic finale.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Sep 18, 2011

• DVD Review: Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

  Going Postal is a rich, visually interesting fantasy about a con man who must do good and restart postal service.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Sep 18, 2011

• TV Review: Doctor Who: "The God Complex"

  Behind my door would be the concept of spoilers personified.

  Review in Video — by Scott Varnham — on Sep 18, 2011

• Movie Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

  This reboot of the classic story of Planet of the Apes gives the audience a wild ride in CGI.

  Review in Video — by Mary Beth Pearson — on Sep 18, 2011

Music

• Music DVD/CD Reviews: Alice Cooper, LA Guns, Paul Rodgers, Brainstorm, Almah, & Riverside

  It is that time of the week again and as per normal, it is quite an interesting musical adventure.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Sep 18, 2011

• Bobby Vee Charted At Number One This Week In 1961

  Bobby Vee took very good care of his baby 50 years ago at this time.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 18, 2011

• Music Review: Arch/Matheos - Sympathetic Resonance

  A dramatic, over-the-top blast of progressive awesomeness.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 18, 2011

• Cardiff Music Scene is Alive and Kicking

  Wales is known as a land of song and Cardiff leads the way with a vast array of live music venues.

  Opinion in Music — by David Gregory — on Sep 18, 2011

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Cabaret by Kander and Ebb for Reprise Theatre Company

  Reprise and Marcia Migrom Dodge deliver a Cabaret to be remembered.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 18, 2011

• U.S. Increases Drone Attacks in Yemen, Hunger Relief Remains Low on Funding

  Stepping up drones attacks alone is not going to bring peace in Yemen and improve international security.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Sep 18, 2011

• Theater Review (LA): Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

  This attempt at restaging the classic revue is torpedoed by technical problems, miscasting and an unnecessary backstory.

  Review in Culture — by Kurt Gardner — on Sep 18, 2011