December 30, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: In Search of Mozart

  A fascinating journey through the events, music, and locales of Mozart's life.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Dec 30, 2009

• Movie Review: Nine (2009)

  Shallow yet visually rousing.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 30, 2009

• The Best and Worst in Film for 2009

  The best films I saw in 2009 outweighed the worst films as the box office reached record heights once again.

  Opinion in Video — by Tall Writer — on Dec 30, 2009

• Movie Review: Brothers

  Led by an explosive performance from Tobey Maguire, Brothers is a bruising dramatic work

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Dec 30, 2009

• DVD Review: 9 (2009)

  9 is a CGI feature-length film, based on Shane Acker's short film of the same name.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Dec 30, 2009

• Two Weeks?

  Three filmmakers attempt to make feature-length films in a mere two weeks. Yes, they're insane.

  Opinion in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Dec 30, 2009

• DVD Review: Super Friends! - Season One, Volume One

  The first season of the series makes its debut.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 30, 2009

Books

• Manga Review: Inuyasha (VIZBIG Edition) Volume One by Rumiko Takahashi

  A collection of the first three volumes of the hit Inuyasha manga by Rumiko Takahashi.

  Review in Books — by Todd Douglass — on Dec 30, 2009

• Book Review: Healthier Without Wheat by Dr. Stephen Wangen

  Dr. Stephen Wangen does a thorough, well-balanced job of explaining wheat, gluten and lactose intolerances and how to treat them.

  Review in Books — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 30, 2009

• Book Review: Hot Springs by Geoffrey Becker

  Rich in both shock and redemption, Geoffrey Becker's Hot Springs tells the story of a cast of unstable, yet entwined characters with compassion and verve.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Dec 30, 2009

• Book Review: Cromwell Dixon’s Sky-Cycle by John Abbott Nez

  This boy has more gumption than a gopher!

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Dec 30, 2009

• Book Review: Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare by Stephen Greenblatt

  A powerfully speculative look at English's pre-eminent writer.

  Review in Books — by CB — on Dec 30, 2009

• Manga Review: Only One Wish by Mia Ikumi

  So many things can go wrong with a simple wish.

  Review in Books — by Todd Douglass — on Dec 30, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Practical and Effective JavaScript with Joe Marini from Lynda.com

  Do you want to learn about JavaScript?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 30, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Soft Machine - Live At henie Onstad Art Centre 1971

  Fantastic live recording of Soft Machine at their peak.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 30, 2009

• Nick Moss, Lurrie Bell Announce 2010 Tour Dates

  Moss, Bell, close out 2009 and get ready to kick off 2010 on the road...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 30, 2009

• Music Review: Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield & Stephen Stills - Super Session

  Stephen Stills: Chapter 4.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 30, 2009

• A Few of My Top Albums for 2009

  2009 is drawing to a close, here are a few albums to help remember it.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 30, 2009

• Music Review: Loreena McKennitt - A Mediterranean Odyssey

  Sometimes a day takes us to surprising places.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 30, 2009

• Best Albums of 2009

  My favorite albums of the year.

  Opinion in Music — by Patrick Taylor — on Dec 30, 2009

• Music Review: Mychael Danna and Rob Simonsen - The Score from the Motion Picture (500) Days of Summer

  The instrumental score from the hit movie.

  Review in Music — by Daniel Terracina — on Dec 30, 2009

Tastes

• Tasty Awards Spotlight: Anthony Bourdain of No Reservations

  A highlight video from Bourdain's program, No Reservations.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Dec 30, 2009

Sports

• Mike Leach Fired By Texas Tech

  Texas Tech fires Mike Leach in the wake of a suspension for the treatment of an injured player.

  News in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Dec 30, 2009

Politics

• Health Care: Follow the Money

  Don't believe the pundits who tell you that opponents of national health care have sold out to the health care industry.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 30, 2009

• New Orleans Mayoral Race:The Inside Scoop

  Mayor of New Orleans: a Big Easy tradition

  Opinion in Politics — by Clifford Bryan — on Dec 30, 2009

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): White Christmas with Songs by Irving Berlin at Cabrillo Music Theatre

  A bare-bones production is just what the stage version of this movie classic needed.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 30, 2009

• New Year's Day

  Good riddance to the last decade!

  Opinion in Culture — by Benjamin Cossel — on Dec 30, 2009