On this day in movie history - Vanishing of the Bees (2009):

Vanishing of the Bees

a documentary by Hive Mentality Films & Hipfuel Films,

directed by George Langworthy and Maryam Henein,

written by Maryam Henein, George Langworthy and James Erskine,

was released in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2009.
Music by Stars of the Lid.

Cast:

Elliot Page, Bret Adee, Dennis Cardoza, Henri Clement, Jay Feldman, Emilia Fox, Maryann Frazier, Jean Glavany, Davey Hackenberg, David Hackenberg, Gunther Hauk, Wayne Larsen, Dee Lusby, David Mendes, Philipp Mimkes, Mike Painter, Jeff Pettis, David Pettit, Michael Pollan, Billy Rhodes, Rick Smith, Randy Stone, Tom Theobald, Ava Tuenge, Tia Tuenge, Fred Westerhold.

On this day in music history - Nightbook, by Ludovico Einaudi (2009):

Nightbook

Album by Ludovico Einaudi,

released October 5, 2009.

Track list:

Einaudi: Indaco; Einaudi: The Snow Prelude No. 15; Einaudi: Eros; Einaudi: The Crane Dance; Einaudi: The Snow Prelude No. 2; Einaudi: The Tower; Einaudi: Reverie; Einaudi: Bye Bye Mon Amour; Einaudi: The Planets; Einaudi: Solo; Einaudi: Berlin Song.

On this day in music history - Dear Agony, by Breaking Benjamin (2009):

Dear Agony

Album by Breaking Benjamin,

released September 29, 2009.

Track list:

Fade Away; I Will Not Bow; Crawl; Dear Agony; Lights Out; What Lies Beneath; Without You; Give Me A Sign; Hopeless; Into The Nothing; Anthem Of The Angels.

On this day in movie history - Pandorum (2009):

Pandorum

directed by Christian Alvart,

written by Travis Milloy,

based on a story by Travis Milloy and Christian Alvart,

was released in the United States on September 25, 2009.
Music by Michl Britsch.

Cast:

Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Antje Traue, Cung Le, Eddie Rouse, André Hennicke, Norman Reedus, Delphine Chuillot, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Yangzom Brauen, Virginia Welch, Niels-Bruno Schmidt.

On this day in movie history - Surrogates (2009):

Surrogates

directed by Jonathan Mostow,

written by John Brancato and Michael Ferris,

based on the comic book The Surrogates by Robert Venditti,

was released in the United States on September 25, 2009.
Music by Richard Marvin.
End credits song: I Will Not Bow by Breaking Benjamin.

Cast:

Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe, James Francis Ginty, James Cromwell, Ving Rhames, Jack Noseworthy, Devin Ratray, Michael Cudlitz, Jeffrey De Serrano, Helena Mattsson, Michael Philip, Danny F Smith, Brian Parrish, Jennifer Alden, Shane Dzicek, Andrew Haserlat, Justin Goodrich, Lisa Hernandez, Kirk Hawkins, Rachel Sterling, Meta Golding, Taylor Cole, Jordan Belfi, J.L. Highsmith, Nicholas Purcell, Max Murphy, Victor Webster, David Klefeker, Dorothy Brodesser, Valerie Azlynn, Michael O'Toole, Chad Williams, Mike Randy, Tyson Eberly, Michael DeMello, Ron Murphy, Genevieve Johnson, David Conley, Bruce-Robert Serafin, Cody Christian, Ian Novick, Todd Cahoon, Ella Thomas, Gabriel Olds, Eamon Brooks, Rodney Weber, De'Lon Grant, Matthew Souris, Trevor Donovan, Brock Gloor, Rick Malambri, Paul Richard Yarborough, Christine Mascott, Ari Mostow, Nathan Mostow, Taylar Eliza, Edward McCabe, Anya Monzikova, Brett Ainslie, John Amato, Stanis Krista Ames, Melissa Barker, Greg Berney, Joshua Brown, Nicole Burch, Shannon Carter, Chemi Che-Mponda, Desiree April Connolly, Kelly Dempsey, Amanda Dixon, Shannon Mary Dixon, Frank Durant, Shawn Fogarty, Sari Gagnon, Una Green, Barbara Guertin, Brett Gustafson, London Hall, Lauren Hayes, Quincy Heath, Haley Higgins, Jordan Johnson, Kate Jurdi, Haytham Kandil, Petar Kirilov, David A. Kirsch, Jennifer Lazea, Anne Lockhart, Christopher J. Long, Evalena Marie, Dan Marshall, Robert Masiello, Rana Morrison, Jason Mulcahy, Robert Nuzzie, Valerie Parker, Dominic Prietto, Ali Raymer, Derrick Redford, Baylee Ricci, Floyd Richardson, Joe Sobalo Jr., Vyvian B. Stevens, Amanda Wall, Mike Wendt, Jamie Christopher White.

