December 15, 2005 Archive

Video

• My List of Lists 2005: TV

  I'm the boogeyman! And I'm coming to getcha! (smashes clock over head)

  Opinion in Video — by Cameron Archer — on Dec 15, 2005

• Best of Television 2005 - Blogcritics Style

  The Best of Television is in your hands

  News in Video — by Joan Hunt — on Dec 15, 2005

• Movie Review: Metropolis (1927)

  Even though this film may not “say” anything, it says a lot about societal stratification and screams masterpiece.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Dec 15, 2005

• Movie Review: Mindwalk

  Never heard of it? Well, if you're in the mood for a thought-provoking experience, give this film a whirl.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Dec 15, 2005

• DVD Review: Fantastic Four

  Justifies you calling yourself Mr. Fantastic after being able to drink more vodka than any of your friends.

  Review in Video — by dvds — on Dec 15, 2005

• Movie Review: Cinderella Man (2005)

  Review in Video — by Craig Lyndall — on Dec 15, 2005

• DVD Review: Godzilla Final Wars

  Godzilla's new movie celebrates his 50th anniversary. It's new on DVD, undeniably entertaining, but only for the right audience.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Dec 15, 2005

• DVD Review: 40-Year-Old Virgin

  Steve Carrell shines as the romantically challenged virgin, in a movie that balances raunch with heart, one of the best of the year.

  Review in Video — by Nik Dirga — on Dec 15, 2005

• Movie Review: The Chronicles of Narnia

  Review in Video — by Lennie — on Dec 15, 2005

Sports

• NFL Picks of a Thoughtful Fool, Week 15

  Wherein I am decidedly untrue to my school.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Dec 15, 2005

Music

• Concert Review: Staind With POD, Taproot, and Flyleaf 12/11/05

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 15, 2005

• Alligator Artists Nab 17 Blues Music Nominations

  The Blues Music Awards Nominees are announced and Alligator recording artists fare well

  News in Music — by Joan Hunt — on Dec 15, 2005

• CD Review: Kenny Ellis - Hanukkah Swings

  Multi-faceted musical performer and cantor makes Hanukkah hip with his Favored Nations debut.

  Review in Music — by George Dionne — on Dec 15, 2005

• CD Review: The Hypstrz - Live At The Longhorn

  Guitar, bass, drums, and somebody willing to scream are all you need for a good time.

  Review in Music — by Wally Bangs — on Dec 15, 2005

• CD Review: Nickel Creek - Why Should the Fire Die?

  A great deal of the album's warmth comes from its melodic enterprising, the soothingly fluent "Anthony" sounding like a cross between Gillian Welsh and Brian Wilson

  Review in Music — by Cian Traynor — on Dec 15, 2005

• CD Review: Lagwagon - Resolve

  Emotions run deep on this latest release from Santa Barbara's Lagwagon.

  Review in Music — by jen best — on Dec 15, 2005

• Music News: Radio Dylan on XM

  Whoever would have pegged Bob Dylan as a radio show host?

  News in Music — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Dec 15, 2005

• Indie Round-Up for Dec. 15 2005: Panic Division, Mankita, McMullen

  Behold a true Irish poet of the back alleys.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 15, 2005

• Best & Worst Rock Albums of 2005

  This past year has been a very productive one. I have been able to explore more and more styles of music this year

  Opinion in Music — by George Dionne — on Dec 15, 2005

• Blogcritics Choices for Best Group/Duo of 2005

  Read these choices for the best group or duo of 2005 and add your own choices.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Dec 15, 2005

• Pause Patented by Microsoft and The Daily Music and Tech News

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Dec 15, 2005

• CD Review: Cheryl Bliss - The Sweet Soul Light

  It has some of the most intricate guitar lines. They scream to the moody and glum lyrics. It reminds me of some early Pat Benatar.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Dec 15, 2005

• DVD Review: Evergrey - A Night To Remember, Live 2004

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Dec 15, 2005

Books

• Book Review: Hope in Hell: Inside The World Of Doctors Without Borders by Dan Bortolotti

  Hope in Hell is a look into the world of Medecins sans frontieres, the renowned humanitarian agency focused on providing medical care...

