February 11, 2008 Archive

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 2/11/2008

  It all comes down to this. Did Nintendo screw up my birthday?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Feb 11, 2008

Video

• Villainy in There Will Be Blood and No Country For Old Men

  Morality and ethics in American society as reflected in the cinema villainy.

  Opinion in Video — by S. Ramos O'Briant — on Feb 11, 2008

• TV Review: House - "Frozen"

  A stellar example of why House is FOX's highest rated scripted program.

  Review in Video — by CindyC — on Feb 11, 2008

• Weekly Reality TV Casting Calls: Hosts With Expertise in History, Anthropology, Mythology, Rock Dinner with Snoop Dogg, Name That Tune, Nanny Show and More

  Boy, have we got some casting action for you this week!

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Feb 11, 2008

• Box Office Update 2/8-2/10: Fool's Gold Plays a Trick on the Audience

  The first week of 2008 where the top films failed to top a combined $100 million.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 11, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Don't Ever Change"

  In the last pre-strike House, MD House treats a Hasidic woman who collapses at her wedding.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 11, 2008

• DVD Review: Gone Baby Gone

  While seeming like a bad idea in theory, it’s all the more remarkable that the film excels.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 11, 2008

• DVD Review: Lillie

  Even thirty years later it matches up favourably to anything that's been produced in recent years.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 11, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Dr. Devlin's Secrets

  Dr. Devlin is connected to Jerry Jax. The TMK is still on the loose.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 11, 2008

• TV Review: Newest Episode of Zoey 101 "Rumors of Love" One of the Best

  Thank God.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Feb 11, 2008

• DVD Review: No Reservations

  The food in this film will make you hungry.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Feb 11, 2008

• DVD Review: The Aristocats - Special Edition

  An enjoyable romp through Paris. Before the rats came the cats.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 11, 2008

• Movie Review: High School Musical

  A hand-clapping, foot-stomping – albeit tacky and juvenile – musical adventure.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Feb 11, 2008

• DVD Review: Fantastic 4 - Rise of the Silver Surfer (Standard Edition)

  A substandard superhero movie gets the substandard DVD treatment.

  Review in Video — by Junior Bruce — on Feb 11, 2008

• DVD Review: Ballot Measure 9

  While the original movie is both shocking and uplifting in places, it's the special features on the DVD that make it important.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 11, 2008

• DVD Review: The New Adventures of Old Christine - The Complete First Season

  Old Christine could use some new writers.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 11, 2008

• TV Review: Nova - "Astrospies"

  Nova takes a look at a secret space race from 40 years ago.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 11, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Cold as Ice by Anne Stuart

  A lawyer gets caught in the middle of an assassination attempt and falls for the gorgeous assassin.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Feb 11, 2008

• The Translation of Dr. Apelles by David Treuer [Review]

  There are two stories One is resolved traditionally, while the other ends in a bit of post-modern trickery.

  Review in Books — by Phillip Winn — on Feb 11, 2008

• Book Review: A Long Way Gone - Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah

  A memoir about civil war and child soldiers in Sierra Leone.

  Review in Books — by Katie Tally — on Feb 11, 2008

• Manga Review: Trinity Blood Vol. 1 by Sunao Yoshida with art by Kiyo Kyujyo

  In a not so distant future, the world has suffered an Armageddon and a second moon hangs in the sky...

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Feb 11, 2008

• A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz [Review]

  Toltz peels back layers of absurdity from modern life, showing us how life could be from slightly left of normal.

  Review in Books — by Phillip Winn — on Feb 11, 2008

• The Early Word: New Books For The Week Of February 10, 2008

  Benazir Bhutto, Susan Jacoby's Age of American Unreason, Michael Scheuer's Marching Toward Hell; Grimes, Higgins, Toltz, McDaniel, Millhauser, Divakaruni, Baxter, Berenson...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Feb 11, 2008

Music

• Music Review: The Whigs - Mission Control

  No sophomore slump by this buzzworthy trio from R.E.M. country. It's actually a healthy cut above their '05 debut.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Feb 11, 2008

• Music Review: Albert White - Soul of the Blues

  Great blues and great soul in one neat package.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Feb 11, 2008

• Concert Review: moe. - The Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA - 1/19/08

  moe. delivers a good night of live music.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Feb 11, 2008

• Retro Redux: Blue-Eyed Soul And Beyond - The Box Tops

  The group wasn't around for long, but it topped 1967 rock charts -- and its young lead vocalist became a star.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 11, 2008

• Music Review: Various Artists - Honeydripper Soundtrack

  The new and vintage recordings mix together well.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 11, 2008

• 2008 Grammy Rundown: Awards and Performances

  And the winners are...

  News in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Feb 11, 2008

Sports

• Sports Gastronomy: A Recipe for Heartbroken NFL Fans

  How a 19th century Frenchman can cure your NFL offseason blues.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Feb 11, 2008

• Sweden's Susanna Kallur (7.68) Sets World Record in 60m Hurdles

  Kallur set a new Swedish record in Stuttgart last week, breaking the 18-year-old world record.

  News in Sports — by EPelle — on Feb 11, 2008

Tastes

• Tasting Quality: Domaine du Camplat

  Ever wondered about a traditional lunch at a top, family-owned winery?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 11, 2008

• A Look inside Château Cailleteau Bergeron

  Curious to discover affordable wines from Bordeaux?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 11, 2008

Culture

• World In A Hurry

  The wisest lesson we will ever learn is this: Hurry is a waste of time.

  Opinion in Culture — by LeeHerald — on Feb 11, 2008

• Travels in Scientology - Part One

  Aaron Fleming and Duke De Mondo visit London's Scientologists.

  Opinion in Culture — by Aaron Fleming — on Feb 11, 2008

Politics

• Obama The King of Pop(ulism) Wins Grammy While McCain Lacks Floor-Play in this Election

  Kudos to George Bush, John McCain and Billary for making Barack possible.

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Feb 11, 2008