December 7, 2010 Archive

Music

• Favorite Albums of 2010: 15 Bands You Don't Want to Miss

  Where else will you find rap, metal, Italian pop covers,and avant garde excursions in the same place?

  Opinion in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 07, 2010

• Music Review: Daft Punk – TRON: Legacy - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  The score stands strongly on its own as a visceral and enthralling work.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Dec 07, 2010

• Kris Allen Fans Raise Money For Music Empowers

  Fan-created "Alright With Music" fundraiser to benefit Music Empowers Foundation.

  News in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Dec 07, 2010

• Music Review: Stevie Nicks - Bella Donna

  Solo Fleetwood Mac: Chapter 1.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 07, 2010

• Music Review: James Kinds – Love You From The Top

  Blue collar blues laced with gospel passion from a Chicago veteran

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Dec 07, 2010

• New Album Releases: Feist, Duffy, Natasha Bedingfield, Tron Legacy

  New CDs for the week of December 7, 2010...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 07, 2010

Books

• Book Review: A Widow's Awakening by Maryanne Pope

  A struggling police report typist re-creates herself as a writer and more when her husband, a much-admired police officer, dies in the line of duty.

  Review in Books — by Ladybelle Fiske — on Dec 07, 2010

• Interview: Kathryn Casey, Author of The Killing Storm

  Kathryn Casey shares in a delightful interview and adds a piece of advice best heeded by all!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Dec 07, 2010

• Book Review: To Whom It May Concern by Bob MacKenzie

  Not your average mystery story.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 07, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: The One Armed Executioner/They Call Her...Cleopatra Wong

  “Heinous.” But that’s what I love about it!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 07, 2010

• DVD Review: Lie To Me - Season Two

  Ten points if you just thought of a Depeche Mode song.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 07, 2010

• Fringe's Executive Producers on the Success of Their Show: Part I

  Yet another great conversation with Fringe's Pinkner & Wyman

  Interview in Video — by Sahar — on Dec 07, 2010

• Movie Review: Taking Woodstock

  Ang Lee's latest film disappoints.

  Review in Video — by Darren File — on Dec 07, 2010

• TRON: Legacy 3D: "The Digital Frontier" Approaches

  The TRON universe is closer than you think. Check out the latest videos and pick up the soundtrack today!

  News in Video — by A. McCarthy Orr — on Dec 07, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Knight and Day

  Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz pair up in this action-comedy.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 07, 2010

Culture

• Gallery Review/Opening (OKC): Visions In The Paseo, with Featured Artist Gary Thomas

  A welcome addition to the Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District, Visions in the Paseo will feature photography only.

  Review in Culture — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 07, 2010

• Food Aid Is About Three Things: Efficiency, Efficiency, Efficiency

  The Freestore Foodbank of Cincinnati and the WFP's Purchase for Progress initiative help find the most efficient ways to fight hunger.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Dec 07, 2010

• Twelve Ways to Feel More Cheerful this Holiday Season

  Get into the holiday spirit, not in the rush

  Opinion in Culture — by Birgit Nazarian — on Dec 07, 2010

• Fashion + Music: Vivienne Tam and Brittany Shane

  Video of the Spring Collection in Ivory of Designer Vivienne Tam, along with the music of Brittany Shane ("Only Sunday"), on this episode of "Fashion + Music"

  Review in Culture — by TasteTV — on Dec 07, 2010

• The Gap Year

  American college graduates ought to consider the European tradition of the Gap Year, to travel and experience life before entering the "real world."

  Opinion in Culture — by Sarah C Thomas — on Dec 07, 2010

• Top Item for Your Santa Wish List: Donate to a Sustainable Food Program

  This holiday season, consider supporting two organizations that help the poor through food.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dean Stephens — on Dec 07, 2010

• The Importance of Living Debt-Free

  Too many don't understand the importance of living debt-free. Personal financial planning classes should be required in college.

  Opinion in Culture — by CaitlynKutch — on Dec 07, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): Next to Normal by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey at the Ahmanson

  The national tour of the much-heralded musical arrives in Los Angeles with Alice Ripley in the lead but a dubious take on mental illness.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 07, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Family Feud Decades

  Looking for a fun party game for the Wii? Check out Family Feud Decades.

  Review in Gaming — by Mindy Peterman — on Dec 07, 2010

• PlayStation 3 Review: Dead Nation

  Dead Nation is a great looking zombie shooter that succeeds despite the overcrowded zombie market.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 07, 2010

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Pac-Man Championship Edition DX

  Pac-Man's back and he has a new bag of tricks.

  Review in Gaming — by Todd Douglass — on Dec 07, 2010

• Xbox 360 Review: Mafia II

  Mafia II may be one of the best games of the year.

  Review in Gaming — by Truejaguar — on Dec 07, 2010

Politics

• No Wonder: Washington DC Has Lowest Unemployment Rate in Nation

  Politicians are holding the middle class and working people hostage in their efforts to win more benefits for the rich.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 07, 2010

• Wal-Mart and Globalisation

  Globalisation has two meanings for companies like Wal-Mart. One is for it and the other is against workers’ interests.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sekhar — on Dec 07, 2010

• Why Republicans Should Relax and Learn to Love Unemployment Benefits

  Not interested in helping out-of-work Americans keep their lights on? Okay, the secret is unemployment insurance actually lines the pockets of the rich.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Dec 07, 2010

• What Future For WikiLeaks and Julian Assange?

  What does the arrest of WikiLeaks head Julian Assange mean for the group and the future of the organization?

  Opinion in Politics — by healeyb — on Dec 07, 2010

• Same Sex Marriage Proves American Homophobia

  It's about time for a change

  Opinion in Politics — by Darren File — on Dec 07, 2010

• US and Japan Hold "Keen Sword" In Defiance of North Korean Hostility

  Following exercises with South Korea, the United States is now holding extensive exercises in the Sea Of Japan with Japanese participation.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Dec 07, 2010

Tastes

• It's Oaky, Not Okie

  No matter whether you're from Oklahoma or Okinawa, a little wood in your wine is OK.

  Review in Tastes — by Ron Hendricks — on Dec 07, 2010