December 14, 2005 Archive

Music

• Single Review: M2M "Mirror Mirror"

  Marit Larsen is ashamed of herself for yelling hurtful words to her boyfriend in the prosiac "Mirror Mirror."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Dec 14, 2005

• Best Disturbing Songs

  A look at some of the best disturbing songs.

  Opinion in Music — by Scott Butki — on Dec 14, 2005

• CD Review: Makers by Rocky Votolato

  Rocky's simplicity leaves you satisfied.

  Review in Music — by Cara de Pescado — on Dec 14, 2005

• RRG #16-And It's Deep Too!

  Festivus is in full swing and I’m catching everything moving and more for you! More flavor from El Q! RIP Richard Pryor!

  Opinion in Music — by Laron Cue — on Dec 14, 2005

• CD Review: T.O.K. - Unknown Language

  With their past hits like “My Crew, My Dawg” paving the way, T.O.K. has returned with Unknown Language.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Dec 14, 2005

• Concert Review: My Morning Jacket: Live at the Palace

  My Morning Jacket’s hometown fans got a early Christmas present this year with an excellent concert from an very talented band.

  Review in Music — by John Vaccaro — on Dec 14, 2005

• CD Review: Ray Davies - Thanksgiving Day

  Thanksgiving may have come and gone as it does every year, but ex-Kinks captain, Ray Davies' EP, Thanksgiving Day, leaves a lasting impression all year 'round.

  Review in Music — by jen best — on Dec 14, 2005

• Sirius Radio plans Hostile Takeover

  Guest Celebrities to host Hostile Takeover On Sirius Radio

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Dec 14, 2005

• New Album Releases, Week of 12-13-2005

  Anyone caught buying a Bo Bice album is just BEGGING for a trip to Camp Mimi.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Dec 14, 2005

• Single Review: Sister Hazel "Change Your Mind"

  Ken Block gives his friend a band-aid solution and blows him off in the cavalier "Change Your Mind."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Dec 14, 2005

• Rourke and Marr of The Smiths to Perform for Cancer Charity and The Daily Music and Tech News

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Dec 14, 2005

• Magic Junk Radio 4: Holiday Complex

  We're back at it again. This time, trying to take the sting out of the holiday clichés.

  News in Music — by Mark Sahm — on Dec 14, 2005

• CD Review: Four Higher, by Autorickshaw

  The Toronto-based band has been making their mark up north. Now their album has finally made it to the states.

  Review in Music — by Claire Marie Blaustein — on Dec 14, 2005

• Single Review: Janet Jackson "The Pleasure Principle"

  Janet Jackson searches for better things in the genial "Pleasure Priniciple."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Dec 14, 2005

Culture

• Why We Can't Trust The Truth

  Truth is tricky. We can't possibly see the whole picture of an issue in the bite-sized chunks of news we're willing to sit still for.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Dec 14, 2005

• Great Moments in Feminism

  Opinion in Culture — by Drew McKissick — on Dec 14, 2005

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks of the Week: Retooled Construction in Progress (So Watch Your Step)

  Welcome to a low budget, no frills, retooling, yet no less quality in total edition of the finest Blogcritics.org articles of the week

  Opinion in Culture — by Eric Berlin — on Dec 14, 2005

• View From the Pew Radio #11

  C'mon and listen -- you know you want to ...

  Opinion in Culture — by Warren Kelly — on Dec 14, 2005

• Backstabber's Office Rules #6, and #7- Learn from the Best

  Gong....school is in session. The rock is firmly in my palm, grasshoppers!

  Opinion in Culture — by T Stoddart — on Dec 14, 2005

• Bubble Gum

  Is there a wrong way to blow bubbles with gum?

  Opinion in Culture — by Parker Owens — on Dec 14, 2005

• Can't Stop Overeating - Libra, Capricorn Rising: Astrology-based Advice

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Dec 14, 2005

• Day By Day for December 14, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for December 14, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Dec 14, 2005

Sports

• Leave McNabb Alone!

  Donovan McNabb must be wondering just what in the wide world of sports has happened to him this year…and I don’t blame him.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Dec 14, 2005

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Fifteen

  Who dares challenge me?

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Dec 14, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Book Review: Creating Web Sites - The Missing Manual

  Build your own website, without expensive software. This book shows you how.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Warren Kelly — on Dec 14, 2005

• Book Review: The Inner Circle by T. C. Boyle

  Pioneering sex researcher Alfred Kinsey quantifies the beast with two backs by way of charts and graphs, and displays some beastly behavior of his own.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Dec 14, 2005

• Paris Hilton Pervades, Pooch People Pooh-pooh Her, "Come Back Nicole, All Is Forgiven"

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on Dec 14, 2005

• Coders, Superheroes, Microsoft and Raga Rock

  News in Sci/Tech — by Aaman Lamba — on Dec 14, 2005

• Bucks & Blogs

  News in Sci/Tech — by Deano — on Dec 14, 2005

Video

• Movie Review: King Kong (2005)

  When it's good, it's very good, but when it's not, it feels really, REALLY long.

