December 5, 2008 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Punisher - War Zone

  Marvel's gun-toting vigilante returns in an over-the-top sequel.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Dec 05, 2008

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "It's a Wonderful Lie"

  Friends, Gossip Girls, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Bart Bass, not to praise him

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Dec 05, 2008

• Passport Cinema: Gamer

  France takes an ill-conceived stab at depicting gamer culture in this piddling dramedy.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Dec 05, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of December 7

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride continues.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 05, 2008

• News Bites: Halloween 2, Tarzan, Mary Pickford's Oscar

  Reimaginings, director rumblings, and silly lawsuits.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 05, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 12/04/2008

  A solid week, some PSP ports, a new PSN title, and a free episode of Qore. Start downloading!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 05, 2008

• PlayStation 3 Review: Linger in Shadows

  A brief but engrossing interactive art experience on the PlayStation 3.

  Review in Gaming — by Gabe Carr — on Dec 05, 2008

• Nintendo DS Review: Cradle of Rome

  This puzzle/society simulation combination game combines the best of both worlds for gamers looking for stimulating strategy.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Dec 05, 2008

Music

• Concert Review: Smashing Pumpkins - Gibson Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, CA - 12/02/08

  Smashing Pumpkins celebrate 20 years. This performance makes me hope for 20 more.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Dec 05, 2008

• Music Review: Space Probe Taurus - Space Probe Taurus

  Stamp on that fuzz pedal and go for a ride on the Space Probe Taurus.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Dec 05, 2008

• Music Review: Ablaye Cissoko & Volker Goetze - Sira

  Welcome back to "the mystery."

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 05, 2008

• Music Media: Lordi, Biohazard, In This Moment, Enslaved, Hellvetica, Fuse, Machinery, Korea

  Videos, live footage, and commercials.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 05, 2008

• Music Review: The Who - Magic Bus: The Who On Tour

  The Who: Chapter 4.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 05, 2008

• Music Review: Roger Kellaway - Live At The Jazz Standard

  Experience the sound and feel of a smokin' hot NY jazz club without leaving home.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Dec 05, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Tony Malaby Cello Trio - Warblepeck

  Heading toward the best of 2008.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 05, 2008

• Music Review: Tracy Chapman - Our Bright Future

  This latest album by Tracy Chapman has the contemporary folk that her listeners are looking for, and perhaps a little bit more.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Dec 05, 2008

Politics

• Russo-Georgian War Revisited

  Former Georgian ambassador to Russia blames his country for conflict.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 05, 2008

• Why is South Africa Supporting Oppression and Torture Abroad?

  You shouldn't just cry, beloved country, you should be ashamed.

  News in Politics — by Savo Heleta — on Dec 05, 2008

Books

• Conceptual Fiction: The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick

  In The Man in the High Castle, Philip K. Dick imagines a universe in which the United States lost World War II.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Dec 05, 2008

• Book Review: Natural Knits For Babies & Toddlers by Tina Barrett

  Cute knitting patterns made with all natural, organic fibers.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Dec 05, 2008

• Book Review: Know It All - The Little Book of Essential Knowledge by Susan Aldridge, Elizabeth King Humphrey, and Julie Whitake

  Test YOUR knowledge of nine major subject areas! (Including bumblebee bats and ball bearings to boot.)

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Dec 05, 2008

• Book Review: Wife Dressing - The Fine Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife by Anne Fogarty

  An old-fashioned guide to style. Some advice timeless; other advice very out-of-date.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Dec 05, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Spring Awakening

  Like Disney's "High School Musical" series, this Tony-award winner proved that musicals can attract a new, young audience.

  Review in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Dec 05, 2008

• Who Are the Nudes?

  Naked is what one is when stepping out of the shower. It is candid. Nude is premeditated.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kelsey Marcussen — on Dec 05, 2008

• Theater Review (London): The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes at Wilton's Music Hall

  The waning days of the repressive Protectorate being replaced by the hysterical gaiety of the Restoration is a period with great possibilities.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Dec 05, 2008

Sci/Tech

• How to Legally Buy Hot Merchandise

  If you want to buy some hot merchandise at almost too good to be true prices without putting yourself in jeopardy, read on!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Dec 05, 2008

• Software Review: Manga Studio 4 EX from Smith Micro

  Manga Studio is a great way to begin producing your own comics.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 05, 2008