June 8, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Dump by Peppe Arninge

  The book is both an important historical document and a painful way to drive home a point.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Jun 08, 2012

• Book Review: Elliott and Anastacia by Clara Batton Smith

  A one-of-a-kind book about cuddly koalas that can teach a child the value of playing and having fun with a close friend.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Jun 08, 2012

• Book Review: Engineers: From Great Pyramids to Pioneers of Space Travel , Edited by Adam Hart Davis

  Engineers: From Great Pyramids to Pioneers of Space Travel is an important treatise for linking ancient engineering to now.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jun 08, 2012

• Yes, Virginia, There is a Literary Critic

  If you can't explain why you love or hate a book then shut it up!

  Opinion in Books — by John H. Byk — on Jun 08, 2012

Video

• Movie Review: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

  Zoo buddies have to flee Africa to beat a scary gendarme, face their fears and become circus stars

  Review in Video — by Sviatlana Piatakova — on Jun 08, 2012

• DVD Review: Harold and Maude (Criterion Collection)

  May December romance comes to DVD from Criterion

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Jun 08, 2012

• Mad Men: Tragedy, Irony, and the Pursuit of Happiness

  Don and Roger think big. Lane checks out. Ken checks in.

  Opinion in Video — by Hank Wasiak — on Jun 08, 2012

• Movie Review: Prometheus (2012)

  Does it live up to the hype? Most certainly.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Jun 08, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Vonda Shepard - Solo

  While Vonda Shepard was memorable as the lounge singer on Ally McBeal, on her latest album she's unforgettable.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jun 08, 2012

• Music Review: Jamie McLean Band - Live at Gibson

  A fun blues rock album recorded live by the Jamie McLean Band, with special guests Jason Crosby and Taylor Hicks.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Jun 08, 2012

• The Sounds and Story of Yma Sumac

  Yma Sumac is one of Peru's most accomplished singers with a range of approximately 5 octaves.

  Opinion in Music — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jun 08, 2012

Culture

• Medical Overtreatment Needs to Change - But Will It?

  Keeping life in balance will reduce overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

  Opinion in Culture — by Don Ingwerson — on Jun 08, 2012

• Theatre Review (Downey): The Pajama Game by Abbott, Bissell, Adler, and Ross

  Downey CLO produces The Pajama Game

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 08, 2012

• Theatre Review (LA): Addams Family by Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice, and Andrew Lippa at the Pantages

  A revamped The Addams Family arrives at the Pantages

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 08, 2012

Sports

• Subway Series Different This Time Around for Mets and Yanks

  Hang on, New York; it's going to be a bumpier ride than sitting in a roller coaster car on the Cyclone at Coney Island.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jun 08, 2012