February 13, 2007 Archive

Video

• B-Movie of the Week: Flight of Fury

  Steven Seagal protects your freedom... again.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Feb 13, 2007

• Movie Review: Lady in the Water

  Lady in the Water is a presumptuous fairy tale that moves slowly, borders on silliness, and ends poorly.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Feb 13, 2007

• Interview with Gary Rhodes, Director of Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

  Director and writer Gary Rhodes' passion for horror actor Bela Lugosi is blood-curdling.

  Interview in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Feb 13, 2007

• HD-DVD Review: Superman Returns

  Overlong, but a bloated budget keeps Superman flying in this long coming sequel.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Feb 13, 2007

• British Soap Star Cast As The New Bionic Woman

  Oh my god -- the British are coming!

  News in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Feb 13, 2007

• 24 Season Six, Hours Eight and Nine: Just Call me Susan

  Jack disarms the bomb. I change my underwear

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Feb 13, 2007

• Box Office Update 2/9-2/11: Norbit Takes a Bite Out of Hannibal

  This week features a large gap between the number one and two films, and I'm not talking about quality.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 13, 2007

• A Look At The Best Business Movies

  The best movies for people who believe that business is always a worthy production.

  Opinion in Video — by J Jordan — on Feb 13, 2007

• American Idol Hollywood Week - Here They Come!

  Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol executive producer, talks about 'Hollywood Week' and more!

  News in Video — by tink — on Feb 13, 2007

• The Departed, Half Nelson, F**k: Region 1 DVD Releases for February 13th, 2006

  This week, see why it probably really is Marty's year (no, really, I mean it this time).

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Feb 13, 2007

• MeeVee Interviews Lost Star Josh Holloway

  Josh balances his role as the cast's rebellious provocateur with sarcastic wit and likable Southern charm.

  Interview in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Feb 13, 2007

• Movie Review: Norbit

  After Dreamgirls, Murphy should know better.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Feb 13, 2007

• Movie Review: Norbit

  Fat and stupid people are funny - just not here.

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on Feb 13, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: The Butcher Boy

  Finally, Neil Jordan's film sees the digital age.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 13, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Chameleon by Richard Hains

  Hains has tried to combine a financial thriller with a novel of international intrigue with mixed results.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Feb 13, 2007

• Interview with J. Courtney Sullivan, Author of Dating Up - Dump the Schlump and Find a Quality Man (Part 2)

  "Just be yourself, be thoughtful, and remember to breathe."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Feb 13, 2007

• Book Review: The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters by G.W. Dahlquist

  The novel reads like a screenplay, light on the background to the story and all out on the characters.

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Feb 13, 2007

• Book Review: Hollywood Station by Joseph Wambaugh

  When some of your favorite writers come together to praise a book it’s time to investigate the item they are endorsing.

  Review in Books — by Scott Butki — on Feb 13, 2007

• Book Review: The Testament by Eric Van Lustbader

  It's hard not to enjoy a book by Lustbader, but disappointing that The Testament was so conventional.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Feb 13, 2007

Politics

• Satire: Bush To Invade Iran

  Conflicting comments from senior military officials prompts Bush to take sides and make a decision.

  Satire in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Feb 13, 2007

• Desperately Seeking Bin Laden - NOT!

  George better call Uncle Bandar and tell him the jig is up!

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Feb 13, 2007

• Acceptable Bigotries: Arizona State U. Perpetuates Negative Christian Stereotypes

  The inclusive campus at Arizona State seeks to exclude Christians.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Feb 13, 2007

• Why A Cappuccino Won't Win the Presidential Election

  Barack Obama won't win his bid to be U.S. President because he's a racial cappuccino.

  Opinion in Politics — by Paotie — on Feb 13, 2007

• Prisoner Of Medicaid

  America's Medicaid system saves, and destroys lives at the same time.

