Post by Talon Karrde on Nov 30, 2018 17:09:46 GMT -5
What's New At G-POP.net:
The Nativity: Cinematic Christmas Carols - Melissa Minners reviews the compilation of Christmas carols performed in a cinematic style by London Music Works.
Excerpt: "Ah, Christmas time – time when radio stations play contemporary Christmas tunes, while I break out a mix of the classics and today's hits. I love Christmas music and this time of year, I look for Christmas sounds I’ve never heard before…or new twists on old favorites. That’s where The Nativity (Cinematic Christmas Carols) from Silva Screen Records comes in..."
A Street Cat Named Bob - Melissa Minners reviews a book about a ginger stray who lifts the author's spirits and helps him recover from drug addiction and more.
Excerpt: "Years ago, I heard about a young man in London who wrote a book about how a street cat helped save his life. James Bowen was a drug-addicted musician who couldn’t get straight until he met a street cat who needed him more than James needed drugs. He credits Bob with giving him the strength to get sober...I saw the movie, but I was really interested in reading the book that inspired it and just got around to doing so this past week...
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the latest version of The Nutcracker.
Excerpt: "...In creating the musical score for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, James Newton Howard built on iconic themes from Tchaikovsky’s 1892 Nutcracker ballet score...Performed by The Philharmonic Orchestra in London, led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the score brings me back to my youth and wonder at seeing Mikhail Baryshnikov perform in a televised version of The Nutcracker when I was a child..."
A Christmas Carol - BOP Style: Part 2 - Melissa Minners presents us with a Birds of Prey version of the timeless classic.
Excerpt: "Disclaimer and Other Information: It should be noted that all of the characters and many of the locales in this fan fiction are not mine. They are owned by The WB. This fan fiction is somewhat of an homage to the series, though I have used a little liberty here with events. At the time, I hadn't noticed a BOP fanfic with A Christmas Carol or It's a Wonderful Life twist and thought it might be a fun distraction from my writer's block. Enjoy!...."
A Christmas Story - Who hasn't seen this classic - "You'll shoot your eye out!".
Excerpt: "Being that the Christmas season is upon us, I thought it fitting to do a Christmas movie review. But since most of the new releases out there at the moment are either stupid, slapstick, Christmas clichés or—in the case of Black Christmas—completely inappropriate for the season, I decided to go back to the vault and pick a movie that truly encompasses this season. I didn’t have to look long or hard to find the right movie. A Christmas Story is one of my all time favorite movies..."
The Meaning of Christmas - Christmas isn't just about getting presents.
Excerpt: "...The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, but children woke up to find they were bare. No gifts, no gifts and Santa was jeered. The recession had hit and he canceled Christmas this year. That wasn't the case for all - the rich got to play with their fancy new balls; poor tots had their toys to enjoy - but the low middle class, their Christmas was spoiled. Without a full-time job, without any money to see, there would not be gifts under their Christmas tree..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of November 2018 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.
The Nativity: Cinematic Christmas Carols - Melissa Minners reviews the compilation of Christmas carols performed in a cinematic style by London Music Works.
Excerpt: "Ah, Christmas time – time when radio stations play contemporary Christmas tunes, while I break out a mix of the classics and today's hits. I love Christmas music and this time of year, I look for Christmas sounds I’ve never heard before…or new twists on old favorites. That’s where The Nativity (Cinematic Christmas Carols) from Silva Screen Records comes in..."
A Street Cat Named Bob - Melissa Minners reviews a book about a ginger stray who lifts the author's spirits and helps him recover from drug addiction and more.
Excerpt: "Years ago, I heard about a young man in London who wrote a book about how a street cat helped save his life. James Bowen was a drug-addicted musician who couldn’t get straight until he met a street cat who needed him more than James needed drugs. He credits Bob with giving him the strength to get sober...I saw the movie, but I was really interested in reading the book that inspired it and just got around to doing so this past week...
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the latest version of The Nutcracker.
Excerpt: "...In creating the musical score for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, James Newton Howard built on iconic themes from Tchaikovsky’s 1892 Nutcracker ballet score...Performed by The Philharmonic Orchestra in London, led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the score brings me back to my youth and wonder at seeing Mikhail Baryshnikov perform in a televised version of The Nutcracker when I was a child..."
A Christmas Carol - BOP Style: Part 2 - Melissa Minners presents us with a Birds of Prey version of the timeless classic.
Excerpt: "Disclaimer and Other Information: It should be noted that all of the characters and many of the locales in this fan fiction are not mine. They are owned by The WB. This fan fiction is somewhat of an homage to the series, though I have used a little liberty here with events. At the time, I hadn't noticed a BOP fanfic with A Christmas Carol or It's a Wonderful Life twist and thought it might be a fun distraction from my writer's block. Enjoy!...."
A Christmas Story - Who hasn't seen this classic - "You'll shoot your eye out!".
Excerpt: "Being that the Christmas season is upon us, I thought it fitting to do a Christmas movie review. But since most of the new releases out there at the moment are either stupid, slapstick, Christmas clichés or—in the case of Black Christmas—completely inappropriate for the season, I decided to go back to the vault and pick a movie that truly encompasses this season. I didn’t have to look long or hard to find the right movie. A Christmas Story is one of my all time favorite movies..."
The Meaning of Christmas - Christmas isn't just about getting presents.
Excerpt: "...The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, but children woke up to find they were bare. No gifts, no gifts and Santa was jeered. The recession had hit and he canceled Christmas this year. That wasn't the case for all - the rich got to play with their fancy new balls; poor tots had their toys to enjoy - but the low middle class, their Christmas was spoiled. Without a full-time job, without any money to see, there would not be gifts under their Christmas tree..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of November 2018 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.