January 26, 2006 Archive

Video

• Movie Preview: Brick

  What do the words “brick,” “tug,” and “pin” have in common? Ask Director/Writer Rian Johnson.

  Review in Video — by Beth Gottfried — on Jan 26, 2006

• DVD Review: Repo Man

  If you are like me and never recognise any of the music they play during '80s retro nights, then Repo Man is for you.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 26, 2006

• DVD Review: The Return of the Pink Panther

  The original Inspector Clousseau is back. Just in time for Steve Martin's remake of the classic.

  Review in Video — by W.E. Wallo — on Jan 26, 2006

• Movie Magic 8-Ball: Firewall

  The Magic 8-Ball's predictions about Harrison Ford's upcoming flick.

  Opinion in Video — by Tiffany Leigh — on Jan 26, 2006

• DVD Review: Vergeef Me (Forgive Me)

  Is the exploitation of real human suffering a worthy pursuit for entertainment?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 26, 2006

• DVD Review: Other Voices, Other Rooms

  Other Voices, Other Rooms is that rarest of things these days -- a nice well-acted movie with a good story, and technically pleasing to the eye.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 26, 2006

• Acutoria: New Animation Style Machinima Hits The Blogosphere

  It's a new way to make animated movies. Take a video-game and use the characters to make a movie.

  Opinion in Video — by Mike McManus — on Jan 26, 2006

• TV Review: "Jailbait"--The Shield Season 5, Episode 3, 1-24-2006

  Yet he just couldn't help himself from coming in and making up some really lame story about an IAD "department tour" as an excuse...

  Review in Video — by Al Barger — on Jan 26, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Railroad Earth - Elko

  Step right up and buy your ticket, cause Railroad Earth is leaving the station, and this train you don't want to miss.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Jan 26, 2006

• Something Big is Coming

  A little hint in the form of a video of something big that's on the music horizon!

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jan 26, 2006

• Kanye Channels Copperfield and Christ

  Is Kanye bigger than Jesus or even David Copperfield? God forbid!

  Satire in Music — by Lyz Baranowski — on Jan 26, 2006

• NME Picks the Top 100 British Albums of All Time

  First up: NME's Top 10 British Albums of All Time. I'll be the judge of that.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 26, 2006

• Bono to Spearhead AIDS Awareness Campaign and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Bono, The New Pantheon Award, and Yahoo in today's installment of Music and Tech News.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jan 26, 2006

• More Grammy Presenters and Performers Announced

  The Recording Academy has added to the list of performers and presenters for this years Award show being aired February 8.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jan 26, 2006

• Indie Round-Up for Jan 26 2006: Lee Rocker, Sarah Woolf

  A plain old rockin' good time is had by all.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 26, 2006

• Jazz Impresario Bob Weinstock Dies

  Prestige Records head recorded Miles, Coltrane, Rollins, Monk, MJQ, many more in the '50s and '60s.

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Jan 26, 2006

Politics

• Judicial Legislation: The Destructive Power of Injunctions

  The judiciary branch has been characterized as what should be the weakest one of government and for good cause.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Jan 26, 2006

• Filibuster Alito, You Cowards

  Sometimes you have to enter a battle without overwhelming force and the assurance of victory - that's what's known as "courage."

  Opinion in Politics — by Douglas Anthony Cooper — on Jan 26, 2006

• Finding Your Inner Libertarian

  Are you in touch with your inner libertarian?

  Opinion in Politics — by Margaret Romao Toigo — on Jan 26, 2006

• Robertson's Charity Has Been Big Winner Under Bush

  Operation Blessing has been criticized for years, but has nonetheless reaped millions from Bush's "faith-based initiatives."

  Opinion in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Jan 26, 2006

• The Council Of Europe Rejects Communism As A Totalitarian Evil

  If the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is any indication, Europe may finally be having a re-think on Communism.

  News in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Jan 26, 2006

• A Hamas Victory - What Does It Mean?

  Hamas wins in Palestine with a huge turnout and strong popular support, but are they capable of making the transition from terrorists to government?

  Opinion in Politics — by Melly — on Jan 26, 2006

• The "Green" Party Wins in "Palestinian" Elections

  South Syrian Arabs - who now call themselves "Palestinians" - have held elections. The results may be a blast.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Jan 26, 2006

• Galloway Can't Get No Respect

  Galloway's arrogance is legendary, but the Scottish Stalinist is receiving his long-awaited comeuppance.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Jan 26, 2006

• Google Does Evil

  Google has become a political tool in the hands of the Chinese overlords. It is playing political footsie, breaking its motto, "Don't do evil."

