February 1, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Satire: Republican Spoiler

  What happened to Margaret Spellings glasses and why.

  Satire in Politics — by JDCarmine — on Feb 01, 2008

• Satire: Presidential Parenthood

  It often seems like the candidates are running for mommy and daddy rather than for President.

  Satire in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 01, 2008

• Interview with Karen Sendelback of the Friends of the World Food Program

  Friends of the World Food Program is a non-profit organization that seeks to raise awareness about global hunger.

  Interview in Politics — by William Lambers — on Feb 01, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Virgil Thomson – The Plow that Broke the Plains, The River

  This collection is the companion soundtrack to the DVD of the documentaries.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Feb 01, 2008

• Music Review: Carrie Newcomer - The Geography of Light

  Warm, inviting, and as comfortable as an old pair of jeans.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Feb 01, 2008

• Marty's Musical Meltdown: The Cavaliers, American Speedway, Farewell, Floodgate, and Pestilence

  Another round up of hard rock and metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Feb 01, 2008

• Music Review: Maceo Parker - Roots and Grooves

  The most fully realized compliment ever paid to Ray Charles makes up for the hip-shakers that are often too polite.

  Review in Music — by Nick Deriso — on Feb 01, 2008

• Music Review: Eric Lindell - Low on Cash, Rich in Love

  Melding blues, funk, and creole-flavored soul, Eric Lindell's Low on Cash, Rich in Love is instantly accessible and sincere.

  Review in Music — by Katrina — on Feb 01, 2008

• Music Review: Aaron Dilloway - Chain Shot

  Exploring the sea of mud on Dilloway's latest.

  Review in Music — by Henry Smith — on Feb 01, 2008

• Music Review: Ron Blake - Shayari

  Ron Blake tells some stories.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 01, 2008

• Rock & Roll Feature: Marc Bolan Is the Electric Warrior of T-Rex

  A precursor to punk is worth a listen.

  Review in Music — by D.A.N. — on Feb 01, 2008

• Music Review: Cat Power – Jukebox

  One succulent collection of songs; one breathtaking voice.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Feb 01, 2008

• Charlie Doherty's Favorite Releases of 2007 (Part Two)

  Some very good music came out in 2007. This article is Part Two of my favorite releases from the year gone by.

  Opinion in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Feb 01, 2008

• Music Download Review: OK Go & Bonerama - You're Not Alone - A Benefit For New Orleans

  This EP is not only a chance to enjoy some great music but to remember the people of New Orleans.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 01, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Vance Gilbert - Unfamiliar Moon

  My new favorite song.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 01, 2008

• Retro Redux: WWII Servicemen Loved 'GI Jo' - Jo Stafford

  One of the most gifted singers around, she moved easily from pop to jazz and beyond.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 01, 2008

• Music Review: 3 - The End Is Begun

  A solid addition to the prog rock stable

  Review in Music — by Coryluscontorta — on Feb 01, 2008

• Charlie Doherty's Favorite Releases of 2007 (Part One)

  2007 was a very good year for music, and what follows is a sort of unique list of my favorite releases.

  Opinion in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Feb 01, 2008

• Music Review: The Loved Ones - Build & Burn

  The Loved Ones have put forth a well created punk rock n roll album.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Feb 01, 2008

Books

• Book Review: 7th Heaven by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

  The latest entry in the Women's Murder Club series offers serial arsonists and a threat to ADA Yuki Castellano.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Feb 01, 2008

• Book Review: Digital Astrophotography by Stefan Seip

  Spend an evening taking pictures of the stars. No, not those stars ...

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on Feb 01, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Rambo

  Rambo is an incessantly violent capstone to what is now a ruthless quadrilogy.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Feb 01, 2008

• Movie Review: Shutter

  It's an Asian horror movie, so it must contain a creepy girl.

  Review in Video — by Steven van Lijnden — on Feb 01, 2008

• DVD Review: We Own the Night

  A paint-by-numbers cop drama comes to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 01, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of February 3

  I have a wish for the Patriots. Read on to find out all about it.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 01, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Fallout

  Sam is kicked to the curb by Lucky; hurt by Sonny, Kate confides in Jax.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 01, 2008

• DVD Review: Firefly - "Serenity"

  If you missed Joss Whedon's space cowboy series the first time around, now's your chance to catch up.

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on Feb 01, 2008

• Movie Review: Bikini Bloodbath

  This has got to be one of the perfect frat house party DVDs, a combination horror/comedy.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Feb 01, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Chain Reaction

  A deceptively stupid movie and so-so Blu-ray experience.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Feb 01, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: The Eye, Over Her Dead Body, Strange Wilderness

  Ghosts, eyes, and sharks, oh my!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 01, 2008

• DVD Review: Barbara Stanwyck - The Signature Collection

  A DVD collection of Barbara Stanwyck's lesser-known roles.

  Review in Video — by Scott Deitche — on Feb 01, 2008

• Movie Media: Star Trek XI, The Midnight Meat Train, The Forbidden Kingdom, Definitely Maybe, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Wall-EAll

  All sorts of new goodies for you this week.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 01, 2008

• TV Review: America's Ballroom Challenge - "American Smooth"

  This is an uplifting, beautifully created and produced program from PBS.

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on Feb 01, 2008

• DVD Review: King of Kong - Fistful of Quarters

  A wild, funny, and mesmerizing documentary... about Donkey Kong.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Feb 01, 2008

Culture

• Theatre Review (Boston): Angels in America

  Still painfully relevant today, Angels in America is a modern masterpiece with an ambitious new revival in Boston.

  Review in Culture — by Greg Hard — on Feb 01, 2008

• Theater Review (Bronx, NY): Agnes of God

  The ghost of America circa 1979 retains its power to haunt.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 01, 2008

• Each Birthday Brings Joy And Sadness

  We spend one day each year stopping to smell the roses, and every year they smell just a bit less sweet.

  Opinion in Culture — by Phillip Winn — on Feb 01, 2008

• Remembering Lucy: A Vicious Dog and a Vicious Tiger

  Teasing dogs and tigers can be dangerous, but the true victims are the animals.

  Opinion in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Feb 01, 2008

Sports

• Reaching Your Potential: Pass or Fail

  I grew bored of having potential without the results that I finally traded in my spikes for a remote control.

  Opinion in Sports — by EPelle — on Feb 01, 2008

• The REAL Super Bowl Mayoral Wager

  The real mayor of the New York Giants demands satisfaction he can only get at Blogcritics Sports.

  Satire in Sports — by Tuffy — on Feb 01, 2008

• An Open Letter To 'Fans' Gearing for Super Sunday

  You don't have to be a football nut to enjoy the game the right way.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jason Clinkscales — on Feb 01, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 37

  Tying up some loose ends.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Feb 01, 2008