October 17, 2011 Archive

Music

• Interview: Singer/Songwriter Mali Woods Talks Music, Diversity And Other Serious Issues

  Boho folk singer/songwriter Mali Woods speaks to Blogcritics about seeking diversity, tackling the serious issues, and the Occupy Wall Street movement.

  Interview in Music — by Mandy Southgate — on Oct 17, 2011

• Music Review: RuPaul - Glamazon

  RuPaul's latest album, Glamazon, is definitely not a drag.

  Review in Music — by Amanda Stonebarger — on Oct 17, 2011

• Music Review: Willie Nile - The Innocent Ones

  Like old man river, Willie Nile just keeps rolling along.

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

• Music Reviews: Joe Jonas - FastLife and Lauren Alaina - Wildflower

  Impressive first releases arrive from American Idol's Lauren Alaina and a JoBro gone solo.

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Oct 17, 2011

• Music Review: Sam Llanas - 4 A.M. (The Way Home)

  Sam Llanas gets personal and intimate without the BoDeans.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Britton — on Oct 17, 2011

• Music Review: Wizz Jones - Huldenberg Blues

  Wizz Jones has released a killer example of British Folk.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 17, 2011

• Audition for The Beatles!

  Did a drummer miss the opportunity of a lifetime?

  News in Music — by notesonafilm — on Oct 17, 2011

• Music Review: Ben Folds - The Best Imitation of Myself: A Retrospective

  Ben Folds releases a retrospective of his career, from Ben Folds Five to his solo stuff.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Oct 17, 2011

• Music Review: Scotty McCreery - Clear As Day

  Scotty McCreery's debut album, Clear As Day, features singles "I Love You This Big" and "The Trouble With Girls."

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Oct 17, 2011

• Music Review: The Buckinghams - Greatest Hits

  For two years The Buckinghams produced some of the finest singles of the late 1960s.

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

• Concert Review: Gomez - House of Blues, Anaheim, CA - 10/4/11

  A very good job covering their entire catalog.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 17, 2011

Culture

• Four Disabled Adults Found Imprisoned In Philadelphia Basement

  Police don't know the motivation yet, but there is speculation that these crimes had to do with collecting the victims' Social Security checks.

  Opinion in Culture — by Precious — on Oct 17, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): To Kill A Mockingbird

  The film adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel is brought lovingly to the stage in this Actors Co-Op production.

  Review in Culture — by Kurt Gardner — on Oct 17, 2011

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Planet Earth Special Edition

  Spectacular special edition of the hit documentary.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Oct 17, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Salò, or The 120 Days of Sodom - The Criterion Collection

  A high definition reissue of one of the more notorious films in history.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Oct 17, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: The Stool Pigeon

  A riveting film about trust and betrayal between police and informants.

  Review in Video — by Todd Douglass — on Oct 17, 2011

• TV Review: Hart of Dixie - "In Havoc and in Heat"

  Hart of Dixie heats up, literally, as the residents cope with a heat wave, and the inhibitions it takes away.

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

• A Chat With Once Upon a Time Writer-Producer Jane Espenson

  Once Upon a Time premieres Sunday on ABC. I chatted with series writer-producer Jane Espenson about her work on the series and more.

  Interview in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 17, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Green Lantern

  Green Lantern's light is much dimmer than it should be in this latest comic book adaptation.

  Review in Video — by Todd Douglass — on Oct 17, 2011

• Jane Espenson and Cheeks Talk about Their Web Series Husbands

  Jane Espenson and Cheeks dish about their Web series Husbands! The finale airs tomorrow, be sure to catch it.

  Interview in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 17, 2011

• Film Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene

  Elizabeth Olsen delivers a fascinating performance in a film with content that should be, but unfortunately isn't, equally mesmerizing.

  Review in Video — by Cinesnatch — on Oct 17, 2011

• Top Five Halloween Films

  These spooky flicks are guaranteed to put you in the Halloween spirit.

  Review in Video — by Courtney Lynn — on Oct 17, 2011

• Movie Review: The Three Musketeers (2011) - Not Too Proud for Predation

  The Three Musketeers in 3D: a fun, reckless, action-packed take on a swashbuckling classic

  Review in Video — by Sviatlana Piatakova — on Oct 17, 2011

• Movie Review: A Dangerous Method

  We are welcome voyeurs of three psychiatrists who are driven by and jammed up with a passion for drugs and sex.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Oct 17, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: The First Nudie Musical

  "The Color, the Camera, the Lights and the Action" have never looked better!