On this day in music history - Sanctuary, by Sherry Finzer (2009):

Sanctuary

Album by Sherry Finzer,
released September 1, 2009.

Track list:

Awakenings; Celestial Voyage; Mystic Haze; Ethereal Journey; Fortitude; Peaceful Drift.

On this day in music history - Verismo, by Renée Fleming and Marco Armiliato (2009):

Verismo

Album by Renée Fleming and Marco Armiliato,
released August 25, 2009.

Track list:

Puccini: La Bohème / Act 1 - “Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì”; Leoncavallo: La bohème / Act 1 - Musette svaria sulla bocca viva; Leoncavallo: La bohème / Act 4 - Mimi Pinson la biondinetta; Puccini: La Bohème / Act 3 - Addio! Che vai?...Donde lieta uscì; Leoncavallo: Zazà - Edited Renzo Bianchi (1947 Version) / Act 3 - Angioletto, il tuo nome?; Puccini: Manon Lescaut - Revised by Roger Parker / Act 4 - Sola, perduta, abbandonata; Zandonai: Conchita / Act 1 - Ier dalla fabbrica a Triana; Cilea: Gloria / Act 2 - O mia cuna fiorita; Giordano: Fedora / Act 3 - Tutto tramonta; Puccini: Turandot / Act 3 - “Tu che di gel sei cinta”; Giordano: Siberia - Nel so amore; Puccini: La Rondine / Act 2 - “Bevo al tuo fresco sorriso”.

On this day in movie history - Carriers (2009):

Carriers

directed and written by David Pastor and Àlex Pastor,

released at the Fantasy Filmfest in Germany on August 18, 2009.

Music by Peter Nashel.

Cast:

Lou Taylor Pucci, Chris Pine, Piper Perabo, Emily VanCamp, Christopher Meloni, Kiernan Shipka, Ron McClary, Mark Moses, Josh Berry, Tim D. Janis, Dale O'Malley, Dylan Kenin, LeAnne Lynch, Jan Cunningham, Mary Peterson, Sequoyah Adams-Rice, Brighid Fleming.

On this day in movie history - District 9 (2009):

District 9

directed by Neill Blomkamp,

written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell,

based on the short film Alive in Joburg (2006) by Neill Blomkamp,

was released in the United States on August 14, 2009.
Music by Clinton Shorter.

Cast:

Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, David James, Vanessa Haywood, Mandla Gaduka, Eugene Wanangwa Khumbanyiwa, Louis Minnaar, Kenneth Nkosi, William Allen Young, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, John Sumner, Nick Blake, Jed Brophy, Vittorio Leonardi, Johan van Schoor, Marian Hooman, Jonathan Taylor, Stella Steenkamp, Tim Gordon, Nick Boraine, Robert Hobbs, Trevor Coppola, Morne Erasmus, .

On this day in movie history - Give ‘Em Hell, Malone (2009):

Give ‘Em Hell, Malone

aka Malone,

directed by Russell Mulcahy,

written by Mark Hosack,

was released in the United States on July 25, 2009.
Music by David Williams.

Cast:

Thomas Jane, Ving Rhames, Elsa Pataky, French Stewart, Leland Orser, Chris Yen, William Abadie, Gregory Harrison, Doug Hutchison, Eileen Ryan, David Andriole, Thomas Olson, Mark Hosack, Melody Deatherage, Bart Heimburger, Patrick Treadway, Armand Jalayeri, Gary Pierce, Dane Farwell, Devon Graves, Brandon O’Neill, Gretchen Oyster, Jhon Goodwin, Kent Kimball, Katrina McKinley, Candy Richardz, Aaron Fink, R.J. Hampton, Dominic Salvatore, Randy Weatherbee.

Recommended reading - The Backyard Beekeeper's Honey Handbook (2009):

The Backyard Beekeeper's Honey Handbook:
A Guide to Creating, Harvesting, and Cooking with Natural Honeys

By Kim Flottum.

Quarry Books.

Paperback.

Published 2009.

