January 21, 2009 Archive

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Battle Hymn by Jim Leonard at Inside The Ford

  This world premiere is beautifully staged by Circle X Theatre. Its lesson: we are responsible for ourselves.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 21, 2009

• Hip-Hop Infantilizes the Black Male

  To willfully identify a man as a child is counter to what nature intended; thus it is unnatural.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Jan 21, 2009

• Irish Tea and Barack Obama

  Crises and conundrums can wait for a cup of tea.

  Opinion in Culture — by Luke Johnson — on Jan 21, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Ralphina, the Roly-Poly by Claudia Chandler

  A beautifully illustrated book about a garden bug.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Jan 21, 2009

• Interview: Chandra Rooney, author of The Wild Hunt

  "One of the best parts of writing as a professional is that you have feedback available when you need it."

  Interview in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jan 21, 2009

• Book Review: Nemesis by Jo Nesbo

  He wasn’t actually a racist. He was just as happy beating up neo-Nazis as blacks.

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Jan 21, 2009

• Book Review: phobiaphobia by rob walker

  phobiaphobia touches on the full spectrum of human frailty.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Jan 21, 2009

• Book Review: The History of Now by Daniel Klein

  The novel builds as each person, each layer, each cause to the effect accumulates and the pulse slowly builds, the book gradually increasing in complexity.

  Review in Books — by Wisteria Leigh — on Jan 21, 2009

• Book Review: The Spirit - The Movie Visual Companion by Mark Cotta Vaz

  A fantastic read/look for fans of the filmmaking process.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 21, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: This American Life - Season Two

  This isn’t your average MTV reality show for drama queens, kids: it’s This American Life.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 21, 2009

• Sundance Day 6: Five Minutes of Heaven, The Informers, The Winning Season, and Peter and Vandy

  I got an early start today at 8:30 a.m. Yes, they actually show films that early up here.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Jan 21, 2009

• My Predictions for the 2009 Oscar Nominations

  The Oscars may perhaps be a little easier to predict this time around compared to last year’s.

  Opinion in Video — by moviejohn — on Jan 21, 2009

• Movie Review: The Reader

  Interesting story of infatuation and the SS.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 21, 2009

• The Razzie Awards Nominate the Worst of 2008

  That just about covers it.

  News in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 21, 2009

• Box Office Update 1/16-1/18: Mall Cop Reigns Supreme

  Kevin James helps lift the weekend to record heights.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 21, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Groundhog Day - Special 15th Anniversary Edition

  A movie that is still great when watched over and over and over again.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 21, 2009

• Movie Review: City of Ember

  One of 2008's finest family films makes its debut on DVD.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Jan 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Repo! The Genetic Opera

  Repo! The Genetic Opera simply rocks!!!

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jan 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Mirrors

  The ending would have been benefited from the presence Bruce Campbell and his mighty chainsaw.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Jan 21, 2009

• DVD Review: Vicky Cristina Barcelona

  Not even close to Allen's best, but not altogether painful either.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jan 21, 2009

Music

• Music DVD Review: En Vogue - Live in the USA

  "Don't Let Go" of the '90s; En Vogue returns to "Free Your Mind."

  Review in Music — by Jen Johans — on Jan 21, 2009

• Music Review: Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets – She Knocks Me Out

  A look back at the early accomplishments of an acknowledged master of blues guitar.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Jan 21, 2009

• Music Review: Paul Kantner/Jefferson Starship - Blows Against The Empire

  Blows Against The Empire soars again as a stunning vinyl reissue.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 21, 2009

• Music Review: The Bouncing Souls - "Gasoline"

  Celebrating 20 years as a punk rock band the Bouncing Souls celebrate with their fans by releasing singles all year.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jan 21, 2009

• Music Review: Tadashi Goto - Innervisions

  An album of high energy prog fusion.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 21, 2009

• Out Of The Ashes: My Guitar and Me

  Never assume that reaching the bottom means you will stay there.

  Opinion in Music — by Ginger Haycox — on Jan 21, 2009

• Music Review: Ronnie Earl – Soul Searching

  One of Earl’s earlier outings gets the re-issue treatment, and it’s a finely focused affair.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Jan 21, 2009

• Random Shuffle - Randy Travis, Ryan Adams, Curtis Mayfield, and Cat Stevens

  I'm putting my iPod on shuffle and talking about strange uncles, the Inauguration, and a recent loss.

  Opinion in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Jan 21, 2009

Sports

• Are Elite Closers Worth The Money?

  Instead of spending wildly on a closer, teams may be better served to look from within.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Jan 21, 2009

• Super Bowl XLIII Full of Interesting Stories

  As different as the Steelers and Cardinals are, there are a few points of similarity worth noticing when watching the big game.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Jan 21, 2009

Politics

• Courage, Mr. President

  The most important personnel choice any president can be called upon to make is, arguably, nominating a Supreme Court candidate.

  Opinion in Politics — by Robert Magill — on Jan 21, 2009

• A Paradigm of Ethical Accountability

  A paradigm of ethical accountability regarding our economic policies is desperately needed and regulation is the answer.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jason J. Campbell — on Jan 21, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Bipolar Disorder Epidemic

  Bipolar Disorder has become much more common in adults and children over the last decade.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on Jan 21, 2009

• Microsoft Goes Viral with the Help of Brickfish - Part Three

  An interview with Microsoft's social media specialists.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Jan 21, 2009

• Internet Super Forces Twitter and Yahoo Unite

  We want news. We want it on the Internet. We want it now.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Jan 21, 2009

• Fake Obama Site is a Malware Booby-Trap

  A fake Obama-Biden site contains malicious software designed to steal information or take control of your computer.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Jan 21, 2009