December 12, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: A Colbert Christmas - The Greatest Gift of All!

  Rarely is a product given such a diametrically opposed subtitle.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 12, 2008

• Movie Review: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

  This bland sci-fi opus hardly does justice to its brilliant predecessor.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Dec 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Dragon Hunters Will Dazzle Audiences Uninitiated in French Animated Artistry

  Families with small children and fans of computer animation should definitely make a point of seeing the film.

  Review in Video — by Bryan Myrick — on Dec 12, 2008

• DVD Review: Happy Days - The Fourth Season

  “Happy Days” was better when it was an ensemble show.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Dec 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Moments of Silence Speak Loudly in Frost/Nixon

  There's a sad irony to Frost/Nixon as it parallels today's political landscape.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Dec 12, 2008

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "O Brother, Where Bart Thou"

  Chuck! Blair! Tears!

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Dec 12, 2008

• Clint Eastwood and Gran Torino: Does He Still Feel Lucky?

  Eastwood's latest effort may well bring him his first acting Oscar. Will luck come into play?

  Opinion in Video — by Clarence Yu — on Dec 12, 2008

• Passport Cinema: Mandabi

  Greed definitely isn't good in this cautionary fable from Senegal.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Dec 12, 2008

• TV Media: Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles, McDonalds, Office Max, Blackberry, Chuck, Fringe

  Machines, Deloreans, and cell phones.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Bolt (2008)

  Disney's Bolt is a treat for families, dog lovers, and anyone with a properly functioning soul.

  Review in Video — by Andy Sayers — on Dec 12, 2008

• Movie Media: Friday the 13th, The Spirit, Chandni Chowk to China, The Boat That Rocked, Terminator: Salvation

  Machines, boats, and a trip to China.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 12, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: The Mummy - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

  The third entry in the Mummy series hits home theater screens in mind bending clarity and color.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Dec 12, 2008

• Movie Review: Kidulthood

  Kidulthood just has violence and self-destruction; no characters apparently are needed for that.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Dec 12, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of December 14

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride continues.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 12, 2008

• News Bites: The Dark Knight Score, Universal's 2009 Plans, Fox Sends Keanu to Space, Spider-Man: The Musical, New Moon Ready to Roll

  Music, musicals, and sequels.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 12, 2008

• The Office Proves I have the Holiday Spirit

  I was wrong; I'm not Dwight Schrute.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 12, 2008

• DVD Review: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) – 2-Disc Special Edition

  A must-have for the true fan of classic films.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Dec 12, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Darius Rucker - Learn To Live

  Darius Rucker's debut country album is a real hit for all music fans alike.

  Review in Music — by Forrest Kobayashi — on Dec 12, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Shelby Lynne - I Am Shelby Lynne

  Mark Saleski is responsible for my first FML cameo in more ways than one.

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: Various Artists - Verve Remixed Christmas

  A great disc to add to your not-so-traditional holiday music collection.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: Barnacled - Charles

  Barnacled cheerfully challenges musical conventions by throwing them all in a blender.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: The Love Willows - Hey! Hey!

  Start Tapping Your Toes With The Love Willows!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Media: Northern Kings, Icon in Me, Gorgeous Frankenstein, Testament, Joe Thrasher

  Thrash, covers, and a pretty monster.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: The Fall Of Troy - Phantom On The Horizon

  I don't know where exactly Phantom falls short. I just know for a fact that it does.

  Review in Music — by Andy Kissner — on Dec 12, 2008

• Vinyl Tap: The Reivers - Translate Slowly

  The Reivers merge toward the reflective and melancholy edge of folk-rock evocation. Call it the jingle-jangle mourning that comes following you.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: Francis Jocky Sanctified (EP)

  Demonstrates what it is to sing directly from your soul; what it means to be a soul singer.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: Daria Musk - Daria Musk

  Check out new artist Daria Musk!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Dec 12, 2008

• Future in Plastics at R Bar, New York City

  Future in Plastics is a fierce punk act fronted by sultry singer CoCo and powered by a trio of badass guys.

  Opinion in Music — by Bryan Clark — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: Batman - Gotham Knight, Music Composed by Christopher Drake, Robert J. Kral, and Kevin Manthei

  The parts are better than the whole.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 12, 2008

• Of Friendship and Radiohead

  The joy of music is completed when shared with friends.

  Opinion in Music — by Kyle West — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: Erin McCarley - Love, Save the Empty

  Check out Erin McCarley's Debut Album!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Dec 12, 2008

• Joe Satriani Vs. Coldplay: A Tale Of Two Songs

  Even musical geniuses like Joe Satriani can make mistakes sometimes. This one has nothing to do with his guitar playing.

  Opinion in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: James Hunter - The Hard Way

  Rather like unearthing a lost, previously unreleased gem.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Elton John – Tantrums & Tiaras

  Officially released on DVD, the film renders the conflicting realities of one of music’s enduring legends.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Dec 12, 2008

• Music Review: Francois Virot - Yes Or No

  Oui ou Non? From the pavements of Paris, welcome to the world of Francois Virot.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Dec 12, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 12/11/2008

  A large and interesting PSN update this week - some free, some not so much - but there is a lot for everyone to enjoy.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 12, 2008

• iPhone Game Review: Crystal Quest

  The retro classic reemerges onto your iPhone and iPod Touch.

  Review in Gaming — by Robert M. Barga — on Dec 12, 2008

• Product Review: Universal PS2 to PS3 Guitar Controller Adaptor

  Don't wanna buy a guitar controller again? You've come to the right product.

  Review in Gaming — by Nathaniel Edwards — on Dec 12, 2008

Tastes

• Making A Basic Barbeque Sauce

  Even if you can't master cooking great barbeque, a great sauce just means following the formula.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 12, 2008

Sci/Tech

• The Latest Facts About Juvenile Arthritis Research

  Arthritis is considered a "getting old" disease, yet two-thirds of arthritic Americans are under 65, and 300,000 aren't even legal adults.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Midnight Operetta — on Dec 12, 2008

Politics

• Illinois Citizens Deserve Corrupt Government

  Public corruption has thrived in Illinois

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Dec 12, 2008

Books

• Book/Graphic Novel Review: Watching the Watchmen - The Definitive Companion to the Ultimate Graphic Novel by Dave Gibbons, with Chip Kidd and Mike Essl

  If you're not watching the Watchmen yet, you will be. Here's a good vantage point.

  Review in Books — by Ray Ellis — on Dec 12, 2008