July 12, 2012 Archive

Books

• Interview: Greg Messel, Author of Last of the Seals

  A newer author to the fiction genre, Greg Messel is pounding out the books!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jul 12, 2012

• Book Review: Charlie: A Love Story by Barbara Lampert

  A story of love and survival, how one dog changed his owners life forever.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Jul 12, 2012

• Book Review: The Smart Consumer’s Guide to Good Credit:How to Earn Good Credit in a Bad Economy by John Ulzheimer

  We can all learn how to have good credit in a difficult economy.

  Review in Books — by Irenesroth — on Jul 12, 2012

• Interview: Victoria Pendragon, Author of Sleep Magic, Surrendering to Success

  "...it’s worthwhile reading English as it was used when there was more stress put on the language itself and on formality. We’ve all become so casual..."

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jul 12, 2012

• Book Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

  What if love were a disease, one that could be cured by an invasive but necessary procedure, ridding the world of violence and pain forever?

  Review in Books — by Mandy Southgate — on Jul 12, 2012

• Book Review: Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on Purpose by Drew Manning and Bradley Ryan Pierce

  Fit2Fat2Fit is a primer on how to lose and maintain weight loss within an acceptable range.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jul 12, 2012

• Interview: Sally Spedding, Author of Cold Remains

  Sally Spedding opens up the world of a chiller thriller writer with insights into her motivation and her methods.

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy James — on Jul 12, 2012

• Book Review: Picnic on a Cloud by Lu Hanessian

  This invitation to imaginative play for child and caregiver could lead to dreams of picnics on a cloud.

  Review in Books — by Laura Schuerwegen — on Jul 12, 2012

• Interview: Susan Wingate, Author of Spider Brains: A Love Story

  If the title Spider Brains doesn't hook you, the lovely Susan Wingate will!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jul 12, 2012

• Book Review: FilmCraft: Directing by Mike Goodridge

  Insightful and entertaining, FilmCraft: Directing might be “the most entertaining college book you’ve never read.”

  Review in Books — by Cinenerd — on Jul 12, 2012

• Book Review: Seventeen: Ultimate Guide to Beauty by Ann Shoket

  Adolescent girls can look and feel their best after reading this book.

  Review in Books — by Irenesroth — on Jul 12, 2012

Culture

• Comic-Con 2012 Day One: Newbie in Nerd Paradise

  Comic-Con day one. An almost-overwhelming bombardment of the senses.

  News in Culture — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 12, 2012

• Theatre Review (LA): That Good Night by Andrew Dolan at The Road Theatre

  Dad is ready to have all life support turned off, and the family gathers to witness the occasion.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 12, 2012

• Theatre Review (LA): Bitchslap! by Darrin Hagen at the Macha Theatre

  A hilarious play about Bette Davis and Joan Crawford shooting Whatever Happened to Baby Jane.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 12, 2012

Video

• Live Snakes at Comic-Con - Celebrating the Upcoming Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures Blu-ray

  Attendees of Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego got an eyeful of slithering, live snakes.

  News in Video — by The Other Chad — on Jul 12, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

  Power corrupts. It even happens to Barbara Stanwyck.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 12, 2012

• Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

  Does The Amazing Spider-Man take the franchise to new heights?

  Review in Video — by Chad Michael Van Alstin — on Jul 12, 2012

• Movie Review: Ice Age: Continental Drift

  This fourth installment is tedious and uninspired, and it’s out for your money.

  Review in Video — by Sviatlana Piatakova — on Jul 12, 2012

• PopConLA: Sybil Danning Shows you a Road to Movie Success

  Transmedia: Not a giant robot. It's a new way to get a movie made.

  Interview in Video — by LeoOfMars — on Jul 12, 2012

Sci/Tech

• There's That Boson I've Been Looking For...sigh.

  "The God Particle" was found, so now we need the "Miracle Particle" and "Stupid Gene" then we're all good.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Michael J. Carrasquillo — on Jul 12, 2012

Sports

• Louis Freeh Report: Penn State Top Brass Covered Up Sandusky for 14 Years

  It's inexcusable that multiple Penn State top officials cared more about Sandusky than his victims. There needs to be severe consequences for their immoral inaction.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Jul 12, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Cool Million - III

  Soulful European production duo joins forces with international vocalists for a refreshingly funky third album.

  Review in Music — by Justin Kantor — on Jul 12, 2012

• Music Review: The New Christy Minstrels - A Retrospective 1962-1970

  The '60s folk ensemble's greatest hits.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Jul 12, 2012

• Music Review: Jürgen Müller - Science of the Sea

  A D.I.Y. underwater masterpiece by a German oceanographer.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 12, 2012

• Music Review: The Electric Prunes - The Complete Reprise Singles

  The Electric Prunes singles collection is a mono mix of real and fake psychedelia.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Britton — on Jul 12, 2012