September 24, 2012 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender

  A superlative exploration of Freddie Mercury’s solo music career featuring rare videos and insightful interviews.

  Review in Video — by Wesley Britton — on Sep 24, 2012

• DVD Review: The Crimson Petal and the White

  Definitely not your typical costume drama, which makes it one of the most exciting television programs you'll see in a long time.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 24, 2012

• Once Upon a Time Fans Bid to Help With Kids Glasgow

  A unique opportunity for Once Upon a Time fans to acquire some one-of-a-kind memorabilia and at the same time support a worthwhile charity.

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 24, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: The Cabin In The Woods

  It's fun, smart, and still a horror movie. That's a rare combination and reason enough to give this film a try.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Sep 24, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: The War (2007)

  Ken Burns tells the story of WWII through four small towns and their residents.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Sep 24, 2012

• Once Upon a Time Pre-Premiere Speculation

  Join the festivities on Blogcritics in anticipation of the season two Once Upon a Time premiere.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 24, 2012

Music

• Music DVD Review: Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - The Lost Broadcasts

  Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band take center stage with some newly resurrected live tracks.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 24, 2012

• Music Review: Elizabeth Shepherd - Rewind

  Rewind has jazz singer Elizabeth Shepherd putting new faces on some classic tunes.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Sep 24, 2012

• Music DVD/CD Review: Paul Simon - Live in New York City

  Two CDs and a DVD of a terrific 20-song concert taped in 2011 at New York City's historic Webster Hall.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Sep 24, 2012

• Music Review: Larry Graham & Graham Central Station - Raise Up

  Larry Graham's first offering since 1998 is a funky party album.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Sep 24, 2012

Books

• Chatting with Entangled Writer Lea Nolan, Author of Conjure

  Lea pens the types of tales she pursued as a teen--smart paranormals with lively heroines, smokin’ heroes and nefarious stratagems.

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Sep 24, 2012

• Book Review: Mustard Seeds, Shovels, and Mountains: How to Succeed Using Your Physio-Psychic Power by J.F. (Jim) Straw

  Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains constitutes a journey and a personal exercise of determination and practice.

  Review in Books — by Carol Hoyer, PhD — on Sep 24, 2012

• Book Review: The Ultimate Guitar Chord and Scale Bible by Buck Brown and Mark Dziuba

  An essential resource for all guitar players.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 24, 2012

• Book Review: Redwine Hill: The Secrets at Primevil Asylum by L.L. Stolmeier

  It is a dangerous world when you are 16 and being stalked by collectors.

  Review in Books — by Paige Lovitt — on Sep 24, 2012

• Book Review: The Big Book of Babycakes: Cupcake Maker Recipes, Homemade Bite-Sized Fun! by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss

  Fun, bite-sized enjoyment without the guilt.

  Review in Books — by Irene Watson — on Sep 24, 2012

• Book Review: Loco Moco by Ty Hutchinson

  Trouble in paradise continues to brew as a young girl disappears.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Sep 24, 2012

• Book Review: The Cocktail Waitress by James M. Cain

  Brutal and seductive noir fiction.

  Review in Books — by The Dirty Lowdown — on Sep 24, 2012

• Graphic Fiction Review: Graphic Classics: Robert Louis Stevenson, Edited by Tom Pomplun

  A newly reissued “Graphics Classics” set adds an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Sep 24, 2012

Culture

• Food, Clothing, Tech, and Logistics All Crucial for Syrian Aid

  If the Syrian conflict continues, humanitarian needs are only going to increase.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Sep 24, 2012

• Helping Others Boosts Health

  Helping others turns out to help yourself and allows you to feel fulfilled.

  Opinion in Culture — by Don Ingwerson — on Sep 24, 2012

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure HD Ver.

  Back from the dead, this Dreamcast fighter is ready to show a new generation what 2D is all about.

  Review in Gaming — by J.J.S. Boyce — on Sep 24, 2012

• Nintendo DS Review: Finding Nemo - Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition

  The 30 or so odd touch screen driven experiences have one goal: touch this, not that.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 24, 2012

Tastes

• Book Review: 150 Best Donut Recipes: Fried or Baked by George Geary

  The freshness and quality that come from scratch donut making simply can't be beat!

  Review in Tastes — by Irene Watson — on Sep 24, 2012

Sports

• SEC Football 2012: Week Five Previews and Predictions

  A bulk of the conference gets a week off while two teams that figure in the SEC East race prepare to square off.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Sep 24, 2012