January 19, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Renting and Video Game Launches: A Look at Another Side of the Industry

  IntoTheGame's Cody Hutchins discusses the Wii and PS3 launches and how they affect the rental industry.

  Interview in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 19, 2007

• Friday Flash: Fields Of Logic, Lights Out, Warcraft

  To brighten up your weekend, here is the original Warcraft, plus a couple of simple-yet-evil logic puzzles.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on Jan 19, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Ghost Rider by Greg Cox

  The Spirit of Vengeance hits theaters in February in a flaming debut, but here's the novel for impatient fans.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 19, 2007

• An Interview with Alasdair Roberts, Author of Blacked Out

  In this information age, transparency, or lack thereof, within government is a subject that we should all be aware of.

  Interview in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jan 19, 2007

• Book Review: Blacked Out by Alasdair Roberts

  “Do we have a right to information? Certainly. But we also have a responsibility to act on it.”

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jan 19, 2007

• Book Review: A Woman's Place by Lynn Austin

  A thought-provoking, eye-opening and worthwhile piece of World War II Americana.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Jan 19, 2007

• Book Review: God Is A Woman: Dating Disasters by Ian Coburn

  Stand-up comedian Ian Coburn has had uproarious (mis)adventures with women.

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jan 19, 2007

Music

• BMA Music Review: Charlie Musselwhite - Delta Hardware

  Charlie Musselwhite's latest is sure to win big at the 2007 BMAs...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 19, 2007

• Music Review: Rodrigo Y Gabriela

  The steps may lead up to heaven, but somehow weu wind up deep in the heart of Mexico.

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jan 19, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Michael Brecker - Tales from the Hudson

  Michael Brecker was not a rock star, but I'd be willing to bet that you've heard him play.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jan 19, 2007

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Taylor Hicks, Postscripts, The Dead Bodies, Blue October, and drexel

  The goodie bag contains all sorts of digital treats for BC Magazine readers. Enjoy!

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jan 19, 2007

• Q: What Ever Happened To Syd Barrett, One Of The Founding Members Of Pink Floyd?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Music — by Mental_Floss — on Jan 19, 2007

• Daryl's Pop Music Hall Of Fame: TLC - "Waterfalls" (1995)

  Topping the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks, "Waterfalls" by TLC is one of the greatest singles ever released.

  Review in Music — by Daryl D — on Jan 19, 2007

Culture

• The Age Of The Individual and The Loss Of The Tribe

  The trade-off for our present civilization and lifestyle is feeling a little lost and lonely.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 19, 2007

• What's Wrong With Being Nice?

  There are some good reasons women shouldn't refer to themselves as female dogs.

  Opinion in Culture — by Toni Schwartz — on Jan 19, 2007

• Theater Review: Blasted at the Soho Theatre, London

  A decade on, Kane’s play, in this production, is even more powerful than when it was written.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Jan 19, 2007

• Ruminations on the Destiny of the People of Israel

  For over two millennia, Jews have considered themselves the only remaining Children of Israel. This may be a mis-perception.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ruvy — on Jan 19, 2007

• Too Old, Too Fat, Too Dumb

  Have you ever noticed how some people have an amazing ability to find reasons for not doing anything?

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Jan 19, 2007

• When Camp Became "The Camps"

  The lights of the oncoming cars could have been the search lights in a camp, or the flashlights of campers.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 19, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Riki-Oh: The Story Of Ricky

  Excessive, outrageous, and unabashedly cheesy, Riki-Oh stands as a rare example of a genuine cult classic.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Jan 19, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of 1/21

  Go PBS, go PBS, it's your birthday (not really), get stupid.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 19, 2007

• Reality TV Casting Call: Catwalk Challenge

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Jan 19, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: The Hitcher

  A horror remake takes the big screen by storm.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 19, 2007

Tastes

• Eating Butter Chicken in New Delhi – The Pains and Pleasures of Street Cooking in India

  Greasy food, rude service and unclean setting - an account of a meal taken in the legendary Kake Da Hotel.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Jan 19, 2007

Politics

• The End of Press Freedom in America

  How much longer are we going to be allowed to enjoy a free press in an America where our rights are in the crosshairs?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 19, 2007