November 5, 2005 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Primer

  Is this a dick flick? You know -- the guys' version of a chick flick?

  Review in Video — by Kirsten Cameron — on Nov 05, 2005

• TV Review: CSI:NY - "Youngblood"

  Two Tales in one Big Apple

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 05, 2005

• Movie Review: Saw II

  Review in Video — by Scott C. Smith — on Nov 05, 2005

• Movie Review: Jarhead

  There's no climax, plot or even much combat, in Jarhead. It's a memoir of boredom and anticipation, then it's finished.

  Review in Video — by Triniman — on Nov 05, 2005

• Movie Review: Shopgirl

  Despite some far-fetched scenes, Shopgirl is full of heart and features a dynamite performance by Claire Danes.

  Review in Video — by Triniman — on Nov 05, 2005

• Movie Review: Jarhead

  Jarhead: M.A.S.H. for Gen-X

  Review in Video — by Eric James — on Nov 05, 2005

• DVD Review: Gerry

  Gerry is a breathtaking film, demanding in its simplicity and its persistence.

  Review in Video — by David Wester — on Nov 05, 2005

• TV Review: South Of Nowhere

  The N finally gets a homegrown teen drama of its own.

  Review in Video — by Sterfish — on Nov 05, 2005

• DVD Review: Unforgiven

  Review in Video — by Scott C. Smith — on Nov 05, 2005

• Movie Review: The Legend of Zorro

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 05, 2005

Politics

• Whose Credibility Is REALLY at Stake in the White House?

  Scott McClellan's, perhaps?

  Opinion in Politics — by Michael J. West — on Nov 05, 2005

• Where Have All the Democrats Gone?

  When I was in High School it seemed as though the Democrats had all of the good ideas. They were for racial equality (at least most of the Northern ones...the only Southern one seemed to be Lyndon Johnson

  Opinion in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 05, 2005

• Racism Is Never OK

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Butki — on Nov 05, 2005

• The One Question Political Test

  Politics isn't complicated - all those issues and positions are just a distraction - in the end it all just comes down to one simple question.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 05, 2005

• NYT is Getting Good Again

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Butki — on Nov 05, 2005

Sports

• NFL Elimination Goes To Week 9 ... And Goes ... And Goes ...

  Yeah, this elimination thing is still going on.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 05, 2005

• MLB '05 Recap: Tampa Bay Devil Rays

  The team has plenty of excitement, talent and speed, but no pitching, no fanbase, and no manager.

  Review in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 05, 2005

Culture

• The Dove Foundation Meets Quantum Theory

  A humorous look at the Dove Foundation's entertainment rating system, and the movie/music/television rating business in general.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tammy Serata — on Nov 05, 2005

• Rules of the Road

  A biting critique of current driving trends...

  Opinion in Culture — by Tammy Serata — on Nov 05, 2005

• A Bible for Every Taste

  Bibles are now being printed for just about every possible demographic niche. Here are a few of my favorites:

  Satire in Culture — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 05, 2005

• Prince Charles and Looking Good

  As a tribute to Prince Charles and in honor of his visit I offer this small portfolio of what Charles would no doubt refer to as his Halloween Costume "haberdashery."

  Satire in Culture — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 05, 2005

• Is Paris Burning?

  The serious and possibly long-term nature of this uprising by 2nd generation immigrant Muslim youths (mostly from North Africa; ie Algeria) has already been dubbed "The French Intifada" by the New York Sun and the

  News in Culture — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 05, 2005

• Day By Day for November 05, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 05, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 05, 2005

• Sagittarius in Love: Astrology-based Advice

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Nov 05, 2005

• Real Estate Closings To Go Paperless

  Sign here. Now sign here. And here. Here. Three times on this one. Here, there, there. ARGGGHHHHHH.

  News in Culture — by Knox Bardeen — on Nov 05, 2005

• Central Texas BBQ: Taylor Cafe

  The city of Taylor is a survivor from Texas' industrial past and the Taylor Cafe has been feeding fine barbeque to its hard working residents for almost 60 years.

  Review in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 05, 2005

• Sony Needs Sued for Their Malicious DRM Programs

  I say it's all clear for copying and sharing any Sony product P2P by any means necessary.

  Opinion in Culture — by Al Barger — on Nov 05, 2005

Tastes

• Review: Soda Club -- DIY Soft Drinks

  Make your own sodas! Amaze your friends.

  Review in Tastes — by Warren Kelly — on Nov 05, 2005

Music

• Close to the End

  (Dedicated to Mr. Bush's last term in office.) Sung to the music of "Close to the Edge" by YES

  Satire in Music — by anonyMoses — on Nov 05, 2005

• Michael Jackson's Hurricane Song Nearing Completion

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 05, 2005

• CD Review: Franz Ferdinand - You Could Have It So Much Better

  Review in Music — by Mr Peter More — on Nov 05, 2005

• Single Review: Expose "I'll Never Get Over You (Getting Over Me)"

  Jeanette Jurado, lead singer of Expose, is in shock that her ex-boyfriend has moved on so quickly.

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Nov 05, 2005

• Single Review: Lisa Lisa & the Cult Jam "Little Jackie Wants to Be A Star"

  Lisa Lisa remembers a friend who ran off to New York in the subdued "Little Jackie Wants To Be A Star."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Nov 05, 2005

Books

• NaNoWriMo Notes 6: First Week and a Title

  I have to admit that after my opening day butterflies I've been having a hoot.

  Opinion in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 05, 2005

• Book Review: Punch Line (Joey Slinger)

  Somehow, I don't think Slinger was advocating decoupage and bingo as a means to keep seniors out of trouble

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Nov 05, 2005

• On the release of Ted Berrigan's Collected Poems

  Berrigan was self-indulgent and brash, playful to a fault. He was also a fucking fantastic writer.

  Opinion in Books — by Modern Pea Pod — on Nov 05, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Threshold Writers Get Blogging

  Threshold has combined my craving for glimpses behind the scenes with my theory that more online content makes for more loyal fans.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 05, 2005