January 29, 2007 Archive

Video

• TV Review: Amercan Idol 6 - State of the Union

  The drag thing is a Simon obsession. I wonder what bar he was getting hung over at hours earlier.

  Review in Video — by Chancelucky — on Jan 29, 2007

• Movie Review: Little Miss Sunshine

  Tagged as the film that puts the “fun” in “dysfunctional,” Little Miss Sunshine is an entertaining and overall cute experience.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Jan 29, 2007

• DVD Review: The Gathering

  Christina Ricci, the crucifixion, and a heavy plot makes The Gathering one to watch for on January 30.

  Review in Video — by Casey Criswell — on Jan 29, 2007

• Movie Review: Ghoul School

  It's Freaks & Geeks for the subhuman set.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Jan 29, 2007

• TV Review: CSI:NY - "The Lying Game"

  The murder of a female impersonator makes for an intriguing mystery.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jan 29, 2007

• Movie Review: The Queen

  Securing six Oscar nominations, The Queen adds an intimate touch to an otherwise stoic figure.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Jan 29, 2007

• Movie Review: Notes on a Scandal

  A creepy journey into a disturbed and duplicitous mind.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 29, 2007

• Movie Review: Jackass Number Two - The Most Offensive Guilty Pleasure Ever

  Jackass Number Two is one of the most offensive films ever made. It's also hilarious!

  Review in Video — by Daryl D — on Jan 29, 2007

• Movie Review: Pan's Labyrinth

  Guillermo del Toro's latest film explores a fantasy world against the backdrop of post-Spanish Civil War. But this fairy tale is not for children.

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on Jan 29, 2007

• TV Review: The Apprentice: L.A. - Episode 4

  In New York, we call them Cheez Doodles. The Los Angeles version improved a bit in the latest episode.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Jan 29, 2007

• TV Review: Intelligence - "Dante's Inferno"

  This episode takes the threads of the previous 11 episodes and wraps them around the characters' necks.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jan 29, 2007

• Real Horror: It's What You Don't See

  It really is no surprise to me that in the days of Abu Ghraib we are seeing a return to the torture/gore movies.

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Schader — on Jan 29, 2007

Culture

• BCRadio Podcast - Jan. 29, 2007

  Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan... guess who is back on the BCRadio Podcast...

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 29, 2007

• Product Review: Dark Horse — Hellboy Animated, Statue #1: Hellboy

  He's big. He's red. He's Hellboy. He's also one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my life, much less owned.

  Review in Culture — by Michael Jones — on Jan 29, 2007

Sports

• Super Bowl XLI: I Predict a Blowout

  Which team is going to show up to play on Super Sunday?

  Opinion in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on Jan 29, 2007

Politics

• Democratic Republic of Congo: Rights Groups Call for Marie Therese Nlandu's Release

  In the Congo former presidential candidate Marie Therese Nlandu is on trial before a military tribunal for political reasons

  News in Politics — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Jan 29, 2007

• Arabs Would Rather Fight Arabs; Bush Befuddled -- Threatens Everyone

  If we leave the Arabs alone and muzzle the President, there's a good chance it could all work out for the best. What do I know?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Jan 29, 2007

• The Barker and the Shill

  There's a movement afoot to stifle free speech - targeting those who are honest about who they are.

  Opinion in Politics — by Selwyn Duke — on Jan 29, 2007

• “Support Our Troops” - A Crock

  When politicians say they "support our troops", what do they mean?

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Jan 29, 2007

Music

• International Blues Challenge and Blues Showcase Memphis Style This Weekend in Memphis

  A big weekend of blues in Memphis with the I.B.C. and the Blues Showcase Memphis Style, Feb. 1-3.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 29, 2007

• Shockwaves NME Awards Nominees Announced and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Shockwaves Awards, YouTube, and Coldplay in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jan 29, 2007

• Random Shuffle - 01/29/07

  I'm putting my music collection on shuffle and talking about Norah Jones, Billy Bragg, Motley Crue, Louis Armstrong, and The Who.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Jan 29, 2007

• Vinyl Tap: The Dave Clark Five - Greatest Hits

  These British Invasion troops will make you feel "Glad All Over."

