September 20, 2011 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Moon - An Existential Sci-fi Thriller

  Sam Rockwell clashes with himself, his company, and the crushing isolation of space in the 2009 film Moon.

  Review in Video — by Alyssa Grimley — on Sep 20, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Glee: The Complete Second Season

  Glee: The Complete Second Season is a blu-ray release that looks great, and has a ton of extras.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Sep 20, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Bridesmaids

  Bridesmaids is out in Blu-ray from Universal.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 20, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Dumbo

  The flying elephant soars onto Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 20, 2011

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt is on a Premium Rush

  Joseph Gordon-Levitt takes the thrill ride of his life in Premium Rush, out January 2012.

  News in Video — by Mandy Southgate — on Sep 20, 2011

• TV Review: 2 Broke Girls - "Pilot"

  2 Broke Girls uses a friendship and talented actresses to grow into something more than standard laughs.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Sep 20, 2011

• DVD Review: George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories: Volume 2

  George Romero brings us another set of short horror films set to scare you out of your senses.

  Review in Video — by Thalack — on Sep 20, 2011

• Movie Review: Drive (2011)

  Absorbing, audacious and utterly compelling.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Sep 20, 2011

• DVD Review: Rockin' With Judy Jetson

  The last of the Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10 series is here. Enjoy.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 20, 2011

Culture

• Food for Peace, CRS Working to Feed the Hungry in East Africa

  The Food for Peace program saves lives. It represents the very best of America.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Sep 20, 2011

• A Trip to Jane Austen's House

  What happens when you follow your nose.

  Interview in Culture — by KJ — on Sep 20, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by Kristoffer Diaz at the Geffen Playhouse

  This pro wrestling play is peopled, not surprisingly, by over-the-top characters.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 20, 2011

Sports

• SEC Week Four Previews and Predictions

  A couple of SEC West teams have the marquee games in week four.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Sep 20, 2011

Books

• Book Review: The Manga Guide To The Universe by Kenji Ishikawa and Kiyoshi Kawabata

  A new textbook which uses Japanese Manga cartoons to teach science.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 20, 2011

• Book Review: Daughters of Iraq by Revital Shiri-Horowitz

  Seen through the eyes of the daughters, an often fascinating account of a Jewish family forced to move from their rich home in Iraq to a tent in Israel.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Sep 20, 2011

• Book Review: The Secret of Sacred Scarab by Fiona Ingram

  Fiona Ingram's book is a great adventure novel for kids.

  Review in Books — by Irenesroth — on Sep 20, 2011

• Book Review: Managing by Process: A Silicon Valley Retrospective by Scott Adams

  An insightfully humorous yet controversial retrospective on the most controversial management theories, processes, and policies emanating from the San Francisco Bay high tech area.

  Review in Books — by Z.Z. Bachman — on Sep 20, 2011

• Book Review: Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card

  Ender is made governor of a distant colony planet. Hijinks ensue.

  Review in Books — by Ezrasteelman — on Sep 20, 2011

• Interview with the Author: Christopher Buehlman

  "Greek myth had a great deal to do with this story — the muscle and skin of Those Across the River rests on a mythic skeleton."

  Interview in Books — by Let's Book — on Sep 20, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Demi Lovato - Unbroken

  Featuring Timbaland, Dev, Jason Derulo, and more, this album is sure to please fans.

  Review in Music — by Megan Rozell — on Sep 20, 2011

• Music Review: Miles Davis Quintet - LIVE in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol.1

  Excellent live performances by the second great Miles Davis Quintet.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Sep 20, 2011

• Music Review: Gavin DeGraw - Sweeter

  The latest album from Gavin DeGraw shows a more revealing side to the soulful singer.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Sep 20, 2011

• Music Review: Carole King - Wrap Around Joy

  Carole King: Chapter 6. Wrap Around Joy returned Carole King to the top of the charts.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 20, 2011

• Music DVD Reviews: Pentagram - When The Screams Come; Johnny Winter - Live at Rockpalast; Rory Gallagher - Irish Tour '74

  Music DVD Roundup: Some fine rock music DVDs have been released in the last few months. Included here are three of the best.

  Review in Music — by GutterCandy — on Sep 20, 2011

• Music Review: Blondie - Panic of Girls

  Blondie widens its horizons with their latest studio album.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Britton — on Sep 20, 2011

Politics

• A Return to the Gold Standard is a Must

  The gold standard is not only constitutional, it is necessary to cure what's ailing our economy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 20, 2011

• Obamanomics: Simply Insanity or Crazy Craftiness, Too?

  The president's jobs and debt reduction speeches this month are straight from the well-worn Obamanomics handbook. Is repeating mistakes merely insanity or is there a method to this madness?

  Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Sep 20, 2011

• A Dream Deferred

  What happens to a dream deferred?

  Opinion in Politics — by Phillipe Copeland — on Sep 20, 2011

Gaming

• Children's Toy Review: Glow Crazy Distance Doodler

  Draw and write with light from over 10 feet away.

  Review in Gaming — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Sep 20, 2011

Tastes

• Book Review: Canning & Preserving with Ashley English

  All you need to know to make jams, jellies, pickles, chutneys and more

  Review in Tastes — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Sep 20, 2011