December 3, 2010 Archive

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Lonesome Winter

  Christmas is coming; what better time for a descent into suicidal depression?

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 03, 2010

• Interview: Ra Perre Shelton, Slam Poet

  Interview with famed Slam Poet Ra P. L. Shelton, featured on Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam.

  Interview in Culture — by aidyspoetry — on Dec 03, 2010

• Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

  We need to focus on real values, and enjoy the spirit of the season.

  Opinion in Culture — by Birgit Nazarian — on Dec 03, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): West Side Story (National Tour) at the Pantages Theatre

  Somewhat modified from the original, this revival is still a rare treat.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 03, 2010

• History of Islam: Badr – The Aftermath

  The aftermath of the Battle of Badr, where the Prophet (pbuh) was firmly established as not only a spiritual leader, or a political leader, but a military man of note.

  Opinion in Culture — by ismailjabaar — on Dec 03, 2010

Music

• Elvis Was The King Fifty Years Ago This Week

  Elvis Presley was not lonesome a half century ago.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 03, 2010

• Music Review: Bran Van 3000 - The Garden

  Another reason the "one hit wonder" tag should be banned.

  Review in Music — by Michael Melchor — on Dec 03, 2010

• Music DVD Review: INXS - Mystify

  INXS fans, Eagle Rock Entertainment delivers "What You Need" to see the band live.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 03, 2010

• Bands You Must See Live: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

  Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, a bluesy rock band out of Vermont, are touring in support of their new album this winter. Do not miss them!

  Review in Music — by Frankie Berti — on Dec 03, 2010

• Music Review: The Brian Setzer Orchestra - Christmas Comes Alive

  Get ready for a swinging Christmas from The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 03, 2010

• Music Review: David Arkenstone - Visions of Christmas

  A stirring album of holiday classics along with new music created by Grammy nominated, post-New Age artist David Arkenstone.

  Review in Music — by A Geek Girl — on Dec 03, 2010

• Music Review: Bing Crosby - The Crosby Christmas Sessions

  Some of Bing's biggest Christmas songs come together on one great album.

  Review in Music — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 03, 2010

• A Very Beatles Christmas

  Have some Beatles fans on your Christmas gift list? Read about 2010's best books, CDs, DVDs, and other lavish gifts.

  News in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Dec 03, 2010

Video

• Movie Review: Easy A Is an Easy A

  Smarter than your average teenage comedy and a star turn for Emma Stone. It will put you in mind of "The Philadelphia Story" and a John Hughes picture all at once.

  Review in Video — by Jon Judy — on Dec 03, 2010

• DVD Review: Alex Cox's Straight to Hell Returns and Searchers 2.0

  Two features from the tumultuous career of British filmmaker Alex Cox.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Dec 03, 2010

• DVD Review: The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality and Relationships

  A scattershot documentary attempting to examine the perils of the porn industry.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Dec 03, 2010

• The Discovery Channel Presents: The Kennedy Detail

  The Discovery Channel special focuses on the secret service agents assigned to protect President Kennedy. An examination of the best years of their lives, and their darkest day.

  Review in Video — by FCEtier — on Dec 03, 2010

• DVD Review: The Chronicles Of Narnia (BBC TV)

  A hit-and-miss adaptation from the days before CGI.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 03, 2010

Sports

• Patriots Aim For Revenge Against Big Mouth Rex & Jets

  An in depth preview of the NFL's regular season game of the year, which takes place next Monday night on ESPN.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 03, 2010

Books

• Book Review: How to Shop for Free: Shopping Secrets for Smart Women by Kathy Spencer

  Shopping secrets for smart women who love to get something for nothing.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Dec 03, 2010

• Book Review: Three Seconds by Anders Roslund and Borge Hellström

  A new crime fiction novel focusing on the Swedish prison drug trade.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Dec 03, 2010

• Book Review: Designs on the Body by Lyn Reeves

  By the end of this book the reader feels drained, enlivened, wiser somehow, as if a full live had been lived between its pages.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Dec 03, 2010

Politics

• John McCain Stands with Discrimination

  John McCain continues his decline from respected moderate to controversial far-right advocate in his new stance on DADT.

  Opinion in Politics — by healeyb — on Dec 03, 2010

Gaming

• PSP Review: God of War - Ghost of Sparta

  Kratos is back with his second PSP adventure, Ghost of Sparta, but does he deserve your dime?

  Review in Gaming — by Garon Cockrell — on Dec 03, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Healthcare Itself Is One of the Top Ten Causes of Death

  You can reduce the risk of HAI (Health-Associated Infections) with some simple measures.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Brian Regienczuk — on Dec 03, 2010