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Dec 15, 2005

• Book Review: Godless by Pete Hautman

  A novel aimed at tweens and young teens allows anyone to fairly consider the issues involved in challenges to and rebellions against faith and religion.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Dec 15, 2005

• The Culture of Narcissism - by Christopher Lasch

  The Culture of Narcissism, American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations was a best-seller when it was first published in 1979, and it stands as one of the most distinctive works of social criticism and commentary of the last three decades.

  Review in Books — by Tony Dalmyn — on Dec 15, 2005

Politics

• Bush Ordered NSA to Spy while Ordering Pizza

  Between slices of goat-cheese pizza with barbecue sauce, the Commander-in-Chief issues commands.

  Satire in Politics — by Marlowe — on Dec 15, 2005

• Military Investigating Alleged Payments To Iraqi Journalists to Produce "Good News" Stories

  The Army allegedly paid Iraqis to write about such things as restored sewage plants and newly opened schools.

  News in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Dec 15, 2005

• Pentagon Propaganda Effort Tied to the UK

  Some facts on the company behind the Pentagon's paid-for good press in Iraq.

  News in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Dec 15, 2005

• US House Passes Patriot Act Extension; Senate Passage Not Assured

  The primary debate is between protecting civil liberties and keeping the nation secure.

  News in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Dec 15, 2005

• Eugene McCarthy - The Last Great Progressive

  This past weekend Eugene McCarthy folded his last campaign tent at a nursing home in Washington DC and headed on to a better place where honest politicians are revered and not reviled.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 15, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Lycos, Dictionary.com List Top Internet Searches

  It's the end of the world as we know it, and you feel horny. Two Internet outfits open a window on our souls (or lack thereof).

  News in Sci/Tech — by Pete Blackwell — on Dec 15, 2005

• Operation Duryodhana Nets Politicos, Bloggers Exult

  Scandal rocks India's Parliament and the nation's bloggers laugh.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Aaman Lamba — on Dec 15, 2005

• Begging For Teeth

  ...faced with the prospect of having to phone churches and ask for handouts on a personal level, I felt humiliated.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 15, 2005

• Judge Hears Challenge to Diebold Election Systems Selection in NC

  Electronic voting is in the hot seat again.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Kathy Gill — on Dec 15, 2005

Culture

• I Bet Having Genital Herpes Kicks Ass

  I never realized that having a sexually-transmitted disease could kick so much ass.

  Satire in Culture — by Timmy — on Dec 15, 2005

• Why the Death Penalty Shouldn’t be Abolished

  The only true proportionate punishment for those who viciously take an innocent victim’s life, is to pay with that which they have taken. Only this can restore the balance of a self-respecting society. We should all be brave enough and admit it.

  Opinion in Culture — by JCB — on Dec 15, 2005

• In God We Trust: Religious and Other Beliefs Very Strong in America

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Dec 15, 2005

• The Hot Topic: Literary vs. Popular Fiction

  ...does it make me a bad person because I enjoy a story that involves an insane, murderous clown?

  Opinion in Culture — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 15, 2005

• Trouble Connecting - Stellium in Capricorn: Astrology-based Advice

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Dec 15, 2005

• Christmas from October to January: Bah! Humbug!

  Entertainers think they should do a Christmas CD, that somehow will help their career. They belch their way through what used to be pretty music.

  Opinion in Culture — by Will Kessel — on Dec 15, 2005

• Day By Day for December 15, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for December 15, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Dec 15, 2005

• Ford's Feisty Flip-Flop

  The embattled automaker finally finds its spine and decides to do right by gays.

  News in Culture — by Natalie Davis — on Dec 15, 2005

Gaming

• Xbox Review: Half-Life 2

  "Hooked on Physics" worked for me!

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 15, 2005

• PSP Review: Kingdom of Paradise

  An 80-page manual still wouldn't be enough to explain this one.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 15, 2005