May 21, 2003 Archive

Video

• Al Franken's birthday

  Mr. Franken arguably did more to create and shape Saturday Night Live than anyone else, give or take Lorne Michaels.

  in Video — by Al Barger — on May 21, 2003

• Matrix Reloaded

  in Video — by Kriselda Jarnsaxa — on May 21, 2003

• William Gibson to DGA: Recognize the pattern

  in Video — by Brian Flemming — on May 21, 2003

• The Matrix: Reloaded, Redux

  After watching the film again with my wild theory in mind, I have to throw most of it out.

  in Video — by Phillip Winn — on May 21, 2003

• "That Was Nifty!"

  Buffy the Vampire Slayer's big finish

  in Video — by Bill Sherman — on May 21, 2003

• Out from the Shadows of Motown

  A candid interview with Allan Slutsky, the man behind the film, "Standing in the Shadows of Motown".

  in Video — by Ed Driscoll — on May 21, 2003

• The Matrix Reloaded Makes Strides in Racial Diversity

  It seems that only other Black people have noticed (and appreciated) how the Matrix Reloaded sports a cast that is mostly people of color.

  in Video — by Madison — on May 21, 2003

• Children Of Dune

  Matrix-like philosophical ideals behind Frank Herbert's classic best selling scifi trilogy on DVD.

  in Video — by visualsimplicity — on May 21, 2003

• Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor in Down with Love: "Amiam per comodo, per vanità!"

  Down with Love: the games men and women play, with better and worse displays of high style.

  in Video — by Alan Dale — on May 21, 2003

Books

• Orca

  One of the later books in the Vlad Taltos series, and second in a series of reposted Steven Brust reviews.

  in Books — by Chad Orzel — on May 21, 2003

• If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of A B-Movie Actor - Bruce Campbell

  in Books — by Deano — on May 21, 2003

Sci/Tech

• Phone Pharts

  in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on May 21, 2003

• New Site Design: Reloaded

  in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on May 21, 2003

• DMCA-FTA Complications

  in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on May 21, 2003

• Spanish Hybrid

  in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on May 21, 2003

Culture

• Amazon.com: "Helpful" Reviewers

  in Culture — by Mark Saleski — on May 21, 2003

• Project Bio Bus

  College kids doing the college tradition but with an environmental message.

  in Culture — by visualsimplicity — on May 21, 2003

• Bill Whittle: Magic

  Bill Whittle's latest Essay, "MAGIC," deals with an important phenomenon. "Magical thinking is everywhere today, and it is growing.... If we are to continue to thrive and progress, then we need to sharpen some sticks and drive a stake through the heart of this monster, and right quick." Carl Sagan chimes in, and I've got some thoughts of my own coming.

  in Culture — by Joe Katzman — on May 21, 2003

Music

• Pearl Jamming From Epic

  in Music — by Eric Olsen — on May 21, 2003

• High Speed Scene Track

  This version is from a sold-out EP - they're in the studio now recording a new full length.

  in Music — by Seth Werkheiser — on May 21, 2003

• Yo La Tengo Returns for Summer

  Despite an ever-diversifying body of work, Hoboken trio Yo La Tengo have in the past six years (and three full-lengths) crafted increasingly cohesive albums, the latest characterized by nuanced arrangements and poignant, personal lyrics.

  in Music — by nathanlott — on May 21, 2003

• Scorsese on Dylan

  in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 21, 2003

• Gilmour donates millions

  in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 21, 2003

• STP singer busted ... again

  in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 21, 2003

• Beating the record and beating the system

  in Music — by Tom Johnson — on May 21, 2003

• Fats Waller's birthday

  Best known as the author of "Ain't Misbehavin'", this mischievous PK composed a great many songs, played some badass piano, and exhibited an idiosyncratic gusto for life that continues to bring joy many decades later.

  in Music — by Al Barger — on May 21, 2003

Politics

• Jayson Blair: Sociopath

  Everyone worried about the status of The New York Times, black journalists and/or affirmative action should rest easy. This kid is simply a criminal who worked the system. Everything else is part of his elaborate scam.

  in Politics — by Frank Giovinazzi — on May 21, 2003

• Strange Bedfellows

  in Politics — by Eric Olsen — on May 21, 2003

Gaming

• Reznor not Doomed anymore

  in Gaming — by Marty Dodge — on May 21, 2003

• Reloading the Matrix: Reloaded

  in Gaming — by Andrew Duncalfe — on May 21, 2003