May 2, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Frank Sinatra: A Life In Pictures, Edited by Yann-Brice Dherbier

  A collection of dozens of little-known pictures of the Chairman of the Board.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on May 02, 2012

• Book Review: Spirit of the North by Tyler R. Tichelaar

  Orphaned sisters are forced to spend a long, fierce winter alone in their uncle's remote wilderness cabin in 1873 Michigan.

  Review in Books — by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson — on May 02, 2012

• Book Review: William S. Burroughs vs. The Qur'an by Michael Muhammad Knight

  Knight's writing will either offend or inspire you, and in places it might even do both.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 02, 2012

• Book Review: Man At a Machine by Stef Wertheimer

  Mr. Wertheimer speaks from experience of implementing economic models which not only enrich, but also develop communities and give back to the workers.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on May 02, 2012

• Book Review: The Book of Transformation: Open Yourself to Psychic Evolution, The Rebirth of the World by Lisa Barretta

  The Book of Transformation is a delineation of life to come at the end of the Mayan Long Count Calendar.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on May 02, 2012

• Book Review: No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf by Carolyn Burke

  No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf captures the remarkable life of France's beloved musical icon in engrossing, readable style.

  Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on May 02, 2012

• Book Review: It Chooses You, by Miranda July, Photographs by Brigitte Sire

  An elegy for a dying world, brought to you by junk mail.

  Review in Books — by Pat Padua — on May 02, 2012

• Interview: Shane Stanford, Author of Making Life Matter: Embracing the Joy in the Everyday

  A man of deep inspiration, Shane Stanford helps others embrace joy and live life better each and every day.

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on May 02, 2012

• Book Review: Lies Told Under Oath by Beth Lane

  An in-depth account of an early twentieth century murder trial drawn from the real life transcripts of courtroom strategy and procedure.

  Review in Books — by Richard R. Blake — on May 02, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Bill Evans Trio - Moonbeams [Remastered]

  Bill Evans trio plays ballads

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on May 02, 2012

• Music Review: Tim Berne - Snakeoil

  Tim Berne's latest features a mix of the accessible and avant-garde.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 02, 2012

• Music Review: The Billy Hart Quartet - All Our Reasons

  Excellent new release from this veteran jazz quartet.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 02, 2012

Video

• DVD Review: Westward the Women

  A harrowing proto-feminist western, with superb direction by William A. Wellman.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 02, 2012

• TV Review: Glee - "Choke"

  Several characters "Choke" in the latest Glee, on a quiz, a college audition, and standing up to an abusive spouse.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 02, 2012

• Mad Men: Ups, Downs, and Disappointments

  Megan and Don team up, Heinz is secured, and Don receives a "Bites the Hand That Feeds You" award.

  Opinion in Video — by Hank Wasiak — on May 02, 2012

• Movie Review: The Raven (2012)

  Edgar Allan Poe couldn't save this script.

  Review in Video — by Chad Michael Van Alstin — on May 02, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Camelot (1967)

  Lerner & Loewe's musical is simply spectacular to hear.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 02, 2012

• Movie Review: The Raven (2012)

  The Raven continues the long tradition of Poe inspired films.

  Review in Video — by T.A. Wardrope — on May 02, 2012

• Movie Review: Marvel's The Avengers

  Audiences assemble! The movie event of the year is finally here!

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on May 02, 2012

• DVD Review: The Frank Sinatra Film Collection

  Frankie says "Relax" — and to pick this set up.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 02, 2012

Sci/Tech

• Useless Patent Wars - Motorola Awarded Unenforceable Injunction against Microsoft

  Motorola Mobility awarded injunction against Xbox 360 and Windows 7 in Germany, unable to enforce it

  News in Sci/Tech — by tushar nene — on May 02, 2012

Culture

• Crossovers and the Growing Demand for Ugly Cars

  A little rant dedicated to the sale of hideous automobiles.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dan Barnes — on May 02, 2012

• How to Throw a Party That’s Big on Spunk While Low on Space

  Don’t let a small living space cramp your style and hold you back.

  News in Culture — by amy.nicole — on May 02, 2012