The Week That Was: Just Like Eli Sunday

Film reviews are often expected to put into words why someone should like or dislike the finished product. For There Will Be Blood, I cannot do that, because it’s so self-evident that it’s rendered plainly unnecessary. There’s no possible way you can walk out of this movie disappointed — simply, it’s the best film I’ve ever seen in my lifetime, and Daniel Day Lewis’ performance is among the all-time greats. I’ll give you all 7 to 10 business days to see it before I come to your house and slit your throat.

But before you head to the threatre, check out a sample of the week that was…

• Umphrey’s McGee celebrates 10 years of face-melting on NYE
• Levon, Warren, Kooper et al celebrate for Jimmy Vivino and Bill Graham
• The Black Crowes to put on a “One Night Only” gig, seven times over
• Our new Better Than Noodling section offers up some Blitzen Trapper
• Questionable headline suggestion outrages some after local MMW show
• Letter to Jimmy Page: Happy fucking birthday, ya wanker
• More jerkin’ us around — Led Zeppelin to meet about a reunion tour
• The Story of the Ghosts fellas analyze Dave Matthews’ iPod
• AO Guitars guest hosts The B List and drops down his 10 favorite axes
• And don’t forget to cup the balls with the downloads: Grousing The Aisles, MP3 Boot Camp, Phish’s 2001 and the imeem-infused Friday Mix Tape

And just remember as we go forward, folks: I drink your milkshake.