December 24, 2007 Archive

Sports

• The Holiday NHL Report

  Which teams were naughty and which were nice? Does Santa care?

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Dec 24, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The First Christmas by Marcus J. Borg & John D. Crossan

  Delve into the history of the birth of Christ as two of today's top experts enlighten readers with the true story of the first Christmas.

  Review in Books — by Takiela Bynum — on Dec 24, 2007

• Book Review: St. John of the Midfield by Gerasamo Maccagnone

  A first-time novelist's valiant attempt at marrying the beauty of soccer with the beast of the Italian Mob.

  Review in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Dec 24, 2007

• The Early Word: New Books For The Week Of December 23, 2007

  It's uncanny: On Christmas morning you can tell a book by its cover. Bookstores have new gifts this week. Be canny and make an exchange.

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Dec 24, 2007

• Book Review: Cotillion by Georgette Heyer

  The Queen of Regency romances is back!

  Review in Books — by Lesa Holstine — on Dec 24, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

  A brilliant screen telling of the gory tragedy.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Charlie Wilson's War

  A breezy and intelligent political comedy about a man unrecognized for his efforts in bringing down the Soviets.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Dec 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Juno

  Absolutely fantastic film that feels very, very real.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 24, 2007

• DVD Review: The Heartbreak Kid

  Ben Stiller and the Farrelly brothers deliver a disappointing remake of the 1972 film.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Dec 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Charlie Wilson's War

  Funny throughout, but leaves you with some deep thoughts about the current state of world affairs.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 24, 2007

• Noggin and The-N Split Into Two Networks, Loaded With New Shows

  Big changes in 2008!

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Dec 24, 2007

• DVD Review: The Last Legion

  This movie has its moments but the story is weak.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Dec 24, 2007

Music

• Concert Review: Lemonheads At The Middle East in Cambridge, MA, 12/22/07

  Fast, sometimes slow and other times obnoxiously loud, the Lemonheads just plain rocked!

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 24, 2007

• Music Review: Mannheim Steamroller - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Song

  A bit of cheese but some bright spots too.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Dec 24, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Kiss - Kissology: The Ultimate Kiss Collection, Vol. 3 - 1992-2000

  A fine addition to any Kiss fan's library.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Dec 24, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Software Review – Adobe Master Collection - Adobe Flash CS3 Professional From Adobe Systems

  This update is a must have, especially for professionals who work with other Creative Suite products.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 24, 2007

Culture

• Really Really Good: The Festivus Adventures Of St. Nickalicious!

  Win tickets to see Kymani Marley, check out the Holiday Giveaway winners, and listen to The Cyber Mix Tape Show!

  News in Culture — by Laron Cue — on Dec 24, 2007

• The First Know Well

  At Christmastime we should be chanting "I want to kill" instead of carols.

  Opinion in Culture — by Realist — on Dec 24, 2007

Politics

• No, Mr. President, It's Spelled, L-E-G-A-C-Y

  You should have heard the children's letters to Santa, Mr. President... they're a part of your legacy, too.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marlowe — on Dec 24, 2007