January 31, 2008 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: There Will Be Blood

  Surprisingly, the movie entertained me in a bizarre way. Oilman Daniel Plainview is an unforgettable character

  Review in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on Jan 31, 2008

• Making Oscar Night Interesting (Again)

  One month of status quo to go...

  Opinion in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Jan 31, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "It's a Wonderful Lie"

  The latest House episode, "It's a Wonderful Lie", explores House's unique relationship with the truth.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 31, 2008

• DVD Review: Swamp Thing - Seasons 1 and 2

  While Swamp Thing didn’t exactly set the world on fire, it has a loyal fan base and the series is loyal to the source material.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jan 31, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Terminator 2

  A sub-standard Blu-ray effort for a classic action movie.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 31, 2008

• DVD Review: Tootsie - 25th Anniversary Edition

  Tootise gets a new release on DVD for its 25th anniversary.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 31, 2008

• DVD Review: Twin Peaks - The Definitive Gold Box Edition

  This big, beautiful, complete box set is worth the money.

  Review in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 31, 2008

• DVD Review: Lake Placid 2

  Compared to the original movie, which was a real curveball for horror fans, this sequel is a tragic bottomfeeder.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jan 31, 2008

• DVD Review: Die and Let Live

  Whatever you do, remember to save the pizza!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 31, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: The Terminator

  An impressive if inconsistent HD debut for this classic.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 31, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - The Cold Hard Truth

  Lucky and Kate had some truths to face, while Patrick avoided one.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jan 31, 2008

• DVD Review: Rocket Science

  Rocket Science's story of a problem-riddled teen doesn't quite get off the ground.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Jan 31, 2008

• DVD Review: The Blood Shed

  Be afraid if you ever see Beeftina walking down the street.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 31, 2008

• DVD Review: Dedication

  Dedication is a modern love story, with the emphasis on modern.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on Jan 31, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Pirates of the Carribean - Dead Man's Chest

  Features are slightly less involving, but the video and audio trump the first film's Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 31, 2008

• TV Review: House - "It's a Wonderful Lie"

  A Christmas present from FOX full of sex, lies, and surprises.

  Review in Video — by CindyC — on Jan 31, 2008

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Bookworm Adventures

  Another casual winner from PopCap.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 31, 2008

• Virtual Console Review: Sin and Punishment

  The fan-favorite Nintendo 64 title from Japan was worth the long wait.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jan 31, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Swapping Lives by Jane Green

  Can one person really step into another’s life?

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jan 31, 2008

• Book Review: Educating Peter by Lettie Teague

  Yearn for an easy way to learn everything about wine?

  Review in Books — by Marisa DVari — on Jan 31, 2008

• Book Review: I Heart My In-Laws by Dina Koutas Poch

  The book is written in Poch’s matter-of-fact voice and despite being hysterically funny, it is packed with good advice.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jan 31, 2008

• Book Review: Discover Chocolate by Clay Gordon

  Love chocolate? Here's a book you - or your favorite chocoholic - will savor.

  Review in Books — by Marisa DVari — on Jan 31, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review - 30 Days of Night: Red Snow by Ben Templesmith

  Ben Templesmith’s newest addition to the popular vampire GN series finds blood ‘n’ fangs on the Russian front.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jan 31, 2008

• Book Review: The Samson Effect by Tony Eldridge

  Two scholars go on a whirlwind adventure to discover the truth behind a biblical mystery.

  Review in Books — by Alex Hutchinson — on Jan 31, 2008

• Book Review: The Silver Serpent by David Debord

  A gripping epic fantasy in the tradition of Robert Jordan, Raymond Feist and David Eddings.

  Review in Books — by Asgard — on Jan 31, 2008

• Book Review: Fashion - A History from the 18th to the 20th Century, edited by The Kyoto Costume Institute

  Think that fashion has gone the way of all flesh? Take a look at these books.

  Review in Books — by Terence Clarke — on Jan 31, 2008

• Book Review: The Freedom Manifesto by Tom Hodgkinson

  You are now free to reject consumerism.

  Review in Books — by James David Dickson — on Jan 31, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Band of the Week - The Bittersweets

  This debut album is one of the strongest and most surprisingly mature albums from a young band I have heard.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jan 31, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Blackmore's Night - Paris Moon

  Classic guitarist Ritchie Blackmore defies conventional wisdom with his Renaissance-inspired band...and succeeds on this live DVD.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Jan 31, 2008

• Music Review: Danny Diablo - Thugcore 4 Life

  The Queens, New York native son brings to us the art form of "thugcore".

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Jan 31, 2008

• Music Review: The Blind Boys Of Alabama Down In New Orleans

  They've managed to take the music to a place where the sound itself is inspirational and is able to carry their message of hope.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 31, 2008

• Music Review: Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire

  Bullet For My Valentine is back with an all new album that may very well push them further in the metal spotlight.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jan 31, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Jamiroquai- Live At Montreaux

  Despite a lull in the set-list, this new DVD is an electric performance by the acid jazz funsksters.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Jan 31, 2008

• Music Review: Eyes Set To Kill — Reach

  Female-fronted hard rock/metal outfit presents us their debut release.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Jan 31, 2008

Politics

• The Evolution of Evil

  Article V of the Constitution authorizes the deployment of magical pixies to fix all the world's ills.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jan 31, 2008

• They're Dropping Like Flies After Florida

  The also-rans are falling by the wayside. It looks more and more like a McCain-Obama contest in the fall.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 31, 2008

Sports

• No Lingerie Bowl? No Problem

  Turns out the typical 18-35 male enjoys tits and football, but not at the same time.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 31, 2008