January 6, 2008 Archive

Video

• The Metaphorical Medicine of House

  Doctors weigh in on the accuracy of the show's science.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jan 06, 2008

• DVD Review: Find Yourself With Lost (The Complete Third Season)

  Grab the Dharma-buttered popcorn, batten down the hatches, flop on your Smoke Monster beanbag chair, and enjoy the show!

  Review in Video — by Chris McVetta — on Jan 06, 2008

• Movie Review: The Kingdom

  Jamie Foxx does a great job in this actioner, but the impact is lessened by the political message.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jan 06, 2008

• Movie Review: Wristcutters - A Love Story

  "So how did you off yourself?"

  Review in Video — by kendra — on Jan 06, 2008

• DVD Review: Resident Evil: Extinction

  The latest in the Resident Evil movie franchise delivers plenty of action and destruction.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jan 06, 2008

• 2007 at the Movies: A Look Back

  24 good reasons to go to the movies (or rent them for home viewing) this year

  Opinion in Video — by Randall A Byrn — on Jan 06, 2008

• Movie Review: Atonement

  If you savor the flavor of psychological twists and turns, then Atonement will appeal.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Jan 06, 2008

• DVD Review: Beowulf & Grendel (2005)

  One of the most complete cinematic experiences I have experienced since Peter Jackson's "Lord Of The Rings."

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 06, 2008

• Movie Review: Juno

  Add Page’s pitch-perfect portrayal to an intelligently comedic script, and you arrive at the entertainingly real Juno.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Jan 06, 2008

• Movie Review: Joshua

  George Ratliff's follow up to Hell House, his extraordinary 2001 documentary, is a crackling unorthodox horror sizzler.

  Review in Video — by Chris Gesiakowski — on Jan 06, 2008

• Senses Working Overtime: This Week in Television (1/06/08)

  Musgo Del Jefe offers suggestions on what's worth watching for the upcoming week.

  News in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 06, 2008

• Coming Soon: The Eye, Starring Jessica Alba

  You won't believe your eyes!

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jan 06, 2008

• Warner and New Line Go Blu, Possible HD DVD Death Looming

  Unless Toshiba plays their cards perfectly, my favorite movie format is done for.

  Opinion in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 06, 2008

• Movie Review: The Devil's Backbone

  If you've seen Guillermo del Toro's "Pan's Labyrinth," you might be interested in his 2001 "The Devil's Backbone." It's the spiritual sequel.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Jan 06, 2008

• Movie Review: Lars And The Real Girl

  Amazingly a sex doll brings together an entire community in a touching way.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Jan 06, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Alien vs. Predator

  A film that holds up better now that the sequel is out.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 06, 2008

• DVD Review: Death Sentence (Unrated Edition) (2007)

  Pretty decent until the action stops and people start to talk.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 06, 2008

• TV Preview: Nick Premieres Season Two of The Naked Brothers Band On January 21

  Starring real life brothers Nat and Alex Wolff.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jan 06, 2008

• Movie Review: Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight

  One of Dungeons & Dragons' finest stories comes to the small screen in a big way.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jan 06, 2008

• DVD Review: The Wheels on the Bus - Mango's Big Dog Parade

  Join Mango and Papaya on a brand new adventure all around the town.

  Review in Video — by Jeff Myers — on Jan 06, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Blogcritics Begins Blu-ray Month with 20 Million Miles to Earth

  Wondering where our Blu-ray coverage has been? Here you go. We start off with a Ray Harryhausen classic.

  News in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 06, 2008

• DVD Review: 1408

  John Cusack shines as an unbelieving nonfiction horror writer trapped in a haunted hotel room. From a Stephen King story.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jan 06, 2008

• Movie Review: No Country For Old Men

  I know I'm in the minority for not liking this film.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Jan 06, 2008

Music

• My 2007 Soundtrack of the Year: Knocked Up

  Selecting the best soundtrack of 2007 by recognizing Judd Apatow's ear for music.

  Opinion in Music — by Adam Hoff — on Jan 06, 2008

• Reflecting On Tony Williams And The Joy of Flying

  The Blues Blogger changes gears and starts off The New Year by remembering a jazz legend ...

  Opinion in Music — by The Blues Blogger — on Jan 06, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Mariah Carey – The Adventures of Mimi

  Mariah Carey takes The Adventures of Mimi out on the road.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Jan 06, 2008

• My 2007 Album Of The Year: Boxer by The National

  The Brooklyn trio's intricate, atmospheric fourth LP is my choice for 2007's album of the year.