ISBN-10: 1592534740

ISBN-13: 978-1592534746

Description:

In The Backyard Beekeeper’s Honey Handbook, hive hints and honey-harvesting tutorials abound, all-delivered with the sound, practical, and common-sense perspective of a seasoned expert. Also, an illustrated guide to honey plants explores their regional bloom dates and honey flows in unprecedented detail. A wide array of honey-handling equipment is illustrated, explained, and reviewed. With this book at your side, you will be the sweetest, savviest, beekeeper in the neighborhood.

Lush, full-color photographs take you from flower bud to beehive, then onward through the mechanics and choreography of the honey harvest.

Expert instructions and insight on cultivating varietal honeys show you how to tap into honey’s time-tested health benefits.

More than 50 delicious, healthy recipes for both sweet and savory dishes featuring honey.

On this day in movie history - The Age of Stupid (2009):

The Age of Stupid

a drama / documentary directed and written by Franny Armstrong,

was released in the United States on July 17, 2009.

Narrated by Pete Postlethwaite.

Music by Chris Brierley.

Cast:

Pete Postlethwaite, Jehangir Wadia, Layefa Malin, Al Duvernay, Fernand Pareau, Jamila Bayyoud, Adnan Bayyoud, Piers Guy, Mark Lynas, Mohamed Nasheed, David King, George Monbiot, Richard Heinberg, Ed Miliband, Lisa Guy, Babou Ceesay, Toyah Frantzen.

Recommended reading - Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography (2009):

Silent Mystery and Detective Movies:
A Comprehensive Filmography

By Ken Wlaschin.

ISBN-10: 0786443502

ISBN-13: 978-0786443505

Published 2009.

Description:

The silent film era was known in part for its cliffhanger serials and air of suspense that kept audiences returning to theaters week after week. Icons such as Douglas Fairbanks, Laurel and Hardy, Lon Chaney and Harry Houdini were among those who graced the dark and shadowy screen. This reference guide to silent films with mystery and detective content lists more than 1,500 titles in one of entertainment’s most popular and enduring genres. While most of the films examined are from North America, mystery films from around the world are included.

The late Ken Wlaschin was former director of creative affairs at the American Film Institute, headed the Institute’s National Film Theater and founded its Los Angeles film festival. He previously directed the British Film Institute’s National Film Theater and London film festival for 14 years. Wlaschin, the author of three other McFarland books, lived in Palm Springs, California.

On this day in music history: Queen Bee - The Antone's Collection, by Sue Foley (2009):

Queen Bee: The Antone’s Collection

Album by Sue Foley,

released June 30, 2009.

Track list:

Queen Bee; Cuban Getaway; Gone Blind; Off the Hook; Ruby Duby Du; Give Me Time; Truckin’ Little Woman; Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is; Big City Blues; Howlin’ for My Darlin’; As Long As I Have You; If You Gotta Go; Give It to Me; Walk in the Sun; The Wind; Love Sick Child; Lightning Boogie; Positively 4th Street; I Feel So Good; Guitar Rhumba.

On this day in movie history - Public Enemies (2009):

Public Enemies

directed by Michael Mann,

written by Ronan Bennett, Ann Biderman and Michael Mann,

was released in the United States on June 19, 2009.
Based on the book Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933–34 by Bryan Burrough.
Music by Elliot Goldenthal.

Cast:

Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup, Stephen Dorff, Stephen Lang, Michael Bentt, Stephen Graham, Jason Clarke, David Wenham, Spencer Garrett, Christian Stolte, Giovanni Ribisi, John Ortiz, Domenick Lombardozzi, Bill Camp, Rory Cochrane, Richard Short, Carey Mulligan, John Michael Bolger, Branka Katić, Emilie de Ravin, Shawn Hatosy, Don Frye, Matt Craven, Channing Tatum, Lili Taylor, David Warshofsky, Peter Gerety, Michael Vieau, Casey Siemaszko, Adam Mucci, Leelee Sobieski, James Russo, Chandler Williams, John Hoogenakker.

On this day in movie history - Moon (2009):

Moon

directed by Duncan Jones,

written by Nathan Parker,

based on a story by Duncan Jones,

was released in the United States on June 12, 2009.
Music by Clint Mansell.

Cast:

Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw, Adrienne Shaw, Kaya Scodelario, Benedict Wong, Matt Berry, Malcolm Stewart, Robin Chalk, Gavin Rothery, Gary Shaw, Mick Ward.