January 24, 2007 Archive

Sports

• Women's Australian Open - Semifinal Overview

  Kim Clijsters faces off against Maria Sharapova, while Serena Williams meets teenager Nicole Vaidisova.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Jan 24, 2007

• MLS's Well-Timed Invasion of Canada Looks Promising

  Top flight professional soccer was desperately needed in Canada.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Jan 24, 2007

Culture

• K-Fed Super Bowl Ad Demeans Fast Food Employees Somehow

  If I worked at Arby's, I wouldn't want to be associated with Kevin Federline either.

  News in Culture — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 24, 2007

• Angelina Jolie's Fall From Sainthood

  The media looks for reasons to tear down a celebrity and Angelina has given them all the right ones.

  Opinion in Culture — by Daryl D — on Jan 24, 2007

• On Death

  The prospect of our death and that of those we know and love and its connection, if any, with a life beyond.

  Opinion in Culture — by Baritone — on Jan 24, 2007

• Montreal: La Vie En Rose

  A seductive blend of North American energy and European style. And for gay visitors, the attractions are endless.

  Opinion in Culture — by James Carson — on Jan 24, 2007

• Do Muslims have Greater Rights in Australia?

  According to the precepts of Islam, Mufti Hilali is correct in claiming that Muslims have greater rights in Australia.

  Opinion in Culture — by Muhammad Hussain — on Jan 24, 2007

• When Did Doors Lose Their Soul?

  If you had the choice, what would your door say about about you?

  Opinion in Culture — by Bill Soukoreff — on Jan 24, 2007

• Myths: Our Stories, Our Hope

  I can't think of a time when listening to the old stories is as needed.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 24, 2007

• BC Magazine Editors' Picks: January 15 through January 21

  Our usual mad assortment of great stuff!

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Jan 24, 2007

• Q: What Is the Connection Between a Serial Polygamist and Famous Flatware?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Jan 24, 2007

• BC Radio Podcast - January 24, 2007

  Jack Bauer, Ken Edwards, and Matt Sussman...

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 24, 2007

Video

• Interview: Raymond "Coffin Joe" Castile

  There is nothing like living your dream of playing a homicidal undertaker with very long fingernails. Just ask Raymond Castile.

  Interview in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Jan 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Saw III Unrated

  Shouldn't we be worried about the people who come up with some of this stuff?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Blood Diamond

  Blood Diamond does not know if it wants to be a political thriller or an old-fashioned adventure...

  Review in Video — by Pedro Groppo — on Jan 24, 2007

• TV Preview: Beyond the Call on PBS

  Beyond the Call, a documentary about delivering humanitarian aid to war zones, begins airing on PBS stations on January 23.

  News in Video — by Steve Rhodes — on Jan 24, 2007

• 2006 In Film: A Belated Year in Review

  The reemergence of the talent in 2006 was certainly impressive.

  Opinion in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Jan 24, 2007

• Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada

  With two Oscar nods, The Devil Wears Prada is the love child of Ugly Betty and Sex and the City.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Jan 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Smokin' Aces

  Joe Carnahan's sophomore effort is a stylish shoot 'em up and then some.

  Review in Video — by Neil Miller — on Jan 24, 2007

• TV Review: American Idol 6 - The Memphis Auditions

  It's onto Memphis for the American Idol wannabes. Will the judges find true talent or more oddities?

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Jan 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Macumba Sexual by Jess Franco

  The Barry Lyndon of European sexploitation movies.

  Review in Video — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 24, 2007

• TV Review: Sleeper Cell: American Terror - "Al-Baqara"

  A thinking person's alternative to 24, all seen in varying shades of gray.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jan 24, 2007

• MeeVee Interviews American Idol’s Paula, Randy, and Simon

  And every single one of them is sober.

  Interview in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Jan 24, 2007

• MeeVee Primetime Picks: Wednesday, Jan. 24

  What's on for tonight.

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Jan 24, 2007

• Reality TV Casting Call: Last Comic Standing

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Jan 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Stranger Than Fiction

  ... there are a bucketload of recent films which follow a similar formula and have a similar "quirky" tone.

  Review in Video — by Pedro Groppo — on Jan 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Smokin' Aces

  Many people may want to compare this film to early Tarantino work, but that would be an insult to Carnahan.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Jan 24, 2007

• TV Review: American Idol 6, Episode 3 - Memphis Auditions

  American Idol goes to Memphis for auditions. Would its citizens make The King proud, or cry in his grave?

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on Jan 24, 2007

• TV Review: The Secret Show

  Nicktoons debuts a new absurdo cartoon spy series.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Jan 24, 2007

• The 2007 GAG Awards: Celebrating the Worst in Film

  While 2006 may not be the worst year ... there are some stinky piles of cinematic failure littered across the celluloid landscape.

