January 24, 2009 Archive

Politics

• How Can We Reform Health Care?

  The United States is the only industrialized country that does not have some kind of system providing health care to all its citizens.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on Jan 24, 2009

• Satire: War is Hell; Let's Make it Heaven

  If war can't be avoided entirely, we must make it less unpleasant, less destructive and less inhumane.

  Satire in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jan 24, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Four Flies On Grey Velvet

  It only took 38 years to get released on video...but was it really worth the wait?

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 24, 2009

• Sundance Day 9: An Education and Dare

  So long from Sundance, until next year!

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Jan 24, 2009

• SAG Awards Will Air Sunday Night on TNT and TBS

  A special feature of the night will be the presentation of the Life Achievement Award to James Earl Jones.

  News in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jan 24, 2009

• Movie Review: My Bloody Valentine 3D

  Blood, nudity, and a pick axe: sounds like a good time!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 24, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Pride and Glory

  Not a lot of glory to be had here.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 24, 2009

• Movie Review: Frost/Nixon

  A tense, weighty, powerful film that is as technically brilliant as it is purely enjoyable.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jan 24, 2009

• TV Review: House, MD -"Painless"

  Season five's "Painless" explores two of the show's signature themes: pain and suicide.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 24, 2009

• Another Burn Notice Giveaway!

  Blogcritics is launching another Burn Notice giveaway! Good times!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 24, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Popa Chubby With Galea -Vicious Country

  A trip through that juke box of old. My only complaint is that I haven’t sat down much!

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 24, 2009

• Music Review: The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man

  The production and the harmonies were more advanced than just about anything being produced at the time.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 24, 2009

• Sterfish's 10 Favorite Albums of 2008: Deluxe Edition

  Bonus lists feature honorable mentions and more!

  Opinion in Music — by Sterfish — on Jan 24, 2009

• Music Review: Nobunny - Love Visions

  A man that wears a bunny mask and usually loses his pants at the end of his live shows actually put out a good CD.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jan 24, 2009

• The Blues Foundation Hosts 25th International Blues Challenge

  Don't plan on sleeping

  News in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Jan 24, 2009

• Music Review: Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, and David Freiberg - Baron von Tollbooth and The Chrome Nun

  A strange name for a classic album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 24, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Otra Isla Para Miguel (Another Island For Miguel) by Henry Eric Hernandez

  One of the most accurate histories of a country and its people I have ever read.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 24, 2009

• Book Review: The Younger (Thinner) You Diet - How Understanding Your Brain Chemistry Can Help You Lose Weight, Reverse Aging, and Fight Disease by Eric R. Braverman, MD

  Are you ready to "diet outside the box?" Then check out Dr. Braverman's The Younger (Thinner) You Diet!

  Review in Books — by Alie James — on Jan 24, 2009

• Book Review: The Encyclopedia of Punk by Brian Cogan (With Foreword by Penelope Spheeris)

  Until something better comes along, this is the definitive reference guide on punk-rock.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Jan 24, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Build-A-Lot

  A great real estate/construction/money management simulation game, especially for $19.99!

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jan 24, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 01/22/2008

  Move along, nothing to see here! Minimal update with only a couple of demos to please us.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Jan 24, 2009

Culture

• Conceptualizing the Female Cult Leader, Part 2 of 2

  The final part of this article deals with both religious and secular cults and their affects on devotees.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Jan 24, 2009