December 14, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art by Carlo McCormick, et al

  Taschen's book on graffiti proves that the most poignant and brilliant criticisms of our consumerist society are taking place in the streets.

  Review in Books — by Kerri Shadid — on Dec 14, 2010

• Manga Review: Hideyuki Kikuchi’s Vampire Hunter D Volume Four by Saiko Takaki

  The sci-fi ante gets upped in the fourth installment of this enduring vampire series manga adaptation.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 14, 2010

• Book Review: No Sneakers at the Office: A Practical Handbook for the Business World by Adam T. Scholl, MBA, JD

  Interested in advancing in your career? Ask yourself which is more important, your right to express yourself as an individual or a bigger check.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Dec 14, 2010

• Book Review: Blind Swimmer: An Anthology of Eibonvale Press Writers, Edited by David Rix

  Centered around the theme of Isolation in Creativity, the Blind Swimmer anthology offers psychological horror, urban strangeness, experimental fiction, and surrealism.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Dec 14, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Hunter Prey

  Sure to become a landmark in the annals of low-budget movie history.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 14, 2010

• Dreaming about Star Wars in 3D

  Star Wars in 3D? How do you imagine it might be?

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 14, 2010

• TV Preview: Episodes

  In Episodes, Britcom meets Hollywood sitcom and Matt LeBlanc plays his most challenging role: himself.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Dec 14, 2010

• The King's Speech, The Social Network Lord over Golden Globe Nominees

  The Hollywood Foreign Press Association unveils the new crop of nominees for Golden Globes

  News in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Dec 14, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Despicable Me

  How much fun can you have with a tale about a bad guy who wants to steal the moon?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 14, 2010

• TV Review: Mordecai Richler: The Last of the Wild Jews

  Film looks at the life and work of controversial Canadian writer, Mordecai Richler

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Dec 14, 2010

• Concert Fans Dream in 3D

  Whether you’re at the show or not, live music fans are always dreaming about our favorite concerts in the past, present and future. And when you imagine the possibilities of 3D TV, the live concert experience can be even more personal, memorable and exciting.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Catania — on Dec 14, 2010

• TV Review: Dexter Ends Season

  Dexter showed a lot of growth and change in season five, and he wasn't the only one.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 14, 2010

Politics

• Richard Holbrooke and the Washington Most of Us Don't Know

  Few outside Washington probably appreciate Holbrooke's passing, and that's a shame.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Dec 14, 2010

• Who Really Gives a Rat's Patootie - Conservatives or Liberals? Let's Find Out!

  A detailed examination of what freedom really is...and what freedom really isn't, too.

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Dec 14, 2010

• US Encouraging Pacifist Japan to Take a More Forceful Stance

  Japan is turning her attention from Russia to China.

  News in Politics — by John Lake — on Dec 14, 2010

Sports

• A Runner's Diary: On Cheating...

  You're really only cheating yourself.

  Opinion in Sports — by Hilary Topper — on Dec 14, 2010

• Tom Brady: Frontrunner for 2010 NFL MVP

  Tom Brady is unstoppable on the field this season and is now well on his way to receiving the prestigious off-the-field honor of NFL MVP.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 14, 2010

• Cliff Lee Signs with Phillies - Good News for Bosox; Bad News For Mets

  Mr. Lee has gone with what makes him more happy rather than what will make him more rich.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Dec 14, 2010

Sci/Tech

• AT&T: Providing Only Most of the Service is Apparently Good Enough for Them

  They got the hard part right, but are bumbling what should be easy.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Mark Buckingham — on Dec 14, 2010

Music

• Music Review: The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues

  Another album from the "Dark Elf Essential Performances" series.

  Review in Music — by The Dark Elf — on Dec 14, 2010

• Music Review: Einsturzende Neubauten - Strategies Against Architecture IV - 2002-2010

  This is a wonderful glimpse of how Neubauten spent the past decade.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 14, 2010

• Concert Review: Lee DeWyze at Mix 106.5's Very Merry Mixxer, Campbell, CA, 12/09/2010

  American Idol winner, Lee DeWyze took the stage at this year's Mix 106.5 "Very Merry Mixxer".

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Dec 14, 2010

• Music Review: Michael Jackson – Michael

  The album Michael Jackson was working on when he died is finally released.

  Review in Music — by Sahar — on Dec 14, 2010

• Michael Jackson, Ryan Adams, Popa Chubby & Phish Headline This Week's New CDs

  The list is lean but mean this week...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 14, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Michael Jackson The Experience

  Great songs, but muddy game play keeps this one from being a classic.

  Review in Gaming — by The Other Chad — on Dec 14, 2010

Culture

• China's Skyscraper Boom a Sign of Future

  The decline in tall building construction in America parallels the economic decline of the nation.

  Opinion in Culture — by A. Jurek — on Dec 14, 2010

• Are You Ready for the Worst Case Scenario?

  What's your Plan B? Do you even have one?

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Dec 14, 2010

• Interview: Austin McCormick, Founder/Choreographer, Company XIV

  The inventive choreographer talks about how he mixes Baroque and modern dance in spectacular productions like the current Nutcracker Rouge.

  Interview in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 14, 2010