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Jan 26, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Wi-FiTV: A Smorgasbord of Worldwide Video Content

  The technology to effectively provide streaming video content over the Internet has come a long way since late 1990s.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Matt Largo — on Jan 26, 2006

• Science Roundup: Jan. 26, 2006

  Plants are Not Bad, Panda Porn, and Some Questions about Omega-3

  News in Sci/Tech — by Jake Young — on Jan 26, 2006

• Customer Service Review: Audible.com

  My experience with Audible.com customer service is a textbook example of what a company should NOT do.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Robert Burke — on Jan 26, 2006

• Website Review: Metacritic

  There are some great tools for decision-impaired people when faced with a plethora of potentially good movies.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jan 26, 2006

• Blogger Publicly Outs Himself

  The die is cast. The news is out. Alpha is dead. Long live me!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Jan 26, 2006

Culture

• Egotism In the Arts

  Actors, authors, and musicians who depend on media to be wealthy are too rich and should not complain about piracy.

  Opinion in Culture — by Echeblahblah — on Jan 26, 2006

• Hope I Die Before I Get ... Oh, Wait--Never Mind...

  My get up and go must’ve gone out and went out for a pack of cigarettes and never come back.

  Opinion in Culture — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jan 26, 2006

• The Heart of Boredom

  Of Queen Bees and that which lurks below.

  Opinion in Culture — by John Spivey — on Jan 26, 2006

• The Ignorance of Our New Faith

  Faith is about feeling love and compassion for those who stand for and promote everything you morally despise.

  Opinion in Culture — by JCB — on Jan 26, 2006

• Intergenerational Decadence

  Sometime way back just before the millennium, I had a reflection or an epiphany regarding intergenerational decadence in values.

  Opinion in Culture — by Echeblahblah — on Jan 26, 2006

• Day By Day for January 26, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for January 26, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jan 26, 2006

• The World of Haves and Have-Nots

  If you've got it, wear it, steal it, spy on it, and scan it. But don't expect to heat it.

  News in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jan 26, 2006

• Brangelina Baby Cuteness Protection Goggles Auctioned on eBay

  These genetically blessed movie stars are having a baby and "the combination of this particular genetic bouillabaisse will result in the cutest baby" ever.

  Satire in Culture — by PoopyCaca — on Jan 26, 2006

• Book Review: Help At Any Cost

  Child abuse dressed up as drug treatment.

  Review in Culture — by Mark Kleiman — on Jan 26, 2006

Gaming

• GBA Review: Mario Pinball Land

  Rather than be horrified at this diabolic torture device, Peach steps up and gets herself squished into a cute marble.

  Review in Gaming — by Tyler Willis — on Jan 26, 2006

• Marble Blast Ultra, Full Auto Demo Hit Xbox Live

  New content has arrived for the Xbox 360 in the form of a demo and another Xbox Live Arcade game.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jan 26, 2006

• The Anniston Star Links Our Article To Family Media Guide

  Great point - people who like video games and people who don’t like video games agreed on Resident Evil 4.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jan 26, 2006

Sports

• New York Mets GM Omar Minaya Is Called “Racist”

  The so called “buzz” on NYC sports “talk radio” this week branding Mets GM Omar Minaya a racist is simply ludicrous.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jan 26, 2006

• Striped and Surrounded

  High school sports are great. But some fans take out their feelings on the wrong people.

  Opinion in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Jan 26, 2006

• Time to Grow Up

  Thoughts on the situation in Beaver Falls, PA.

  Opinion in Sports — by Dan McGowan — on Jan 26, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The Pacific Between by Raymond K. Wong

  The Pacific Between is a book readers will want to place on their bookshelves to be read over and over again.

  Review in Books — by Joanne D. Kiggins — on Jan 26, 2006

• Book Review: Stephen King's Cell

  Fast, freaky and grim, Stephen King's Cell boasts a killer premise and is a terrific thrill ride.

  Review in Books — by Nik Dirga — on Jan 26, 2006

Tastes

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 22

  I am just a guy sitting at his computer, surrounded by pop bottles and Subway wrappers, wondering why he can’t make the good choices.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on Jan 26, 2006