January 14, 2010 Archive

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 01/14/2009

  A minimal PSN update this week, we do have Orbz and well that is about it.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Jan 14, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Ancient Lives

  Ancient Lives makes all other Egyptian documentaries seem like tasteless cardboard in comparison.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 14, 2010

• TV Review: CSI:NY - "Criminal Justice"

  Mac must sort out the mess before a serious mistake is made in his latest investigation.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jan 14, 2010

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: The Book of Eli, The Spy Next Door, The Lovely Bones

  Another week, another batch of movies.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 14, 2010

• DVD Review: The Road Less Traveled - Hunger for the Holy Land

  Shallow, choppy, and generally disappointing.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 14, 2010

• DVD Review: Lo

  Comic horror flick summons demon to find hero's girlfriend in the underworld.

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 14, 2010

• Movie Review: Youth in Revolt

  Enjoyable, but not all that. Maybe the bag of chips.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 14, 2010

• DVD Review: Winnie the Pooh - A Valentine For You (Special Edition)

  Pooh may be funny, but the quality of the video leaves something to be desired.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 14, 2010

Music

• Verse Chorus Verse: Gerry Hundt - "That Woman!"

  Call it inspiration...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 14, 2010

• Music Review: B.J. Thomas - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry/Tomorrow Never Comes

  B.J. Thomas' first two albums have been reissued on a single CD.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jan 14, 2010

• Researching Relic Guitars

  Where to begin when you want to learn about relic guitars.

  Opinion in Music — by David Blacker — on Jan 14, 2010

• Music Review: Six Feet Under - Death Rituals

  Six Feet Under still rocks the grave.

  Review in Music — by ColinM — on Jan 14, 2010

• Interview: Lyfe Jennings - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  In the world of contemporary R&B, Lyfe Jennings is the prototype for what hip-hop heads would consider a “street disciple.”

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Jan 14, 2010

• Music Review: The Gilded Palace of Sin - You Break Our Hearts, We'll Tear Yours Out

  British band uses American Country/Rock influences to create a soundtrack for beatings and bleatings.

  Review in Music — by Jake Thomas — on Jan 14, 2010

• Music Review: Apocalyptica - Inquisition Symphony

  Metal's best orchestral cover band takes things a step further.

  Review in Music — by ColinM — on Jan 14, 2010

• Music Review: Long John Hunter – Looking For A Party

  The long, lean Texan returns with a party-hearty set that nonetheless reflects that passage of time

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Jan 14, 2010

• Music Review: David Sanborn - Only Everything

  Master sax player David Sanborn returns with his 25th studio album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 14, 2010

• Interview: Raheem DeVaughn - Singer and Songwriter

  The self-proclaimed “R&B hippie neo-soul rock star” channels the spirit of Marvin Gaye on his latest release.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Jan 14, 2010

• Soul Music Legend Teddy Pendergrass Dies At 59

  The music world is without its Teddy Bear tonight.

  News in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jan 14, 2010

Politics

• Capitol Idea: On Election Night 2012, Find Sarah Palin On Fox, Not The Ballot

  Despite hype, don't expect former Alaska governor to use TV job as "platform" for election

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Jan 14, 2010

• Brown Takes Lead in Massachusetts

  A new poll shows Brown leading by 2 points over Coakley.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 14, 2010

• Pat Robertson Remains an Idiot

  Turn off The 700 Club and try to regain your sanity before it's too late.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 14, 2010

• On Guns and Balls

  The Idiotic Gilbert Arenas, and the Even More Idiotic Liberal Position on Guns

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Jan 14, 2010

Culture

• Haiti’s Catastrophic Earthquake: "Where’s God?"

  When natural disasters cause so much death, destruction, and devastation, we ask why.

  Opinion in Culture — by Christine Lakatos — on Jan 14, 2010

• On Being Eighteen and Playing Full Tilt Poker

  Full Tilt Poker is the perfect way for 18-year-olds to play poker.

  Review in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jan 14, 2010

• Can the Existence of Ghosts Be Proven?

  Do ghosts exist? Can it be proven? Brian Osburn keeps an open mind since he took his own ghostly photographs.

  Opinion in Culture — by BrianOsburn — on Jan 14, 2010

• Bloggers for Haiti Can Help World Food Programme Relief Effort

  The pipeline of food supplies to Haiti must be maintained over likely a significant period of recovery.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jan 14, 2010

• Theatre/Dance Review (LA): Riverdance at the Pantages Theatre

  Riverdance makes a triumphant return to Los Angeles.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 14, 2010

Books

• Interview with Children's Author Ronica Stromberg

  Children's author Ronica Stromberg talks about her latest books and writing habits.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jan 14, 2010

• Book Review: The Girl Next Door by Elizabeth Noble

  Through the windows of a Manhattan apartment building, Noble gives glimpses into the lives of a fun cast of characters in The Girl Next Door.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Jan 14, 2010

• Book Review: My Life and Other Lies: Tales from the Writer's List by Steve Pitt

  A collection of wickedly funny short stories from a man whose name nearly became a social disease.

  Review in Books — by A Geek Girl — on Jan 14, 2010

• Book Review: The Haunting of Derek Stone: City of the Dead by Tony Abbott

  When Derek Stone lost his family in a tragic accident, he didn't know the dead would come back.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 14, 2010

• Book Review: The Cambridge Companion to the Beatles edited by Kenneth Womack

  This volume examines the Beatles' impact on society and culture, providing new perspectives on their music.

  Review in Books — by Kit O'Toole — on Jan 14, 2010

Sports

• David Cutcliffe To Be Named Tennessee Head Coach

  The former Tennessee offensive coordinator is scheduled to be named the Volunteers next head football coach.

  News in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Jan 14, 2010

• A Vivacious Valverde Vivisection

  What's the point of signing a marquee closer when 2010 looks to be a starting lineup land grab?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 14, 2010

• NFL Divisional Playoffs Preview

  There are some potential offensive shootouts in store for this weekend.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Jan 14, 2010