articles published on January 19, 2008 Archive

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Book Review: A Terrible Glory - Custer and the Little Bighorn by James Donovan
How it is possible to have anything new to say about the Custer debacle? This book manages, thank you!

Review in Books — by Realist — on Jan 19, 2008

Marty's Musical Meltdown: The Great Kat, Crown of Glory, Cyclone, Napalm Death & Viron
An interesting collection of material to review this time around from re-issues to one crazy lady.

Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jan 19, 2008
Music DVD Review - Ramones: It's Alive 1974-1996
Punk rock was founded in Queens, New York. End of story.

Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Jan 19, 2008
Music Shouldn’t Be Viewed As A Loss Leader
The moment when listeners became passive about music is the day that music really died.

Opinion in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jan 19, 2008
One Track Mind: Charles Earland - "Happy 'Cause I'm Goin' Home"
Charles Earland tackles a happy Chicago tune that was sadly part of trumpet great Lee Morgan's last recorded performances.

Review in Music — by Pico — on Jan 19, 2008
The Rockologist Learns To Play Guitar
I want to be Jimi Hendrix right freaking now, dammit!

Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jan 19, 2008
Music Review: Les Savy Fav - Let’s Stay Friends
A new album from Les Savy Fav after a six-year hiatus assuages fear and rumors of their break-up.

Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jan 19, 2008

DVD Review: Turok - Son of Stone
"Turok - Son of Stone" proves that with the right people in charge, a character can be re-imagined and reinvented for a new generation of fans.

Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jan 19, 2008
TV Review: Murdoch Mysteries Puts CSI Techniques in a Time Machine
The series is off to a weak start, but there's hope for improvement.

Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jan 19, 2008
Movie Review: Michael Clayton
An old-fashioned throwback to the '70s conspiracy thrillers.

Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Jan 19, 2008
Movie Review: A Scary, Breathtaking Walk Through Cloverfield
A largely spoiler-less review of Cloverfield (2008), directed by Matt Reeves.

Review in Video — by Vichus Smith — on Jan 19, 2008
2007 at the Movies, Part II: The Worst of the Year
Let's take a closer look at the cinematrocities of 2007.

Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 19, 2008
Blu-ray Review: Flight of the Phoenix
Dull survival flick on a nicely presented Blu-ray disc.

Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 19, 2008

Bud Selig Is Staying... Forever
Selig signs another contract extension, promising his special brand of leadership for many years to come.

Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Jan 19, 2008
Using Steroids and Human Growth Hormone is Cheating
Because the vast majority of people – including reporters - are misinformed, the discussion about performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) is focused on the wrong issue.

News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jan 19, 2008

Theater Review (NYC): North at La Mama
Strange singing and avant-garde staging mark singer-songwriter Heather Christian's icy theatrical landscape.

Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 19, 2008
Theatre Review (LA): Orson's Shadow by Austin Pendleton at the Pasadena Playhouse
Orson Welles, Joan Plowright, Lawrence Olivier, and Vivien Leigh meet a Rhinoceros.

Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 19, 2008

Calling Nevada (and a Bit of South Carolina)
More primary predictions - now with extra internet flavor!

Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 19, 2008
Why Mike Huckabee Scares Me
Mike Huckabee wants you to read the Bible more, blogs less. Get to know him in his own words.

Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 19, 2008
There's A New Sheriff In Town?
Anyway you count it, the US under George W. Bush might be looking at The End of the Lonesome Trail.

Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jan 19, 2008
Jonah Goldberg vs. Jon Stewart
It'll take more than a smirk and a bluff to win an argument with Darth Jonah Goldberg

Review in Politics — by Al Barger — on Jan 19, 2008