January 17, 2010 Archive

Sports

• THF: Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery While Watching NFL Playoffs

  Also, how Gilbert Arenas' fanbase must regroup and how we look back at 2009's biggest idiots.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 17, 2010

• Australian Open 2009: Day 1 Predictions

  Defending champion Nadal plays first. Federer will follow on Tuesday.

  Opinion in Sports — by Irreverent Misanthrope — on Jan 17, 2010

Books

• Book Review: A World In HDR by Trey Ratcliff

  Do you want to learn about HDR?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 17, 2010

• Book Review: The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

  Zafon's second novel for mature readers is an atmospheric powerhouse that falters in its confused and confusing last act.

  Review in Books — by N. R. Alexander — on Jan 17, 2010

• Book Review: Alternative Energy Demystified by Stan Gibilisco

  Not what you might expect, but certainly adequate if you know what to expect.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 17, 2010

• Book Review: The Last Train from Hiroshima: The Survivors Look Back by Charles Pellegrino

  Individuals who survived both the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and of Nagasaki help frame history of the events and their aftermath.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jan 17, 2010

• Manga Review: GoGo Monster by Taiyo Matsumoto

  The title may sound like a badly dubbed Monster Island kiddie flick, but Matsumoto’s manga proves a memorably moody and mysterious look at childhood and its terrors.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jan 17, 2010

• Book Review: The Gates by John Connolly

  Beware the Gates of Hell! Opening soon!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 17, 2010

• Book Review: Reasons for and Advantages of Breathing by Lydia Peelle

  For some the stories may prove painful, even from a distance. For others, it may prove there is less distance than they thought.

  Review in Books — by Diana Hartman — on Jan 17, 2010

Music

• Music Review: The Big Pink - A Brief History of Love

  A Brief History of Love by The Big Pink is one of those indiessential, must have albums.

  Review in Music — by Emm — on Jan 17, 2010

• Blu-ray Music Review: Edvard Grieg - Piano Concerto

  High-end classical label 2L brings the dead to life in this impressive outing for Grieg's famous piano concerto.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Jan 17, 2010

• Verse Chorus Verse: The National - "90 Mile Water Wall"

  The virtual world still can't compete with what's real...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 17, 2010

Video

• James Cameron's Avatar: Philosophical Roots

  Holy Gaia, Margaret Mead! Let's all bow down and worship stone age people.

  Opinion in Video — by LeoOfMars — on Jan 17, 2010

• Movie Review: The Road

  A harrowing and often depressing film, featuring superb performances from the adult and child leads.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jan 17, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Family Guy: Something, Something, Something Dark Side

  A contagiously funny spoof that shows no mercy - while displaying its fondness for the original Star Wars film throughout.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 17, 2010

• DVD Review: Hemalayaa: Bollywood Dance Workouts

  Looking for new life in your workouts? Shake it up, Indian style.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 17, 2010

• Movie Review: Three Short Films by Jason Reitman

  My experiences with Reitman on YouTube...

  Review in Video — by Irreverent Misanthrope — on Jan 17, 2010

• TV Review: Life Unexpected

  Is Life Unexpected just that, or is it more of the same?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 17, 2010

• Movie Review: The Lovely Bones

  I really wanted to like it. Parts of it are great, but others are far from it.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 17, 2010

• Winona Ryder as Spock's Mom: Are Young Women Cast as Matriarchs the New Trend?

  Winona Ryder plays Zachary Quinto's mother in the recent Star Trek movie, yet in real life she is only six years older than the actor.

  Opinion in Video — by RachelintheOC — on Jan 17, 2010

• Movie Review: It's Complicated (2009)

  It's Complicated takes a silly cliché like "ex-sex is the best sex" and rocks it.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Jan 17, 2010

• Movie Review: The Book of Eli

  Surprisingly awesome. Denzel plays a book-toting, sword-swinging tough guy.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 17, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: The Simpsons - The Complete Twentieth Season

  The ageless community of Springfield has been around for 20 years. They haven't moved on, but should we?

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Jan 17, 2010

• Movie Review: Wake Up Sid

  Happy cinema can be good cinema.

  Review in Video — by Irreverent Misanthrope — on Jan 17, 2010

Sci/Tech

• The One Way to Lose Weight

  Education is a great tool to battle future obesity, but the current problem requires a current solution.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jan 17, 2010

Tastes

• When Veggie-Gate and Reality TV Collide: Let the Viewer Beware

  When veggies have stunt doubles... what next? Turn off the TV.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Joanne Huspek — on Jan 17, 2010

Politics

• Capitol Idea: Just Who Do We Want To Punish?

  The Left has to ask itself, "Who really wins if Democrats lose?"

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Jan 17, 2010

Culture

• Haiti from a Pre-Enlightenment Perspective

  A surprising different perspective on what causes earthquakes.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lynette Yetter — on Jan 17, 2010

• Theater Review (Boston): The Good Negro by Tracey Scott Wilson

  This well-acted, well-directed production deserves attention beyond the Martin Luther King Day celebration.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 17, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): Camelot by Lerner and Lowe at the Pasadena Playhouse

  This Camelot has been "revised" and cut down, but not for the better.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 17, 2010

• Wanted: Two Chubby Brits

  Two American teachers search for two Rubenesque British ones for a fitness challenge, but haven't found anyone willing to participate.

  Opinion in Culture — by Carol Richtsmeier — on Jan 17, 2010

• Update on Humanitarian Relief in Haiti

  "We are seeing dazed, dehydrated parents walking the streets with their children, searching for clean water, food, and shelter."

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jan 17, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

  Might & Magic like you've never seen it before.

  Review in Gaming — by Todd Douglass — on Jan 17, 2010