February 22, 2009 Archive

Politics

• Michigan Needs $6 To Build A Stimulating School

  It's either a typo or a foolproof way to fix our education system.

  News in Politics — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Feb 22, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Body of Lies

  A surefire way to get you to think about the issues facing America overseas and a great movie to add to your Blu-ray collection.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Feb 22, 2009

• 2009 Oscar Predictions: Media Edition

  The Oscars are here! See who I want to win inside....

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 22, 2009

• DVD Review: WWE Starrcade - The Essential Collection

  A great match selection makes this a must-have for old-school wrestling fans

  Review in Video — by Aaron Whitehead — on Feb 22, 2009

• DVD Review: Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D (Deluxe Edition)

  3-D Jason settles into his familiar slasher groove.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Feb 22, 2009

• Degrassi Season Seven Comes to DVD March 17

  More drama for your DVD player.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Feb 22, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Rock Collection (2009)

  The Rock Collection comes highly recommended (to those of you who enjoy such a thing).

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 22, 2009

• Blogcritics Live-Blogs the Oscars!

  Join us on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8 PM Eastern time for the 81st Academy Awards ceremony.

  Opinion in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Feb 22, 2009

• Movie Review: The International

  Tykwer's paranoid thriller is really only worth your time for its one stunning action sequence.

  Review in Video — by Sam C. Mac — on Feb 22, 2009

• An Interview with Film Director Malcolm D. Lee

  Malcolm D. Lee has been able to forge his own unique identity, despite inevitable comparisons to his cousin, Spike Lee.

  Interview in Video — by Clayton Perry — on Feb 22, 2009

• Movie Review: Heroes of the East

  One of the Shaw Brothers' better films gets a re-release.

  Review in Video — by Mark Kalriess — on Feb 22, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Amadeus: The Director's Cut

  "It is miraculous."

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 22, 2009

Sports

• Treehouse Fort Headlines For February 22 - "Conditional Pick"

  Santonio gets fined ... Danica's tat gets brushed out ... Mike Leach signs extension ... and Charlie Doherty's "What Were They Thinking?"

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Feb 22, 2009

• Kurt Warner Expected to Play Another Year

  The Arizona Cardinals quarterback has decided against retirement and wants to return to the desert.

  News in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Feb 22, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Adobe Master Collection – Device Central CS4 From Adobe Systems

  If you work with mobile applications or want to do mobile applications then Device Central CS4 is a must-have application.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 22, 2009

• RSA Report Points to an Increase in Cyber Crime

  New (more dangerous) tools and the sour economy are fueling an increase in the amount of Internet-based crime.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Feb 22, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): American Rapture: The Lonely Soul Of A Crowded Nation

  Are you a writer who has ideas but cannot get a whole play together? This is an evening not to be missed.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Feb 22, 2009

• Globalizing Americana: Part 11 - Misology and Cultural Accountability

  This series of articles will analyze how American culture is transmitted through the process of globalization.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Feb 22, 2009

• Cartoon Controversy Makes Monkeys of Both Sides

  Even a monkey could understand why so many are offended by Sean Delonas' cartoon in the New York Post.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Feb 22, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Financier by Theodore Dreiser

  While a well-written and excellent portrayal of greed, The Financier falls just slightly short of his great earlier novel, Sister Carrie.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Feb 22, 2009

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of February 23, 2009

  Danielle Steel, J.D. Robb, Robert B. Parker, Kim Harrison, Lincoln Child; Rolling Stones, Abraham Lincoln, Losing My Religion in America, Deadly Obsession in the Amazon...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Feb 22, 2009

Music

• Music Review: The Hot Club Of San Francisco - Bohemian Maestro: Django Reinhardt And Impressionists

  A fine introduction to both The Hot Club and Django for those who don’t know much on the gypsy jazz of the ‘20s and ‘30s.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 22, 2009

• Music Review: Green Peppers - Adventures In The Slipstream

  A musical massage that will sooth even the most troubled soul.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 22, 2009

• Music Review: Dan Auerbach - Keep It Hid

  Dan Auerbach's solo debut "Keep It Hid" adds facet to his grand musical prowess and range.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Feb 22, 2009

• Retro Redux: In Search Of The Real 'Hot Lips'

  The real 'Hot Lips' didn't go near a M*A*S*H -- unless there was one where jazz was being performed.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 22, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Portrait Of Petula Clark

  Even Ed Sullivan liked Petula Clark.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 22, 2009

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 02/19/2009

  A great week on the PSN with games, great DLC and some demos to please everyone.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Feb 22, 2009