January 11, 2010 Archive

Music

• Retro Redux: Rex Allen - Best Of The Singing Cowboys?

  But what would Gene and Roy say?

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 11, 2010

• Verse Chorus Verse: Alice in Chains - "Sickman"

  Welcome to my nightmare...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 11, 2010

• Music Review: Dave Rawlings Machine – A Friend Of A Friend

  Rawlings, a master sideman, steps forward with a solo collection that shows he’s, well, better as a sideman.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Jan 11, 2010

• Radio Free MP3: V Sparks, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Sambassadeur & The Laughing

  Free indie rock MP3 downloads.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Jan 11, 2010

• Music Review: Hey Negrita - Burn The Whole Place Down

  Stripped down UK Americana at its best.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 11, 2010

• Music Review: Throwdown - Deathless

  Bland metal ready to be forgotten in favor of its influences.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 11, 2010

• Music Review: Metallica - St. Anger

  Metallica's most controversial album.

  Review in Music — by ColinM — on Jan 11, 2010

Culture

• Allow Yourself to Succeed in This Recession

  What are you doing to prepare for the greatest wealth transfer ever?

  Opinion in Culture — by TheRefoundingFather — on Jan 11, 2010

• Cabaret Review (NYC): The Truth About Love...and the Usual Lies with Jessica Medoff and Michael Bunchman

  This cabaret song cycle effectively weaves art songs and show tunes together, all on the inexhaustible subject of love.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 11, 2010

• Hunger, Terrorism, and National Security

  Strong states are needed to fight terrorism, not states scrapping for food for their people.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jan 11, 2010

• Theater Review (NYC): The Pirates of Penzance at New York City Center

  Gilbert and Sullivan: Still "varying piracy" with a laughter guarantee.

  Review in Culture — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Jan 11, 2010

• Product Review: GG Allin "Throbblehead" Extra Filthy Bloody Edition by Aggronautix

  A second, filthier and bloodier edition of the GG Allin Throbblehead.

  Review in Culture — by Greg Barbrick — on Jan 11, 2010

Video

• Box Office Update 1/8-1/10: Avatar Continues Its Impressive Run

  Avatar just keeps going, and going, and going...

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 11, 2010

• Movie Review: Daybreakers

  A welcome respite from sparkly vampires.

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Sullivan — on Jan 11, 2010

• DVD Review: In the Loop (2009)

  More scathing satire than any other movie from 2009 and more profane wit than any other movie in a long time.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Jan 11, 2010

• DVD Review: Michael Jackson - The Life and Times of The King of Pop 1958-2009

  The passing of Michael Jackson is still spawning many documentaries and tributes; are we using them to understand what happened?

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Jan 11, 2010

• Movie Review: Leap Year (2010)

  Cliched but still decent.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 11, 2010

• DVD Review: Kobe Doin' Work

  Personal glimpse of L.A. Laker guard Kobe Bryant that's full of entertainment as well as insight into NBA basketball.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Jan 11, 2010

Politics

• Racial vs. Racist

  The brouhaha over Harry Reid’s “racist” remark is further proof that we’ve yet to confront the realities of race in America.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jeanne Browne — on Jan 11, 2010

• Harry Reid and the Left's Insulting Identity Politics

  Senator Harry Reid's newly surfaced comments prove that the left is obsessed with identity politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Jan 11, 2010

• How America's Cultural Insularity Had a KFC Cricket Ad Pulled Off Air and Australians Misguidedly Accused of Racism

  Cricket between The Windies and Australia has a happy history ... and none of it's about racism or identity politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by the silver surfer — on Jan 11, 2010

• If You Control the Past, You Can Control the Future

  Textbooks and course plans should be based on historical fact, not revisionist fantasy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 11, 2010

Gaming

• Game du Jour Deals: January 10 - 16, 2010

  Take care of a farm, cure a curse, or solve a mystery with this week's Game du Jour games.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Jan 11, 2010

• Xbox 360 Review: Mushihime-sama Futari Ver 1.5

  Is CAVE's first region-free title worth the import?

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Jan 11, 2010

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for January 11, 2010

  Some Wii owners might have an "Objection!" to this week's line-up of games.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jan 11, 2010

Sports

• Give The Fans a HOF Vote

  Just one vote. This isn't asking for much.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 11, 2010

• THF: New Year, Same Old Shenanigans

  Charlie Doherty guest co-hosts a cavalcade of NFL playoffs, BCS, Hall of Fame, and coaching carousel chatter.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 11, 2010

• Complimentary Stay at the Hilton

  Is now the best time for the Kings to trade for New Orleans Hornets center Hilton Armstrong?

  Opinion in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Jan 11, 2010

• Dawson Was Great, But Not Hallworthy

  The election of Andre Dawson further illustrates the flaws in the way the writers elect Hall of Famers.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Jan 11, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Under The Neon Sky: A Las Vegas Doorman's Story by Jay Rankin

  A decent read about life in Las Vegas, but a little too familiar and predictable.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 11, 2010