December 10, 2008 Archive

Books

• Conceptual Fiction: The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov

  The young Isaac Asimov tried to chronicle hundreds of years of future galactic history in three pulp fiction novels. Should we care?

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Dec 10, 2008

• Book Review: The Punch by Noah Hawley

  A dark look into the secret lives of the maladjusted.

  Review in Books — by Amanda Bittle — on Dec 10, 2008

• Beyond the Books: Interview with Lloyd Lofthouse, Author of My Splendid Concubine

  "Hopefully, from what I learned, readers will be more sensitive about the differences that exist between the West and the East."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Dec 10, 2008

• Book Review: Tears of the Desert - A Memoir of Survival in Darfur by Halima Bashir and Damien Lewis

  As a poignant and powerful memoir of survival in Darfur, Tears of the Desert is capable of producing empathetic tears.

  Review in Books — by Wisteria Leigh — on Dec 10, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Novo by Michael S. Bracco

  Novo is the last of his kind and the first of his kind, and searching for his place in the universe.

  Review in Books — by Chris Bancells — on Dec 10, 2008

Music

• Random Shuffle - The Grateful Dead, Depeche Mode and Andrew Bird

  I'm putting my music on shuffle and talking about rediscovering the Grateful Dead, 8th grade Christmas presents, and more.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Dec 10, 2008

• The Rockologist: My Favorite Albums Of 2008

  Not necessarily the best albums of 2008, just the ones I listened to the most.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 10, 2008

• Music Review: Sam Cooke - One Night Stand! Live At The Harlem Square Club

  A classic Sam Cooke album returns to its original vinyl form.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 10, 2008

• Music Review: Beneath the Massacre - Dystopia

  Brutal, repetitious, technical, and pretty darn good.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 10, 2008

• Music Review: Tim Barry - Manchester

  Avail front man Tim Barry dishes out a taste of personal punk rock folk jams coming straight from his hard working heart.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Dec 10, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Boys Like Girls - Read Between the Line

  You can't help but like the boys of Boys Like Girls!

  Review in Music — by Tempestt Patterson — on Dec 10, 2008

• Music Review: Monika Mauch & Nigel North - A Musical Banquet

  A veritable feast of music, rich with history.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Dec 10, 2008

• Music Review: Francisco Mela - Cirio

  Cuban jazz will continue to progress as long as there are guys like the outstanding drummer Francisco Mela pushing it further.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Dec 10, 2008

• Music Review: Kurupt and Roscoe - The Frank and Jess Story

  An unimaginative and barren hip hop effort.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 10, 2008

Politics

• What the Hell is Wrong with Illinois?

  Should we be worried about what kind of political culture produces four criminal governors in a generation?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 10, 2008

• Canadian Politics: A New Leader For The Liberal Party

  Bob Rae steps aside to allow Michael Ignatieff assume the leadership of Canada's federal Liberal party.

  News in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 10, 2008

• Honesty Online: A Modest Proposal

  Is it time for an ombudsman?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Eden — on Dec 10, 2008

Video

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: Discovery Channel's The Colony, MTV's True Life, Weight Loss Show, and More!

  From social experiments to female bodybuilders -- check out this week's opportunities!

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Dec 10, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Joy to the World"

  In this year's Christmas-themed episode, House treats a bullied teenager with a secret, while Cuddy finds joy.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 10, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Tropic Thunder

  Offensive, immature, vile, and completely hilarious mockery of Hollywood.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 10, 2008

• TV Review: Prison Break - "Just Business" Thrilling Because of the Recession?

  Are the creative contributors of the show only now giving us exciting episodes because they don't want the series to end or to lose their jobs?

  Review in Video — by Sharmila — on Dec 10, 2008

• DVD Review: Death Note - Volume 1 Box Set

  If you had the power to kill anyone just by knowing their name and face, what would you do with it?

  Review in Video — by Sterfish — on Dec 10, 2008

• Movie Review: Dear Zachary - A Letter to a Son About His Father

  This movie will break your heart.

  Review in Video — by Arlo J. Wiley — on Dec 10, 2008

• NBC and Jay Leno Get Me Thinking

  NBC has announced that Leno will air in primetime five nights a week in the not too distant future. Really? Really.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 10, 2008

• DVD Review: Happy Feet

  The penguins falter over time.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 10, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Prince of Persia

  Is this finally the sequel Sands of Time deserved? No, but it's not bad either.

  Review in Gaming — by Gabe Carr — on Dec 10, 2008

Sports

• Spotlight On AC Milan, Seven Times Champions Of Europe

  Ever wondered why AC Milan aren't Milano? Or what AC stands for? We're off to the San Siro to find out.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jeff Perkins — on Dec 10, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: CINEMA 4D R11, Part 4: Architecture Edition from MAXON

  If you want to get into 3D architectural visualizations, now is the time to check out CINEMA 4D.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 10, 2008

Culture

• Lessons From Architecture

  Our architecture often reflects themes of class warfare, racism, urban decay, and nostalgia for better times.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kyle West — on Dec 10, 2008

• Take That, Stephen Colbert: Jameson Delivers! Part One

  Has my appeal to the Masters of Irish Whiskey been heard?

  Opinion in Culture — by Mark Schannon — on Dec 10, 2008