December 2010 Archives
Crooked River: A Sufjan Stevens Documentary
Why am I just now finding out about this movie?
A Christmas Gift from Wayside & Woodland Recordings
Exploring Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse
Whedon’s latest is a super-sexy sci-fi show that taps into some surprisingly deep, interesting themes.
A Real War on Christmas
When I read stories like this, I find myself incapable of summoning up any concern or outrage regarding the “war on Christmas.”
The Failed World of Tron: Legacy
As far as digital worlds go, Tron: Legacy’s is not nearly as fantastical as the movie would like you to believe it is.
Sam Billen & Josh Atkinson Offer You A Word of Encouragement for the Holidays
Elsewhere, December 18, 2010
“Definitive Daft Punk” by The Man in Blue
Tracey Thorn covers Sufjan Stevens’ “Sister Winter”
BioWare officially announces Mass Effect 3
Psychic Temple by Chris Schlarb (Review)
A meticulously crafted album that straddles the lines between jazz, folk, and psychedelia.
This Retro Minimalism Is Starting to Get a Little Old
As cool as they may be — and they can be pretty cool — retro/minimal nerdy posters are starting to get a little old.
Elsewhere, December 9, 2010
Ride’s Nowhere Gets a Two-Disc Reissue From Rhino Records
Rhino’s reissue of the Oxford band’s 1990 debut will include a previously unreleased live performance, special packaging, rare photos, and an essay by critic Jim DeRogatis.
Jóhann Jóhannsson signs with FatCat Records, preps new work for mid-2011
The Buddha Machine 3G
H.P. Lovecraft’s Colour out of Space lands in Germany as Die Farbe
It’s a nice time to be an H.P. Lovecraft aficionado.
I have to wait until 2011 for new Sherlock episodes? Seriously?!
The BBC’s Sherlock series is so good that it’s almost painful to think about waiting at least a year for new episodes.
Hirokazu Kore-Eda’s Still Walking coming to Blu-ray in February… with recipes
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