December 27, 2005 Archive

Video

• Box Office Update for 12/23-12/25: King Kong

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 27, 2005

• Movie Review - The Producers

  Slow build up to the spectacular play "Springtime For Hitler" but overall, the film drowns in its relentless corniness.

  Review in Video — by Triniman — on Dec 27, 2005

• DVD Pick of the Week for 12/27: Grizzly Man

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 27, 2005

• TV Review: NBC's The Office, American-style

  Long live the American version!

  Review in Video — by Joanne Schenker — on Dec 27, 2005

• Movie Review: King Kong (1933) Colorized

  Why does everyone look like they're covered in cheap pastel chalk?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 27, 2005

• DVD Review: Hot Shots Part Deux

  "I loved you in Wall Street!"

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 27, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Web 2.0 Venture Capitalism

  Who's next in the shopping cart? digg.com, Slashdot, Netflix, Technorati or boingboing?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Aaman Lamba — on Dec 27, 2005

• Health News: New Problems for Implanted Cardiac Devices

  Short circuiting implanted heart devices: New health scandal or an "acceptable risk" of treatment?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Dec 27, 2005

Gaming

• N-Gage Review: Tomb Raider

  And some people call this "classic gaming."

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 27, 2005

Music

• Hey, It's My Five Top CDs of 2005!

  One humble Blogcritic's pick for the best five CDs he heard in 2005, from Beck to Fiona to Spoon

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on Dec 27, 2005

• Single Review: Gwen Stefani "Luxurious"

  Gwen Stefani's marriage is fulfilling and rewarding in the modish "Luxurious."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Dec 27, 2005

• CD Review: The Transit War - Ah Discordia EP

  San Diego group re-releases their 2005 EP (it’s billed as an album, but it only has 8 songs) for their new record label.

  Review in Music — by George Dionne — on Dec 27, 2005

• My 10 Favorite Albums Of 2005 (In No Particular Order)

  There's no Death Cab For Cutie or Coldplay to be found here.

  Opinion in Music — by Sterfish — on Dec 27, 2005

• Single Review: INOJ "Love You Down"

  INOJ seduces her much older boyfriend in the titillating "Love You Down."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Dec 27, 2005

Sports

• Ode to the Fantasy Football Loser

  Your girlfriend thinks you’re a freak, and you did lose the $200 entry fee, but your other team dominated the Yahoo free public league!

  Satire in Sports — by Dan McGowan — on Dec 27, 2005

• Monday Night Football Airs Final Irrelevant Game

  December 26, 2005 will be forever remembered as the end of an era. Wait, no it won't.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 27, 2005

Politics

• Birth Rates In Japan Falling

  It should be no surprise to anyone that birth rates are falling in Japan.

  Opinion in Politics — by Trish Wilson — on Dec 27, 2005

• "Robust Executive Authority": the Coming Dictatorship

  Opinion in Politics — by Spincycle — on Dec 27, 2005

• Bush Administration Should Follow Lead of Iraqi Voters And Reject Chalabi

  The administration has multiple excuses, most recently the poor polling last month of Chalabi's Iraqi National Congress.

  Opinion in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Dec 27, 2005

Culture

• Subject2Discussion: DJ Radiohead

  Tuesday is Subject2Discussion Day! This week's Blogcritic: DJ Radiohead!

  News in Culture — by Phillip Winn — on Dec 27, 2005

• Crossing The Line From Individuality To Selfishness

  The cost incurred for this self-indulgence grows on a daily basis. Unless we are careful we will soon find ourselves with a bill that we will not be able to pay.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 27, 2005

• It's Quiz Time 12

  Winners of Quiz Time 11, a new prize, and more posers

  Opinion in Culture — by Aaman Lamba — on Dec 27, 2005

• Soul Mates? Neptune in the Seventh House: Astrology-Based Advice

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Dec 27, 2005

• True Crime Update 12/27/05

  In spite of the holidays, crime went on. Including a scalded toddler and three children killed by their father.

  Opinion in Culture — by Patfish — on Dec 27, 2005

• Day By Day for December 27, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for December 27, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Dec 27, 2005

Books

• Review: The Revolt of the Elites - by Christopher Lasch

  These arguments fall outside the conventional ideological boxes, joining conservative social ideas with a radical critique of capitalist economics and social institutions.

  Review in Books — by Tony Dalmyn — on Dec 27, 2005

• Review: Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller

  Review in Books — by Daryl Sng — on Dec 27, 2005

• Review: Flipping the Switch... : Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using the QBQ!

  Review in Books — by Meryl — on Dec 27, 2005

• Book Review: The Truth (With Jokes) by Al Franken

  Franken's follow-up to Lies and the Lying Liars who Tell Them is heavy on truth but light on laughs.

  Review in Books — by Scott C. Smith — on Dec 27, 2005