December 1, 2010 Archive

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: The Reconcilers Volume 1 by Erik Jensen, et. al.

  A fresh new idea that has a lot of potential.

  Review in Books — by Cinema Sentries — on Dec 01, 2010

• Book Review: Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut

  While his humor can appeal to readers on a shallow level, much of the observation requires one to take pause.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Dec 01, 2010

• Book Review: AC/DC: The Ultimate Illustrated History by Phil Sutcliffe

  Boogie along with AC/DC in words and (awesome) pictures

  Review in Books — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Dec 01, 2010

Politics

• Wikileaks Exposes Missile Defense ‘Hundreds of Missiles’ Capability

  European missile defense is being expanded to levels that come close to neutralizing Russian missiles.

  News in Politics — by Noel Trotsky — on Dec 01, 2010

• GOP Proves Their Organization

  In a surprise move, the GOP proves its intention to leverage its newfound majority in the coming year.

  Opinion in Politics — by healeyb — on Dec 01, 2010

• A Healthier, More Stable Economy Over the Long Run

  Let's not fool ourselves, the consumer based economy doesn't work anymore

  Opinion in Politics — by Pablo Valerio — on Dec 01, 2010

• European Debt Crisis Deepens, Spreads to More Countries

  Despite the Ireland bailout, debt costs for the most indebted Eurozone countries continue to mount, hinting that Portugal and Spain may be next.

  News in Politics — by Sekhar — on Dec 01, 2010

• Korea — Deja Vu All Over Again?

  Once again the two sides of the divided Korea are close to all-out war.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ian Stevenson — on Dec 01, 2010

Video

• TV Review: Lie To Me - "Smoked"

  Lightman has to solve a young girl's murder in Lie To Me's "Smoked."

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Dec 01, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: The Sorcerer's Apprentice

  The Sorcerer's Apprentice is the live adaptation of the 1940's short featured in Fantasia

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Dec 01, 2010

• TV Review: Glee - "Special Education"

  Glee goes to Sectionals!

  Review in Video — by Jake Guerra — on Dec 01, 2010

• TV Review: Raising Hope Has Grown On Me

  I don't know if Raising Hope has gotten better, but I certainly like it more. Garret Dillahunt is amazing.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 01, 2010

• TV Review: Gold Rush: Alaska Premieres Friday

  Rookie gold miners put it all on the line in hopes of striking it rich in Alaska.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Dec 01, 2010

• TV Review: Glee - "Special Education"

  This week's Glee was ok. LOVED Lauren Zizes, good Finn / Rachel plot, HATE Emma's surprise wedding.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 01, 2010

• The Guys at Police Squad! Hear of Leslie Nielsen's Passing

  The squad muses on the significance of the career of Leslie Nielsen in their inimitable way

  Opinion in Video — by Phillip Barnett — on Dec 01, 2010

Music

• Jim Morrison: True to His Genius

  In honor of Jim Morrison’s Dec. 8 birthday, a feature on the troubled childhood of the legendary star.

  Opinion in Music — by David Comfort — on Dec 01, 2010

• Music Review: Jazmine Sullivan - Love Me Back

  Heartbreak, but not too much.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 01, 2010

• Music Review: Glee Cast - Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album

  Some holiday tunes from favorite teenage singing sensations.

  Review in Music — by NancyGail — on Dec 01, 2010

• Music Review: Various Artists - Baby How Can It Be? Songs Of Love, Lust & Contempt From The 1920s & 1930s

  The real roots of American popular music.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 01, 2010

• Join Katharine McPhee in her virtual Christmas Carol video

  Get featured in Kat McPhee's Virtual Christmas Carol video .

  News in Music — by Beautelicious — on Dec 01, 2010

• Music Review: Fleetwood Mac - The Dance

  Fleetwood Mac: Chapter 18.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 01, 2010

• Leopold and His Fiction Offer Free Download

  Leopold and His Fiction offer their epic single "Golden Friends" for free download

  News in Music — by Emm — on Dec 01, 2010

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Watson by Jaime Robledo at the Sacred Fools

  A new Sherlock Holmes play gives most of the credit for the great detective's smarts to his sidekick.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 01, 2010

• What Goes Around, Comes Around: Old Age Frees the Girls

  It's a Declaration of Emancipation for the chi-chis of my life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Dec 01, 2010

• Most Popular Day of the Year for Breakups: Monday, December 13th

  According to statistics gathered from Facebook, the Monday two weeks before Christmas is peak break-up season.

  Opinion in Culture — by EssyRedfield — on Dec 01, 2010

• Opera Review (LA): Rigoletto by Verdi at the Los Angeles Opera

  La Opera continues its season with a very good production of Verdi's Rigoletto

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 01, 2010

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Poker Night at the Inventory

  A flawed poker simulation coupled with a shallow game concept make this game not worth even the bargain price.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 01, 2010

• Nintendo Wii Review: Tangled - The Videogame

  Disney's latest film hits a Wii console near you and your young ones will be thrilled.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 01, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Book Review: Head First Python by Paul Barry

  Head First Python makes programming easy!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Kim Crawley — on Dec 01, 2010

• Website Review: ABCmouse.com Makes Early Childhood Learning Safe And Fun

  ABCmouse.com is an innovative site which offers children a chance to learn while having fun.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Mindy Peterman — on Dec 01, 2010

Sports

• Bills' Steve Johnson: Thanks for Nothing, God

  If God made you win, it follows that he made the other team lose. What kind of a mean God would do that?

  Opinion in Sports — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 01, 2010

• A Runner’s Diary: Where’s the Bathroom?

  What happens when you have to go to the bathroom during your run?

  Opinion in Sports — by Hilary Topper — on Dec 01, 2010

Tastes

• The Great Latke-Hamantashen Debate Comes to Blogcritics

  Latkes vs. Hamantashen: weigh in on your opinion!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 01, 2010