January 26, 2008 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Reflections: A Columnist’s Journey Through Time by Charlotte Jarmy

  The author shares the stories of her life while inspiring readers to reflect upon their own.

  Review in Books — by Donald Gibson — on Jan 26, 2008

• Book Review: Divine Canine - The Monks' Way to a Happy, Obedient Dog by The Monks of New Skete

  A clear and easy to understand guide to training "difficult" dogs using the examples of actual clients.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Jan 26, 2008

• Book Review: Star Von Bunny - A Model Tale by Kym Canter

  Star Von Bunny is a cute fairy-tale but not a substantial read.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 26, 2008

• Book Review: Learning PHP & MySQL - Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Database-Driven Web Sites by Michele Davis and Jon Phillips

  There are plenty of good PHP and MySQL books on the market. This is not one of them.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Jan 26, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains

  Underneath Mary J. Blige's Growing Pains, lies a real, vulnerable woman.

  Review in Music — by James David Dickson — on Jan 26, 2008

• Music Review: Fred Hersch - Concert Music 2001—2006

  Pianist Fred Hersch leaves the bandstand for the concert stage.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Jan 26, 2008

• Concert Review: Band Of Horses At The Paradise, Boston, MA 1/23/08

  Sub Pop indie rockers Band of Horses played a sold-out show in Boston and did not fail to entertain.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Jan 26, 2008

• Music Review: Battle of the Bands Live!

  Battle of the Bands Live! recaptures one of the great, lost traditions of rock and roll.

  Review in Music — by James A. Gardner — on Jan 26, 2008

• Music Review: Face the Panic - The Reclamation

  A chaotic attack of sensible hardcore.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Jan 26, 2008

• One Track Mind: John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio "Traneing In"

  You don't have to be a jazz snob to enjoy Coltrane when he's playing a blues jam like "Traneing In."

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jan 26, 2008

Politics

• Put People To Work Instead of Sending Them Shopping

  Where have you gone Franklin Roosevelt? A writer turns his lonely thoughts to you.

  Opinion in Politics — by Winston Apple — on Jan 26, 2008

• How To Vote with a Clear Conscience

  It's time to pick a leader that we can be proud of.

  Opinion in Politics — by Alex Hutchinson — on Jan 26, 2008

Video

• Blogcritics Magazine has Some Great Dirt for You!

  We're slinging some great Dirt your way!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Rambo

  It should have been titled John "Motherf----n'" Rambo.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 26, 2008

• Movie Review: How She Move

  Dancing invades the big screen, indie style.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 26, 2008

• On Film, Literature, and Politics

  Are the Oscar nominated-films relevant to today's world?

  Opinion in Video — by Ray Wong — on Jan 26, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Vacancy

  Looking to get your marriage back on track? Try the Honeymoon Suite (Room 4) at the Paradise Motel.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 26, 2008

• Citizen Kane, The Incredible Hulk and the WGA Strike

  Are the recent independent deals between the WGA and several production companies helping to push the strike towards a resolution?

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 26, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Sylvester Stallone Admits Using Human Growth Hormone

  Rambo and Rocky star admits to using human growth hormone (HGH) and testosterone to prepare for his latest movies.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Jan 26, 2008