November 13, 2011 Archive

Video

• TV Review: Once Upon a Time - "The Price of Gold"

  Robert Carlyle makes for a wonderfully bizarre Rumpelstiltskin in Once Upon a Time's "The Price of Gold."

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 13, 2011

• DVD Review: The Littlest Angel (2011)

  An expanded take on the classic children's story which maintains the original's warmth and humor.

  Review in Video — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Nov 13, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Little Big Soldier

  It's not Jackie Chan's ultimate tour-de-force, but it's still darn good.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Nov 13, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: The River Why

  Hey, Why not?

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Nov 13, 2011

• DVD Review: Doctor Who: The Complete David Tennant Years

  Doctor Who: The Complete David Tennant years is a spectacular set, packed full of goodies for any Doctor Who fan.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Nov 13, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Shaolin - Collector's Edition

  An enjoyable martial arts drama with some fine performances from its cast. Recommended.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Nov 13, 2011

• DVD Review: Night Watch (1973)

  Elizabeth Taylor chews the scenery — and it's mostly welcome — in this Grand Guignol horror show.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Nov 13, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Ray Charles - Singular Genius: The Complete ABC Singles Box Set

  Every A and B side single Ray recorded for ABC Records, 106 songs over five CDs.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Nov 13, 2011

• Concert Review: Blitzen Trapper and Dawes, Neptune Theatre, Seattle, WA, 11/11/11

  Despite being a co-headlining tour, it's clear who the true headliner was here.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on Nov 13, 2011

• Music DVD Review: Masters Of American Music

  An excellent five-DVD overview of the history of jazz.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Nov 13, 2011

• Music Review: Nathan Shaffer - Come Back America

  It has taken a lifetime for Nathan Shaffer to release his first album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 13, 2011

Culture

• Theater Review (Seattle): Annie Get Your Gun by Irving Berlin and Herbert and Dorothy Fields as revised by Peter Stone at Village Theatre

  A charming production of the enduring Irving Berlin classic.

  Review in Culture — by Dusty Somers — on Nov 13, 2011

• Practice Your Spanish and Help End Global Hunger

  You can practice your Spanish vocabulary while helping fight hunger which afflicts nearly 1 billion people worldwide.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Nov 13, 2011

• Theo Hobson's Dilemma

  Theo Hobson has a dilemma: should he seek ordination in the Episcopal Church?

  Opinion in Culture — by Cdenck — on Nov 13, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Tennessee WIlliams' Baby Doll

  Williams' controversial screenplay is transferred to the stage in a fine production at the Lillian Theatre in Hollywood.

  Review in Culture — by Kurt Gardner — on Nov 13, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Stasiland: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall by Anna Funder

  Author examines both sides of East Germany's surveillance society.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Nov 13, 2011

• Manga Review: Pokemon Adventures Diamond and Pearl Platinum Volume Two by Hidenori Kusaka

  A manga that follows the elements from the Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl video games.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Nov 13, 2011

• Book Review: Fading Into Magic by Vone Savan

  A magical story of the angst of love and loss, and the return of belief.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Nov 13, 2011

• Book Review: My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent

  Banshees and demons return in Rachel Vincent's My Soul to Keep as Kaylee Cavanaugh fights rid her school of an addictive yet deadly supernatural substance

  Review in Books — by Mandy Southgate — on Nov 13, 2011

• Book Review: To Catch a Leaf by Kate Collins

  There is more to To Catch a Leaf than just the standard mystery to solve.

  Review in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Nov 13, 2011

• Manga Review: Hikaru no Go Volume One by Yumi Hotta

  A shonen manga series that focuses on a board game instead of physical battles.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Nov 13, 2011

• Book Review Easy Christmas Carols Instrumental Solos and Classic Rock Instrumental Solos by Alfred Music Publishing

  My family and I had so much fun playing along with the accompanying CD.

  Review in Books — by Alexandria Jackson — on Nov 13, 2011

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Sonic Generations

  A brilliant concept, but it makes same old stupid Sega mistakes.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Nov 13, 2011

Politics

• Democrats to Obama: Stay Out of Town

  With the Super Committee struggling for middle ground, Obama is nowhere in sight. And some Democrats are happy about his absence.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Nov 13, 2011

• Some See an Increased Threat from Iran

  There may be a need for stronger sanctions and even military intervention, in view of a perceived Iranian nuclear threat.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Nov 13, 2011

• Education Under Fire

  Everyone has the right to an education.

  Opinion in Politics — by Phillipe Copeland — on Nov 13, 2011

Tastes

• Whataburger: A Taste of the South

  If you're looking for a fast-food burger with a bit of regional personality, look no further than the Texas-based Whataburger.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Alyssa Grimley — on Nov 13, 2011