December 12, 2012 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Hitchcock

  Spends less time off the Psycho set than you'd think, but still bloody good fun.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Dec 12, 2012

• Awards Nomination Week Begins with the SAGs

  And the SAG award nominees are... plus a few editorial comments.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 12, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Brazil - The Criterion Collection

  Terry Gilliam's dark comedy futuristic sci-fi film is like a working class nightmare you can't escape from.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Dec 12, 2012

• Movie Review: Hitchcock

  Less a biopic than a historical biography on the making of Hitchcock's classic film, Psycho.

  Review in Video — by Guy De Federicis — on Dec 12, 2012

• Television Review: Magical Mystery Tour Revisited & The Magical Mystery Tour

  The impeccably restored version of the film is a treat that will help remind you what made The Beatles special.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 12, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Ted

  Seth MacFarlane, in his directorial debut, delivers some cheap laughs, but the talking-bear novelty wears thin.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Dec 12, 2012

Books

• Book Review: Easy Money by Jens Lapidus

  Easy Money is a Swedish thriller short on thrills.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Dec 12, 2012

• Manga Review: Pokemon Adventures Diamond and Pearl Platinum Volume Six by Hidenori Kusaka

  In this volume, the three protagonists are on their separate journeys to find the three Legendary Pokemon.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Dec 12, 2012

• Book Review: TIME for Kids Zoo 3D: An Incredible Animal Adventure by David Klutho

  An entertaining and informative look at animals.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 12, 2012

Music

• Music Review: John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - This Christmas

  "Danny Zuko" makes This Christmas ho-ho-horrible.

  Review in Music — by James A. Gardner — on Dec 12, 2012

Sci/Tech

• Peripheral Round-Up: Energizer Rechargeable Compact Charger (AA/AAA), Case Logic 16" Laptop Sleeve

  Face it, you need gear. Here's what to buy and what to avoid.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Mark Buckingham — on Dec 12, 2012

Culture

• Interview: Rosa Park and Natalie Debono of Singapore Dance Theatre's Sleeping Beauty

  Singapore Dance Theatre's Rosa Park and Natalie Debono talk about their experience dancing in this well loved fairytale ballet.

  Interview in Culture — by Sharmila — on Dec 12, 2012