January 21, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Dishonest Dems

  Why Democrats and truth don't get along.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Jan 21, 2008

Music

• Waiting For the Miracle: Leonard Cohen To Tour

  In May, the legendary singer/songwriter will embark on his first concert tour in 15 years.

  News in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jan 21, 2008

• Music Review: The Stevenson Ranch Davidians - Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs

  The Stevenson Ranch Davidians reach cult status on this debut album.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Jan 21, 2008

• Music DVD Review: The Genitorturers - Live in Sin

  The Genitorturers offer your average, down-home debauchery that’s amusingly hokey more than it is, say, disturbing or deliciously evil.

  Review in Music — by David L. Miller — on Jan 21, 2008

• Bootleg Country: Tom Waits - Live in Hamburg, 1977

  It took me nearly a decade, but I finally get Tom Waits. This show is the reason why.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Jan 21, 2008

• 2008 Grammy Predictions (R&B Categories)

  Clayton Perry gives his predictions (in the R&B field) for the 50th Grammy Awards.

  Opinion in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Jan 21, 2008

• Music Review: Various Artists - Juno Soundtrack

  An adequate soundtrack that deserved to be better.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 21, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan

  This memoir of one year in the life of a cancer patient is also the story of a daughter's love for her father.

  Review in Books — by Lesa Holstine — on Jan 21, 2008

• Pulp Pages: "Pigeon Blood" by Paul Cain

  Though his output was small, Paul Cain reached a “high point in the ultra hard-boiled manner,” says Raymond Chandler.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jan 21, 2008

• Book Review: The People’s Republic of Desire by Annie Wang

  Wang weaves a humorous and often sarcastic trip into Beijing, China.

  Review in Books — by Joanne D. Kiggins — on Jan 21, 2008

• Book Review: Musicophilia - Tales of Music and The Brain by Oliver Sacks

  Oliver Sacks instructs on the necessity of music, turning his attention front and center to music and the brain.

  Review in Books — by C. Michael Bailey — on Jan 21, 2008

Video

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Blow It Up and Burn It Down

  Jerry's shipment blows up in the harbor and Sonny burns his past down.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jan 21, 2008

• Movie Review: 27 Dresses

  A fun, if formulaic, romantic comedy.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 21, 2008

• DVD Review: King of California

  An affable little diversion that deserves some attention now that it has reached DVD.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 21, 2008

• TV Review: George of the Jungle

  Watch out for that tree!

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 21, 2008

• My Predictions for the 2008 Oscar Nominations

  Predictions for a most unpredictable year.

  Opinion in Video — by moviejohn — on Jan 21, 2008

• DVD Review: Digging For The Truth: The Complete Season 1

  Josh Bernstein might not be Indiana Jones, but he's as close to that fictional character as anyone I've ever seen.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jan 21, 2008

• DVD Review: Family Guy - Blue Harvest

  This is what happens when worlds collide.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 21, 2008

• Movie Review: Cloverfield

  Cloverfield successfully goes beyond being just a clever gimmick and works well as a genuine thrill ride.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Jan 21, 2008

• Movie Review: Cassandra's Dream

  A swing and a miss. Downward spiral of boredom.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 21, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: War

  Jet Li vs. Jason Statham... for about two minutes.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 21, 2008

• DVD Review: Sydney White

  Fun update to the classic fairy tale.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 21, 2008

• DVD Review: The Odd Couple - The Third Season

  Can two divorced men share an apartment without driving each other crazy?

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 21, 2008

Sports

• Patriots Turn Out The Lights On The Bolts, Again

  The AFC Champion Patriots beat the Chargers yet again. This time, it was a game.

  News in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Jan 21, 2008

• Don't Fire Isiah! (Yet)

  ... at least not for a few more months. Do it for America.

  Satire in Sports — by Tuffy — on Jan 21, 2008

• Is Dwain Chambers "Clean" Enough For Sport's Image?

  Chambers will need to bottle up all of his anger, every bit of his remorse to stage a successful comeback.

  News in Sports — by EPelle — on Jan 21, 2008

• So It's The Patriots And Giants, You Say

  We look back at the AFC and NFC conference games, and say a "goodbye" of sorts.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 21, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 1/21/2008

  Nintendo makes up for delaying Smash Bros. past my birthday by releasing my favorite fighting game of all time.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jan 21, 2008

Culture

• The Shanghai Diaries - Miscellany

  Finding a little piece of heaven, a little bit of warmth and a good toilet in Shanghai.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mat Brewster — on Jan 21, 2008