February 20, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Kilometre Zero

  An enlightening glimpse of this little-understood land and its people.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Feb 20, 2008

• DVD Review: Becoming Jane

  In late 18th century England, for a woman to be a writer was unusual. For a woman to try to earn a living at it…was unheard of.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Feb 20, 2008

• DVD Review: Frankenstein - The Legacy Collection (Part Two of Three)

  Son of Frankenstein is the bridge between Universal's more artistic 1930s classic horror and its slickly packaged monster spook shows of the 1940s.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Feb 20, 2008

• DVD Review: Highlander - The Source

  The newest entry into the Highlander franchise falls flat.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 20, 2008

• Christina Ricci Goes Prosthetic in New Screen Fable Penelope

  This new fairytale movie starring Christina Ricci is a feel-good flick with a twist.

  News in Video — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 20, 2008

• Dave's 2008 Oscar Preview: Part Three - Battle of the Really Desolate Depictions of Texas

  In which I actually say a Michael Bay film should win an Oscar...

  Opinion in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Feb 20, 2008

• DVD Review: Terror of Mechagodzilla

  A lost Godzilla classic finally gets a proper release in the US.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Feb 20, 2008

• TV Review: The Biggest Loser - Episode 8

  Love means never having to ask, "Who brought the danish?"

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on Feb 20, 2008

• Movie Review: The Victim

  Great-looking Thai horror film is creepy but confusing.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on Feb 20, 2008

Sports

• Andy Pettitte’s HGH Triangle

  Pettitte’s father got HGH from Kelly Blair, a Houston-based personal trainer. How long before the Feds come knocking?

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Feb 20, 2008

Sci/Tech

• The Joy Of Virtual Sets

  Chromakey dramatically changed how recent Hollywood films look. It can do the same for much lower budget productions as well.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Ed Driscoll — on Feb 20, 2008

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 55

  I am cheating you.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Feb 20, 2008

• Interview: Kacy Duke, Personal Trainer To Red Carpet-Ready Celebrities

  The seemingly ageless Kacy Duke insists, “It’s not how old you are, it’s how old you feel.”

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Kelly Jad'on — on Feb 20, 2008

Books

• Manga Review: Noise by Tsutomu Nihei

  The final image of Musubi sitting on a ruined stair, hair grown long and encased in black armor is haunting.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Feb 20, 2008

• Book Review: Glamour Knits at Home and Classic Knits at Home by Erika Knight

  Two new books offer stylish and unique knitted decor.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Feb 20, 2008

• Book Review: Born Standing Up - A Comic's Life by Steve Martin

  The Science of Comedy: A serious look at the business of making people laugh.

  Review in Books — by Liz Lent — on Feb 20, 2008

• Book Review: Crazy Diamond: Syd Barrett and the Dawn of Pink Floyd by Mike Watkinson and Pete Anderson

  A look back at an early Syd Barrett biography.

  Review in Books — by Eric Dennis — on Feb 20, 2008

Gaming

• Multiplayer Chat Show Notes #12: Patapon, Lost Odyssey, and Lost Planet

  Lots of news this week, plus we cover Patapon, Lost Odyssey and Lost Planet; Now featuring Game Du Jour Deals, too.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Feb 20, 2008

• PS2 Review: NCAA March Madness 08

  The complete college basketball experience with new floor general features and great nostalgic game play and dynasty mode.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Feb 20, 2008

• Nintendo Wii Review: The Spiderwick Chronicles

  This book adapted/fantasy adventure runs a familiar vein while incorporating the unique Wii controls and unlockable content for increased replay value.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Feb 20, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Drew Gress - The Irrational Numbers

  Great jazz that digs deep and brings everything to the surface.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Feb 20, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Gigantour 2

  Looking to rock out to some live metal? Here you go.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 20, 2008

• Music CD & DVD Review: Albert Collins – Live At Montreux, 1992

  The Iceman Returns to Montreux

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Feb 20, 2008

• Music Review: Viggo Mortensen - Time Waits For Everyone

  Utilizing sound, tone, and even the silences that mark the end of one note and the beginning of the next. Mortensen has created a beautiful collection of tone poetry

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 20, 2008

• Random Shuffle - Louis Armstrong, Neil Young, Blues Traveler, and Bruce Springsteen

  I'm putting my iPod on shuffle and talking about college, my love of the theatre, my obsessions with bootlegs, and a little bit of heartbreak.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Feb 20, 2008

• Music Review: Teenage Bottlerocket - Warning Device

  Looking for a punk band from Wyoming? And they rock out? Teenage Bottlerocket might just make your day.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Feb 20, 2008

• Concert Review: Foo Fighters/Jimmy Eat World At American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

  Making Dallas the first stop on their U.S. tour, the Foo Fighters open it up with a big bang.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Feb 20, 2008

• Music Review: John Legend – Live From Philadelphia

  Reflecting a sophistication that extends beyond technical skill, Legend summons the spirit and substance of classic R&B.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Feb 20, 2008

Culture

• Makeup Your Mind: Reflections On Cosmetics And Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue

  A level playing field may apply in sports, but not in gender relations.

  Opinion in Culture — by Robert K. Blechman — on Feb 20, 2008

• Theatre Review (LA): Stay Forever: The Life and Music of Dusty Springfield with Kirsten Holly Smith

  An exciting and moving show about Dusty Springfield's life, music, and legend.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 20, 2008

Politics

• Obama and Plagiarism

  The wolfpack of Neo-Conservative pundits are now seizing on "plagiarism".

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Johnston — on Feb 20, 2008