December 19, 2007 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Sonic Underground - Volume 1

  Sonic the hedgehog is back and rockin' as part of Sonic Underground.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Dec 19, 2007

• DVD Review: The World at War

  The WW2 documentary series by which all other WW2 documentary series will be judged - with plenty of bonus material, too.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on Dec 19, 2007

• DVD Review: American History Collector's DVD set

  The American History Collector's DVD set presents three of the History Channel's popular series in one collection.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 19, 2007

• DVD Review: Princess Princess: Complete Collection

  An anime about princesses with nary a girl to be found.

  Review in Video — by Sterfish — on Dec 19, 2007

• DVD Review: The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition)

  Like an old story retold at bedtime, The Princess Bride is as reliable now as it was the first time.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 19, 2007

• Larry Clark and the Most Gratuitous Shot in Movie History

  Larry Clark: auteur or sicko?

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Dec 19, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Stardust

  A wonderful fantasy tops a strong list of contenders.

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

• DVD Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

  The film becomes exhausting on so many levels, but the visual effects are incredible.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 19, 2007

Sci/Tech

• On Paul Levinson and the FCC

  A contrarian stance on media consolidation points out the failures of our Fourth Estate.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Robert K. Blechman — on Dec 19, 2007

• Software Review – Adobe Photoshop Plug-in Color Efex Pro 3.0 From Nik Software

  A great addition to the photographer's tool box. The filters, enlarged preview, and the Selective tool are worth the upgrade.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 19, 2007

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Avalon High: Coronation Volume One: The Merlin Prophecy by Meg Cabot and Jinky Coronado

  Meg Cabot's novel based on Arthurian legend is coming out in manga and is headed to the bigscreen.

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

• Book Review: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

  The Queen of England has discovered that she likes to read books - but does the nation approve?

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Dec 19, 2007

• Book Review: Brian's Hunt by Gary Paulsen

  Brian Robesone is back, and this time he's staking his knowledge of the wilderness and hunting against a killer bear.

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

• Book Review: The Winter Queen by Boris Akunin

  ...balances the floweriness of 19th-century naturalism with enough 20th-century realism to create a confection of wit and intelligence.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 19, 2007

• Book Review: How Strong Women Pray by Bonnie St. James

  Whether you are a woman who is committed to prayer, or someone who has only had the odd thought of giving it a try, this has something to say to you.

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

• Book Review - Tomcat: The Definitive Guide By Jason Brittain With Ian F. Darwin

  Will keep you out of trouble and have your Tomcat server running smoothly long into the future.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 19, 2007

• Book Review: The Queen of Bedlam by Robert McCammon

  Robert McCammon continues his series of colonial-era tales, and the result is one of the best novels of the year.

  Review in Books — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 19, 2007

• Book Review: My Inflatable Friend by Gerald Everett Jones

  Well-written and funny, My Inflatable Friend promises language that's rich, a plot fast-paced and satisfying, and a well-rounded main character who won’t jar a feminist.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Dec 19, 2007

Culture

• Businesses Warring With People Who Post Comic Strips in the Workplace

  I don't understand the big deal of having them and would think businesses would be used to them by now.

  Opinion in Culture — by Matthew Milam — on Dec 19, 2007

• Death for Refusal of Burka and the Deceptive Muslim Denials

  Muslim denials will only perpetuate the honor-killing of innocents like Aqsa Parvez.

  Opinion in Culture — by Muhammad Hussain — on Dec 19, 2007

• Doris Eaton Travis: To Live, To Learn, To Dance

  This 103-year-old woman demonstrates that advanced age does not necessarily involve physical and mental frailty.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bill George, Jr. — on Dec 19, 2007

• Jamie Lynn Spears Confirms Pregnancy

  That Spears family is hopeless...

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Dec 19, 2007

• Criticism in the Internet Age

  Criticism is the most important focal point that we have for the public intellect.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 19, 2007

Tastes

• Product Review: Masala Chocolates

  This line of chocolates should have something for everyone, and would make a unique gift for the chocolate fan.

  Review in Tastes — by Blake Matthews — on Dec 19, 2007

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Neo Geo Battle Coliseum

  For the right audience (who probably imported this years ago), this is a wildly fun mash up of SNK fighters.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 19, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Godzilla Unleashed

  Improvements are everywhere, but the motion controls belong in a different game.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 19, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Game Party

  With a name that generic, do you honestly expect good things from this?

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 19, 2007

• Duke Nukem Forever Teaser Trailer Arrives

  No, you're not dreaming. It actually happened.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Dec 19, 2007

• Sony PSP Review: Silent Hill Origins

  Playing through Silent Hill Origins is a dark and twisted good time on the PSP.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 19, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games

  Popular franchise characters provide a great physical workout and deep multiplayer experience with a variety of familiar events.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Dec 19, 2007

Music

• Concert Review: Aimee Mann's 2nd Annual Christmas Show - The Birchmere, Alexandria, Va.

  Aimee Mann comes home for the holidays

  Review in Music — by James David Dickson — on Dec 19, 2007

• Saleski's Top 10 (Plus!) Rock and Pop Records for 2007

  It was a very good year.

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

• Music Review: Crime In Stereo - Crime In Stereo Is Dead

  Intelligent rock played with elan and clarity.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Dec 19, 2007

• Music Review: NOW That’s What I Call Party Hits!

  Now That’s What I Call Lame Lyrics!

  Review in Music — by Sombrero Grande — on Dec 19, 2007