January 26, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The Rocker - Born to Rock Special Edition

  The Rocker doesn't rock.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Jan 26, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: The Lucky Ones

  Looking for some new releases to check out?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 26, 2009

• TV Review: Supernatural: "Criss Angel is a Douchebag"

  Sam and Dean's lives will end bloody or sad, so Sam lies. Plus, The Chief needs your safe word.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Jan 26, 2009

• Movie Review: Last Chance Harvey

  A sweet romantic comedy that excels when the plot is not involved.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 26, 2009

• Movie Review: Milk

  An uplifting and life-affirming story that conjures interest and intrigue from the word go.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jan 26, 2009

• DVD Review: Top Secret! (I Love the 80’s Edition)

  Top Secret! is a perennial rainy day favorite – comedic comfort food from the creators of Airplane! and The Naked Gun series.

  Review in Video — by Bryan Myrick — on Jan 26, 2009

• DVD Review: Mary Poppins (45th Anniversary Edition)

  A valuable addition to your collection, but not worth a double-dip.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Jan 26, 2009

• Movie Review: Defiance (2008)

  Interesting tale of survival in the face of great evil.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 26, 2009

• DVD Review: Matlock - The Second Season

  Crack the case, win a hot dog.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 26, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Hulk Vs.

  This deserves a place on your comic shelf, especially in Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jan 26, 2009

• DVD Review: Psychic Killer (Dark Sky Release)

  The human body is only capable of so much -- but what about the human mind?

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 26, 2009

Sports

• Why The Pittsburgh Steelers Will Win Super Bowl XLIII

  For all the hype it will receive, the Super Bowl comes down to some very simple principles.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Jan 26, 2009

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 1/26/2009

  Two inexpensive titles come to the Wii Shop Channel this week. Are they worth it?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jan 26, 2009

• Playstation 3 Review: Magic Ball

  A downloadable game that lets you demolish comic tableaux with a soccer ball, just like you've always wanted.

  Review in Gaming — by Gabe Carr — on Jan 26, 2009

• Game du Jour Deals: January 26 - February 1

  Be a super secret agent, start a global thermonuclear war, or battle aliens in this week's Game du Jour deals.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Jan 26, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Girls Against Girls - Why We Are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change by Bonnie Burton

  How to deal with the mean girl in yourself and others.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Solod Warren — on Jan 26, 2009

• Book Review: Cabal of the Westford Knight by David S. Brody

  A historical conspiracy thriller that falls short on the thrills.

  Review in Books — by Ryan Fair — on Jan 26, 2009

Music

• Bell X1 Reveal True Colors on Blue Lights on the Runway

  The Bells love the color of the Bellies.

  Review in Music — by Jessica and Kady Bell — on Jan 26, 2009

• Music Review: Starflyer 59 - Dial M

  On Dial M, Starflyer 59 continues to test the waters and change it up.

  Review in Music — by Luke Johnson — on Jan 26, 2009

• Music Review: Robert Berry, China Blue, Honeymoon Suite, Jimi Jamison, Ramos Hugo

  Five of the best recent Melodic Rock releases.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 26, 2009

• Music Review: The Byrds - Fifth Dimension

  The Byrds: Chapter 3

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 26, 2009

• Retro Redux: Speaking Up In Defense Of Cooties

  Not every type of cootie is creepy and disgusting.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 26, 2009

• Music Review: Omara Portuondo - Gracias

  You will thank her after listening to the album.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Jan 26, 2009

Culture

• An Examination of Hope and Fear

  The reality of one doesn't often allow for the luxury of the other.

  Opinion in Culture — by Legna Moned — on Jan 26, 2009