January 15, 2009 Archive

Culture

• Theater/Magic Review (Las Vegas): Criss Angel Believe at the Luxor

  This marriage of bad-boy magician Criss Angel with Cirque du Soleil doesn't always gel, but it's beautiful to look at.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 15, 2009

• Mattel Says: All Your Bratz Are Belong To Us

  No way would a child of mine be playing with these dolls that truly belong in the virtual reality section of an Adult DVD store.

  Opinion in Culture — by Murphy — on Jan 15, 2009

• Traditional Radio: Arbitron Legal Settlement and Media Ratings Council Accreditation

  Both agreements include cash, adjustments in panelist selection recruitment, increases in cell phone-only household selection, and promises of increased efforts for accurate measurement radio measurement.

  News in Culture — by Radio Coach Sam Weaver — on Jan 15, 2009

Politics

• Will the Republicans Abandon Their Southern Strategy and Accept the Sea Change in America's Psyche?

  The Republican Party sees the danger of alienating minorities and LGBT's, but can they adapt before they become marginalized?

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Jan 15, 2009

• How Foreign Crime Gangs Establish Their Identities

  If you think our borders are secure, here is pretty good proof of why they are not!

  News in Politics — by Ed Dickson — on Jan 15, 2009

• Quantitative Easing in Wikipedia, or the Politics of Information and Contexts

  From the credit crisis to online politics and the politics of using Wikipedia to further one's own or everybody's advantage

  Review in Politics — by Sabine McNeill — on Jan 15, 2009

• Holy Jettisoning Jewelry!! A Madoff Sequel

  Is this really justice for Bernard Madoff?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mr Dock Ellis — on Jan 15, 2009

• Atheists: The Last Minority

  In the U.S., you can be president, even if you're black. Even if you're -- Wait, you're an Atheist?

  Opinion in Politics — by Nathaniel Edwards — on Jan 15, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: Slumdog Millionaire

  Concurrently brutal and beautiful, and one of the year’s best.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Jan 15, 2009

• Movie Review: The Wrestler

  Mickey Rourke's amazing new movie lacks only a clean finish.

  Review in Video — by Glen Boyd — on Jan 15, 2009

• Movie Review: Che, Part One

  Part One of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara's story feels like a chore to sit through.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jan 15, 2009

• DVD Review: Breakfast at Tiffany's - Paramount Centennial Collection

  Come to Breakfast at Tiffany's "Nothing very bad could happen to you there!"

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Jan 15, 2009

• Get Psych-ed for Another Giveaway!

  Monk and Psych are back on USA, and that means we've got another giveaway for you!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 15, 2009

• DVD Review: Matlock - The Second Season

  Geriatric viewers rejoice! Matlock has returned!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 15, 2009

• Dave's 2009 Oscar Nod Predictions

  Who gets to lose to Slumdog Millionaire?

  Opinion in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Jan 15, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Deal (2008)

  Make the deal as a rental.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 15, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Futurama - Bender's Game

  Futurama returns with Bender's Game. While it looks and sounds great, the movie ultimately falls flat.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Jan 15, 2009

• DVD Review: Brotherhood - Season 2

  The second season of Showtime's acclaimed crime drama continues to impress.

  Review in Video — by Scott Deitche — on Jan 15, 2009

• DVD Review: Dynasty - Season Three, Volume Two

  Soap opera fans who want to see the beautiful and wealthy go Jack Bauer on each other will love Dynasty.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Jan 15, 2009

• A Fan's Prescription for House M.D.

  Last year Fox's popular TV drama saw a 24% decline in Nielsen ratings. What changes might help the show return to the the top ten?

  Opinion in Video — by Kit O'Toole — on Jan 15, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Lakeview Terrace

  I'd steer well clear of this neighborhood.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 15, 2009

• Supernatural: "Family Remains" Preview and Fandom News

  Preview clips for Thursday's "Family Remains" and this fandom has been really busy lately.

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Jan 15, 2009

• Bromance and Reality TV: Will Drink for Win

  What is the important relationship lesson in this week's episode?

  Opinion in Video — by Dr. Coach Love — on Jan 15, 2009

• DVD Review: Lisa Rinna - Dance Body Beautiful: Jive, Jump, Ballroom Bump and Ballroom Learn & Burn

  Lame tunes, complicated choreography, amateurish editing and excessive jiggly bits - limit the appeal of this series to DWTS devotees.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 15, 2009

• PBS Announces 2009 Programming at TCA Press Tour

  Get ready to mark your TV-watching calendar.

  News in Video — by El Bicho — on Jan 15, 2009

Music

• Music DVD Review: The Supremes - Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969

  The greatest girl group of the 1960's returns via a historical DVD set.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 15, 2009

• Capitol Records To Re-Release Radiohead's Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer

  Buyer beware.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 15, 2009

• Music Review: Late of the Pier - Fantasy Black Channel

  One of the first great records to grace American shores this year.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 15, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live

  Fans should rush out and get this one.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Jan 15, 2009

• Music Review: Elizabeth Willis - Little Blackbird

  Child prodigy releases first CD

  Review in Music — by Lisa Solod — on Jan 15, 2009

• Music Review: Jefferson Airplane - The Worst Of Jefferson Airplane

  Jefferson Airplane: Chapter 7.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 15, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Snack Yourself Slim by Richard Warburg and Tessa Lorant

  Find out why snacking yourself silly isn't a laughing matter.

  Review in Books — by Eleanor Diekert — on Jan 15, 2009

• Book Review: The Wimpy Kid - The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

  A wonderful look into a kid’s world that young readers will instantly recognize as their own.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 15, 2009

• Book Review: Dating Makes You Want to Die (But You Have to Do It Anyway) by Daniel Holloway and Dorothy Robinson

  A satirical look at the world at modern romance.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Jan 15, 2009

• Book Review: Romantic Style - Knits And Crochet to Wear or Display by Jennie Atkinson

  A beautiful collection of feminine and vintage knitting patterns.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 15, 2009

• Book Review: Commander of the Faithful - The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader by John W. Kiser

  The biography of a 19th century Islamic jihadist reveals why he was praised as one of the "few great men" of his century.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jan 15, 2009

Gaming

• PS3 Impressions: Resistance 2 Multiplayer

  Co-op like never before.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Matthew Valdez — on Jan 15, 2009

• iPhone Game Review: Let’Em Ride PRO

  Avalinx releases yet another great iPhone casino game.

  Review in Gaming — by Robert M. Barga — on Jan 15, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009

  The Biggest Loser trainer's game isn't quite a winner due to control response issues and lack of entertainment value.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jan 15, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: NBA Live 09 All Play

  This game's controls issues kill any chance of fun.

  Review in Gaming — by Mark Kalriess — on Jan 15, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Adobe Master Collection – InDesign CS4 from Adobe Systems

  InDesign continues to pace itself further away from the competition.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 15, 2009

• Surviving the Flu Season

  How to prevent and survive the flu season.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on Jan 15, 2009

• Photography Contest at Wired.com

  Wired.com is having a photography contest. The shadow is the subject. Voters determine the top ten winning images.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Jan 15, 2009