January 26, 2010 Archive

Music

• Charlie Doherty’s Favorite 209 Songs from 2000-2009: Part I: 2000-2004

  From M83 to Slipknot to U2, the 2000s provided great music for everyone's musical tastes.

  Opinion in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: Erica Lindsay and Sumi Tonooka - Initiation

  An emotional record that gives the performers freedom to grieve and celebrate.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: Matthew Shipp - 4D

  'Out' music that's good for you.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jan 26, 2010

• Verse Chorus Verse: Screaming Trees - "Sworn And Broken"

  Reaching out for hope...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: Matt Morris - When Everything Breaks Open

  This strong and unusually thoughtful pop singer-songwriter is entirely unafraid to put his heart and soul on the line.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 26, 2010

• AC/DC Iron Man 2 Soundtrack April 19, Video "Shoot To Thrill" Premiers Today

  AC/DC provides soundtrack to summer's biggest blockbuster...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: Cold War Kids - Behave Yourself (Dig) [EP]

  The Cold War Kids provide great music and socially aware lyrics...

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: Alicia Keys — The Element Of Freedom

  There are rumors that Alicia may wish to retire soon. With The Element Of Freedom album, I seriously doubt that she would consider that.

  Review in Music — by Matthew Milam — on Jan 26, 2010

• Random Shuffle: Abba, The Beatles, Steve Earle & Neil Young

  I'm putting my music on shuffle once again and talking about cruises, politics, internet chatting and colossal dumps.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: Collide - These Eyes Before

  These Eyes Before thrills with an updated and alternative reimagining of some of the best rock songs of all time.

  Review in Music — by Emm — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: The Clipse - Til The Casket Drops

  Til the Casket Drops is more of what you would expect with a hint of something deep, introspective, & different.

  Review in Music — by The Coaster Critic — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: Richie Lawrence - Melancholy Waltz

  Richie Lawrence and his magical fingers tickle the ivory keys.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Jan 26, 2010

• New Album Releases: Metheny, Bowie, Magnetic Fields, & Corinne Bailey Rae

  The first big release week of 2010...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: Various Artists - MOJO Magazine: Beyond Punk

  MOJO magazine gave out a free post-punk compilation that turned out to be an excellent introduction to the genre.

  Review in Music — by Evan Mauser — on Jan 26, 2010

• Music Review: Pat Metheny - Orchestrion

  This is not a high tech parlor trick.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jan 26, 2010

Sports

• Dimitar Berbatov: Idiot or Savant?

  He's a sporting gem with image problems.

  Opinion in Sports — by AVERROES — on Jan 26, 2010

• FightNoob Vol. 8 - Keep Your Joint Locked Down

  Our educational series for MMA beginners auto-tunes your armbars.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Jan 26, 2010

• Win a DVD of Last Sunday's NFC and AFC Championship Games

  Relive the 2010 NFC and AFC championship games over and over and over and over and...

  News in Sports — by Anna Creech — on Jan 26, 2010

• THF: It's An All-White Podcast

  A Super Bowl preview with J. Newcastle, plus some "What Were They Thinking" two-week backlogging.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 26, 2010

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Whiteout

  Straightforward thriller set in a frigid landscape.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 26, 2010

• TV Review: House, M.D. — "Remorse"

  Does House have a conscience? Of course he does, but not so for this week's patient in "Remorse."

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 26, 2010

• TV Review: Castle - "The Third Man"

  Castle must juggle a dead squatter with a burst of massive female attention.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jan 26, 2010

• Movie Review: Armored

  A rather efficient and entertaining film.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jan 26, 2010

• TV Recap: WWE Monday Night Raw - January 25, 2010

  Guest host Dule Hill brings the thunder to the last Raw before the Royal Rumble!

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Sullivan — on Jan 26, 2010

• DVD Review: The Boys Are Back (2009)

  Tackles too many intense issues leaving the viewer unsure of what to think or really feel.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jan 26, 2010

• DVD Review: The Waltons Movie Collection

  Six made-for-TV movies collected on a three-DVD set.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Jan 26, 2010

• TV Recap: 24 Day 8 Hour 5

  Jack and Chloe wonder if Renee has a death wish. Seriously? Of course she does!

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jan 26, 2010

• Jonathan Steinberg and Jackie Earle Haley Chat About Human Target

  Jackie Earle Haley and Jonathan Steinberg talk about tonight's Human Target episode, "Embassy Row."

  Interview in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Jan 26, 2010

• Sundance Film Festival 2010: Q&A with Short Film Director Cordell Barker

  Cinenerd stops to chat with director Cordell Barker about his latest animated achievement, Runaway (2009).

  Interview in Video — by Cinenerd — on Jan 26, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Paris, Texas

  A superb presentation for a classic art film, Paris, Texas has never looked or sounded better.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Jan 26, 2010

• Box Office Update 1/22-1/24: Avatar.... Again

  Avatar continues its historic run.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 26, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Surrogates

  A disappointing look at a dystopian future.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 26, 2010

Books

• Graphic Fiction Review: The Best of Battle (Vol. 1) by John Wagner, John Cooper, et al.

  Most of the stories are good, but overall it ends up feeling like a big tease.

  Review in Books — by Cinema Sentries — on Jan 26, 2010

• Book Review: Dracula the Un-Dead by Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt

  The Un-Dead return to London to create chaos and mayhem. Londoners fear the return of Jack the Ripper.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on Jan 26, 2010

• Book Review: The Secret of Zoom by Lynne Jonell

  For all her life, Christina Adnoid believed her mother had been killed in a lab explosion. That was a lie.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 26, 2010

• Conceptual Fiction: 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

  With Hollywood looking over his shoulder, Arthur C. Clarke produced a classic.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Jan 26, 2010

• Book Review: Teen's Guide to NOT Being Perfect by Tom Krause

  An amazingly inspirational book that can relate to and help any teen.

  Review in Books — by MommyBKnowsBest — on Jan 26, 2010

• Book Review: Raising a Modern-Day Princess: Inspiring Purpose, Value, and Strength in Your Daughter by Pam Farrel and Doreen Hanna

  First steps on the pathway to new coming-of-age traditions.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 26, 2010

• Book Review: Point Omega by Don Delillo

  In a finely-honed, harrowing novel, a filmmaker visits a retired war official and his daughter in the desert when a devastating and mystifying event occurs.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jan 26, 2010

Politics

• State of the Union Address — Live Chat Blog

  Live chat about the first Obama State of the Union address as it happens.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 26, 2010

• Egypt Torrential Rainstorms Flooding Many Cities

  Heavy rains left people in Egypt with heavy hearts.

  News in Politics — by FEM4Ever — on Jan 26, 2010

• Alex Jones is Still a Jackass

  It takes a special kind of idiot to make enemies of people who agree with you.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 26, 2010

• Fixing a Bad Supreme Court Decision

  What to do when the Supreme Court fails us

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jan 26, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Web Site Review: Sweety High

  Social network site for tween and teen girls.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Laura Blankenship — on Jan 26, 2010

• The Waltons Invented Social Media

  Why the more things change, the more they stay the same.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by TheConradHall — on Jan 26, 2010

• Stay Warm Cheap: Tips from the Andes and the Inuit

  You do have to be prepared. And hardy!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Lynette Yetter — on Jan 26, 2010

Tastes

• High Priestess of Pancakes Shares Her Secrets

  When OCD meets breakfast, something’s bound to happen! This time it’s good.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jan 26, 2010

Gaming

• Games Old People Play

  Nintendo DS is not just for the young. Here are some recommendations for golden gamers.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jan 26, 2010