December 4, 2009 Archive

Music

• Woodstock Co-Founder Michael Lang Reflects On Festival, Its Legacy

  Woodstock co-founder Michael Lang goes back to the garden to reflect on its genesis and legacy.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Dec 04, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Chappaquiddick Skyline - "Everyone Else is Evolving"

  The beginning of a beautiful friendship...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 04, 2009

• Retro Redux: Puttin' My Cat Clothes On

  Rockabilly legend Carl Perkins had the right idea — you need to look especially cool if you want to rock.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Dec 04, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Guided By Voices - The Devil Went Home And Puked

  Guided By Voices hit the DVD screens with a hodge-podge of material compiled by Robert Pollard.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 04, 2009

• Transcriptions and Collaborations: Why Not Mix It Up a Bit?

  Thoughts on the question of authenticity in music interpretation and performance.

  Opinion in Music — by Ilona Oltuski — on Dec 04, 2009

• Music Review: Dark Meat - Truce Opium

  Size does matter.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 04, 2009

• To The Hip, To The Hop, Ya' Don't Stop: My Introduction To Hip-Hop

  How Penny Lane, Kooly Hy, Whiz Kid, and old-school eighties Rap made a hip-hop convert out of your Rockologist.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 04, 2009

• Music Review: Asylum Street Spankers - God's Favorite Band

  God drives a Volkwagen Thing?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 04, 2009

• Live Concert Review: Blaze Bayley - Live At Le Scene, Paris, 3rd December 2009

  Blaze Bayley adds even more passion to Paris.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Dec 04, 2009

• Music Review: Timucin Sahin Quartet - Bafa

  Sahin's passionate approach to guitar gives this record wings.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 04, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Squeeze - East Side Story

  Sickened by Tiger Woods. Sicked by us.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 04, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Angels & Demons

  Can Ron Howard and Tom Hanks redeem themselves after that last Dan Brown adaptation?

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 04, 2009

• TV Review: Alice (2009)

  Take a look through a whole new looking-glass.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 04, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of December 6

  Time to get into construction - gingerbread house construction.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 04, 2009

• First Ever Audio-Enabled Live Community Screening of Terminator Salvation

  Watch the movie live with director McG.

  News in Video — by Anna Creech — on Dec 04, 2009

• DVD Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Season Seven

  A season of desperation before this series takes a darker turn.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 04, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Tiny Baby Jesus by Dandi Daley Mackall, Illustrated by Julia Noonan

  A natural fit for family traditions centered around Jesus' birth.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Dec 04, 2009

• My iPod Addiction Meets My Book Addiction

  An iPod filled with podcasts about books and literature is devoutly to be wished

  Opinion in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Dec 04, 2009

• Book Review: The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee

  The Piano Teacher wends its sensual way throughout a decade of turbulence in colonial, mid-century Hong Kong.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Dec 04, 2009

Tastes

• Book Review: Red, White, and Drunk All Over by Natalie MacLean

  A very good gift — especially with your favorite bottle of wine.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Dec 04, 2009

Politics

• Israelis Getting Screwed Over With a Fake Opposition: The Real Deal on the Fake Yesh"a Council

  It's great to set up your own opposition. "There's more to being king than getting your own way all the time."

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Dec 04, 2009

• Economic Insanity and Job Destruction Continue

  The Democrats' economic policies go beyond foolishness and can only be a deliberate plan to sabotage the nation.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 04, 2009

• A Most Modest Proposal

  A Solution to the Same Sex Marriage conundrum

  Opinion in Politics — by Jack Goodstein — on Dec 04, 2009

Culture

• Behind the Counter: A Foray into Fast Food

  Behind the counter of a fast food burger joint, gonzo-style.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jerry Stegall — on Dec 04, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 12/03/2009

  This week gives you the chance to play as a hair covered female giant in Bayonetta...nuff said!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 04, 2009

Sports

• Is Bill Simmons' The Book of Basketball Blog Journalism's First Essential Classic?

  News Bulletin: Richie Allen is no longer the only superstar athlete we can call a dick!

  Opinion in Sports — by Brad Laidman — on Dec 04, 2009

• MAC Championship Preview: Central Michigan-Ohio

  Dan LeFevour shall not fade into the night.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 04, 2009