January 18, 2010 Archive

Music

• New York Guitar Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Rare Performance

  New York Guitar Festival welcomes folk musicians Justin Vernon and Steve Kimock in one rare performance!

  News in Music — by Cindal Lee Heart — on Jan 18, 2010

• Verse Chorus Verse: Them Crooked Vultures - "No One Loves Me & Neither Do I"

  It ain't no sin to be glad you're alive...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 18, 2010

• Music Review: Sade - Soldier of Love

  When the sacred and secular combine, therein, at the crux, lies Sade.

  Review in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Jan 18, 2010

• Random Shuffle: Deana Carter, Robert Hunter, Neil Young, Wilco

  I'm putting my music on shuffle and talking about traveling,the kindness of strangers and my wife's inability to throw anything away.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Jan 18, 2010

• Music Review: Ringo Starr - Y Not

  Ringo Starr produces his own album for the first time, a risk that pays off in his latest release.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Jan 18, 2010

• Music Review: Hawkwind - Levitation (3-CD set)

  Hawkwind on the rise again.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 18, 2010

• Music Review: Walter Trout - Unspoiled By Progress

  Twenty years of blues-rocking sweat and tears from Walter Trout.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Jan 18, 2010

• Music Review: Crosby, Stills & Nash - CSN

  Stephen Stills: Chapter 16.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 18, 2010

• Music Review: Tierra Negra & Muriel Anderson - New World Flamenco

  It's impossible to listen to this one without some serious finger-snapping.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 18, 2010

• Music Review: Caddyshack (Soundtrack)

  The Caddyshack soundtrack is best left to those who love the movie.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Jan 18, 2010

• Music Review: The Giraffes - The Giraffes

  The Giraffes are the loud, heavy rock and roll band that you don't mind trashing your favorite indie club.

  Review in Music — by Evan Mauser — on Jan 18, 2010

• Not The Best, But My Favorite Albums of 2009

  Sure some are old standards, but some are pretty rare, indie gems. Don't think you've seen it all!

  Opinion in Music — by GarrettFBaker — on Jan 18, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Kazan on Directing by Elia Kazan

  Advice on the art and craft of directing by 20th century master, Elia Kazan

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 18, 2010

• Book Review: Maneater II: Prey by Thomas Emson

  Laura Greenacre's wild side gets a workout in Times Square!

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Jan 18, 2010

• Book Review: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merkle

  Read about one of the few medieval rulers who earned “the Great” as a tag to his name.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Jan 18, 2010

• Book Review: Selected Stories by Stefan Zweig

  In Selected Stories, Stefan Zweig melds an old-world dignity with a lush facility for stories of passion and redemption.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Jan 18, 2010

• Book Review: Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions by Barry Pittock

  An excellent reliable source on climate change from one of the key researchers.

  Review in Books — by Bob Lloyd — on Jan 18, 2010

• Book Review: Devil's Trill by Gerald Elias

  Devil’s Trill is the first book in what is sure to become an interesting new series for mystery and music lovers.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jan 18, 2010

Video

• Movie Review: The Book of Eli

  Denzel puts the "thump" in Bible thumper

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Jan 18, 2010

• DVD Review: Love Conquers Paul

  Social misfit Paul has a chance encounter with a free-spirited artist named Esoterica.

  Review in Video — by Jade Blackmore — on Jan 18, 2010

• DVD Pick of the Week: Kingdom of the Spiders

  A week of mediocrity, but still titles worth checking out.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 18, 2010

• DVD Review: Cinematic Titanic Live: East Meets Watts

  “I think the can of Whoop-Ass they opened is way past its expiration date.”

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 18, 2010

• Eight Rules for Creating a Primetime Hit

  Or how Lost found its way while other shows lost theirs.

  Opinion in Video — by Jennifer Macy — on Jan 18, 2010

• DVD Review: Smokin' Aces 2 - Assassin's Ball

  Why would an unimportant FBI analyst suddenly have a $3 million contract on his head?

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jan 18, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Surrogates

  A curiosity for viewers interested in the concept but fails to deliver any truly memorable moments.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jan 18, 2010

• PBS Announces Upcoming Programming at TCA Winter 2010 Press Tour

  A preview of PBS's spring offerings.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 18, 2010

• DVD Review: Top Gear - The Complete Season 11

  Six episodes of a great show is excellent, but more would be better.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 18, 2010

• TV Review: Fringe - "Unearthed"

  We go back in time to witness one of Fringe Division's earlier, unaired investigations.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Jan 18, 2010

• Movie Review: The Men Who Stare At Goats

  I forgot to vacuum this weekend, and that would’ve been far more productive and far more entertaining.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jan 18, 2010

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for January 18, 2010

  Like dogs and ninjas? How about muscles? Great, then this is your week!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jan 18, 2010

• Screenshots: Risen for Xbox 360

  Risen will soon rise on Xbox 360. We've got pics.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 18, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Norton Internet Security 2010 from Symantec

  Do you feel secure?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 18, 2010

Sports

• Peyton Manning And The Fleeting Nature of Sports Excellence

  In sports, as elsewhere, life at the top can be precarious and short lived. Fans of such teams are lucky.

  Opinion in Sports — by Baritone — on Jan 18, 2010