February 14, 2013 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Stone Soup and Other Stories from the Asian Tradition

  Stone Soup and Other Stories From the Asian Tradition is a lovely collection of children's stories from China.

  Satire in Video — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Feb 14, 2013

• Movie Review: Beautiful Creatures (2013)

  This will probably go down as the year's biggest surprise. A complete success in spite of the studio's advertising.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Feb 14, 2013

• DVD Review: Bonekickers

  It's a joy to watch something which recognizes the significance of history and is fun to watch.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 14, 2013

• Previewing Once Upon a Time's "Manhattan"

  Once Upon a Time fans finally get to see the highly-anticipated "Manhattan": big reveals, lots of back story and a slightly unnerving ending!

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 14, 2013

• DVD Review: Agatha Christie's Poirot and Marple: Fan Favorites Collection

  This collection is a boon for folks who want to dabble in the Agatha Christie mysteries, or who are missing a few of the full sets.

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Feb 14, 2013

• TV Review: Supernatural - "Trial and Error"

  Supernatural hits one out of the park with the marvelous "Trial and Error."

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Feb 14, 2013

• Movie Review: A Good Day to Die Hard

  McClane is here to save Valentine's weekend.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Feb 14, 2013

Books

• Manga Review: Kare Kano Volume One by Masami Tsuda

  Kare Kano explores the relationship between a narcissistic girl and a boy who appears to be perfect and innocent.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Feb 14, 2013

• Book Review: Master's Submission by Helena Harker

  Helena Harker's Master's Submission is a perfect example of BDSM-lite.

  Review in Books — by Jim Lyon — on Feb 14, 2013

• Book Review: Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World's Most Successful Businesses by Gary Shapiro

  Ninja Innovation explains how to overcome classic roadbooks to getting new ideas to market.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Feb 14, 2013

• Book Review: Gabriela and the Widow by Jack Remick

  Richly layered, Gabriela and the Widow is the story a 19-year-old Mexican woman who finds her life inextricably linked to a dying 92-year-old woman.

  Review in Books — by VS Grenier — on Feb 14, 2013

Gaming

• Party Game Review: Curses

  Party gaming turned on its head.

  Review in Gaming — by Jeff Provine — on Feb 14, 2013

Culture

• The New Pragmatism

  Some philosophizing as to what's it about, and what's it all for.

  Opinion in Culture — by John Lake — on Feb 14, 2013

Politics

• Mum's the Word on Cyber Security

  In his State of the Union address, President Obama outlined a new initiative to improve America's networks defenses. But what could Congress approve that federal agencies aren't already doing?

  Opinion in Politics — by Alexander J Smith III — on Feb 14, 2013