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jan 29, 2007

• Music Review: Led Zeppelin - Presence

  Presence was an album that once again lovingly incorporated Zeppelin's earliest, and most powerful, influences.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jan 29, 2007

• Really Really Good: Throw Some D’s Edition

  New music from Joss Stone, Pagoda, Rich Boy, new links and a look back at the life of Disco D.

  Opinion in Music — by Laron Cue — on Jan 29, 2007

• Retro Redux: The Quintessential Italian Crooner

  I'm not basing this conclusion on any type of scientific evidence, but it's just one of those things that sounds right...

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 29, 2007

Books

• A Guide to Interviews with Authors: Expect the Unexpected

  Some authors are easy to get along with. Others are shy, retiring, or even grumpy.

  Opinion in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jan 29, 2007

• Book Review: The Dawning Of The Day: A Jerusalem Tale by Haim Sabato

  This is a beautiful book about faith and belief.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 29, 2007

• Book Review: McMansion by Justin Scott

  A rather loosely constructed mystery populated with characters that seem more contrived than real.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Jan 29, 2007

• Interview with A.J. Jacobs, Author of The Know-It-All (Part One)

  "When I was a kid, I was under the bizarre delusion that I was the smartest boy in the world." - A.J. Jacobs

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jan 29, 2007

• Book Review: Someone Would Have Talked by Larry Hancock

  It is four decades later, yet the JFK assassination still generates huge interest, the conspiracy theories abound.

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jan 29, 2007

• Book Review: Dark Bargain - Slavery, Profits, and the Struggle for the Constitution by Lawrence Goldstone

  Goldstone details the Constitutional framework by the undercurrent of influences that were prevalent in colonial America.

  Review in Books — by Matt Mitchell — on Jan 29, 2007

• Magazine Review: Antiques And The Arts Weekly

  A huge weekly newspaper crammed with articles and ads about art and antiques.

  Review in Books — by Ed Rust — on Jan 29, 2007

Sci/Tech

• TiVo Series 3: A Blessing and a Curse

  Can you have too much of a good thing?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 29, 2007

• Windows Vista - The BugBlog Report 1/29/07

  Upgrade to Vista? It all depends, do you feel lucky?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Jan 29, 2007

• e-junkie: The Leading Edge of Independent Internet Marketing

  e-junkie is an universal marketing and commerce environment for the independent online marketer of just about any product or service.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Bob MacKenzie — on Jan 29, 2007

Tastes

• Arctic Reindeer Face Starvation Threat

  Panicky Lapp (sami) tribes seek emergency aid to feed reindeer.

  News in Tastes — by Roger Choate — on Jan 29, 2007

• (Video) Stogie Review - Jericho By Camacho

  Stogie Guy reviews Jericho by Camacho.

  Review in Tastes — by Stogie Review — on Jan 29, 2007

Music: Emo

• Music Review: Youth Group - Casino Twilight Dogs

  Mmmm... pretty.

  Review in Music: Emo — by Steve Carlson — on Jan 29, 2007

• Music Review: Only Crime - Virulence

  What separates "mall rock" from real "rock?"

  Review in Music: Emo — by Brandon Daviet — on Jan 29, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Madonna's The Confessions Tour - Live From London (DVD/CD)

  Has Madonna turned into an android?

  Review in Music: Emo — by Daryl D — on Jan 29, 2007

• Music Review: Notes on a Scandal - Music by Philip Glass

  A gorgeous score that works just as well without the film.

  Review in Music: Emo — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 29, 2007

• Music Review: John Mellencamp Freedom's Road

  Freedom's Road is the first strong contender for Album of the Year...

  Review in Music: Emo — by Brandon Daviet — on Jan 29, 2007

• Music Review: Keller Williams - Dream

  One of the best-sounding CDs Fumo Verde has heard in a while.

  Review in Music: Emo — by El Bicho — on Jan 29, 2007

Gaming

• Q: Did a Computer Really Beat Napoléon at Chess?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Gaming — by Mental_Floss — on Jan 29, 2007

• Ratchet and Clank Ready to Go Portable

  Size Matters on the small screen.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Jan 29, 2007

• Winning Eleven to Shoot Again in February

  Konami not only adds new features to the series, but new formats.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Jan 29, 2007

• Trioncube to Puzzle Gamers in February

  Web site offers playable level in Flash.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Jan 29, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: Lost Planet - Extreme Condition

  If humans live on it, how is the planet lost exactly?

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 29, 2007