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

Tastes

• Restaurant Review (Norman, OK): Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream and Treatery

  The town of Norman has dozens of wonderful ice cream and frozen yogurt venues to try out. All of these places have their ups and downs, and I have made it my personal goal to try them all.

  Review in Tastes — by Haley Hoover — on Oct 17, 2011

• Pork in Sherry Mushroom Sauce

  Sautéed pork is tossed in a simple sauce of garlic, caramelized mushrooms, and sherry...

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Oct 17, 2011

• Chewy Gooey Butterscotch Blondies

  Seriously decadent cookies bars that bring you back to childhood

  Review in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on Oct 17, 2011

• Huli Huli Chicken

  The best part of this chicken dish is definitely the sauce. It's sweet, salty with a subtle tartness....

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Oct 17, 2011

• Paleo Diet Improves Digestion

  Eating chicken wings made my stomach upset but I feel great when I follow Paleo Diet principles.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Layne Pennell — on Oct 17, 2011

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Defenders of Ardania

  Take a tower defense game, throw some real time strategy into the mix, and you have a big surprise waiting for you in Defenders of Ardania.

  Review in Gaming — by Thalack — on Oct 17, 2011

• Here’s to 25 Years of Zelda Magic - Part 3

  In the final chapter of this three-part series we outline the impact of Zelda and look toward its future.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Josh Brown — on Oct 17, 2011

• PSN Review: Dead Nation: Road of Devastation

  The first DLC for Dead Nation is a new mode that rewards players with choice and hordes of zombies to kill.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Oct 17, 2011

• PC Game Review: Rage

  This game has enraged many of those who pre-ordered, but is it any good?

  Review in Gaming — by Marty Dodge — on Oct 17, 2011

Books

• Book Review: The Great Crash Ahead: Strategies for a World Turned Upside Down by Harry Dent

  The Great Crash Ahead provides warnings and strategies to manage macro and micro economic decisions rationally.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Oct 17, 2011

• Book Review: Power Ballads by Will Boast

  Will Boast ROCKS. Power Ballads sings and has the power to move you.

  Review in Books — by The Dirty Lowdown — on Oct 17, 2011

• Book Review: Turbulence by Giles Foden

  A novel about the weather, and the people trying to predict it, during a major mission in World War II.

  Review in Books — by Jeruen Dery — on Oct 17, 2011

• Book Review: The Silent and the Lost by Abu Bin Mohammed Zubair

  This story, set against backdrop of the Bangladeshi war of independence, combines love, war, peace, philosophy and spirituality.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 17, 2011

• Book Review: The Cries of San Sebastian by Anthony Ramos

  The Cries of Sebastian is a well-plotted, riveting story of love, struggle, oppression, and revolution.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 17, 2011

• Book Review: The Fiddler in the Subway: The Story of the World-Class Violinist Who Played for Handouts by Gene Weingarten

  Provocative short stories and/or essays remind us that life must not be taken too seriously.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Oct 17, 2011

• Book Review: ParentWise: The Emotional Challenges of Family Life and How to Deal With Them by Loren Buckner

  Any parent can benefit from a helpful guide, and will find one in ParentWise.

  Review in Books — by Shannon Turlington — on Oct 17, 2011

• Book Review: Becoming by Raine Thomas

  In a young adult ebook growing in popularity, Raine Thomas contends that love endures through time and space.

  Review in Books — by Leif GS Notae — on Oct 17, 2011

• Interview: Jerry Craft, Creator of Mama's Boyz

  A talk with the creator of comic strips and stories aimed at getting readers to focus on the positive sides of African-American life.

  Interview in Books — by JMcManus — on Oct 17, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Adobe Photoshop Elements 10

  Do you want to save time editing your images?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 17, 2011

• A Closer Look at Pay TV in Germany

  German pay television has played out a serious struggle.

  News in Sci/Tech — by alexmust — on Oct 17, 2011

Sports

• Sounders Celebrate Keller With A Win Over San Jose 2-1

  Kasey Keller shines in last home regular season game.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Oct 17, 2011

• 2011 SEC Week Seven Recap: Blowouts And Squeakers

  Week seven showcased the top teams in the conference and nation in blowout wins.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Oct 17, 2011

Politics

• Extravaganza in Stone and Bronze

  That can simply be termed as megalomania of a demagogue.

  Opinion in Politics — by Pooja Wanpal — on Oct 17, 2011