December 20, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Medal of Honor: Heroes 2

  Great World War II game series continues with pulsating action, deep online play and entertaining arcade mode.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Dec 20, 2007

• Multiplayer Chat Show Notes #3: Did I Win Teh Haloes?

  This week: Halo 3 Map Pack Discussion, MAGFest VI Interview, and iPod Game Impressions.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Dec 20, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: AMF Bowling Pinbusters!

  Exclamation points are cool! They make everything better! Except this game!

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 20, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: Cabela's Trophy Bucks

  Hunting games are like sports games; another year, another version. Hopefully, this is the only year on this title.

  Review in Gaming — by Ryan Thompson — on Dec 20, 2007

• Mobile Phone Game Review: Bookworm

  Nothing special in terms of features, but it's perfect for on-the-go gaming.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 20, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Tomb Raider: Anniversary

  Lara Croft shimmies her way onto the Wii.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 20, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Ringers & Rascals by David Ashforth

  A deftly written delve into the underbelly of horseracing.

  Review in Books — by Dan Schneider — on Dec 20, 2007

• Book Review: The Turkish Gambit by Boris Akunin

  Boris Akunin has proven himself a master raconteur with a deft hand for developing character and a devious mind for plots.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 20, 2007

• Book Review: Angling and War - The Collision of Big Game Fishing and WWII by Mike Rivkin

  A wonderful coffee table book about big game fishing and the war years. A must for any salt water angler.

  Review in Books — by Scott Deitche — on Dec 20, 2007

• Book Review: Monopoly - The World's Most Famous Game -- And How It Got That Way by Philip Orbanes

  A masterful tale with a special spotlight on the inventors, game publishers, and business executives who helped give Monopoly a unique place in our culture.

  Review in Books — by Daddypundit — on Dec 20, 2007

• Book Review: Jack Kerouac's American Journey - The Real-Life Odyssey of "On The Road" by Paul Maher Jr.

  50 years later, Jack Kerouac's classic road novel still matters.

  Review in Books — by Kevin Eagan — on Dec 20, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: August Rush

  August Rush is a real fairy tale for music lovers.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Dec 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Arctic Tale

  A wonderful tale from the top of the world.

  Review in Video — by Regina Avalos — on Dec 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Lost - The Complete Third Season

  The Lost Season 3 DVD is a worthy addition to you DVD collection.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Dec 20, 2007

• Movie Review: Alvin and the Chipmunks

  Can you believe this is actually pretty good?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 20, 2007

• DVD Review: The Simpsons Movie

  Animation fans around the world loved it and its box office totals proved that the world still loves The Simpsons.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Dec 20, 2007

• Movie Review: The Brave One

  Even with Jodie Foster's performance, the movie loses its worth by cowering from showing the real social consequences and issues behind vigilance.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Dec 20, 2007

• DVD Review: The Simpsons Movie

  This week's fight features Spider-pig in a one-on-one brawl with Harry Plopper.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 20, 2007

• Movie Review: I Am Legend

  Will Smith takes on CG creatures as well as his own mind.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Worst Cartoons Ever!

  Amazingly terrible and unintentionally hilarious cartoons.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Dec 20, 2007

Music

• Music DVD Review Jay-Z: Reasonable Doubt

  How Shawn Carter became Jay-Z.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Dec 20, 2007

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Aidanblaise, Strazza, Hate Camels, and More

  There's so much emotion in Laura Aidanblaise's voice you worry she's about to implode.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 20, 2007

• Music DVD Review - Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble: Pride And Joy

  Stevie Ray Vaughan transcends time; his music sounds just as fresh and alive today as it was 25 years ago.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 20, 2007

• My Favorite Albums of 2007: NOT a "Best of" List

  A look back on the top albums of 2007.

  Opinion in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 20, 2007

• Saleski's Top 10 (Plus!) Jazz Records for 2007

  From the traditional to the 'whack,' there was a lot to listen to this year.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 20, 2007

Sports

• Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)

  Fifteen down, two to go.

  Opinion in Sports — by J Jordan — on Dec 20, 2007

• RJ's NFL Picks, Week Sixteen

  The Miami Dolphins have made their fans proud. Or at least slightly less ashamed.

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Dec 20, 2007

• What Do The Mitchell Report, The Patriots And The Mountaineers Have In Common?

  They're all ubiquitous in ESPN coverage over the past week, and annoying me to distraction.

  Opinion in Sports — by Stephen Carradini — on Dec 20, 2007

• Say It Ain't So, Roger!

  Clemens, a cheater and now deceptive liar? And should the Mitchell Report keep him out of the Hall of Fame?

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 20, 2007

• NFL Week 16 - Jockeying for Position

  Wherein I grasp at anything remotely interesting.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Dec 20, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): The Charles Phoenix Holiday Jubilee by Charles Phoenix at Disney Hall

  Marionettes, yard ornaments, a retro slide show, and ambrosia.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 20, 2007

Politics

• Universal Health Care Doesn't Mean Universally Good Care

  Will any "universal"plan cure all that ails health care?

  Opinion in Politics — by Carla Thompson — on Dec 20, 2007

• Why I Support Barack Obama

  Barack Obama is the man best equipped to lead America going forward in the 21st century.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marcus Alexander Gadson — on Dec 20, 2007