  Review in Music — by Adam Hoff — on Jan 06, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Top Ten Concert DVD's of 2007

  Gilmour, Clapton and other greats set the pace.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Jan 06, 2008

• Music Review: Schoolyard Heroes - Abminations

  Seattle's Schoolyard Heroes have put out a CD that may give you nightmares.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jan 06, 2008

• Music Review: Ed Sanders - Sanders Truckstop and Beer Cans on the Moon

  Two early '70s reissues by poet/satirist/once-&-future-Fug Sanders definitely sound of their time.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Jan 06, 2008

• Happy New Year: Dick Clark Is Still The Anti-Christ

  When Dick Clark leaves this mortal coil - I won't be mourning.

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Laidman — on Jan 06, 2008

• Retro Redux: Vaughn Monroe - aka Old Leather Tonsils

  He was sometimes called "The Voice With Hairs On Its Chest."

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 06, 2008

• Music Review: The Classic Crime - Seattle Sessions

  Emo pop punk goes acoustic. It is not as bad as it sounds...really.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jan 06, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Heart - Dreamboat Annie Live

  This classic rock album is even better live.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Jan 06, 2008

• Concert Review: Amy Winehouse, Birmingham National Indoor Arena - 11/14/07

  The tragic decline and descent of Britain's most talented R&B singer of the last two decades says much about the music biz.

  Review in Music — by Nigel Simons — on Jan 06, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Little Arthur Duncan - Little Arthur Duncan Live At Rosa's Blues Lounge

  Little Arthur Duncan and his band play are keeping the sound of Chicago blues alive, and Delmark Records brings it live to your house.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 06, 2008

• Earworms - Those Songs That Get Stuck in Your Head

  I explain how songs get stuck in your head, and how to get them out!

  Opinion in Music — by Lono — on Jan 06, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Blood of the Wicked by Leighton Gage

  Brazil's brutal world comes alive in a debut mystery.

  Review in Books — by Lesa Holstine — on Jan 06, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Justice Society of America: The Next Age by Geoff Johns, Alex Ross, & Dale Eaglesham

  The society returns once again with Geoff Johns at the helm. Prepare to fall in love.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 06, 2008

• Book Review: Black Ice by Anne Stuart

  Anne Stuart writes a fast and compelling page-turner with dangerous love affairs and even dealier spies.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jan 06, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

  A fascinating look at Iranian culture from the inside.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 06, 2008

• Book Review: Cleaning Up - How I Gave Up Drinking and Lived by Tania Glyde

  A personal account fails to explain Britain's binge drinking "epidemic".

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Jan 06, 2008

• Book Review: Cats with Attitude by Nicole Hollander

  Do you have a cat with attitude? You will recognize familiar behavior in this hysterical book.

  Review in Books — by Marisa Katana Dvari — on Jan 06, 2008

• Book Review: My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir by Clarence Thomas

  This memoir is Clarence Thomas' tribute to the tough love of a grandfather he calls "Daddy."

  Review in Books — by Heloise — on Jan 06, 2008

• George MacDonald Fraser Has Told His Last Tale

  Fraser is dead. Long live Flash Harry.

  Opinion in Books — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 06, 2008

Culture

• Theatre Review: (San Francisco Ballet) - Nutcracker

  San Francisco Ballet is world renowned and synonymous with excellence.

  Review in Culture — by Katrina-Kasey Wheeler — on Jan 06, 2008

• Theatre Review (Birmingham, UK): Othello

  Shakespeare's expose on how jealousy can break the strongest of men is brilliantly brought to the stage in Birmingham.

  Review in Culture — by Nigel Simons — on Jan 06, 2008

• The Explosion of Panama's Property Market - Who Lit the Fuse?

  The factors possibly contributing to the unprecendented boom in Panama's property market.

  Opinion in Culture — by LiamBaileyDSR — on Jan 06, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Study: Curvy Women Are More Intelligent and Make Smarter Children

  When Queen guitarist Brian May penned “Fat Bottomed Girls,” he might not have known they really do make the rockin’ world go 'round.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Diana Hartman — on Jan 06, 2008

Sports

• The Redskins' Rule of 21

  Sean Taylor's absence makes itself felt in Seattle.

  Opinion in Sports — by James David Dickson — on Jan 06, 2008

• Bowl Season Recap: Worst Losses of the Season

  From failed comebacks (UCLA, Florida) to failed games (Arkansas, Oklahoma), there was a different brand of mourning for each terrible loss.

  News in Sports — by Stephen Carradini — on Jan 06, 2008