December 30, 2007 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The History Channel's Hooked - Illegal Drugs and How They Got That Way

  A balanced account of America's love affair with drugs.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Eagan — on Dec 30, 2007

• The Best and Worst Movies of 2007

  A reflection on the best and worst movies of the year.

  Opinion in Video — by moviejohn — on Dec 30, 2007

• Movie Review: Rich Boy Angst Ends in Alaska - Into the Wild

  The true story of a well-to-do white boy who wanted to play at what so many of us struggle against every day.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Dec 30, 2007

• Movie Review: The Great Debaters

  Good movie, even if the formula is apparent.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 30, 2007

• TV Writers' Strike: Dave Letterman's Bargain

  The writing strike has gone on too long, but I don't fault the writers. Neither does Dave Letterman, now settled.

  Opinion in Video — by Damien Riley — on Dec 30, 2007

• Movie Review: Scaphandre and le Papillon (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly)

  An inspirational, visually stimulating film about an extraordinary man.

  Review in Video — by Amy Steele — on Dec 30, 2007

• DVD Review: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Vol. 2 - The War Years

  This is a great set for Indy fans, but some won't be happy with George Lucas's edits.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Dec 30, 2007

• Movie Review: The Great Debaters

  The people who really need to see it might not care to be so educated by blackness -- park your fears.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Dec 30, 2007

• Movie Review: Blood, Gore, and More - Sweeney Todd

  The great surprise in Sweeney Todd is that Johnny Depp can sing.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Dec 30, 2007

• DVD Review: National Treasure (2-Disc Collector's Edition)

  You can't always put your finger on what makes you like a movie.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Dec 30, 2007

• DVD Review: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. - The Complete Series Final Release

  The Man From U.N.C.L.E: The Complete Series is a well-presented set of this classic from '60s television.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 30, 2007

• DVD Review: High School Musical 2 (Extended Edition)

  It is just so over the top that you have to watch more, making "High School Musical 2" a guilty pleasure.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Dec 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Superbad - Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)

  Are you superbad? These guys certainly are (but that's good).

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Volume Three (1947-1950)

  Another collection of awesome animated goodness.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 30, 2007

Music

• Music CD/DVD Review: Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full [Deluxe Version]

  Primarily for McCartney completists, this deluxe version doesn’t add much to what was already a splendid album.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Dec 30, 2007

• Music Review: Monster Mike Welch - Just Like It Is

  The onetime teen-aged blues prodigy’s latest is a solid set of good ol’ basic electric blues.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 30, 2007

• Music Review: The Wu-Tang Clan - 8 Diagrams

  Breaking down my Rap Album of the Year

  Review in Music — by Adam Hoff — on Dec 30, 2007

• Music Review: Kirk Franklin - The Fight of My Life

  Gospel artist of the year Kirk Franklin once again fuses two realms of music into one.

  Review in Music — by Takiela Bynum — on Dec 30, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Blackfield - Blackfield NYC: Blackfield Live In New York City

  So here is the review: Awesome. Amazing. Get it. Done. Now click on the story for some great live clips.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 30, 2007

• Music Review: Master P - Featuring...Master P

  If you at one time were "Bouty Bouty" or made them say "Ugh" this CD is just for you.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Dec 30, 2007

• Music Review: Dragons of Zynth - Coronation of Thieves

  You've got to experience this to understand it.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Dec 30, 2007

• Music Review: John Scofield - This Meets That

  John Scofield's latest shows off some excellent jazz guitar work.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Dec 30, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Deep Storm by Lincoln Child

  The author's best solo effort by far.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Dec 30, 2007

Sports

• Former Seattle Mariner Discusses Clubhouse Culture Of Drugs

  According to journeyman player, there was a culture that promoted the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Seattle.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Dec 30, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Jenga World Tour

  No need to further ruin my childhood, Atari. Hollywood's been doing that for years.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Dec 30, 2007

Politics

• Can Ron Paul Win New Hampshire?

  With $20 milliion to spend New Hampshire could be the key to the rest of the election for Ron Paul.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 30, 2007

• Benazir Bhutto and the "Murder" of Osama bin Laden

  Bhutto lets slip(?) that Osama was murdered some time ago... Six weeks latter she's dead. What is going on?

  News in Politics — by Marlowe — on Dec 30, 2007