January 25, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Barney's Version by Mordecai Richler

  Mordecai Richler pens the ranting Apologia of a most unreliable reprobate.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 25, 2011

• Book Review: Jessica's Tune by Jim Wygant

  A KGB spy, hidden for years in the witness protection program, is pulled into an investigation of the Mexican Cartel.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Jan 25, 2011

• Book Review: Is The Internet Changing The Way You Think?: The Net's Impact on Our Minds and Future by John Brockman

  One hundred-fifty essays from some of the brightest minds in the world about the impact of the Internet.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Jan 25, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Norton Internet Security 2011 from Symantec

  Do you want to be protected?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 25, 2011

• Beauty Flowing from Wellness

  Beauty flowing from wellness through experiencing spa vacations.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by spa2docs — on Jan 25, 2011

Video

• Lisa Edelstein on House, Cuddy and the Acting Life

  House's Lisa Edelstein talks about life on and off the set.

  Interview in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Jan 25, 2011

• Sundance 2011 Film Review: My Idiot Brother

  So far my favorite film, if not necessarily the "best."

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Jan 25, 2011

• DVD Review: Animal Kingdom

  A winning combination of its many fine components.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jan 25, 2011

• TV Review: Perfect Couples

  At its best, a pleasant TV comedy.

  Review in Video — by Robert Medak — on Jan 25, 2011

• Movie Review: Cold Souls

  Quirky sci fi comedy has Paul Giamatti with soul and without

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 25, 2011

• TV Review: Harry's Law with Kathy Bates

  Kathy Bates Investigates

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Jan 25, 2011

• Movie Review: The Company Men

  Unemployment is frustrating.

  Review in Video — by Brian King — on Jan 25, 2011

• Sundance 2011 Film Review: The Music Never Stopped

  Tear jerking and funnier than expected. The best thing I've seen at Sundance 2011 so far.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Jan 25, 2011

• Movie Mania – Critics Groups, Academy Awards, Golden Globes

  Some of the best critics today have degrees in film studies, but most who do not can still dissect a movie intelligently.

  News in Video — by Diana Saenger — on Jan 25, 2011

• TV Review: House, M.D. - "Carrot or Stick"

  Actions have consequences on House as House (Hugh Laurie) bonds with Cuddy's daughter Rachel in "Carrot or Stick"

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 25, 2011

• Oscar Nominations 2011: The King’s Speech, True Grit Lead the Field for Oscar Gold

  The King's Speech and True Grit lead the Oscars field for the upcoming Feb 27 ceremony.

  News in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Jan 25, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Review: Samurai Shodown

  The famed NeoGeo title is now on the PlayStation Network.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 25, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Cake - Showroom of Compassion : A Welcome Return from the Band

  The long wait is over for the new studio album from Cake.

  Review in Music — by Erynn Rose — on Jan 25, 2011

Culture

• Mayhem

  Using the word mayhem can make a world of difference.

  Opinion in Culture — by Randall Radic — on Jan 25, 2011

• Eisenhower: Put Hearts and Minds into Fighting Global Hunger

  A concerted effort among nations can strengthen the United Nations World Food Programme and its hunger-fighting efforts.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jan 25, 2011

• Lawmakers Propose Banning Texting While Walking

  It's funny until someone gets hurt...

  News in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 25, 2011

Politics

• Landmark or Landmine? Roe v Wade

  It would be more accurate to say of Roe that the unborn have never been recognized in the law.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on Jan 25, 2011

• Roe v. Wade: A Nonpolitical Matter

  Some things are just too volatile to play politics with.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Jan 25, 2011