April 5, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

  Patrick Bateman: a yuppie, a psychopath, and the world's worst nightmare. He is also the anti-hero that I couldn't help but love.

  Review in Books — by Jeruen Dery — on Apr 05, 2012

• Book Review: Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity and Writing by L. L. Barkat

  A how-to read for writers that entertains while it educates, inspires, and empowers.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Apr 05, 2012

• Interview: Denise Robbins, Author of Phish NET Stalkings

  Only Denise Robbins can get a man in fishnets! The woman who knows all, sees all and writes all!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Apr 05, 2012

• Book Review: Palm Trees on the Hudson: A True Story of the Mob, Judy Garland and Interior Decorating by Elliot Tiber

  A prequel memoir of being 20-something in the 1960s by the author of Taking Woodstock.

  Review in Books — by Meredith Ann Rutter — on Apr 05, 2012

• Interview with Susan Spence, Author of A Story of the West

  "This is my first attempt at writing. I got the idea in my head and must have had some free time on my hands..."

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Apr 05, 2012

• eBook Review: Faye's Spirit by Saskia Walker

  The concluding story of Saskia Walker's Erogenous Zones trilogy, from Total-E-Bound.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Apr 05, 2012

• Review: Hide Me Among the Graves by Tim Powers

  With a boost from his Pirates of the Caribbean association this novel may be what Tim Powers needs to reach a larger audience.

  News in Books — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 05, 2012

• Book Review: Sacré Bleu: A Comedy d'Art by Christopher Moore

  Moore at his best — underneath the laughter lies the truth the clown usually covers with a greasepaint smile.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 05, 2012

Video

• Blu-ray Review: The Lion of Judah (2011)

  Why are Christian films always so hard to watch?

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 05, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: War Horse

  The horse may be strong, but the film is weak.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 05, 2012

• Movie Review: American Reunion

  The returning cast makes it more likeable than it should be, but it still may be time for our last piece of Pie.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Apr 05, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Torchwood - Miracle Day

  Torchwood: Miracle Days is now available on Blu-ray and DVD with a handful of extras.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Apr 05, 2012

• Mad Men: A Big Win and Cultural Enlightenment

  Peggy and Pete Continue To Grow While Roger Growls. Don Gets Turned On The The Sixties.

  Opinion in Video — by Hank Wasiak — on Apr 05, 2012

• Movie Review: The Deep Blue Sea (2011)

  Emotional depth or a shallow attempt?

  Review in Video — by Robyn Davies — on Apr 05, 2012

Culture

• Nine Days in Wales, Part Two

  Our journey continues to the picturesque Gower Peninsula, then up to the dramatic ruins of remote Carreg Cennen Castle.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 05, 2012

• South Sudan and the War of 1812

  A learning adventure in American history can also offer a way for students and others to connect with South Sudan.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 05, 2012

• My Mother and Scientology: The Story I Never Knew

  How did my mom come upon Scientology? What was in it for her?

  Opinion in Culture — by Tad Reeves — on Apr 05, 2012

• Theater Review (NYC): Being Shakespeare with Simon Callow at BAM

  A staged lecture on the life of Shakespeare, rhapsodically delivered by the noted Shakespearean and film actor Simon Callow.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 05, 2012

• Theater Review (LA): Zombie Joe's Urban Death

  Grand Guignol lives again in this shocking and inspired piece of performance art.

  Review in Culture — by Kurt Gardner — on Apr 05, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers - Little Big Men (Remastered)

  A dose of remastered blues thunder from Down Under.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 05, 2012

• Music Review: David Zinman and Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich - Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 and Schubert: Symphony No. 7 "Unfinished"

  David Zinman starts work on the complete cycle of Schubert symphonies.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Apr 05, 2012

• Interview: Avalanche City's David Baxter Discusses the Creative Process Behind His Music

  The “brain child” behind Avalanche City talks about creating music & teaching himself how to sing.

  Interview in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 05, 2012

• Music Review: Blue Oyster Cult - The Essential Blue Oyster Cult

  The Essential Blue Oyster Cult is just that, especially the glory years.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Britton — on Apr 05, 2012

• Music Review: Andy Robinson - Music Bucket

  Andy Robinson's organic music resonates with emotion - using it in a video could win you a cash prize.

  Review in Music — by Joe Ross — on Apr 05, 2012

Sci/Tech

• Google Glasses: A Vision of Brain-Blindness?

  Google's augmented reality specs allow users to look out rather than down, but is this safer, or safe at all?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 05, 2012

Gaming

• Nintendo 3DS Review: Kid Icarus: Uprising

  Kid Icarus: Uprising is for the most part, a 3D action/adventure shooter, with some RPG elements.

  Review in Gaming — by RPGameX — on Apr 05, 2012