January 12, 2007 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: The Princess Bride

  When it comes to defining delightful, amusing, and epic motion-pictures, there is no higher rung on the ladder than The Princess Bride.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Jan 12, 2007

• TV Review: In Case of Emergency - "It's Got to be the Morning After"

  It's still funny, just not as funny.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 12, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of 1/14

  Yup, it's time for another week of good old PBS programming. Hooray!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 12, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Pan's Labyrinth, Dreamgirls, Alpha Dog, and More

  After a couple of lackluster release weeks comes one with a plethora of desirables.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 12, 2007

• Movie Review: Twins of Evil

  Capping off the Hammer Films trilogy surrounding the Karnstein family, Twins of Evil takes a fresh swing at the vampire genre.

  Review in Video — by Casey Criswell — on Jan 12, 2007

• Reality TV Casting Call: To Tell the Truth

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Jan 12, 2007

• MeeVee Primetime Picks: Weekend, Jan. 12-14

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Jan 12, 2007

• South Park Makes The Simpsons Irrelevant

  The Simpsons is fastly becoming irrelevant while South Park continues to attract a new audience.

  Opinion in Video — by Daryl D — on Jan 12, 2007

• TV Review: House - "Words and Deeds"

  The episode that broke my heart along with the patient of the week's.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jan 12, 2007

• Movie Review: Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama

  In the mood for something scary and horrifying? Then this movie isn't for you.

  Review in Video — by Casey Criswell — on Jan 12, 2007

Politics

• Ron Paul for President?

  A possible run for President would be a great way for Ron Paul to put the GOP back on the right track.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 12, 2007

• Mark My Words: The President's Speech on Iraq and More

  It's easier to get an accurate read a few days after the President's speech on Iraq. The problem is I didn't see or read it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Jan 12, 2007

• Is Iran Unstoppable? Part II

  Is it worh going into a catastrophic conflict to stop Iran?

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Jan 12, 2007

• The End of War as We Know It!

  Islamic extremist terrorism is a new threat requiring a new approach.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Jan 12, 2007

• Derailment on the Straight Talk Express

  The combined weight of John McCain's many changes in position may be too much for him to carry into 2008.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 12, 2007

• Saddam Sets an Example - Are the Democrats Man Enough to Defund the War?

  The Democrats talk the talk, but will they walk the walk, like Saddam did?

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Jan 12, 2007

• Q: Why Did President Nixon Try To Fancy Up The Outfits Worn By White House Guards?

  Mental_Floss question of the day.

  News in Politics — by Mental_Floss — on Jan 12, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Ligion - On the Way

  Ligion is poised as the next up-and-coming rock group to emerge from the belly of the country music spewing beast.

  Review in Music — by Kathy Scovill — on Jan 12, 2007

• Mobile Betting in New York and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Betting via mobile, FCC considers new regulation and Arcade Fire on tour in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jan 12, 2007

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducts Van Halen, R.E.M., Patti Smith, Grandmaster Flash, and The Ronettes

  Can the Waldorff-Astoria contain the egos of the Van Halen contingency alone?

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 12, 2007

• Music Review: Chris Bell - I Am the Cosmos

  A “lost” masterpiece from the man who often played Abel to Alex Chilton’s Cain in the myth of Big Star

  Review in Music — by Bryan Price — on Jan 12, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen - Fritz Hauser & Michael Askill - Space: music for bells, cymbals and gong

  Monkey mind, cowbells, and stuff.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jan 12, 2007

• Diggin' The Blues: Bo Carter

  Sexual innuendo, playful lyrics, and a wide variety of musical influences make Bo Carter the perfect choice for Diggin' the Blues.

  Opinion in Music — by Joan Hunt — on Jan 12, 2007

• Liner Notables: The Kinks - Face To Face

  "About rainy days and sunny days, about sessions men and dark ladies, about P.V.C. grass skirts in Waikiki, about memories, and dandies..."

  Opinion in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jan 12, 2007

• Music Review: John Dee Holeman & The Waifs Band

  It will make you feel that all is right with the world.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 12, 2007

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Menomena, Justin Timberlake, Pharoahe Monch, Blue Stone, and The Panic Divison

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jan 12, 2007

• One Track Mind: Michael McDonald - "Tuesday Heartbreak"

  Mike McDonald tackles an underappreciated song from Stevie Wonder's golden era and nearly topples the original.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jan 12, 2007

Culture

• Baz Luhrmann Loves Sydney

  You can take the boy from Oz, but you can never take Oz from the boy.

  News in Culture — by Toni Schwartz — on Jan 12, 2007

• Theater Review: Don't Look Back at the Unknown Theatre, L.A.

  Kenneth Patchen loved jazz but wrote poetry. In 1958 he encouraged America to listen to – and face – the music.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Jan 12, 2007

Gaming

• Friday Flash: Flash Element TD, Catch 33, Arrow Tag, and The Game

  More defending of towers, some clever mouse play, and The Game to keep you frustrated and entertained for days or weeks!

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on Jan 12, 2007

• Konami seeks Independent Artists for Upcoming Dance Dance Revolution Game

  Konami to offer cash prize and exposure to two deserving musicians.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Jan 12, 2007

Books

• Audio Book Review: The Ruins by Scott Smith

  Stephen King finally finds his match.

  Review in Books — by C. Michael Bailey — on Jan 12, 2007

• Book Review: Christopher Moore's You Suck

  Be prepared to laugh yourself silly, but expect to have to pay a price – thinking and reflecting on the state of the world.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 12, 2007

• Book Review: Tending Critters in the Ridges by Clyde Brooks

  Folks, furballs, and a country vet. A crazy mix, and an enjoyable read!

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Jan 12, 2007

• Comic Book Review: Civil War # 6 (Civil War) - Marvel Comics

  Issue 6 promises such a phenomenal conclusion that I will forgive the odd things that have happened.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Jan 12, 2007

• Robert Anton Wilson, January 18, 1932 – January 11, 2007

  One might guess that Tim Leary greeted him with a dose, and they're trippin' like fat rats and bouncing off the stars.

  News in Books — by Al Barger — on Jan 12, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Q: How Did Cortés and 600 Spaniards Subdue 5 Million Aztecs?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Jan 12, 2007

• Ten Tips For Taking Better Photos

  By doing a few simple things, the appearance of your photos can improve dramatically.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Raoul Pop — on Jan 12, 2007

• New Space Elevator Company: Black Line Ascension

  Is the Earth Big Enough for Two Space Elevators?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Patrick Boake — on Jan 12, 2007