From Editor Gordon Hauptfleisch:
I’ve always been fascinated by the way the seemingly disparate is and can be reconciled or associated. Jeliel’s expressive and enthusiastic book review of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference articulately explains how “little things…give birth to an epidemic; these little things are what constitute the tipping point, the point where localized phenomena spreads... Quickly.” Furthermore, Jeliel makes a convincing case for a book that “would give us all a better insight into human behavior.”
"Ghost films have been too often overlooked by film historians and critics," according to Cinematic Hauntings. Thomas M. Sipos brings his considerable expertise and critical admonitions to his review of this book, a collection of essays devoted to various horror films. Though Thomas takes issue with some of the selections and some of the analysis, he nevertheless contends that this fascinating but flawed book, “more often than not,” helps fill a gap in "the subtle side of horror.”
TV/FILM
From Film Editor Erin McMaster:
Jackie's take on the Survivor Finale makes me almost sad I didn't get hooked on that show. Thanks, Jackie, I really needed another show to add to my viewing schedule.
From Editor Jackie:
The other Survivor finale review was a great contrast to my own. I enjoyed reading Stephen V. Funk's take on the show even though he and I had opposite opinions on the season! It was well-written, nicely referenced and fun read. (Although he's wrong - it was a good season!)
CULTURE
From Culture Editor Diana Hartman:
Sal Marinello takes an amusing look at the impact of industry decisions on society at large in General Motors Is Discontinuing Production Of The Hummer H-1.
POLITICS
From Asst. Politics Editor Mark Schannon:
200 Million Americans' Phone Calls Are in Federal Databases by Michael J. West
Michael raises good issues about how this could be leading us down a slippery slope.
Putin Welcomes Uzbek President on Massacre Anniversary by Pete Blackwell
Excellent, concise review of what's happening in Russia and the former Soviet states.
Satire: No Mexicans, Get Congress on the Job! by Matthew Milam
Well-done satire about what would happen if we lost all those illegal Mexicans.
Article comments
1 - Lisa McKay
Thank you, Connie, on behalf of the Roundtable! This is a first for me -- how exciting!
2 - DJRadiohead
3 Cheers for The Roundtable!
3 - Triniman
My first time, too!
Thanks, Megan. I'm 38 but still enjoy live shows as much as I did when I was twenty years younger.
4 - Gordon Hauptfleisch
Thank you Natalie and Richard for this festive moment--I'm going to send out for some pillars and Cecil B. DeMille!
5 - Connie Phillips
Thank you Lisa and DJRadiohead. I vote the roundtable debate current CDs more often!
6 - Scott Butki
Congrats to everyone picked. I always print out the picks so I can go back and read them all later.