September 4, 2005 Archive

Video

• A Television Viewer's Diary: 8/28-9/3

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 04, 2005

• Review: Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion (2003)

  When I see beings oppressed by evil deeds, may I hold them dear as if I have found a rare and precious treasure

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Sep 04, 2005

• Review: Super Size Me... On Second Thought, Please Don't

  Predictably disgusting but educational

  Review in Video — by Scott Butki — on Sep 04, 2005

• Review: Sahara Truly Dry

  Review in Video — by Logtar — on Sep 04, 2005

• Review: Bowling for Columbine

  Review in Video — by Scott Butki — on Sep 04, 2005

• Summer Box Office Wraps

  Here is a wrap-up of Summer 2005 where the story of the celluloid season included penguins, bats, a slump, the Sith and the R-rating.

  Opinion in Video — by Chip Ross — on Sep 04, 2005

• Review: Inherit the Wind

  Inherit the Wind is a vivid dramatic production full of wisdom and exceptional acting.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Sep 04, 2005

• Review: A Civil Action

  A Civil Action is an intelligent legal drama/thriller with a great overall cast that does not disappoint.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Sep 04, 2005

• Review: The Best of Youth, Part 1

  An engrossing epic saga, spanning 40 years, and split into two 3-hour films. A top ten film of 2005 for me.

  Review in Video — by Triniman — on Sep 04, 2005

• The Trailer Park: Stay

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 04, 2005

Culture

• Criminal Gunmen Killed In New Orleans

  Good riddance...

  News in Culture — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 04, 2005

• “Monet’s Waterlilies:” Seeking Tranquility

  Robert Hayden’s poem, “Monet’s Waterlilies” was written in one of the most turbulent eras that this country has ever known.

  Opinion in Culture — by DL Ennis — on Sep 04, 2005

• Meth "Epidemic" Overhyped?

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Sep 04, 2005

• Blogcritics EDITORS' PICKS - Aug. 27 to Sept. 2

  A tough week all around. The tone at Blogcritics reflected that, though we found some hope in the arts.

  News in Culture — by Temple Stark — on Sep 04, 2005

• The Write Stuff

  People just can't get their heads around the fact that being any type of artist is work.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 04, 2005

• INTERVIEW: Tale of Two Kates

  Interview in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Sep 04, 2005

• Neither New Orleans Nor Any Other Major City Can Rely on Private Cars for Evacuation in an Emergency

  If we think private automobiles are the only way to move people, evacuation of cities is impossible and disaster inevitable

  Opinion in Culture — by Mary Campbell Gallagher — on Sep 04, 2005

• Day By Day for September 04, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for September 04, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Sep 04, 2005

• Toast(s) of the Party

  Mine was a glass of port from the redwood barrels of Pastori winery...

  Satire in Culture — by DrPat — on Sep 04, 2005

• The Worst Of America...

  Horrible...

  News in Culture — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 04, 2005

Politics

• Katrina: Officials Weren't Listening To The Experts In The Hours Leading Up To It

  Facts are facts and we have to start learning from our mistakes. Sometimes blame is involved.

  Opinion in Politics — by Temple Stark — on Sep 04, 2005

• Limbaugh Blames Katrina Victims

  What can we blame for the scope of this disaster? Socialism and the welfare state mentality, naturally.

  Opinion in Politics — by Pete Blackwell — on Sep 04, 2005

• Anticipated Genocide

  Opinion in Politics — by Loretta Dillon — on Sep 04, 2005

• Has The Bush Administration Failed (Again) By Being Reactionary?

  With two catastrophes on U.S. soil, the Bush Administration failed to be proactive.

  Opinion in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Sep 04, 2005

• Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist Dies of Cancer at Age 80

  News in Politics — by Margaret Romao Toigo — on Sep 04, 2005

• Blind-Sided, Part II: The Next Chief Justice

  Liberal special interests and Democrats are about to experience "Blind-Sided, Part II."

  Opinion in Politics — by David Flanagan — on Sep 04, 2005

• Katrina Relief Alternatives

  Some suggestions on where to send donations if you want to get them directly to those in need.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 04, 2005

• Chavez: Bush, King of Vacations, No Plan

  Opinion in Politics — by John A. Conley — on Sep 04, 2005

• Disaster in Iraq - A'imma Bridge

  Over 1000 casualties in bridge disaster in Iraq.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 04, 2005

Music

• Elijah Wood to Play Iggy Pop in Upcoming Film

  The Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood is set to play Iggy Pop in an upcoming film about the legendary musician.

  News in Music — by jen best — on Sep 04, 2005

• REVIEW: North Mississippi Allstars: Electric Blue Watermelon Pays Homage to Era Gone By

  It is no small feat to pay homage to such greats as Otha Turner, RL Burnside and Jr. Kimbrough and there are many reasons to appreciate their effort.

  Review in Music — by Laura Young — on Sep 04, 2005

Books

• Book Review: The Art of Getting Bent by M. Sahm

  This is not a book for frustrated proof-reader grammar-Nazis. But I'll let you in on a secret...

  Review in Books — by DrPat — on Sep 04, 2005

• Book Review: Dark Age Ahead

  Cultural critic Jane Jacobs examines the erosion of what she considers the five pillars of culture.

  Review in Books — by W.E. Wallo — on Sep 04, 2005

• Amazon boosts short-form literature

  News in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Sep 04, 2005

• Time Magazine Predicts New Orleans Disaster in 2000 Issue

  Back in 2000, a Time cover-article said New Orleans could become the next Atlantis...

  News in Books — by Bryce Zabel — on Sep 04, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Katrina: The Aftermath, The Politics & Citizen Media

  "Not insurgents. Not refugees. Not enemies. Americans."

  News in Sci/Tech — by Tama — on Sep 04, 2005