November 29, 2005 Archive

Video

• A Television Viewer's Diary: 11/20-11/26: Veronica Mars

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 29, 2005

• Movie Review: The Boondock Saints

  A cult classic?

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 29, 2005

• Movie Review: The Passion of the Christ

  The Passion brings a whole new depth to the phrase, “He suffered, died, and was buried.”

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 29, 2005

• DVD Review: Murderball

  One of those movies you're supposed to see.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 29, 2005

• First Descent Giveaway!

  Enter the contest to win First Descent prizes!

  News in Video — by Joan Hunt — on Nov 29, 2005

• Box Office Update for 11/23-11/27: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 29, 2005

• Sci-Fi Channel Original Review: Manticore

  Someone put a monster in my war movie.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 29, 2005

• DVD Review: The Time of the Wolf

  A powerful, bleak, and unsparing post-apocalyptic tale.

  Review in Video — by David Wester — on Nov 29, 2005

• DVD Review: The Return

  The Return is Andrey Zvyagintsev's feature debut and has that authentic indie movie aura.

  Review in Video — by Krasimir Koichev — on Nov 29, 2005

• DVD Pick of the Week for 11/29: Murderball

  All I can say is, watch the movie, I have no doubt that you will love it too.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 29, 2005

• News: Sundance Competition Films Announced

  The competition films have been announced. Here's some more information on some of the documentaries, including three on Iraq.

  News in Video — by Steve Rhodes — on Nov 29, 2005

• Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

  Let's hope as the series progresses that this standard is maintained; Harry deserves it.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 29, 2005

• DVD Review: Ringers: Lord of the Fans

  Anyone hoping for a comedic look at fandom in the vein of Trekkies will likely be disappointed.

  Review in Video — by Sean Dwyer — on Nov 29, 2005

• Anime 101: Mythology 2 - The Four Saint Beasts

  They are often in animal form: a red phoenix-like bird, a black tortoise (sometimes with a snake), a white tiger, and a blue dragon.

  Opinion in Video — by Lindsay Beaumont — on Nov 29, 2005

• Infotainment or Journalism?

  If you really want straight news without the infotainment...well, good luck in finding it.

  Opinion in Video — by Scott C. Smith — on Nov 29, 2005

Music

• Single Review: No Doubt "Simple Kind of Life"

  Gwen Stefani has a tough time accepting that she's single and childless in the candid "Simple Kind of Life."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Nov 29, 2005

• CD Review: Eurythmics - Ultimate Collection

  Not just a nostalgic treat, this collection offers two great new songs.

  Review in Music — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 29, 2005

• Daniel Lanois Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award

  Daniel Lanois was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hamilton Music Awards in his native Canada.

  News in Music — by David R Perry — on Nov 29, 2005

• CD Review: Cuban Link - Chain Reaction

  Review in Music — by Berkeley Joe — on Nov 29, 2005

• Review: The Strokes - First Impression of Earth

  Is This It? The new Strokes record, I mean. . .

  Review in Music — by Lovestruck — on Nov 29, 2005

• Hell Hath No Fury...

  Some Deadheads are turning on their favorite band over access to free music. It ain't pretty after the show.

  News in Music — by Natalie Davis — on Nov 29, 2005

• Garcia/Grisman's "The Thrill Is Gone"

  Making "The Thrill Is Gone" video with Jerry Garcia and David Grisman

  Opinion in Music — by Justin Kreutzmann — on Nov 29, 2005

• RIAA Looks at Live365 and The Daily Music and Tech News

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 29, 2005

• CD Review: Adrianne -10,000 Stones

  Every song is one of those "stones" the artist carries, a lesson learned, deeply carried, and a piece of her.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 29, 2005

• Blogcritics on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of '06

  Review in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 29, 2005

• CD Review: Death Cab for Cutie debuts on major record label with 'Plans'

  The long awaited release of Plans on August 30 has revealed an old sound touched with new from Death Cab

  Review in Music — by Lawrence Lim — on Nov 29, 2005

• CD Review: Bright Eyes, I'm Wide Awake It's morning

  "I was turned on to Bright eyes by my friend kristi."

  Review in Music — by Mike Johnston — on Nov 29, 2005

• 2006 Rock Hall of Fame Inductees: Lynyrd Skynyrd Justice

  Which one really has more evil throw weight? While Ozzy's stumbling around hell in a stupor, Miles will be making Satan his bitch.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Nov 29, 2005

• New Album Releases, Week of 11-29-2005

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Nov 29, 2005

• Single Review: Ray Charles "Questions"

  He leavens the whole song with a subtle tang of sarcasm.

