November 10, 2005 Archive

Video

• TV Review: Stacked

  Stacked returns!

  Review in Video — by Aaman Lamba — on Nov 10, 2005

• DVD Review: Bad Company

  As far as revisionist Westerns go, this is pretty nice.

  Review in Video — by David Wester — on Nov 10, 2005

• DVD Review: The L Word -Season Two

  The L Word El Bicho chooses is "like."

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 10, 2005

• TV Review: Survivor - Week Nine - Pukin' an Lyin'.

  All kinds of drunken bummishness.

  Review in Video — by Bennett Dawson — on Nov 10, 2005

• Movie Review: Zathura

  Thanks to the vision of director Jon Favreau, Zathura is less “Jumanji...in space!” than it is “Jumanji...but good!”

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Nov 10, 2005

• DreamWorks to Make Martial Arts Epic: Kung Fu Panda

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 10, 2005

• DVD Review: The Last Laugh

  F.W. Murnau's The Last Laugh (1924) is one of those silent films you should watch if you (a) love movies but (b) are wary of silent ones.

  Review in Video — by Paul J. Marasa — on Nov 10, 2005

• DVD Review: Alfred Hitchock Masterpiece Collection

  Alfred Hitchcock was (and remains) by far one of the greatest directors of all time.

  Review in Video — by Daddypundit — on Nov 10, 2005

• Pride and Prejudice Rides Again

  Jane Austen's original "chick-lit masterpiece" hits the big screen again - this time with Keira Knightley.

  News in Video — by W.E. Wallo — on Nov 10, 2005

• Lesser Known Movies That Deserve Attention

  Opinion in Video — by Trish Wilson — on Nov 10, 2005

• Law & Order: SVU, The Second Year

  Review in Video — by Kit Jarrell — on Nov 10, 2005

• Trading Spouses: Crazy Lady

  You saw her frothing on the ads. But for those outside the USA, does she represent America?

  Opinion in Video — by teletart — on Nov 10, 2005

• Courting Craig Ferguson: The Late Late Show Diaries 11-9-05

  "When someone comes in to take a crap, it's like a breath of fresh air."

  Review in Video — by Joan Hunt — on Nov 10, 2005

• DVD Review: Undead

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Nov 10, 2005

• Your Behavior is Very Naughty: Why I Love Supernanny

  My favorite guilty pleasure is a good show with a great secret.

  Opinion in Video — by Don Baiocchi — on Nov 10, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Dogmatic Scientists Fight Rational Christians

  I'm no natural ally to proponents of intelligent design, but I'm amazed by scientists' faith-based opposition to the theory.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Uriel Wittenberg — on Nov 10, 2005

• Digital Cinema Systems Rollouts Announced

  The Technicolor business model makes the transition to digital cinema economically sensible.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 10, 2005

• Live Music to the Space Station

  On Sunday November 13th, Paul McCartney will provide live wakeup music to the two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Vaccaro — on Nov 10, 2005

• The Book - Our School: The Inspiring Story of Two Teachers, One Big Idea and the School That Beat the Odds, The Day - Nov 10

  November 10 is "Buy Joanne Day" - can harnessed blogs make a difference for a worthy author?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 10, 2005

Music

• DVD Review: Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Live in Memphis

  It's always good to watch Elvis work, but...

  Review in Music — by Al Barger — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review: The Lovemakers - Times of Romance

  The 80's never sounded as good as it does in 2005.

  Review in Music — by jen best — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review: The Immortal Lee County Killers 3 - These Bones Will Rise to Love You Again

  Remember when rock'n'roll was still evil? The Immortal Lee County Killers do.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review: Dwele - Some Kinda...

  Dwele avoids the sophomore slump with his newest release.

  Review in Music — by Stone — on Nov 10, 2005

• MAD Dragon Records: Learning By Doing At Drexel

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 10, 2005

• Review: Stone Hits: The Very Best of Angie Stone

  Review in Music — by Miss Hipstah — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review: Lewis Taylor, Stoned

  Seriously good music for grown-ups.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 10, 2005

• Yahoo Backs out of AOL Bid and The Daily Music and Tech News

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review: Suplecs - Powtin' On The Outside, Pawty On The Inside

  Suplecs takes the outlaw and party image that comes to mind when you think of New Orleans to heart.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review: Enrico Rava - Tati

  ...wrings every last drop of romance out of the notes.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 10, 2005

• New Donewaiting.com Podcast

  Featuring new music from Wolf Parade, Broadcast, Tiara and more.

  News in Music — by Robert Duffy — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review: Ladytron

  This CD sounds like it should be the sound-track to some deeply moving movie with huge swathes of sound.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review - Tiara: Chained to the Crown

  Tiara's latest release blazes new trails for the Columbus indie-pop icons.

  Review in Music — by Tobias — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review: The Legend of Johnny Cash

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 10, 2005

• Welcome To The Hotel California-Remix Hotel hits LA, Nov 4-6, 2005

  Remix Hotel invaded Hollywood this weekend, giving music tech heads a inside peek at a virtual MIDI heaven!

