July 18, 2012 Archive

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Cat Run

  When hip becomes annoying.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 18, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: A Perfect World (1993)

  Kevin Costner shines in Clint Eastwood's taut '90s drama.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 18, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Erin Brockovich

  Once, it was poignant. Now, it's for Julia Roberts fans only.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 18, 2012

Culture

• What, Me Worry? At Comic-Con with MAD Magazine Editor John Ficarra

  A conversation with MAD Magazine's Editor John Ficarra at this year's Comic-Con International.

  Interview in Culture — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 18, 2012

• Theatre Review (LA): The Irish Curse by Martin Casella at the Odyssey Theatre

  Martin Casella's delightful and often moving play The Irish Curse comes to the Odyssey Theatre

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 18, 2012

• Comic-Con International 2012 Report, Part 2

  For four days in July we look at the world around us with wonder.

  Review in Culture — by Cinema Sentries — on Jul 18, 2012

Books

• Book Review: The Inner World of Money: Taking Control of Your Financial Decisions and Behaviors by Marty Martin

  The Inner World of Money explores the real role of money in our lives, reasons for financial roadblocks, and whether money really can bring happiness.

  Review in Books — by Tyler Tichelaar — on Jul 18, 2012

• Interview with Douglas Jacobson, Author of The Katyn Order

  Did Douglas Jacobson get to pick the title of his book? Find out in this interview.

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Jul 18, 2012

• Book Review: Abbey Road To Ziggy Stardust: Off the Record with The Beatles, Bowie, Elton and So Much More by Ken Scott and Bobby Owinski

  Ken Scott has produced some of the mightiest music of the 20th Century and has written a book about it.

  Review in Books — by Guy De Federicis — on Jul 18, 2012

• Book Review: There Is A Cure For Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21+ Day Program by Dr. Gabriel Cousens

  There Is A Cure For Diabetes is a practical guide for managing the disease utilizing naturally based protocols and vitamins.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jul 18, 2012

• Book Review: The Wurms Of Blearmouth by Steven Erikson

  Mayhem and bedlam mixed with a healthy dose of humour make this a great read.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 18, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Frank Ocean - Channel Orange

  Ascendant crooner Frank Ocean keeps it real on solo debut, Channel Orange.

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Jul 18, 2012

• Music Review: Alison Wedding - This Dance

  The many sides of Alison Wedding, a singer worth your attention.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Jul 18, 2012

• Music Reviews: Joanna Dean, Doro, Wigelius, District 97, Cloudscape, and Mörglbl

  New music, plus remembering a musical genius.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jul 18, 2012

Sports

• How Environmentally Friendly is the Olympic Torch?

  Coming under fire for failing to live up to sustainability claims, what is the real environmental cost of the torch?

  Opinion in Sports — by Stanley Cooper — on Jul 18, 2012

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: The Amazing Spider-Man

  There's a lot of Spider-Man fun to be had, even if the experience has its flaws.

  Review in Gaming — by Chad Michael Van Alstin — on Jul 18, 2012

Politics

• The Future of China and What it Means for the West

  China will have the world's largest economy by 2021 and may soon overtake America as the world’s next superpower.

  Opinion in Politics — by James Nickerson — on Jul 18, 2012

• Experts Address North Korean Military and Political Changes

  Expert analysts on the shakeups in North Korea.

  News in Politics — by John Lake — on Jul 18, 2012

• The Euro In Crisis Part 4: The Macedonian Captivity

  The European Central Bank played the great confidence game and one choice cost Greece, and the Euro, nearly everything.

  Opinion in Politics — by Alexander J Smith III — on Jul 18, 2012

Tastes

• Book Review: The Cuban Kitchen by Raquel Rabade Roque

  The Cuban-born author shares her Cuban kitchen experiences in this evocative cookbook.

  Review in Tastes — by Kathleen Riley-Daniels — on Jul 18, 2012