January 2, 2008 Archive

Sports

• Tennessee Titans Apparently Have Way More Than An Average QB

  The team known previously as "the damn team in the playoffs instead of Cleveland" actually has a dominating defense.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 02, 2008

Video

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - A New Year, Same Ol' Stories

  A look back and ahead.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jan 02, 2008

• HD DVD Review: Stardust (2007)

  The hero's journey is engaging and well worth sharing.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jan 02, 2008

• A Quick Peek at Mid-Season Programming

  There's still some new scripted stuff out there, for now.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 02, 2008

• DVD Review: The Red Desert

  Antonioni's misunderstood masterpiece sparkles in a Region 4 DVD gem.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Jan 02, 2008

• BC Magazine's Best Films of 2007

  Here's what BC Magazine's film writers liked best in 2007 -- are your favorites on the list?

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Jan 02, 2008

• DVD Review: Shoot 'Em Up

  This is a damn fun movie.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 02, 2008

• DVD Review: Zodiac - 2-Disc Director’s Cut

  Zodiac was one of the best films of 2007.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Jan 02, 2008

• TV Show ReGenesis Generates Interest in Science

  A science consultant for the show spills secrets on the truth behind the fiction.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jan 02, 2008

• No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood Defeated by Pretension

  The two most-awarded movies of 2007 are both well-made disappointments.

  Opinion in Video — by Randall A Byrn — on Jan 02, 2008

• Movie Review: Alien vs. Predator - Requiem

  Note to future film directors: Please use lights so your audience can see what's happening.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 02, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: Shoot 'Em Up

  Kick off 2008 with some action!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 02, 2008

Music

• Music Review: The Pipettes – We Are the Pipettes

  The Pipettes want to bring back the '60s girl group sound.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Jan 02, 2008

• Music Review: Pig Destroyer - Phantom Limb

  Grindcore with a side of pork.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 02, 2008

• Music Review: Sh! The Octopus - The Carrot Chase

  A local Detroit band with a style that has appeal nationwide.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Jan 02, 2008

• Music to Look Forward to in 2008

  A look at a variety of upcoming releases to watch out for this coming year.

  Review in Music — by Damon Muma — on Jan 02, 2008

• Music Review: Testament - The Gathering

  A second shot at discovering this forgotten thrash gem.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 02, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Night Train To Lisbon by Pascal Mercier

  ...a good, intelligent read that's an excellent analysis of character and poses some fascinating questions about life and love.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 02, 2008

• Review: The Daring Book for Girls by Andrea Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz

  The balance between doing and learning is nicely managed, and the information is geared to be interesting and exciting for young girls.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Jan 02, 2008

• Book Review: Across the Face of the World by Russell Kirkpatrick

  Kirkpatrick's world of Faltha is lush and scenic and full of thrilling adventures. Worth reading if you love adventures.

  Review in Books — by Betty Wong — on Jan 02, 2008

• Book Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

  A gritty, character-driven fantasy by a talented new author.

  Review in Books — by Asgard — on Jan 02, 2008

• Book Review: World Without End by Ken Follett

  He's not a great writer, or even a good one, but he's a great storyteller.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Jan 02, 2008

Politics

• Calling Iowa

  Inviting some scoffing in the aftermath, here are my predictions for the results of tomorrow's Iowa caucus.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 02, 2008

• Hillary, This Blog's For You: Google First, Media Second

  Heloise’s best advice: go to the Google gods first and bend your fingers in abeyance.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Jan 02, 2008

Culture

• Max, Tango, and The Spanish Language

  If your Spanish needs a little help, try dancing the tango.

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Jan 02, 2008

• Life Sucks No More! 2008 is Your New Beginning

  How to get to life's gooey center with fewer licks.

  Opinion in Culture — by DaLilah — on Jan 02, 2008

• Teenage Star Awards of 2007

  Who's got the "It" factor, who's the biggest screw-up, and more!

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jan 02, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 7

  Assessing the First Week, and Figuring Out What the ‘Fortress’ Actually Refers To

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Jan 02, 2008

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3

  It's everything a fighting game should be.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 02, 2008

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 12/31/2007

  Nintendo says goodbye to 2007 with a classic puzzle game, plus two other titles!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jan 02, 2008