  News in Video — by Neil Miller — on Jan 24, 2007

• 27th Annual Razzie Awards: The Ultimate Film Achievement

  There is no higher honor that a film can achieve than the coveted Razzie.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 24, 2007

Politics

• The Clinton Effect

  Hillary Clinton's announcement that she will be forming an exploratory committee has changed the dynamic of the race for the Democratic nomination.

  Opinion in Politics — by seatoshiningsea — on Jan 24, 2007

• Eco-Friendly Fashions, But Where's the Vote?

  I find it appalling when the emphasis in environmentalism is placed on aesthetics and not politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Michelle Malonzo — on Jan 24, 2007

• State of the Union Address - The Exact Point Where Bush Got Me Mad

  Bush has totally defined his hypocrisy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Jan 24, 2007

• Barbara Boxer Responds

  Our military is full of the best and brightest. Members of Congress should actually listen to them instead of pretending to know everything.

  Opinion in Politics — by Big Dog — on Jan 24, 2007

Music

• Top 10 Albums of '06 - A Geezer Year for Pop

  The list spans usual suspects Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, but also includes unexpected old whippersnappers like Cheap Trick, Bob Seger, and Sonny Rollins.

  Opinion in Music — by Carlo Wolff — on Jan 24, 2007

• Music Review: Rhys Chatham - A Crimson Grail (for 400 Electric Guitars)

  An electric "Amen"...

  Review in Music — by SVF — on Jan 24, 2007

• New Album Releases, 1-23-2007: John Mellencamp, Pretty Ricky, The Good, the Bad & the Queen

  It's over a month since the winter solstice and the days are getting longer and brighter - as is the schedule of new album releases.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Jan 24, 2007

• Retro Redux: Jerry Reed And His Friend Mr. Smirky

  It seems to me that there have always been actors I like to call "Mr. Smirky".

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 24, 2007

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Only Crime, African Dope's Greatest Hit, Baby Boy da Prince, Martin Bisi, and Hafdis Huld

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

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jan 24, 2007

• Music Review: Crunk Hits Volume 3

  A future definitive analysis of the crunk phenomenon, penned from the blurry border of supreme knowledge and utter 'gnorance regarding the subject matter.

  Review in Music — by Berkeley Joe — on Jan 24, 2007

• Amber Alerts on Myspace and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Amber Alerts and new music from the New Pornographers and Sean Paul in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jan 24, 2007

Gaming

• The Angry Video Game Nerd Speaks!

  My interview with the angriest nerd around stays stays free of *bleeps*.

  Interview in Gaming — by Danny Smooth — on Jan 24, 2007

Books

• Interview with Ronald Aronica and Mtetwa Ramdoo, Authors of The World is Flat? – A Critical Analysis of Thomas L. Friedman's New York Times Bestseller

  Part one of two parts: Ramdoo and Aronica say that Friedman's book is full of inaccuracies.

  Interview in Books — by Spincycle — on Jan 24, 2007

• Book Review How to Get the Health Care You Want by Laura Casey

  The basic premise here is pretty simple: it is ultimately the patient’s responsibility to make sure their health care is satisfactory.

  Review in Books — by Mad Cow — on Jan 24, 2007

• Book Review: S.T.P.: A Journey Through America With The Rolling Stones by Robert Greenfield

  The band created perhaps the masterpiece of rock music, all in spite of themselves.

  Review in Books — by C. Michael Bailey — on Jan 24, 2007

• Book Review: America (The Book), Teacher's Edition, Is Underwhelming

  "We're sorry, Oprah. It will never happen again."

  Review in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jan 24, 2007

• Book Review: Secrets of the SuperOptimist by W.R. Morton and Nathaniel Whitten

  Thanks to the Collective Sentience of Intergalactic Energy, you, too, now have the opportunity to be a SuperOptimist!

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jan 24, 2007

• Book Review: Exile on Main Street: A Season in Hell with the Rolling Stones by Robert Greenfield

  Jumping jack trash.

  Review in Books — by Carlo Wolff — on Jan 24, 2007

• Book Review: Brunch - The Perfect Weekend Treat by Jennifer Donovan

  Breaking away from the normal menu, the author offers 40 creative, delicious and unique weekend selections that would make your mother proud.

  Review in Books — by Career Diva — on Jan 24, 2007

• Book Review: Made To Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive And Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

  Even failure can lead to SUCCESs.

  Review in Books — by tink — on Jan 24, 2007

• Book Review: The Science Was Fun - Selected Recollections of a Life in Science by George C. Baldwin

  An insider's look at the "Wild West" decades of nuclear research.

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jan 24, 2007

Sci/Tech

• MyBlogLog Integrates Flickr Features: Is A Social Networking Powerhouse For Bloggers On the Rise?

  I think Yahoo! senses they have a winner on their hands, and will nudge MyBlogLog into a position to be the defacto "MySpace for Bloggers."

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Berlin — on Jan 24, 2007