December 23, 2012 Archive

Music

• The Tornados Were Number One 50 Years Ago This Week

  Fifty years ago, it wasn't a bird, it wasn't a plane, it wasn't even Superman! It was Telstar.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 23, 2012

• Music Review: David Lanz - Cristofori’s Dream…Re-Envisioned

  The veteran "heavy mellow" composer has re-recorded his most famous album, reinterpreting it as a solo piano piece.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Dec 23, 2012

• Music Review: Solar Taxi - Broken Brother's Secret Bells

  Solar Taxi's debut LP will have you instantly hooked on their catchy dance beats...but wait, there's more!

  Review in Music — by Kaitlin Klemp — on Dec 23, 2012

• How That Metal Show Can Be Improved

  Great as it is, That Metal Show needs to dig deeper into rock's rich vaults.

  Opinion in Music — by Wesley Britton — on Dec 23, 2012

Books

• Manga Review: A Devil and Her Love Song Volume Two by Miyoshi Tomori

  In this volume, Maria continues to be bullied, this time by both her peers and her teacher.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Dec 23, 2012

• Book Review: Talk Up Your Book: How to Sell Your Book Through Public Speaking, Interviews, Signings, Festivals, Conferences, and More by Patricia Fry

  Sell more books through smart promotion strategies and effective communication for authors.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Dec 23, 2012

• Book Review: The Comic Book History of Comics by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey

  A comics presented history of the medium from its inception to the digital age provides an affectionate yet revealing look.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 23, 2012

• Book Review: Healing Unlimited by Editors of Boardroom Classics

  Healing Unlimited is an important medical resource for patients everywhere.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Dec 23, 2012

• Book Review: Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings by John Perry, Michael Bratman, and John Fischer

  Introduction to Philosophy has many classic arguments in the art of philosophy, as well as modern ones.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Dec 23, 2012

• Book Review: With Robert Lowell and His Circle by Kathleen Spivack

  The best introduction to the world of American poetry in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s you're liable to read.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 23, 2012

• Manga Review: Oh My Goddess! Volume Three by Kosuke Fujishima

  In this volume of Oh My Goddess!, Sayoko's cousin Toshiyuki is introduced, and he has his eye on Belldandy.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Dec 23, 2012

Video

• TV Review: 666 Park Avenue January 6, 2013 "The Comfort of Death"

  The final episodes of 666 Park Avenue should resolve a number of open questions for the viewers.

  Review in Video — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Dec 23, 2012

• Stargate Universe Revisited - "Earth"

  Personal and professional agendas conflict in SGU's "Earth."

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 23, 2012

• DVD Review: Hanna-Barbera Christmas Classics Collection

  There's a reason you've never heard of these three holiday specials.

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on Dec 23, 2012

Culture

• Theatre Review (Singapore): Santa Claus the Musical by Base Entertainment

  A feel-good Christmas show nicely finishes the year off with a sweet and heartfelt tale.

  Review in Culture — by Sharmila — on Dec 23, 2012