December 11, 2011 Archive

Video

• Justice with Judge Jeanine Pirro December 10, 2011

  What happened to the voice for the victims who can't speak for themselves?

  Opinion in Video — by Ruthie — on Dec 11, 2011

• DVD Review: Portlandia - Season One

  A fitfully successful sketch comedy at its best when it pushes into absurd territory.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Dec 11, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Griff the Invisible

  A quirky tale of superheroes and awkward romance.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 11, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Seven Chances

  Buster Keaton shows himself the master of comedy, both small- and large-scale.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Dec 11, 2011

• DVD Review: Torchwood - The Complete Original UK Series

  Torchwood is exciting with rich, heroic characters, and the complete UK run is now available in one DVD set.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 11, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Sultans of String – Move!

  Move! is a welcome, dynamic addition to a world music library.

  Review in Music — by Phillip Barnett — on Dec 11, 2011

• Music Review: Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Collector’s Edition Box Set

  The box set is a breezy, fun tour of the side roads and alleyways of popular music.

  Review in Music — by Phillip Barnett — on Dec 11, 2011

• Music Review: The Field - Looping State of Mind

  The Field's music builds around repeating and slightly shifting patterns, creating an overall effect that is beautiful, hypnotic, and engaging.

  Review in Music — by Patrick Taylor — on Dec 11, 2011

• The Marvelettes Topped The Music World 50 Years Ago This Week

  The Postman was in demand 50 years ago this week.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 11, 2011

• Social Networking A La Karmin

  Karmin finds favor in social-networking sites, which have become ubiquitous in the music world.

  News in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Dec 11, 2011

Politics

• Contender Gingrich Stands Behind his Bold Remarks

  Republican candidate Gingrich has made inflammatory comments about Palestine, and continues to stand behind them.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Dec 11, 2011

• So Much Wishful Thinking

  The Gingrich candidacy has shed light on other things about the post-Bush Republican Party.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on Dec 11, 2011

Books

• Winter Holiday Fireside Moments: Interview with Riley Adams

  Popcorn balls, dark coffee, chocolates... and a snowball fight in the south. Oh, what fun!

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 11, 2011

• Manga Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part One by Akira Himekawa

  A manga based on "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" video game.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Dec 11, 2011

• Winter Holiday Fireside Moments: Interview with Author Talli Roland

  Talli Roland just wants to sit around on Christmas and stuff her face... while watching snow fall.

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 11, 2011

• Interview with KJ Steele, Author of No Story to Tell

  "It is very difficult to spend the amount of time sequestered that it takes to successfully complete a novel.... It helps if you have a certain amount of hermit-blood..."

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Dec 11, 2011

• Interview: J.M. Krumbine, Author of Outlawed Love

  Discover the lively and delightful author of Outlawed Love, J.M. Krumbine! (And find out which book character does her own stunts!)

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Dec 11, 2011

• Book Review: In Her Sights by Robin Perini

  Finding a way to fit in as a female SWAT sniper - a mix of romance and thrills.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Dec 11, 2011

• Book Review: A Princess and Her Garden: A Fable of Awakening and Arrival by Patricia R. Adson

  A fairy tale/journal to bring us closer to a time when we believed in magic and true happiness.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Dec 11, 2011

• Interview: Stephan LaBossiere, Author of How To Get A Married Woman To Have Sex With You…If You’re Her Husband

  Discover the man behind the eye-catching title.

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Dec 11, 2011

• Interview: Sheila Dalton, Author of The Girl in the Box

  "I don’t think I ever really decided to become a writer. I just hoped – and wrote."

  Interview in Books — by Cheryl C. Malandrinos — on Dec 11, 2011

• Book Review: The Irreverent Ladies Society of Orange County by Audrey Feldman

  What do you do when the love of your life dies? Play cards and write a book obviously!

  Review in Books — by Nicole Erin — on Dec 11, 2011

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Fanny at the Alex Theatre

  Seldom-seen Fanny by Harold Rome is produced by the Musical Theatre Guild in Glendale.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 11, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Wicked by Schwartz and Holzman at the Pantages

  Wicked returns to LA for a third time, as stong as ever.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 11, 2011

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Zoobles! Spring Into Fun

  Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Zoobles!

  Review in Gaming — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Dec 11, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Bringing Spirituality to Medicine

  Connecting religion, spirit, and health to treat the whole man

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Don Ingwerson — on Dec 11, 2011

• NVIDIA 3D Vision: The Affordable System of Stereovision.

  NVIDIA 3D Vision takes your gaming experience to a whole new level with true 3D graphics on all your favorite games.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by alexmust — on Dec 11, 2011