January 2, 2011 Archive

Video

• Blu-ray Review: The Black Pirate (1926)

  One of the first color films ever made stuns in high definition.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Jan 02, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Despicable Me

  A surprisingly fun, heartwarming tale sure to charm the entire family.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jan 02, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Paul Motian - Lost In A Dream

  A world-class jazz trio recorded live at the Village Vanguard.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jan 02, 2011

• Music Flashback '10: My Favourite Seven Albums of 2010

  After a mixed bag of releases in 2010, these seven albums made the most lingering impression

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Jan 02, 2011

• Music Review: Randy Weston and his African Rhythms Sextet - The Storyteller

  The rhythm is gonna get you. Big time.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 02, 2011

• My Top Ten Albums Of 1960

  My favorite albums from a half century ago.

  Opinion in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 02, 2011

• Music Reviews: Dragged into Sunlight, Helrunar, Twisted Sister, Nelson, WINO

  A country acoustic from WINO, some dark pagan metal, a touch of glam and talented twins.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jan 02, 2011

• Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Robert Plant Outline Their Musical Paths on BBC Radio 2

  Richards, Clapton, Plant may be getting older, but they are still ready to rock.

  News in Music — by Michael Collins Morton — on Jan 02, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Splatterhouse (2010)

  The more things change, the more they stay the same. Sigh.

  Review in Gaming — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 02, 2011

• Nintendo Wii Review: Raving Rabbids Travel in Time

  With its multitude of minigames, Raving Rabbids Travel in Time will keep the kids busy for hours.

  Review in Gaming — by Mindy Peterman — on Jan 02, 2011

Sports

• As Gang Green Turns: Jets Beat Bills And Will Play Colts Next Week

  Beating the Bills with replacements is not terrible but it is nothing to brag about either.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jan 02, 2011

Books

• Book Review: The Christmas Chronicles: The Legend of Santa Claus by Tim Slover

  A jolly telling of the life and times of Santa Claus.

  Review in Books — by Lori Hedgpeth — on Jan 02, 2011

• Book Review: Final Deceit: Future Imperfect Book Three by P.I. Barrington

  A Glimpse of Sin City of the future, debauchery at its height.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Jan 02, 2011

• Book Review: ExChange by Dale R. Cozort

  Would you choose a new and pristine world full of hidden dangers, or a world on the precipice?

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Jan 02, 2011

• Book Review: Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane

  Kenzie and Gennaro back together in Boston

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on Jan 02, 2011

• Manga Review: Kamisama Kiss Volume One by Julietta Suzuki

  A young girl becomes a godling in this teen-rated shojo fantasy.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jan 02, 2011

Tastes

• Got Hot Pot?

  In a stew as to what to serve your Super Bowl guests? How about Huo Guo?

  Satire in Tastes — by Ron Hendricks — on Jan 02, 2011

Politics

• Freedom and Privileges for Individuals and Media, Part 2

  Freedom to Individuals and media shall be accompanied by duties as well.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dileep Yogi — on Jan 02, 2011

• Sixteen Tons and What Do You Get?

  Get back to work, you slacker, or your boss will find someone in China who really wants that job!

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jan 02, 2011

Sci/Tech

• iPad App Review: Angry Birds

  Want to take out your aggressions on some very mean green pigs? Angry Birds is your game.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 02, 2011