December 2, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: David Ian - Vintage Christmas

  A mellow and cozy album to complete your holiday season music collection.

  Review in Music — by Laura Schuerwegen — on Dec 02, 2011

• Music Review: Deep Purple - Burn

  Deep Purple: Chapter 8. Change was in the air for Deep Purple.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 02, 2011

• Music Review: Pistol Annies - Hell on Heels

  Pistol Annies set the house on fire with their debut album.

  Review in Music — by Jason Scott — on Dec 02, 2011

• Introducing Karmin, From YouTube to Your Ears

  Karmin comes alive in this new Blogcritics feature, which follows this duo's journey from internet sensations to their recent signing with Epic Records.

  News in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Dec 02, 2011

Video

• TV Review: Revenge

  Indeed, revenge is a dish best served cold.

  Review in Video — by PopCult Junky — on Dec 02, 2011

• Movie Review: Hugo

  This is a seasoned master of filmmaking delivering his loving ode to the art of cinema.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Dec 02, 2011

• DVD Review: The Office - Special Edition (2011)

  See where it all began.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Dec 02, 2011

Books

• Interview: Peter Abrahams, Author of The Dog Who Knew Too Much and Robbie Forester and the Outlaws of Sherwood Street

  The author of the Chet and Bernie books talks about his series and his new book.

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Dec 02, 2011

• Book Review: Amazing Adventures of a Nobody: A Life Changing Journey Across America by Leon Logothetis

  A young Brit comes stateside to see if he can travel across the country with nothing more than $5 a day and the goodwill of others.

  Review in Books — by Courtney Cable — on Dec 02, 2011

• Book Review: The Spirit Within Club by Sahar Sabati, Reza Mostmand (Illustrator)

  Novel for pre-teens about service-oriented 10-year-old kids gives little lessons in life in charming tale by Sahar Sabati.

  Review in Books — by Lynn Voedisch — on Dec 02, 2011

• Interview with Frank Zaccari, Author of Inside the Spaghetti Bowl

  "Even though your parents have lived a long and meaningful life, it is never easy to see them grow old and sick."

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Dec 02, 2011

• Book Review: Best Music Writing 2011, Edited by Daphne Carr and Alex Ross

  If nothing else, Da Capo's Best Music Writing 2011 is proof positive that good music journalism isn't dead. Yet.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 02, 2011

• Interview: Braxton Cosby, Author of The Star-Crossed Saga: ProtoStar

  Meet a talented young man who has created his own unique genre (and yes, he is related to that Cosby!)

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Dec 02, 2011

• Interview with John Rosenman, Author of Dax Rigby, War Correspondent

  "I find when the character changes and learns who he really is, and what he is meant to do, that I change, too. I become more than I was before."

  Interview in Books — by Cheryl C. Malandrinos — on Dec 02, 2011

Politics

• Ask Not What the Homeless Can Do for You, Ask What They Can Do for Themselves

  What can we do to help the homeless help themselves?

  Opinion in Politics — by One Americans Rant — on Dec 02, 2011

Gaming

• Game Review: Happy Feet Two - Freezing Frenzy

  This movie tie-in game fails to please.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 02, 2011

• PC Game Review: Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 3

  A deeply flawed game on the PC, but has its fun times.

  Review in Gaming — by Marty Dodge — on Dec 02, 2011

• Nintendo DS Review: Professor Layton and the Last Specter

  A challenging puzzle adventure game.

  Review in Gaming — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Dec 02, 2011

Sports

• Seahawks Go Beast Mode On The Eagles, Win 31-14

  Marshawn Lynch shows the world another example of running in Beast Mode.

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Dec 02, 2011

Culture

• Sometimes Things Just Work Out

  Finding the perfect kitten can be daunting, but sometimes it works out.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ellen P. Petri — on Dec 02, 2011