December 22, 2010 Archive

Music

• JG Thirlwell: From Foetus To The Venture Bros

  JG Thirlwell is best known by the general public for his work on The Venture Bros and the many manifestations of Foetus.

  Opinion in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 22, 2010

• Music Review: Captain Beefheart - Trout Mask Replica

  The Captain has embarked on a new journey, leaving behind this signature release.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 22, 2010

Video

• Movie Review: Black Swan

  Natalie Portman gives the performance of a lifetime as a troubled ballerina in Darren Aronofsky’s emotionally rich ballet thriller

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Dec 22, 2010

• Movie Review: Black Swan

  Black Swan is quality film, and a visceral triumph.

  Review in Video — by 2dreviews — on Dec 22, 2010

• TV Review: No Ordinary Family Fall 2010

  No Ordinary Family has a lot to fix, but also has the makings of a must-watch series.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 22, 2010

• DVD Review: Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

  Two nice additions to the Peanuts TV specials.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Dec 22, 2010

• TV Review: Burn Notice Fourth Season Finale and What's Next

  Burn Notice went out on a big finale, leaving lots of possibilities for season 5.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 22, 2010

Sports

• 3D Experience: Reliving Top Chicago Sports Moments

  Sports and 3D TV. What could be a better match? Here are a few of the top Chicago sports moments I'd like to see again.

  Opinion in Sports — by David Chan — on Dec 22, 2010

• RJ's 2010 NFL Picks - Week 16

  The NFC West should be replaced with the top four teams from the Arena Football League.

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Dec 22, 2010

• Red Sox Rebuild Bullpen in Free Agency: Welcome Wheeler & Jenks

  After resigning Jason Varitek, trading for Adrian Gonzalez and signing Carl Crawford to improve the offense, GM Theo Epstein is quietly rebuilding the troubled Red Sox bullpen.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 22, 2010

Tastes

• No More Oompa Loompa Skin

  Does your foundation make you appear orange? Stop flushing your money down the toilet and buy this instead!

  Review in Tastes — by Pamela Gold — on Dec 22, 2010

Sci/Tech

• New Beginnings Completed

  The importance of exercise and stress reduction to health and mental well-being.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by spa2docs — on Dec 22, 2010

Culture

• Salvation Begins at Home

  How did you think peace on earth and goodwill towards men were supposed to happen?

  Opinion in Culture — by Murphy — on Dec 22, 2010

• Apache Gold Casino: A Local Secret

  Apache Gold Casino and Resort offers surprises for gamblers, adventurers, even Native American history buffs.

  Review in Culture — by Tim Paynter — on Dec 22, 2010

• Have We Forgotten the True Spirit of Christmas?

  Christmas should be a season for spending quality time with our family and friends, not shopping and spending every penny we have and then some.

  Opinion in Culture — by melody80 — on Dec 22, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): Neil Berg's Broadway Holiday at the Geffen

  Neil Berg's touring compilation of Broadway songs and Christmas standards lands at the Geffen Playhouse.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 22, 2010

• Cabaret Review (LA): You and Me on Christmas Eve by Antony Field and Chip Smith at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's

  A wonderful new Christmas album debuts and could well be a hit.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 22, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Silly Bandz Zoo

  It's fun. It's addictive. It's harder than you think!

  Review in Gaming — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Dec 22, 2010

• iPhone Game Review: The 7th Guest

  In the words of Henry Stauf, "Come back!"

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 22, 2010

• PlayStation 3 Review: EA Sports Active 2

  EA Sports' newest title hopes to make your gym membership obsolete.

  Review in Gaming — by J.J.S. Boyce — on Dec 22, 2010

Politics

• How Al Gore (and I) Invented the Internet (and Real Net Neutrality)

  A reminiscence with a point to it regarding Net Neutrality.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 22, 2010

• The 'Star Leaker’ Becomes a Leak Victim

  There seems to be prima facie evidence to prove Julian Assange is liable for punishment, according to his own words.

  News in Politics — by Sekhar — on Dec 22, 2010

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: A Christmas Carol, Adapted by Scott McCullar and Naresh Kumar

  Gritty illustrations make for a darker Xmas story.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Dec 22, 2010

• Book Review: Welcome to Oz 2.0: A Cinematic Approach To Digital Still Photography by Vincent Versace

  Do you want to take your photographic as well as your Photoshop skills to the next level?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 22, 2010