January 29, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Cold Prey (2006)

  It's all fun and games until a deranged, barely human, murderous psychopath pokes your eye out.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 29, 2009

• 2008 at the Movies: The Best and the Worst

  There were some great movies this year - but not necessarily the ones getting all the awards.

  Opinion in Video — by Randall A Byrn — on Jan 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Valkyrie

  Enjoyable enough stuff.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jan 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Top Secret! I Love The 80's Edition

  The quick-as-a-wink visual and verbal gags shine bright.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Jan 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Hulk Vs. (Two-Disc Special Edition)

  It may be Hulk Vs., but everyone's a winner with this release!

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jan 29, 2009

• Movie Review: The Wrestler (2008)

  Simply brilliant. What else do you need?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 29, 2009

• Some Thoughts on Guest Star Difficulties

  Sometimes having a guest star is not a good thing.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 29, 2009

• DVD Review: You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (Remastered Deluxe Edition)

  The latest Peanuts release will have the entire family entertained.

  Review in Video — by Forrest Kobayashi — on Jan 29, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Zodiac

  This is one of the most well-thought out Blu-rays I’ve come across.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Jan 29, 2009

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: New in Town, Taken, The Uninvited

  January comes to a close with a modest mix of flicks.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 29, 2009

• Enter BC's Way of War DVD Giveaway!

  Blogcritics is giving one lucky winner the newly released DVD Way of War starring Cuba Gooding Jr.

  News in Video — by Bryan Myrick — on Jan 29, 2009

• DVD Review: You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown (Remastered Deluxe Edition)

  Don’t be a blockhead. Add this to your collection.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jan 29, 2009

• Sinister Cinema Wrangles Up Another Batch Of B-Westerns For Their Lucky 7 Sale!

  From singing cowboys to overacting villains, this batch of 44 new titles has it all!

  News in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Oliver and Company - 20th Anniversary Edition

  There are much worse ways for a family to spend an evening, but other Disney fare might be more fulfilling.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Jan 29, 2009

• DVD Review: The Lucky Ones

  How to stay alive during a war and avoid losing yourself...

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jan 29, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Fiddler’s Ghost by Mitch Jayne

  Where else might you find the ghost of a Confederate soldier playing the fiddle in a one-room schoolhouse?

  Review in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Jan 29, 2009

• Book Review: Eve of Darkness by S.J. Day

  Urban fantasy with an adult spin.

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Jan 29, 2009

• Book Review: The Glass Books Of The Dream Eaters Vol. 1 by Gordon Dahlquist

  The characters are intriguing, the action exciting, and the plot is full of unexpected twists and turns.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 29, 2009

• Book Review: 39 Clues - One False Note by Gordon Korman

  In the second leg of the 39 Clues marathon the writer pushes the pace through the roof.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 29, 2009

Politics

• A "Stimulus" Bill Without Real Stimulus

  As the Congress passes the disastrous and misnamed "stimulus" bill we see the danger of one-party control of the government.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 29, 2009

• Rush, Don't Shut Up!

  Rush Limbaugh does not approve of some of President Obama's plans. He should not keep his objections to himself.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jan 29, 2009

• No Viewer Left Behind

  Making fans have to pay to see televised football is nothing short of un-American. So is the DTV conversion.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on Jan 29, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Kreator - Hordes Of Chaos

  German veterans are still metal thrashing mad

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Jan 29, 2009

• Music Review: The Fast Camels & The Goldenhour

  Released a while back these three gems are simply too good to miss.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 29, 2009

• Music Review: The Byrds - The Notorious Byrd Brothers

  The Byrds: Chapter 5.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 29, 2009

• Music Review: The Viking Moses - The Parts That Showed

  Ambitions goals fall just short of their mark on The Viking Moses' new album.

  Review in Music — by Sarah C. Culver — on Jan 29, 2009

• Music Review: Burn Halo, Supagroup, SOS, and Ted Nugent

  A bunch of da Nuge re-issues, a Supagroup and a Burn Halo for good measure... send out an SOS?

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jan 29, 2009

• Music Review: Lisa Hannigan - Sea Sew

  A wonderful collection of beautifully arranged, intelligent songs, sung with grace and style.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 29, 2009

• Music Review: MusicaNova Orchestra - Richard Arnell Symphonies 4 & 5

  Arguably the greatest living British composer's finest symphonic works on one CD.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 29, 2009

• Music Review: Eleanor Whitmore Rises To The Occasion On Airplanes

  On her first solo record, this daring do-it-yourself redhead isn't afraid to spread her wings and fly

  Review in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Jan 29, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Patti Smith - Dream Of Life

  Steven Sebring's Patti Smith documentary paints a picture as abstract and beautiful as the work of the iconic artist herself.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jan 29, 2009

• Music Review: M83 - Saturdays=Youth

  M83 combines shoegaze with 1980s teen-angst with their latest album "Saturdays=Youth."

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jan 29, 2009

• Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Billy Powell Dead at 56

  One less from the road, but still a legend

  News in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Jan 29, 2009

Culture

• Closing the Distance Despite So Many Miles

  When something bad happens, my illusion of connection is busted wide open.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jan 29, 2009

• Theater Review (LA): Hangin' Out by Robert Schrock et al. at the Macha Theatre

  It all hangs out, all the time, in the new show by the creator of "Naked Boys Singing."

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 29, 2009

• Interview: David Parra, World Food Programme Officer, Colombia

  Children are the hardest hit by the conflict and poverty in the country.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jan 29, 2009

• The Religion of Jesus Church: High For Christ

  Religious freedom can be tricky when smoking marijuana is vital to worship.

  News in Culture — by Notaboutreligion — on Jan 29, 2009

• The Widening of the Divide and the Breakdown of Civilization as We Knew It

  Swings in ethical and moral values presents a dilemma to those who have chosen to walk the straight line in life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Jan 29, 2009

• The Difference Between a Psychic and a Medium

  Everybody is capable of working on a psychic level.

  Opinion in Culture — by Astridestella — on Jan 29, 2009

• Consumable Textbooks and the Deprofessionalization of K-12 Educators

  Consumable textbooks are both a blessing and a curse, and if left unchecked could undermine the legitimacy of American educators.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Jan 29, 2009

Sci/Tech

• An Analog Life

  Ever wonder what it would be like if you didn't use the Internet?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Meghan Newton — on Jan 29, 2009

Gaming

• Product Review: Port O' Pong

  Play beer pong at the beach, in the pool, or at your tailgate party.

  Review in Gaming — by Robert M. Barga — on Jan 29, 2009

• PlayStation 2 Review: Persona 4

  Outstanding action-filled RPG with high production values and deep gameplay makes an essential PlayStation 2 addition to your library.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jan 29, 2009