From TV Editor TV and Film Guy:
Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's great. Apparently recently it's been less than that. But, in its latest episode, Battlestar Galactica is back in near-top form. David Desjardins takes a look at it, examines its strengths and weaknesses and decides it doesn't have to go frack itself. I highly recommend you spool up your FTL drive and check it out.
I know things. Trust me, I know things. A lot of my knowledge, though, is totally and completely worthless. Or so I thought. Apparently, I can actually make some huge bucks off of it. All I need to do is sit there and find two people to not open their mouths. TV with Meevee explains.
From Film Editor Lisa McKay:
Donnie Marler reminds us of why those animated holiday gems stay with us year after year, and in some cases, generation after generation. Do any of the characters in Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer strike a chord of familiarity in you?
Continuing on in the holiday spirit, Randall A Byrn takes a look at Frank Capra's classic, It's A Wonderful Life, and explains why it's a movie for all seasons.
CULTURE
From Asst. Culture Editor Melita Teale:In The Story of Chess: The Musical, Ken Lyen shows us that the history of this production is as complex as the Cold War world it's set in. Whether or not you like musical theatre, it's a fascinating read.
Chris Beaumont touchingly eulogizes his grandfather, Edwin Bell, in a way that lets us understand a great man has been lost.
Andrew Morris challenges his readers to think of Islam as the background to the life of a society instead of as a media boogeyman in his article entitled In Good Faith: Portrayals of Islam in the Media.
POLITICS
From Asst. Politics Editor Mark Schannon:An Open Letter to Newly Elected Democrats by Taloran is a thoughtful, non-partisan, elegant reminder of why politicians are really elected.
Drew McKissick's Election Dissection is a good early analysis of a very complex election.
From Asst. Politics Editor John Bambenek:
Defiling the Constitution of Massachusetts by Harry Forbes demonstrates an interesting paradox — that gay marriage advocates wrap themselves in the Constitution until it no longer suits them.
SPORTS
From Sports Editor Matthew T. Sussman:I didn't need to read Victor Lana's article past the headline to know this would be among the picked. Although that would have been a better editing job by me, in retrospect. But an in-depth look would have shown that Victor did some original reporting — going out in that world and asking people — regarding the Mets' new ballpark name, CitiField.
Article comments
1 - Glen Boyd
To say I wasn't expecting this would be something of an understatement. So thanks for the pick Gordon. And just so you know, "The Saved" is a graphic novel series (in 6 parts) and I do plan on reviewing all of the future installments as well (as they are sent to me).
It's gonna be interesting to watch the twists and turns as Slade and Bowie skate their way through the theocratic apocalypse. So stay tuned.
And Thanks Again!
-Glen
2 - Victor Lana
As always, I appreciate being picked and thank you for the recognition, Suss.
3 - STM
Thanks Christopher old boy ... always good for Americans to be challenged in regard to their own perceptions, don't we think? Particularly given what is happening at the moment.
4 - Raoul Duke
Lord have mercy, is the best writing on this site really regurgiatated press releases? Someone should tell the TV Guy to set the bar a little higher.
5 - DJRadiohead
Thanks, Connie and A.L. Always a treat.
6 - Donnie Marler
Thank you, Lisa. This is a nice surprise.
7 - Chris Beaumont
Thank you so much for choosing my tribute to my grandfather. You have no idea how much it means to me.