January 21, 2010 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Climate Change and the Plum Tree Outside My Window

  Why did my plum tree begin budding in the third week of December?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Glenn Contrarian — on Jan 21, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: The House On Sorority Row - 25th Anniversary Edition

  A fun little romp filled with bad ‘80s hair, decent suspense, and killings galore plus a good amount of nudity.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jan 21, 2010

• Tumbl'd Entertainment News For the Week of 1/22

  Some interesting news this week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 21, 2010

• TV Review: Grey's Anatomy - "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked"

  Another reason to be glad you don't live with the people you work with.

  Review in Video — by Brit Linstrom — on Jan 21, 2010

• TV Recap: Steven Seagal Lawman - "Street Justice"

  It lacks swamp rats but still has a few pithy Seagal quotes!

  Review in Video — by Bob Patterson — on Jan 21, 2010

• Movie Review: Avatar

  Given the resources and money to do whatever he wants, Cameron has forgotten basics.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Bailey — on Jan 21, 2010

• House Executive Producer Garrett Lerner Talks About Spinal Muscular Atrophy: What You Can Do to Help

  House executive producer Garrett Lerner asks fans and friends to help find the cure for spinal muscular atrophy.

  Interview in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 21, 2010

• Blu-ray/DVD Combo Review: The Bourne Supremacy

  Man, I love this series. Action, thrills, and character all in one package.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 21, 2010

• DVD Review: The Simpsons - The Complete Twentieth Season

  The Simpsons - The Complete Twentieth Season sees the show's switch to HD and a pretty weak release.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jan 21, 2010

• DVD Review: The Simpsons: The Complete Twentieth Season

  The twentieth season on television's longest running series.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Jan 21, 2010

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Extraordinary Measures, Legion, The Tooth Fairy

  Slow weekend...

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 21, 2010

Politics

• Disdain Versus Democracy

  What the Brown victory really shows

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jan 21, 2010

Music

• Nick Moss, Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Matthew Stubbs, Cashbox Kings Albums Due March 16

  March 16, 2010 is Blue Bella day...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 21, 2010

• Verse Chorus Verse: Vampire Weekend - "California English"

  One small step towards a better version of me...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 21, 2010

• Music Review: Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea

  Dive into Corinne Bailey Rae's long-awaited second album.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Jan 21, 2010

• Music Review: Martin Rev - Stigmata

  A significant departure for one of the founding members of Suicide.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jan 21, 2010

• Interview: Christopher "Tricky" Stewart - Songwriter and Producer

  Christopher Stewart is the producer of “Umbrella” (Rihanna), “Single Ladies” (Beyonce) and “Touch My Body” (Mariah Carey).

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Jan 21, 2010

Culture

• Clash Entertainment iPod Touch Contest

  Christian website for teens announces free giveaway of an iPod touch.

  News in Culture — by J.J. Biddinger — on Jan 21, 2010

• Theater Review (LA): The Pee-wee Herman Show

  Pee-wee Herman returns to the stage with a fun (AAHH!!) show for all ages.

  Review in Culture — by El Bicho — on Jan 21, 2010

• Love Lessons from Tiger Woods

  Everything you ever wanted to know about the illusion of special love

  Opinion in Culture — by Karen Bentley — on Jan 21, 2010

• Theater Review (Boston): [title of show]

  Two gifted musical comedy performers anchor the solid New England premiere of the most self-referential show around.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 21, 2010

Sports

• NFC Championship Game: Where Are The Elements?

  What's with all the artificial turf? A football game is supposed to be played in the rain and the mud.

  Opinion in Sports — by Sports Artist — on Jan 21, 2010

• Getting To Normal

  Brock Lesnar, MMA mortality, and the author's appreciation for business as usual.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Jan 21, 2010

• Hawes and Effect of Different Starting Lineups

  Kevin Martin grabs the headlines, but the the Kings' biggest problem is the ineffectiveness of Jason Thompson and Spencer Hawes.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Jan 21, 2010

Books

• Book Review: The Girls Know How Series: Smart Alex by Ellen Langas Campbell

  Will Alex come to gain some self-confidence and see her potential?

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Jan 21, 2010

• Manga Review: Happy Café Volume One by Kou Matsuzuki

  Lightweight romance and baked confections -- what more d’ya need?

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jan 21, 2010