January 9, 2009 Archive

Books

• Conceptual Fiction: The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells

  Today Dr. Moreau would take his biotech company public on the NASDAQ, but in Victorian times he was a dangerous villain.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Jan 09, 2009

• Book Review: Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates

  A well-executed book that today reads as a victim of its own influence.

  Review in Books — by Patrick — on Jan 09, 2009

• Book Review: Beautiful Embroidered and Embellished Knits by Jane Davis

  Simple techniques for beautifully enhanced knits.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 09, 2009

• Book Review: The Stress of Her Regard by Tim Powers

  A new edition of the genre-bending literary vampire novel by one of fantasy’s most innovative authors.

  Review in Books — by Vyrdolak — on Jan 09, 2009

• Book Review: Robert Kennedy - His Life by Evan Thomas

  This account echoes the much needed message of hope and change today, some 40 years after Kennedy's death.

  Review in Books — by Clarence Yu — on Jan 09, 2009

• Book Review: Knitting For Good! A Guide to Creating Personal, Social, and Political Change Stitch by Stitch by Betsy Greer

  A guide to creating personal, social, and political change, stitch by stitch.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 09, 2009

Music

• The Best 15 of 2008

  The Top 15 Albums of 2008

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 09, 2009

• Music Media: Diamond Head, Paul Gilbert, Suidakara, Sirenia, Zerosystem, Steve Vai, Callejon

  Plenty of new stuff to check out.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 09, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: L'Hiver

  Opening Pandora's Box.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jan 09, 2009

• Music Review: Jefferson Airplane - After Bathing At Baxter's

  Jefferson Airplane: Chapter 3.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 09, 2009

• Music Review: Avishai Cohen - Flood

  The second of Cohen's "The Big Rain" trilogy is an austere beauty of acoustic global fusion.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jan 09, 2009

• Concert Review: George Clinton, Parliament/Funkadelic, 01/02/09 at Nokia Theater L.A. Live Center, Los Angeles, CA

  George Clinton/P-Funk rock Downtown LA, and Sly Stone drops by to say "Thank you"!

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Jan 09, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Die Roten Punkte: Super Musikant

  Spend a jolly evening of clever musical buffoonery with the "Best Band in the World."

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 09, 2009

• Taking Better Pictures Without Spending More Money

  The financially challenged photographer could do worse than a disposable camera, so take heart - and good pictures.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jan 09, 2009

• No Same Sex Marriage: Haven't Gays Suffered Enough?

  If marriage is so desirable, why are 50 percent of them ending in divorce? Gays, save yourselves while there's still time.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joe Bardin — on Jan 09, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Spam Levels on the Rise, Again

  Despite the McColo shut-down, spam levels are increasing again. Does this mean that more pressure needs to be put on the ISPs to shut down spammers?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Jan 09, 2009

• Hijacking Twitter: How Recent Hacking and Phishing Incidents Reveal Security and Customer Relations Gaps in Social Networking Media

  The recent hacking and phishing incidents at Twitter represent a larger problem: how can social networks become more secure?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Kit O'Toole — on Jan 09, 2009

Video

• Passport Cinema: The Last House in the Woods

  Hey, guys! Italy makes mediocre slasher movies, too!

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Jan 09, 2009

• Salma Hayek Sneaks Her Way Into My Viewing Schedule

  How did a Salma Hayek TV appearance go unnoticed?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Supercop - Dragon Dynasty 2-Disc Set

  One of the better film's of Jackie Chan's long career.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Mannix - The Second Season

  Mannix is here! And Adam Becvar (aka Luigi Bastardo) jumps out of a big speeding car in his honor!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Foyle's War - Series 5

  DCS Foyle is back for the final year of WWII.

  Review in Video — by Russ Evenhuis — on Jan 09, 2009

• Movie Review: Revolutionary Road

  Iceberg, right ahead!

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Jan 09, 2009

• Psych Returns To USA January 9 With All-New Episode

  America's favorite fake psychic detectives are back and ready to solve more dastardly crimes.

  Review in Video — by Daddypundit — on Jan 09, 2009

• Slumdog Takes A Bite Out Of Critics Choice Competition

  Love song to Mumbai that has everyone singing its praises is five-time winner at 2009's first major awards telecast.

  News in Video — by Michael Bialas — on Jan 09, 2009

• Movie Review: Che - Part One, The Argentine

  Part one of Steven Soderbergh's impressionistic four-hour take on a revolutionary life.

  Review in Video — by Bags — on Jan 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Mystery Science Theater 3000, 20th Anniversary Edition

  The extras are what really make this set.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jan 09, 2009

• Monk To Return January 9 for Season 7.5

  Defective detective Adrian Monk is back with a whole new set of baffling mysteries. First he must help his half-brother clear his name.

  News in Video — by Daddypundit — on Jan 09, 2009

• Movie Review: Marley & Me

  Dogs can be destructive beings, but they know how to love unconditionally.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 09, 2009

• Movie Review: Baby Mama

  The good comic chemistry between stars Poehler and Fey generally manages to overcome script shortcomings.

  Review in Video — by Mike Cullinan — on Jan 09, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of January 11

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride continues.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 09, 2009

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Bride Wars, Not Easily Broken, The Unborn, Gran Torino

  The first new movies of 2009 are here.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 09, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 01/08/2009

  A lean update, but a number of good things for people to enjoy this week on the PSN.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Jan 09, 2009

• iPhone App Review: LEGO Batman: Gotham City Nights

  Great graphics but average gameplay impair the replayability of this game.

  Review in Gaming — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 09, 2009

Sports

• Spotlight On Football In Malta, Part 2: Sliema Wanderers And Hibernians.

  The island of Malta's thriving football scene, Part 2.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 09, 2009

• Institutions Must Show More Patience and Faith With Their Football Coaches

  Institutions must show more faith and patience if they expect coaches to be more loyal to contracts.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Jan 09, 2009

• Past Legend: Florian Albert, The Latterday Magical Magyar

  Some have stands or statues dedicated to them. Not many have entire stadiums named in their honour.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 09, 2009