December 8, 2010 Archive

Culture

• All the Nations: At the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students

  Why Christians should be paying more attention to internationalism.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jen Herrmann — on Dec 08, 2010

• Theater Review (NYC): Dancing at Lughnasa

  "Who's for a foxtrot?"

  Review in Culture — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Dec 08, 2010

• The Night John Lennon Died

  As I listen to his songs, I will not think about that night he died, but about the life he lived.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Dec 08, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Walt & El Grupo

  A great bit of Disney history.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 08, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Meet the Parents

  Still hilarious after all these years.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Dec 08, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Peanuts Holiday Collection

  Three animated holiday classics, paired with three additional specials.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Dec 08, 2010

• TV Review: Glee - "A Very Glee Christmas"

  Glee's Christmas was not unsatisfying, but it should have been a little bit better.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 08, 2010

• Neil Patrick Harris Hosting This Year's Video Game Awards

  Neil Patrick Harris, one of the best hosts of the decade, will be hosting the Video Game Awards on Spike TV Saturday night.

  News in Video — by jenniferw — on Dec 08, 2010

• Movie Review: A Christmas Carol (2009)

  Review of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, brought to animated life by Zemekis, Carrey and Oldman.

  Review in Video — by healeyb — on Dec 08, 2010

• DVD Review: Vampires Suck - Extended Bite Me Edition

  Vampire-romance comedy spoof from the directors of Scary Movie.

  Review in Video — by aidyspoetry — on Dec 08, 2010

• Give Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot a Chance

  Get upset about marketing unhealthy food to children through toys. Not about a new Buffy movie you might not like.

  Opinion in Video — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 08, 2010

• DVD Review: The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

  This documentary celebrates the amazing musical accomplishments they made throughout their long career.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Dec 08, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Mon (The Gate) by Natsume Soseki

  Mon should be read, but done so following the humor that best expresses his emotional breadth.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Dec 08, 2010

• Book Review: War by Sebastian Junger

  An eyewitness view of a combat platoon fighting in Afghanistan.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Dec 08, 2010

• Book Review: Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas by Alonso Duralde

  Have you noticed how many films are set during Christmas? Alonso Duralde will tell you which ones are worth watching.

  Review in Books — by James A. Gardner — on Dec 08, 2010

• Book Review: End of American Magic by Christopher Locke

  Poetry for those who like images.

  Review in Books — by Randall Radic — on Dec 08, 2010

• Book Review: How Music Works by John Powell

  An exceptionally informative book on the how’s and why’s of the science of music.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 08, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up – Shane Lamb, Stacie Collins, Kentucky Thunder

  Loaded with luscious multi-part harmonies, Kentucky Thunder's debut is a feast for the authenticity-starved soul.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 08, 2010

• Music Review: Fleetwood Mac - Law and Order

  Solo Fleetwood Mac: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 08, 2010

• The Year In Blues Radio 2010: Pinetop & Willie, Eric Bibb, Magness, Peter Karp & Sue Foley, Holmes Brothers

  A snapshot of the great year it's been for the blues...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 08, 2010

• Interview: Ann Powers - Chief Pop Music Critic, Los Angeles Times

  Ann Powers is the chief pop critic for the Los Angeles Times.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Dec 08, 2010

• Music Reviews: Holy Grail, Iron Fire, Ion, Obsidian, and Unruly Child

  Intense folk hard rock to some good ole fashion pomp via old school metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Dec 08, 2010

Sports

• RJ's 2010 NFL Picks - Week 14

  Don Meredith, RIP.

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Dec 08, 2010

• A Kingdom In Disarray

  After years of rebuilding, the new look Sacramento Kings have the worst record in the NBA.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Dec 08, 2010

• Chicken Wings, Big Screens, and Oklahoma Football Teams

  The Thrill of Watching Games at Buffalo Wild Wings

  Opinion in Sports — by Kylee Gwartney — on Dec 08, 2010

• Pats Spank Jets 45-3 On Monday Night Football

  On Tedy Bruschi night at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots did this future team Hall of Famer proud by putting on a defensive clinic against its arch rival.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 08, 2010

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage

  Ken is a very angry man.

  Review in Gaming — by Levi Boley — on Dec 08, 2010

• Nintendo Wii Review: Karaoke Revolution: Glee

  Sing along with your inner Gleek as Karaoke Revolution brings Glee home to the Wii!

  Review in Gaming — by Garon Cockrell — on Dec 08, 2010

• Nintendo Wii Review: EA Sports Active NFL Training Camp

  EA is out with its latest exercise title, should you take the field?

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 08, 2010