February 17, 2009 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Coraline in 3-D

  Have you seen Coraline the movie? Well, you should.

  Review in Video — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Feb 17, 2009

• TV Review: House, MD — "Unfaithful"

  A disillusioned priest and our favorite disillusioned doctor connect in House, MD's latest episode "Unfaithful."

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 17, 2009

• DVD Review: Choke

  Dysfunctional as hell, but a great movie nonetheless

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 17, 2009

• DVD Review: Phineas and Ferb - Vol. 2 The Daze of Summer

  Phineas and Ferb is such a great little cartoon, it’s a shame that Disney keeps missing the boat when it comes to giving it a proper season set.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Feb 17, 2009

• Movie Review: Awaydays at the Glasgow Film Festival 2009

  More worthy of the time, effort and money than some of the stuff Hollywood throws at us.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Feb 17, 2009

• My Dismal Holiday Television Weekend

  Seriously, what did I do to anger the media gods?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 17, 2009

• Box Office Update 2/13-2/15: Friday the 13th (2009) Leads Potent Romantic Weekend

  Valentine's Day brought with it great fortune to the box office.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 17, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Howlin’ Wolf - Rockin’ the Blues Live in Germany 1964, B.B. King And His Orchestra - Live

  We are influenced by the blues. Here's a couple of reminders.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Feb 17, 2009

• Music Reviews: Yes, Thin Lizzy, Tommy Bones, Nico's Alchemy & Zac Brown Band

  Texan metal, a bit of reggae tinged country, some symphonic Yes, and live Thin Lizzy.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Feb 17, 2009

• Music Review: Take 6 - The Standard

  Jazz a capella group Take 6 tackles classics new and old on their new album.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Feb 17, 2009

• Music Review: Above & Beyond - Anjunadeep:01

  Above & Beyond showcase the first mix series for their deep and progressive house label, Anjunadeep:01.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Feb 17, 2009

• Music Review: Incognito - More Tales Remixed

  Incognito's new album features remixes from worldwide DJs, showing how songs can be radically transformed through new beats and instrumentation.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Feb 17, 2009

• Interview: Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson - Renowned Songwriting and Production Duo

  Over the past four decades, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson have penned hits for some of the music industry's foremost stars.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Feb 17, 2009

• Music Review: Morrissey - Years Of Refusal

  Years Of Refusal is a winner, and taken as a whole, it's a highly enjoyable listen from a rejuvenated icon.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Feb 17, 2009

• Music Review: Phil Ochs - Pleasures Of The Harbor

  Phil Ochs: Chapter 4.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 17, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Live - Live At The Paradiso Amsterdam

  Live gets it right the first time with this excellent debut concert DVD.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Feb 17, 2009

• Music Review: The Alan Parsons Project Reissue Series

  A touch of magic.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Feb 17, 2009

Politics

• Just Get Your Name Out There Already

  Your sign design will not win your election, you will. Your signs just tell people, "Here I am."

  Opinion in Politics — by Wade Baffa — on Feb 17, 2009

• State Sovereignty Update

  As the new legislative sessions start in the states, the 10th Amendment sovereignty issue is on the front burner.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 17, 2009

Sports

• The Old Firm Series, Part 1 - A Brief History of Celtic

  One half of The Old Firm have won 42 titles in their history, second only to Rangers.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 17, 2009

• Ivan Rodriguez Essentially Admits Steroid Use

  With his own words, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez eludes to the fact that he too, took steroids.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Feb 17, 2009

• A-Rod's Press Conference Only Spawns More Questions

  With his constant contradictions, A-Rod did nothing to repair his image with his press conference on Tuesday.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Feb 17, 2009

• Where Are They Now? Marvin Camel, Montana’s First and Only World Boxing Champion

  An interview with a forgotten boxing champion.

  News in Sports — by Brian D'Ambrosio — on Feb 17, 2009

• Chizik Faces Uphill Battle at Auburn

  Gene Chizik, even if moderately successful, will still be way behind the class of the SEC.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Feb 17, 2009

• A Long Way Down

  Has Maryland really fallen that far since 2002?

  Opinion in Sports — by Aaron Markowitz — on Feb 17, 2009

• Should Beckham Stay Or Should He Go?

  Also, Raul becomes a Real legend in this week's European Football Round-up.

  News in Sports — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 17, 2009

Books

• Conceptual Fiction: The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury

  The most accurate prediction in Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man was its visionary anticipation of head-to-toe tattoos.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Feb 17, 2009

• Book Review: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin: A Lesson in Politics for Today

  While a historical work, this is an excellent book on how to assemble a team to lead the nation.

  Review in Books — by Georges Clark — on Feb 17, 2009

• Book Review: The Book of the Unknown - Tales of the Thirty-Six by Jonathon Keats

  Beautifully written and complex tales of the 36 righteous ones who keep the world together.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Feb 17, 2009

• Book Review: The Discovery of France by Graham Robb

  La France profonde, as it never was in the traditional histories: Breton sex torture and year-old bread.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Feb 17, 2009

• Book Review: Wombat & Fox - Thrillseekers by Terry Denton

  There is always some kind of trouble involved which is gotten through by a combination of luck, cunning, and slapstick.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Feb 17, 2009

• Book Review: Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan by Suze Orman

  This year, Suze Orman wants everybody else to be honest about money.

  Review in Books — by Frank Curmudgeon — on Feb 17, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Product Review: Muse From Lensbaby, Inc.

  If you want to get that home cooked creative shot, then you should check out the Lensbaby Muse.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 17, 2009

Culture

• Interview: Laura Sheahen of Catholic Relief Services on Sister Maria Tolledo's Efforts to Fight Child Hunger in Moldova

  Many of the children are from very poor families, so food is definitely an incentive for the kids to come to Sister Maria's.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Feb 17, 2009

• Travel: Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  The Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion is Milwaukee's lasting link to Pabst the man.

  Review in Culture — by Brian D'Ambrosio — on Feb 17, 2009

• Here Come the Language Police

  What will you do when they come to take your words away?

  Opinion in Culture — by Brian D'Ambrosio — on Feb 17, 2009

• Theater Review (LA): The Full Monty by McNally and Yazbek

  I have never been in love with this show, but this fine production is about as good as it gets.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 17, 2009

Gaming

• iPhone Game Review: Textropolis

  Like Text Twist, but on your iPhone.

  Review in Gaming — by Robert M. Barga — on Feb 17, 2009

• iPhone Game Review: Rainbow Ninja

  RainbowNinja is like crack in the gaming world, a game that keeps you coming back for more.

  Review in Gaming — by Robert M. Barga — on Feb 17, 2009

• Nintendo DS Review: Personal Trainer: Math

  This teaching enterprise has immense content, multiplayer potential, and schooling benefits, but the overall entertainment value doesn't quite add up.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Feb 17, 2009