February 14, 2012 Archive

Politics

• Chris Christie's Gay Marriage Dilemma

  Gov. Chris Christie finds himself between a rock and a hard place in the battle for marriage equality.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 14, 2012

• From College to Congress: The Building of a New American Dynasty?

  The Wamp family of Tennessee is out to create a new noble house at your expense.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Feb 14, 2012

Books

• Interview with Edward Mrkvicka Jr., Author of No Innocent Affair

  Interview with award-winning Christian author Edward Mrkvicka Jr.

  Interview in Books — by Cheryl C. Malandrinos — on Feb 14, 2012

• Book Review: Live Ammo by Lynda Fitzgerald

  Live Ammo is the second in the “Live” series, following Live Ringer.

  Review in Books — by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson — on Feb 14, 2012

• Book Review: Unwanted: A Novel by Kristina Ohlsson

  A young girl sleeping in a railroad coach is abducted when her mother temporarily steps off the train to make a phone call.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Feb 14, 2012

• Book Review: Charles Munch by D. Kern Holoman

  A fascinating account of the life of conductor Charles Munch.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Feb 14, 2012

• Book Review: Four Books to Accompany The Secret World of Arrietty, by Hayao Miyazaki, Keiko Niwa, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi

  Four beautifully-produced illustrated volumes all help to enhance Studio Ghibli's latest release, The Secret World of Arrietty

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on Feb 14, 2012

• Book Review: King Rat by James Clavell

  POWs in one of Japan's worst prisons: how do you think you will survive?

  Review in Books — by Jeruen Dery — on Feb 14, 2012

• An Interview With Robert Crais About His New Book, Taken

  "The truth is always so much more interesting that fiction. The truth is powerful."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Feb 14, 2012

• Book Review: Glorify Each Day by John Banks

  A remarkable novel depicting the consequences of violence.

  Review in Books — by Susan Vio — on Feb 14, 2012

• Interview, Part 2: Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, Authors of The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie

  Kim and Krickett Carpenter discuss their updated book The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie.

  Interview in Books — by Tall Writer — on Feb 14, 2012

Video

• DVD Review: Wainy Days, Seasons 1-4

  A live-action cartoon where the anti-jokes come just as often as the jokes.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 14, 2012

• DVD Review: Battlefield Detectives

  A fascinating look at pivotal events in world history.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Feb 14, 2012

• DVD Review: Vision Quest (2011 Warner Archive Release)

  Hey, I'd starve myself for a young Linda Fiorentino, too.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 14, 2012

• Why American Idol Needs Another Taylor Hicks

  With The Voice overtaking it as the hippest singing competition around, Idol needs someone like the season five champ.

  Opinion in Video — by The Other Chad — on Feb 14, 2012

• Movie Review: A Dangerous Method

  David Cronenberg explores the birth of psychoanalysis and the tense relationship at its centre. The results are in.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Feb 14, 2012

• TV Review: Supernatural - Musings on "Slice Girls" and "Plucky Pennywhistle's Magic Menagerie"

  Pondering the Amy question in light of "Slice Girls" and some thought on killer clowns.

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Feb 14, 2012

• Movie Review: The Muppets

  The Muppets are back but do they work for a very modern audience?

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Feb 14, 2012

• DVD Review: Man in a Suitcase - Volume 2

  Acorn Media has released on DVD the remaining episodes of '60s spy television series Man in a Suitcase

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 14, 2012

• TV Review: House, M.D. - "Chase"

  A look inside the mind and heart of Dr. Robert Chase in this week's House, M.D.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 14, 2012

Sci/Tech

• An Internet Dummy Finds Her Internet Troll

  When an Internet dummy like me can find your physical location, it's time to give up your hobby of harassment.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Joanne Huspek — on Feb 14, 2012

• Proper Writing Skills Are Required By Employers Too

  With unemployment over 8% those looking for jobs are trying hard to put their best foot forward, so should employers.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Michael J. Carrasquillo — on Feb 14, 2012

Music

• Concert Review: MUTEMATH at Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA, 2/10/12

  MUTEMATH continues to justify its reputation as a killer live act.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 14, 2012

• Whitney Houston - Dynamic, Heavenly, Troubled, and Loved

  R.I.P to one of music's most memorable voices, Whitney Houston.

  Opinion in Music — by Bunneh3000 — on Feb 14, 2012

• Stream fun.'s New Album, Some Nights

  Get a first listen of fun.'s new album, Some Nights, on Blogcritics.

  News in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Feb 14, 2012

• Music Review: Bad Weather California - Sunkissed

  Sunny skies prevail in Bad Weather California.

  Review in Music — by Guy De Federicis — on Feb 14, 2012

• Million Dollar Voice

  They left me cold, recalling the relatively recent drug-related losses of Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse.

  Opinion in Music — by moira eribenne — on Feb 14, 2012

• The Grammys 2012: Two Days Later

  The Grammys 2012 are lacking diversity and ... music

  Opinion in Music — by Sviatlana Piatakova — on Feb 14, 2012

• Music Review: Various Artists - The Essential Philip Glass

  This three-disc album celebrates Glass' 75th birthday.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Feb 14, 2012

• Whitney Houston: Not Your Average Tribute

  I could talk about her beauty, her amazing voice, her career, but I do not think that would do her justice.

  Opinion in Music — by Sahar — on Feb 14, 2012