December 11, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Australians Want the Internet Raw

  The Rudd government wants to establish a mandatory filter on the internet.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jonathan Scanlan — on Dec 11, 2008

Books

• Manga Review: Bleach by Tite Kubo

  Swordfights, otherworld monsters and knockabout comedy – it's the world of Bleach.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 11, 2008

• Book Review: The Nine - Inside The Secret World Of The Supreme Court by Jeffrey Toobin

  I highly recommend this, especially to Americans.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 11, 2008

• Beyond the Books with Producer/Director/Author William Petrick

  "...I was in sixth grade and, I thought, wow, you can do this? Create a whole world with just words?"

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Dec 11, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Meiko - Meiko

  LA singer/songwriter takes over the charts on her own terms.

  Review in Music — by J. Aston — on Dec 11, 2008

• Music Review: The Who - Who's Next

  The Who: Chapter 7.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 11, 2008

• Music Review: Liza Minnelli - The Complete A&M Recordings

  A varied and rich collection of an under appreciated artist during her prime.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Dec 11, 2008

• The Real Tuesday Weld vs. The Real Jordan Richardson

  "All the works of man have their origin in creative fantasy." - Carl Jung

  Interview in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 11, 2008

• Retro Redux: The Grinch Takes On Holiday Music

  Scrooge isn't the only curmudgeon making an appearance during the holidays.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Dec 11, 2008

• Music Review: Eclipse - Are You Ready To Rock?

  No need to ask, we are always ready to rock to Eclipse.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Dec 11, 2008

• Pearl Jam Announce 2009 Release Date for Deluxe Edition of Ten

  Pearl Jam pulls out all the stops as they prepare to re-issue their classic debut.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 11, 2008

• Music Review: The Japanese Popstars - We Just Are

  A devastating and gorgeous debut.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 11, 2008

• Music Review: Scott Weiland - Happy in Galoshes

  Happy in Galoshes is a wonderful mess.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 11, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Valkyrie

  Valkyrie is a moment in history that needed to be retold.

  Review in Video — by James O'Neil — on Dec 11, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: The Day the Earth Stood Still, Delgo, Nothing Like the Holidays, Milk

  Sci-fi, aliens, and Milk.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 11, 2008

• Movie Review: Dracula's Daughter Saved My Live

  or Vampires Have Feelings, Too...

  Review in Video — by Michael Guiry — on Dec 11, 2008

• The Coming of the End of Pushing Daisies

  What exactly will I miss about Pushing Daisies? Why am I upset about its impending demise?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 11, 2008

• DVD Review: The Polar Express - Presented in 3D

  Good movie, bad 3D.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 11, 2008

Sports

• Fixing the BCS (Without Using The P-Word)

  Redistribute bowl payouts. Eliminate preseason polls. No more 6-6 bowl teams. And maybe a "Division I Bowl."

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 11, 2008

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Fifteen

  RJ's Power Rankings - Top Ten: 1)Titans, 2)Giants, 3)Steelers, 4)Panthers, 5)Ravens, 6)Colts, 7)Buccaneers, 8)Vikings, 9)Cardinals, 10)Broncos

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Dec 11, 2008

Gaming

• Blogcritics Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon Bobbleheads Giveaway

  Win a Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon Bobblehead doll.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Dec 11, 2008

• Xbox 360 Review: NCAA Baketball 09

  Being the only college game in town isn't all it's cracked up to be.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 11, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Microsoft Goes Viral with the Help of Brickfish – Part One

  The "I’m a PC" campaign from Microsoft soars to new heights.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Dec 11, 2008

• Video Training Review: A Celebration of Art – Weddings, Portraits, and Faces with Fay Sirkis from NAPP

  If you want to take your digital painting skills to the next level, then you need A Celebration of Art - Weddings, Portraits, and Faces.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 11, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Too Much Memory by Keith Reddin and Meg Gibson

  With a fiercely intelligent script and remarkable performances, this version of Antigone is an exceptionally honest, vital adaptation for our time.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Dec 11, 2008

• Theater Review (LA): Fiddler on The Roof at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

  Jon Engstrom recreates Jerome Robbins' choreography with precision and skill in this very well cast production.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 11, 2008