January 3, 2009 Archive

Video

• Movie Nuggets: Hancock, Wanted, Daredevil, Elektra

  When you just don't have time for all the details -- superhero edition.

  Review in Video — by Mark Buckingham — on Jan 03, 2009

• DVD Review: DanceX For Kids

  You're ready to go with resolutions for the New Year, but what about your kids? Could they use some more heart-pumping activity in their lives this year?

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 03, 2009

• Movie Review: Frank & Cindy

  Adam Becvar (aka Luigi Bastardo) has found THE quintessential independent documentary! Frozen River be damned!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 03, 2009

• Movie Review: The Spirit

  Frank Miller just doesn't have the know-how to make this story work, and the results are at times painful to witness.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jan 03, 2009

• Wayside Cinema: Coogan's Bluff

  This early Clint Eastwood picture features the man at his grizzled best.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Jan 03, 2009

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: Match Maker, Next Big Stars, Vanity Project, and Many More!

  Hot moms, cool millionaires... is your big chance here?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jan 03, 2009

• Movie Review: The Wrestler Is Rourke's Emotional Bodyslam

  The Wrestler packs plenty of punch.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Jan 03, 2009

• Movie Review: Hancock

  A love story of super-human size.

  Review in Video — by Amanda Banker — on Jan 03, 2009

• Movie Review: Bedtime Stories (2008)

  This holiday season a familiar comedy star tries to finagle his way into the family comedy genre in Disney’s Bedtime Stories.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Jan 03, 2009

• DVD Review: The Waltons - The Complete Eighth Season

  A classic series, but the quality began to wane after the first five seasons.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Jan 03, 2009

• Passport Cinema: Casque d'Or

  A gun moll and a reformed crook fall for each other in this romantic French gem.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Jan 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Louis C.K.: Chewed Up

  Fans of standup should certainly check this out.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Jan 03, 2009

• DVD Review: Skinny Bitch - Boot Camp

  Yet another useless workout video to collect dust on your bookcase.

  Review in Video — by Shannon Crouger — on Jan 03, 2009

• Movie Review: Doubt

  A powerful film that will leave you with many questions.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 03, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: DiffDog 2008 from Altova

  If you spend a lot of time trying to figure out what files have changed then DiffDog 2008 is a perfect solution.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 03, 2009

Books

• Book Review - You Idiot: The First Book by Nate Gangelhoff

  A reprint of some not-too-old zines, full of bizarre and irreverent product reviews.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 03, 2009

• Book Review: The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

  Captures the difficulties anyone faces in a forbidden relationship.

  Review in Books — by Wisteria Leigh — on Jan 03, 2009

• Book Review: Dilbert 2.0 - 20 Years of Dilbert by Scott Adams

  Two decades of office satire, subversion and surreality.

  Review in Books — by Wesley Mead — on Jan 03, 2009

• Book Review: The Last Days of Krypton by Kevin J. Anderson

  One writer's take on the events propelling Superman to his destiny.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Jan 03, 2009

• Book Review: Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarn by Carol L. Sulcoski and Cute Knits for Baby Feet by Sue Whiting

  From “Flame Thrower Socks” to the ill-at-ease “Bobble-Socks” effect: This "Knit Picks" entry features a pair of socks-knitting books for all age groups.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 03, 2009

Sports

• Rice's Terrific Texas Bowl Tandem

  With the Texas Bowl trophy, Rice won its first bowl game since 1954. Let's take a peek how it happened.

  Opinion in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Jan 03, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Ludacris - Theater of the Mind

  Exit Stage Luda with this "theatrical" record.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 03, 2009

Politics

• With Hard Times Coming, Should You Be Armed?

  Will hard economic times lead to a crime wave, or is it just unreasoning paranoia?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 03, 2009

• What? Israelis & Palestinians Are Old News

  Israel and the Palestinians once again killing each other? Given the circumstances on the ground, could one expect anything else?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Jan 03, 2009

Culture

• Facebook Bans the Breast on Behalf of Mankind

  Because of the power it wields, the breast has a unique responsibility and obligation toward its most loyal onlooker.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jan 03, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: My Stop Smoking Coach with Allen Carr

  This game helps you achieve that New Year's resolution with solid mini games and a timeline full of advice and encouragement.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jan 03, 2009

• Nintendo DS Review: Exit

  Is this puzzler worth your time? Read to find out!

  Review in Gaming — by Garon Cockrell — on Jan 03, 2009