December 21, 2011 Archive

Video

• Blu-ray Review: The Simpsons – The Fourteenth Season

  It may be past the show's prime years, but this is a well-produced set with lots of extras.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Dec 21, 2011

• DVD Review: Carl Wilson - Here and Now

  Beach Boy Carl Wilson is remembered in a rich multi-dimensional tribute.

  Review in Video — by Wesley Britton — on Dec 21, 2011

• Movie Review: The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

  Spielberg's stunning set pieces more than make up for thin plot and poor characterisation

  Review in Video — by Kris Holt — on Dec 21, 2011

• Movie Review: The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

  My favorite animated film of the year finally makes its way across the pond.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Dec 21, 2011

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks, 2011 Edition: Week 16

  Game of the Week: Falcons at Saints. Lame of the Week: Vikings at Redskins.

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Dec 21, 2011

Books

• eBook Review: Slow Cooked Murder by Tim Myers

  Slow Cooked Murder is comfort food for the cozy mystery literary soul.

  Review in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 21, 2011

• Book Review: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

  English magicians, once world renowned, are stagnant in the 1800s and have lost their ability to perform magic.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Dec 21, 2011

• Book Review: How To Get A Married Woman To Have Sex With You... If You're Her Husband by Stephan Labossiere

  Labossiere shares a candid, friendly, and humorous analysis of just what it means to have a cherished connection.

  Review in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 21, 2011

• Book Review: The Life He Never Knew by Ryan Petty

  Questioning motives for being in the war, his thoughts on slavery, secession, and his own death.

  Review in Books — by Rev. Dr. Michael Philliber — on Dec 21, 2011

• Book Review: A World of His Own: In the Land of the Creoles by Arlette Gaffrey

  A World of His Own is an enjoyable historical novel set in New Orleans in the early 1800s.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Dec 21, 2011

• Winter Holiday Fireside Moments: Interview with Cleo Coyle

  Chocolate kisses, Italian panettone bread and Pfeffernüsse... what's not to love? C'mon, kids, dig in with joy!

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 21, 2011

• Book Review: Shadowed in Silk by Christine Lindsay

  Experience the “Twilight of the British Raj” through believable characters via a plot that delivers danger, intrigue, and romance.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Dec 21, 2011

• Newest Literary Trend: The Short Story

  Finding new outlets for your work to put your writings in the hands of readers.

  Opinion in Books — by Sandra Madera — on Dec 21, 2011

• Children's Book Review: Maybe: A Little Zen for Little Ones by Sanjay Namibiar

  A children's story about finding the positive from the negative.

  Review in Books — by Michelle L. — on Dec 21, 2011

• Book Review: The World: A Beginner's Guide by Göran Therborn

  Should an intelligent Kepler-22berian land tomorrow, this is the book to give her to introduce the human race in all its complexity...

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Dec 21, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Mars - Live At Artists Space

  No Wave legends Mars captured live in NYC May 6, 1978

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 21, 2011

• Music Review: Various Artists - A Brutal Christmas: The Season in Chaos

  In my first Christmas special, I take a look at a collaboration album of metal bands covering Christmas carols.

  Review in Music — by Raucous Rocker — on Dec 21, 2011

• Music Review: Good Lovelies - Let The Rain Fall

  Let The Rain Fall by The Good Lovelies is a quirky ode to love and camaraderie.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 21, 2011

Politics

• We Can't Afford the Payroll Tax Cut Extension

  It is crazy to extend the payroll tax cut at this time.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 21, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Saints Row the Third

  Unlike Grand Theft Auto, Saints Row the Third treats the thug life like a comic book. It’s over the top and more often than not, you’ll feel more like a Marvel superhero than a hood rat.

  Review in Gaming — by RPGameX — on Dec 21, 2011