  Review in Video — by Screen Rant — on Dec 14, 2005

• TV Review CSI:NY "Jamalot"

  A roller derby fatality and a writer's dead body highlighted here

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Dec 14, 2005

• Blogcritics Name Best Movies of 2005

  Several selected BC movie reviewers weigh in on the best releases of 2005. Is your favorite here?

  News in Video — by Alisha Karabinus — on Dec 14, 2005

• DVD Review: King Kong (1933)

  Review in Video — by David Wester — on Dec 14, 2005

• Narnia and Risking Disney Buffoonery

  News in Video — by Jordan J. Ballor — on Dec 14, 2005

• My Honorable Mention Additions to “TV Guide and TV Land Present the 100 Most Unexpected TV Moments”

  Satire in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Dec 14, 2005

• Box Office Update for 12/9-12/11: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 14, 2005

• Movie Review: Basic

  This is a cheap thriller that’s below run-of-the-mill.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Dec 14, 2005

• TV Review: The Apprentice

  Martha's and The Donald's Apprentice Finales Coming Soon. Predictions and observations here.

  Review in Video — by Patfish — on Dec 14, 2005

• Movie Review: The 40-Year-Old Virgin

  The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a cohesive comedy that contains a healthy balance of both heart and funny bone.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Dec 14, 2005

• Movie Review: Barbara & Tibby: A Love Story in the Face of Hate

  I don't think anyone watching this documentary can deny Barbara and Tibby's love for each other. So why must they be discriminated against?

  Review in Video — by Scott Butki — on Dec 14, 2005

• TV Review: House, M.D. - "Deception"

  Trust House to have a holiday-themed episode called “Deception” with the moral that people don't change their self-destructive ways.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Dec 14, 2005

• DVD Review: Tetsujin 28

  Volume 1 of the Hong Kong DVD set reviewed

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Dec 14, 2005

• DVD Review: Godzilla: Final Wars

  At least it's not the American version.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 14, 2005

Tastes

• Czech Carrot Ginger Soup

  A semester in Prague reveals more than good soup.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Stacey — on Dec 14, 2005

Politics

• In The Middle: The Death Penalty

  Should capital puninshment be put to death? Are there reasons on both the Right and the Left to oppose the death penalty?

  News in Politics — by Phillip Winn — on Dec 14, 2005

• FCC Member Says Keep Pressure on Cable Companies

  News in Politics — by Eric Olsen — on Dec 14, 2005

• Words from an Iraqi Voter in the US

  Get the truth straight from the source.

  News in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on Dec 14, 2005

• Novak: "I'm Confident the President Knows Who" Leaked Spy's Identity

  Novak makes a rare comment about the Valerie Plame investigation.

  News in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Dec 14, 2005

• Use the Brain God Gave You

  Beware "intelligent-design" activists. They're organized, GOP-approved and dangerous.

  Opinion in Politics — by Steven Hart — on Dec 14, 2005

• Bush Administration Interferes In Canadian Election

  The 49th parallel has long symbolized how two sovereign nations with different beliefs can coexist and cooperate.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 14, 2005

• Iraqis Upbeat Going into Election

  The latest polls from Iraq paint a wildly different picture from what most Americans have been led to expect, with a very positive outlook for the upcoming National Assembly election.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 14, 2005

• After Delay, Fitzgerald Apparently Preparing To Indict Rove

  Eleventh-hour testimony from Time reporter Viveca Novak apparently will not save Rove.

  News in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Dec 14, 2005

Books

• Book Review: The Half-Mammals of Dixie by George Singleton

  Dogpatch in Dockers, Confederates in anger management: The South will rise again - and get a rise out of you in this superb story collection.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Dec 14, 2005

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Digital Devil Saga 2

  Nirvana turns out to be an apocalyptic wasteland eerily redolent of our own Earth. Out of the frying pan...

  Review in Gaming — by Jonathan Zabel — on Dec 14, 2005

• Xbox 360 Review: NBA 2K6

  No skating found here! But are the graphical upgrades worth the price?

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Dec 14, 2005

• Xbox 360 Review: Kameo - Elements of Power

  If this game was a PC screensaver, you'd never be able to go back to your ugly desktop.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 14, 2005