  Review in Music — by Al Barger — on Nov 29, 2005

Gaming

• Blogcritics.org Game Scoring System

  Blogcritics.org game scoring system explained.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Nov 29, 2005

• ESRB Game Rating Symbols

  ESRB independently applies and enforces ratings, advertising guidelines, and online privacy principles adopted by the industry.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Nov 29, 2005

• Japanese Xbox 360 Launch Gets Worse

  Six titles will make it for launch in Japan.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Nov 29, 2005

• The Myth of Defective Launch Day Game Systems

  No, the system you bought works just fine. Ignore the stranger on the website you found on Google telling you different.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 29, 2005

Books

• Book Review: Medici Money by Tim Parks

  Review in Books — by Simon Young — on Nov 29, 2005

• Book Review: Podcasting Hacks by Jack Herrington

  An absolute podcasting dummy hopes for some hacks that will help.

  Review in Books — by W.E. Wallo — on Nov 29, 2005

• Millions Mourn Children's Author Stan Berenstain

  Children young and old mourn the death of Stan Berenstain, co-creator of the classic children’s stories about the Berenstain Bears.

  News in Books — by Vikk Simmons — on Nov 29, 2005

• Book Review: Word Myths - Debunking Linguistic Urban Legends

  Ich bin ein jelly doughnut. Mmmm, forbidden jelly doughnut . . .

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 29, 2005

• Book Review: The Year of Magical Thinking

  A writer uses her resources and talents to intimately detail and explore personal loss.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Nov 29, 2005

• Book Review: The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers

  Voltigorkian Vibrobassists, Gelatine Princes From the 2364th Dimension, and Subterranean Homesick Bluebears, oh my!

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 29, 2005

Politics

• The Philosophy of Retreat

  Is America too chicken to retreat? Why did the ancients consider retreat to be a form of strength?

  Opinion in Politics — by anonyMoses — on Nov 29, 2005

• FCC Chairman Advocates Consumer Cable Choice

  Martin says consumers should be able to select cable channels à la carte.

  News in Politics — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 29, 2005

• I Already Miss Scott McClellan

  If it's true that he has left the Bush Administration, it's a sad day. Like Ari Fleischer, he was a warrior.

  Opinion in Politics — by Lono — on Nov 29, 2005

• Attorney Hopes Time Reporter Can Save Rove From Indictment

  Rove's attorney, Robert Luskin, staved off an indictment last month by pushing for the testimony of Time's Viveca Novak.

  Opinion in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Nov 29, 2005

• Of Oppressors and the Oppressed

  Reflections on violence, justification, and getting even.

  Opinion in Politics — by W.E. Wallo — on Nov 29, 2005

• Change the Course in Iraq

  You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jude Nagurney Camwell — on Nov 29, 2005

• Only In America

  Cindy Sheehan is once again alone in her grief.

  Opinion in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Nov 29, 2005

• California Republican Admits to Taking Bribes, Resigns

  The latest Republican party scandal: Eight-term Rep. Duke Cunningham resigned after pleading guilty to taking bribes.

  News in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Nov 29, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Black Friday Revs Holiday eShopping Season

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 29, 2005

• Review: Pajamas Media

  You say ‘tomahto’, I say ‘tomaaato’” or what’s in a name? Pajamas Media goes under an ordinary Blogger’s microscope.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Patfish — on Nov 29, 2005

• Book Review: 2005 Blogged by Tim Worstall

  Worstall’s book asks: Do blog posts work in black and white?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Marty Dodge — on Nov 29, 2005

• Exhibition Review: What Do Women Want?

  Woman want access to decisionmaking in public and private spheres, safety, opportunity, respect .... and they've had to keep fighting for them.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 29, 2005

Culture

• Black Tuesday

  Resumes Don't Get Jobs: The Realities and Myths of Job Hunting

  Opinion in Culture — by Will Kessel — on Nov 29, 2005

• Band Weblogs Podcast Show #10: Ska and Dub Night

  Opinion in Culture — by Band Weblogs — on Nov 29, 2005

• Merry Christmas (Please Don't Be Mad at Me)

  I'm a card-carrying member of the ACLU and I have no desire whatsoever to stop anyone from celebrating Christmas

  Opinion in Culture — by Margaret Romao Toigo — on Nov 29, 2005

• Review: Motion Sickness

  An infrequent traveler's look at which form of motion sickness is the worst: air, sea or car.

  Review in Culture — by Mark Sahm — on Nov 29, 2005

• Food for Thought: Celebrate It All!

  An increasing number of Americans are having merry crosscultural holidays.

  News in Culture — by Natalie Davis — on Nov 29, 2005

• Evil Office Politics: Cubicle Real Estate - Inches Can Mean Thousands

  Opinion in Culture — by T Stoddart — on Nov 29, 2005

• Spacey Ten Year Old: Astrology-based Advice

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Nov 29, 2005

• Day By Day for November 29, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 29, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 29, 2005