  Opinion in Politics — by Brandon Daviet — on Feb 13, 2007

• Excluding Hamas Won't Bring Peace

  Recent policies to bring Middle East peace, were pushing Palestinians apart and peace further away.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Feb 13, 2007

Music

• Music Review: The Low Stars

  Maybe a day late to make it a Valentine gift for a lover or friend, but buy it for that special someone anyway.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 13, 2007

• Music Review: Grateful Dead - Live at the Cow Palace New Years Eve 1976

  A great sounding set that captures the band at that time.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Feb 13, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life Soundtrack

  The soundtrack is a perfect companion to the film.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Feb 13, 2007

• New Album Releases, 2-13-2007: Lucinda Williams, Sting

  Sting is a modern day Renaissance man - like such luminaries as Navin R Johnson

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Feb 13, 2007

• Bootleg Country: Nanci Griffith - 11/29/98

  Nanci Griffith playing her favorite songs with her favorite people.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Feb 13, 2007

• Enter to Win Russell Peters: Outsourced DVD

  Four lucky winners will win a DVD.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 13, 2007

• Music Review: Graham Coxon - Love Travels at Illegal Speeds

  Graham Coxon’s most recent solo outing is a fun & familiar slice of guitar pop.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Feb 13, 2007

• Q: How Many Languages in South Africa’s National Anthem?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Music — by Mental_Floss — on Feb 13, 2007

• Yahoo Mail And Instant Messaging Together and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Yahoo Mail, The Burberry Charity Gig and The Arcade Fire in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Feb 13, 2007

• The Five Worst Records of 2006

  Sunday night, we celebrated the best of music in 2006. Now, here are the worst.

  Opinion in Music — by Daryl D — on Feb 13, 2007

• Music Review: Daníel Ágúst - Swallowed A Star

  Daníel Ágúst is the latest to emerge from the Icelandic cultural collective, creating an intriguing and unique album with Swallowed A Star.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Feb 13, 2007

• Music Review: The Dimwits - Hey Man, Good Set.

  What really makes an independent record?

  Review in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on Feb 13, 2007

• Music Review: The Showdown - Temptation Come My Way

  Tennessee's The Showdown put aside the fashion and focus on the rock.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Feb 13, 2007

• The Police Announce Reunion Tour Dates, Sting’s Son’s Band Is Opening Act

  Joe Sumner has been blessed with a powerful and distinct set of pipes like his father.

  News in Music — by Dave Powers — on Feb 13, 2007

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Billy Joel, Harry Connick, Jr., Bow Wow, John Legend, and Awake, My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp

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

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Feb 13, 2007

• Music Review: The Human Abstract - Nocturne

  I thought I'd heard them all but here's is a new label for you: "Technical Metal."

  Review in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on Feb 13, 2007

Tastes

• Making Port Wine

  The process of making Port wine is not as simple as one might imagine

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Feb 13, 2007

• Hungary? Grab a Glass

  The wine in Hungary is a good thing to have by the glass, the bottle, or the case.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Feb 13, 2007

• 2nd Annual NECCO Conversation Hearts Awards

  Ten new phrases are introduced to Necco's Conversation Sweethearts candy each year -- how does this year's batch taste?

  Satire in Tastes — by Tiffany Leigh — on Feb 13, 2007

Culture

• From India, With Love

  They want to tie the knot, but are thwarted by India's caste system.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Feb 13, 2007

• Sex and Candy for Valentine's Day

  Sweet and sour: when jellybeans become the new sexual currency.

  Opinion in Culture — by Claire Carroll — on Feb 13, 2007

• In Retrospect: A Prognosticating Marmot

  So what happened on that cold, snowy morning?

  Opinion in Culture — by Wilkette — on Feb 13, 2007

• What is Love?

  Valentines Day is fast approaching and a lot of people will be declaring their love for one another, but what is love?

  Opinion in Culture — by Darrell Goodliffe — on Feb 13, 2007

• Movin' On Out?

  Advertising 101: Teaching you how to promote your competition, one step at a time.

  Opinion in Culture — by Geeves — on Feb 13, 2007

• Sputnik Hysteria: We Could Use Some of That Today

  Sputnik jolted American competitiveness and laid the groundwork for a generation of prosperity and relative safety, but we've squandered it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bob Felton — on Feb 13, 2007

• Adventures in Real Estate, Part One: The Broker from Hell

  Dishonest, greedy, and unscrupulous real estate brokers have given the industry a bad name.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elvira Black — on Feb 13, 2007

Gaming

• Sony PSP Review: Monster Kingdom - Jewel Summoner

  Monster breeding action hits the PSP in a solid title completely free of cute, cuddly critters.

  Review in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Feb 13, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Review: The Olympus EVOLT E-500 DSLR

  The E-500 is a solid DSLR. It's sturdy, has a good grip, it's got good battery life, and the image quality is great. And it's also a great deal.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Raoul Pop — on Feb 13, 2007