  News in Music — by Laron Cue — on Nov 10, 2005

• CD Review: Imaginational Anthem—A Guitar Anthology

  Near Mint Records brings together the past, present and future of American primitive guitar music to wonderful effect.

  Review in Music — by Pete Blackwell — on Nov 10, 2005

• Single Review: Sheena Easton "Morning Train (Nine to Five)"

  Sheena Easton is the dutiful housewife in the fusty "Morning Train (Nine To Five)"

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Nov 10, 2005

Politics

• A New Issue in the Abortion Debate

  A new prenatal test is available, which raises concerns about a new wrinkle in the fight over reproductive rights.

  Opinion in Politics — by ProgressiveDepot — on Nov 10, 2005

• In the Middle: Vice President Cheney

  Many swirling questions lead back to one this week: What's up with Vice President Cheney?

  Opinion in Politics — by Eric Berlin — on Nov 10, 2005

• Icky War Crimes Make Scott McClellan Dance for his Dollars

  It must be tough being an apologist for war criminals and their icky need to torture...

  Opinion in Politics — by anonyMoses — on Nov 10, 2005

• Bush Decides to Respect International Law Now?

  Condi Rice says that in handling prisoners, the US plays by the world's rules. Oh, really?

  Opinion in Politics — by FLVoter — on Nov 10, 2005

• Bush-Backed Arabic-Language Network Under Investigation

  The key figure may be Kenneth Tomlinson.

  News in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Nov 10, 2005

• Santorum Continues Distancing Himself from Bush

  It's the fourth time since August that the right-wing Pennsylvania senator has distanced himself from his party's leader.

  Opinion in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Nov 10, 2005

• People Who Support Intelligent Design

  ...are proof positive that evolution just doesn't work fast enough in weeding out painfully ignorant, narrow-minded, holier-than-thou types in the general population.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marlowe — on Nov 10, 2005

• Why UK's 90 Days Had To Be Defeated

  Police must not be allowed to wrench people's lives off track if they can't even come up with a charge.

  Opinion in Politics — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 10, 2005

• Hanukkah - Judaism's Most Important Holiday

  The holiday is not about a miracle of light or cruse of oil - it is about a civil war.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Nov 10, 2005

• The Tyranny of the Majority in San Francisco

  Ignoring protests from minorities, unions, gay-rights groups and senior citizens, the ultra-left elites of the San Francisco have pushed through an unconstitutional and poorly conceived ban on handguns in the city.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 10, 2005

• Prosecutor Wants To Interrogate Rush Limbaugh's Doctors

  When they get down to interrogating your doctors - especially over personal drug usage - you're far along towards a police state.

  Opinion in Politics — by Al Barger — on Nov 10, 2005

• Israelis Evacuated From Radisson Hotel In Amman BEFORE Blast

  The Israeli news service Haaretz is reporting that Jordanian security forces evacuated Israeli citizens from the Radisson Hotel in Amman hours before the terrorist

  News in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 10, 2005

• IBM vs Education

  No corporation could possibly afford an American high-school teacher.

  Satire in Politics — by pogblog — on Nov 10, 2005

Culture

• The Hot Topic - Secret Pop Cult Shames!

  We haven't seen it / read it / heard it, but don't tell anyone...

  Opinion in Culture — by Duke De Mondo — on Nov 10, 2005

• Blogcritics Radio Podcast Show Number 5

  There's a blooper reel - not really - and a hidden track in the mix so enjoy the journey through. ...

  News in Culture — by Temple Stark — on Nov 10, 2005

• Movie Magic 8-Ball: Darren Aronofsky's The Fountain

  Some movies I know I'll never, ever see based on anecdotal evidence. This isn't those.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tiffany Leigh — on Nov 10, 2005

• Marvel at Imperfection

  Review in Culture — by Victoria Ho — on Nov 10, 2005

• OBH #017: "John-Boy Mayer"

  Halloween drifts into Christmas, while we discuss the pros and cons of John Mayer. Herself is a fan.

  Opinion in Culture — by Phillip Winn — on Nov 10, 2005

• Codependent Libra Twin - Balancing the Scales: Astrology-based Advice

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Nov 10, 2005

• Day By Day for November 10, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 10, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 10, 2005

• Opinions

  Thoughts about the opinionated life...

  Opinion in Culture — by John Spivey — on Nov 10, 2005

Books

• Book Review: All Marketers Are Liars

  Review in Books — by Aaman Lamba — on Nov 10, 2005

• The Big Adieu: It's Noir or Never

  Every sentence ends in a strained simile. Pallid little poets burn the midnight oil at both ends studying mixed metaphors.

  Satire in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 10, 2005

Tastes

• Hunting Season

  I think it's a lot more socially responsible to go out and kill your own food than buying that pre-packaged shit they sell in grocery stores.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 10, 2005

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Ten

  Who dares challenge me?

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Nov 10, 2005

Gaming

• The Xbox 360 Moving Towards an Ugly Launch

  It's obvious to use the quote, but "worst... launch... ever."

  Opinion in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 10, 2005