January 16, 2007 Archive

Video

• In Defense of Mel Gibson, Especially His Movies

  Mel Gibson is not getting a fair shake from film critics, even though he's the best director in Hollywood today.

  Opinion in Video — by Adam Ash — on Jan 16, 2007

• B-Movie of the Week: Abar: Black Superman

  More fun than a jive coloring book.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Jan 16, 2007

• Movie Review: Rocky Balboa

  The fifth sequel to the Academy Award-winning 1976 film Rocky makes for a nice trip down memory lane albeit a bit…rocky.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jan 16, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Doctor Who - The Complete Second Series

  The year begins to look a little brighter.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 16, 2007

• Jane Austen on Screen, Part II: A Viewer’s Guide

  Which Jane Austen productions are true Regencies and which are worth watching?

  Review in Video — by SJ Reidhead — on Jan 16, 2007

• Box Office Update 1/12-1/14: Stomp the Yard Dances to the Top

  Ben Stiller finally falls from the top spot.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 16, 2007

• DVD Review: Blood and Oil - The Middle East in World War I

  A documentary focus on the Middle East during World War I provides important perspective on the region's problems today.

  Review in Video — by Tim Gebhart — on Jan 16, 2007

• The Protector, Doctor Who - The Complete Second Series, Gridiron Gang: Region 1 DVD Releases for January 16, 2006

  This week: Do you think elephants just make a good martial arts film better?

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Jan 16, 2007

• Jane Austen on Screen, Part I: What Is Regency?

  To properly review a Jane Austen film, a brief overview of the era is helpful.

  Opinion in Video — by SJ Reidhead — on Jan 16, 2007

Music

• New Album Releases, 1-16-2007: America, Crowded House, Wanda Sykes, and the Smithereens meet the Beatles

  We're riding through the desert on a mission with no name, and America has remembered its name.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Jan 16, 2007

• Music Review: America - Live on the David Letterman Show

  America takes the stage on the Jan 15, 2007, Letterman show to signal the arrival of their new album Here and Now.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Jan 16, 2007

• Music Review: It's A Jean-Luc Ponty Two-fer! Mystical Adventures and Individual Choice

  What do two solid early eighties fusion albums by a French fiddler have to do with American Idol? Read on...

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jan 16, 2007

• Mix Tape Blues - Copyright Edition

  Actually, many of the CDs I own are because I bought the album after hearing it on a mix CD.

  Opinion in Music — by Retro Music Chick — on Jan 16, 2007

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Bow Wow, The Pack, and The Hitcher

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jan 16, 2007

• Pink Floyd, Styx, Jon Oliva's Pain, Stuck Mojo & John Waite

  All in anticipation of the post-NYE onslaught of review material that is about come down on me like a ton of bricks

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jan 16, 2007

• Random Shuffle - 01/15/07

  I'm putting my music collection on shuffle and talking about Mickey Hart, Carl Douglas, Paul McCartney, Waylon Jennings, and Ramblin' Jack Elliott

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Jan 16, 2007

• Music Review: Rodrigo y Gabriela - Rodrigo y Gabriela

  Virtuoso flamenco fusion by Mexican metal rockers, more than just instrumental music.

  Review in Music — by Chapin — on Jan 16, 2007

Sports

• ESPN Advertising Is Over The Top

  ESPN televises games and should advertise. Make it focused and after the plays so fans don’t change the channel.

  Opinion in Sports — by The Critic — on Jan 16, 2007

• Tom Brady: Greatest Playoff QB Ever?

  He's earned his reputation with his knack for getting the job done when his team needs it most.

  News in Sports — by Josh Mandell — on Jan 16, 2007

• Juventus Discovers Playing In Italy's Serie B Not As Easy As It Looks

  It has been a season of many challenges for the Old Grey Lady of Italian soccer.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Jan 16, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Serotonin Power Diet

  You snack, you lose (weight).

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Jan 16, 2007

• Book Review - Mastering Landscape Photography – The Luminous-Landscape Essays by Alain Briot

  With Alain Briot’s help, you will learn what you need to take that next step.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 16, 2007

• Book Review: Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich

  A short fun romp with Stephanie and the gang.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jan 16, 2007

• Book Review: The House of Meetings by Martin Amis

  It's been done before, done better, and done without leaving a nasty aftertaste.

  Review in Books — by Melita Teale — on Jan 16, 2007

• Q: Who Was "Dr. Seuss"?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Books — by Mental_Floss — on Jan 16, 2007

• Book Review: The Annotated Archy And Mehitabel by Don Marquis

  It would appear that in spite of his cockroach bias my anonymous contributor knows his stuff.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 16, 2007

• Comics Review: DC Comics' 52 Week 26

  52, a weekly DC Comics series. This week, starring the Black Adam Family, The Question, Renee Montoya, the Dr. Sivana family, Steel and Starlight.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Jan 16, 2007

Politics

• Canadian Politics: The Dark Side Of Quebec Nationalism

  Some Quebec nationalists want to create a constitution restricting the rights of ethnic and religious minorities.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 16, 2007

• Who Guards The Guard? Not George!

  Someone who couldn't be bothered to complete his own National Guard commitment wouldn't understand what it's like to be extended.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jan 16, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Netscape Represents the Future of News

  The future of news sites will comprise three kinds of content, which will be mixed and matched and meshed together in all kinds of dizzying ways.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Berlin — on Jan 16, 2007

• Metrics for Marketing

  Do marketers, particularly those in professional businesses, actually know anything?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Grant L. Aldrich — on Jan 16, 2007

• Software to help you sleep: Are they taking the Pzizz?

  Become a Powernapper!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Jan 16, 2007

Culture

• Dreams for America Now: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

  Though he spoke about the condition of America, we should consider how his words apply to the world as technology makes the world grow smaller.

  Opinion in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Jan 16, 2007

• Theater Review: Jason Robert Brown's 13 Premieres in L.A.

  A musical about pre-teen angst takes another step back in the material development of this gifted American composer.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Jan 16, 2007

• No Safe Distance (Part One)

  Murdered in August, Sue Weiland has yet to be buried. With the trial still pending, a grieving family struggles to pick up the pieces.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Jan 16, 2007

• Astrology and Pheromones, Sex Appeal and Attractiveness: Venus and Mars In The Natal Chart

  How easy is it for you to get what you need?

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Jan 16, 2007