January 1, 2013 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Big Dipper - Crashes on the Platinum Planet

  Crashes on the Platinum Planet is Big Dipper's return to catchy and intelligent indie pop.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Britton — on Jan 01, 2013

• Concert Review: New Heart for Christmas 9 featuring Kill Hannah in Chicago, IL December 20-22, 2012

  After nine years, Kill Hannah shows no signs of slowing down their annual New Heart for Christmas celebration.

  Review in Music — by D. Gabrielle Jensen — on Jan 01, 2013

• Music DVD Review: Ravi Shankar - Tenth Decade in Concert: Live in Escondido

  This release is a fine epitaph to the brilliant sitar player's career.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jan 01, 2013

Video

• Movie Review: Django Unchained

  Long story short, if you like Tarantino films, you'll love this.

  Review in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Jan 01, 2013

• My 2013 Television Wish List

  My wishes, hopes and dreams for the coming year in television: a commentary.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 01, 2013

• TV Review: Fringe – “The Human Kind”

  Time is ticking; will Peter remove the tech before the changes are permanent?

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Jan 01, 2013

Sci/Tech

• Product Review: My Little Steamer-Go Mini

  You won't mind traveling with this "hot and steamy" number.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by S. Marie Vernon — on Jan 01, 2013

Books

• Some Thoughts on Jon Meacham's Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power

  Meacham's Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power has much to teach us about realpolitik.

  Opinion in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 01, 2013

• Interview: Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author of Saving Grace

  "My main character will have you cringing for her at the same time as you laugh with her, cry with her, and cheer her on."

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jan 01, 2013

• Interview with Nick West, Author of The Long Road Home

  "I'm exploring my ancestors' romances, friendships, adventures, hardships in a historical context."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jan 01, 2013

• Book Review: The PEN / O. Henry Prize Stories 2012, Edited by Laura Furman

  A great smorgasbord of different writers.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 01, 2013

• Book Review: Nebula Awards Showcase 2012, Edited by James Patrick Kelly and John Kessel

  The best stories as determined by the SFWA.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 01, 2013

Tastes

• Book Review: A Chinese Salt Free Diet Cookbook by Merle Schell

  A range of recipes from around China, with geographical and health insights.

  Review in Tastes — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jan 01, 2013

Culture

• Interview: Author and Teacher Amy Friedman on Shame, the Power of Memoir, and Inner Truths

  Sitting down with Amy Friedman, an eloquent author and teacher, about the powers of fear, truth, and shame.

  Interview in Culture — by Joanna Celeste — on Jan 01, 2013

• Do “The Holidays” Now Extend From Halloween to Valentine’s Day?

  The future seems pretty clear to me. One day we will be celebrating “Hallothankschristine’s Days” that will run from October 1 through February 14.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Jan 01, 2013

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii U Review: Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013

  The first Wii U fitness game to market, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 is a valiant effort

  Review in Gaming — by RPGameX — on Jan 01, 2013