December 10, 2010 Archive

Music

• The Night John Lennon Died

  A snapshot in time.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 10, 2010

• Music Review: Heaven & Hell - Neon Knights: Live At Wacken

  The metal maestros that were Black Sabbath with Dio, one last time

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Dec 10, 2010

• Music DVD Review: Eric Clapton - Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

  Eric Clapton and friends return for a third installment of the Crossroads Guitar Festival.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Dec 10, 2010

• Music Review: The Chocolate Soldier Studio Cast Recording

  This 1958 cast recording resurrects Oscar Straus' operetta based on Shaw's Arms and the Man.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Dec 10, 2010

• Music DVD Review: Bee Gees: In Our Own Time

  No jive talkin' - new Bee Gees doc as enlightening as it is irresistibly entertaining.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Dec 10, 2010

• Music Review: Josh Kelley - Georgia Clay EP

  MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Kelley released his three-song EP, which includes his current single "Georgia Clay."

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Dec 10, 2010

• Music Review: Lavinia - There is Light Between Us

  A dark, cold debut EP.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 10, 2010

• I Hear Sparks: Tyler Blanton - Botanic

  A lush, verdant debut for the vibraphonist.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 10, 2010

Books

• Comics Collection Review: Christmas Classics, Edited by Tom Pomplun

  Eureka Productions’ newest set of comics adaptations of literary classics tackles the holiday season.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 10, 2010

• Book Review: Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

  When angels step in.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Dec 10, 2010

• Book Review: Buffalo Unbound: A Celebration by Laura Pedersen

  Sings the praises of all Buffalo, New York currently has and previously had to offer over the years.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 10, 2010

• Book Review: Oranges and Lemons: Life in an Inner City Primary School by Wendy Wallace

  Want to know why Britain is doing badly in international education rankings?

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Dec 10, 2010

• Book Review: Serial Killer Timelines: Illustrated Accounts of the World’s Most Gruesome Murders by Dr. Chris McNab

  They’ve killed strangers, their own families, and business associates — and they all had their reasons, weird as they may be.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Dec 10, 2010

• Book Review: The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob by Brooks Olbrys

  Delightful book about finding purpose in life.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Dec 10, 2010

• Book Review: Ecology and Socialism: Solutions to Capitalist Ecological Crisis by Chris Williams

  "Socialism" may still be a dirty word, but this book is a must.

  Review in Books — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 10, 2010

Video

• Movie Review: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

  None should miss the newest in the Chronicles of Narnia, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

  Review in Video — by John Lake — on Dec 10, 2010

• TV Review: Fringe – “The Abducted”

  Has Olivia regained control of her memories?

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Dec 10, 2010

• DVD Review: Waking Sleeping Beauty; Walt & El Grupo; The Boys

  Behind the scenes at Disney.

  Review in Video — by Jake Guerra — on Dec 10, 2010

• From Quantum Leap to Vision Quest - An Interview With Deborah Pratt

  Writer/Producer Deborah Pratt talks about her"Goldigger" days, Quantum Leap, and her novel series The Vision Quest.

  Interview in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Dec 10, 2010

• TV Preview: Leverage - The End of Season Three

  The final three episodes of season three are upon us.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 10, 2010

• TV Review: Community - "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas"

  A stop-motion Winter Wonderland, courtesy of Abed.

  Review in Video — by Jake Guerra — on Dec 10, 2010

• 3D Experience: Avatar

  Avatar, the 3D theater experience, should be replicated effortlessly in the home with the new 3D TV technology.

  Opinion in Video — by healeyb — on Dec 10, 2010

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Baby Universe

  For clever creativity, sweet whimsy, and wondrous storytelling it'll be hard to beat this grown-up puppetry showpiece this holiday season.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 10, 2010

• It's Raining, It's Pouring, the Drapes We Are Storing

  There are many backstage perils and pitfalls a theater audience never has to think about. Even a leak can cause havoc...

  Opinion in Culture — by Laurel Savannah — on Dec 10, 2010

Politics

• Rescued Racer

  Closer look at the issue of horse slaughter with the perspective of adopting a rescue horse.

  Opinion in Politics — by LindsayWhelchel — on Dec 10, 2010

• It's The Income Inequality, Stupid

  Republicans will scream, "Class warfare." And that's exactly the point.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Dec 10, 2010

• Repeal of DADT Must Happen

  Through whatever means, DADT must end; the continued practice of government-sponsored discrimination is the ultimate American blight.

  Opinion in Politics — by healeyb — on Dec 10, 2010

• The Great WikiLeaks Conspiracy

  With all the furor directed at Julian Assange, it is easy to forget that WikiLeaks only published these documents.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ian Stevenson — on Dec 10, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Will Hacker Vigilantes and Wikileaks Inspire a New Generation of Cyber Warriors?

  Campaigners for and against Wikileaks haven’t been particularly scrupulous, and the criminal element is ever-present to exploit situations like this.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Birgit Nazarian — on Dec 10, 2010