December 23, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Extract

  is only mildly entertaining, worth just a few chuckles, and sports a plot that never really pays off.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Dec 23, 2009

• DVD Review: American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

  American Pie Presents: The Book of Love is the seventh film in the franchise

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Dec 23, 2009

• Better Off With Ted Than Without Him

  Another funny show that no one watches.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 23, 2009

• DVD Review: Extract

  Extract is the latest film from Mike Judge starring Jason Bateman

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Dec 23, 2009

• DVD Review: Life on Mars: Series 2 (UK)

  Yet another well-written series with a poor finale.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 23, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: American Pie Presents: The Book Of Love

  A stale and moldy leftover Pie.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 23, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton

  Waiting to re-awaken and release it's secrets...

  Review in Books — by Tresillian — on Dec 23, 2009

• Book Review: Crocodile Tears by Anthony Horowitz

  Alex Rider, Britain's only teen spy, returns to save the world from a madman.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Dec 23, 2009

• Book Review: Indian Summer by Tracy Richardson

  Marcie's summer is about to go from flat-out boring to fantastically amazing.

  Review in Books — by Sahar — on Dec 23, 2009

• Book Review: Fab Four FAQ - Everything Left to Know About the Beatles ... and More! by Stuart Shea And Robert Rodriguez

  Think you know the Beatles? Think again.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 23, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

  The newest Silent Hill title takes the series in a far more immersive and psychological direction.

  Review in Gaming — by Jake Thomas — on Dec 23, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 12/22/2009

  A gargantuan update with deals, games and some pirates. Something for anyone to enjoy!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 23, 2009

Sports

• MAC Bowl Season Preview

  It's beginning to look a lot like beatdowns.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 23, 2009

• Javier Vazquez Digs Out His Pinstripes

  Meanwhile, Melky Cabrera is going to have to learn the Tomahawk Chop.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Dec 23, 2009

Politics

• Can Barack Obama Stop Health Care Bill's Sweetheart Deals?

  It's safe to say that Republicans will use the Democratic deal-making trend to reinforce negative attitudes about health care reform.

  News in Politics — by Clifford Bryan — on Dec 23, 2009

• Time to Get Progressive

  A stranded independent looks for a new party.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph Flynn — on Dec 23, 2009

• Health Care Bill Might Hinge On The Abortion Issue

  John Lake questions how the issue of abortion is viewed by liberals and conservatives.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Dec 23, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Rakim - The Seventh Seal

  Nowhere near the epic it should be, but Rakim still owns every bar.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 23, 2009

• Music Review: Tori Amos & Bob Dylan - Midwinter Graces In The Heart

  The faerie velvet voice meets "The Croak"

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 23, 2009

• Music Review: Enya - The Very Best Of Enya

  Enya returns with a career defining compilation album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 23, 2009

Culture

• The Parallel Stories of Jimmy Wayne and Michael Oher, and Wayne’s Walk for the Homeless

  Both boys were homeless, but overcame odds and became huge success stories.

  Interview in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Dec 23, 2009

• That Patty Was Crying Before It Wound up in a Bun

  There are things the food industry doesn't want you to know.

  Opinion in Culture — by SanguineCynic — on Dec 23, 2009