March 21, 2006 Archive

Video

• Coming Soon Alert: Friends With Money

  Jennifer Aniston, Catherine Keener, Frances McDormand, and Joan Cusack all in one movie. Wow.

  News in Video — by Chris Evans — on Mar 21, 2006

• 19E and American Idol Owe Taylor Hicks

  Silver-haired Soulman providing American Idol its potential to deliver a real idol.

  Opinion in Video — by Jewels Richardson — on Mar 21, 2006

• TV Review: 24 Day 5: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  Do any of you out there know how to program memory cards to explode?

  Review in Video — by Jeff Kouba — on Mar 21, 2006

• TV Review: Deal or No Deal Needs to Perish

  If Howie Mandel sped up his lead-in to the commercial breaks, they could fit another 10 contestants.

  Opinion in Video — by Aric McKeown — on Mar 21, 2006

• DVD Review: Lovedolls Superstar: Fully Realized

  A tongue-in-cheek stab at the establishment, rock stars, slimy record label types, religious cults, pimps, and 70s cinema.

  Review in Video — by Matt Largo — on Mar 21, 2006

• Movie Review: V for Vendetta

  A good cast and some occasionally brilliant dialogue add up to a whole that is less than the sum of its parts.

  Review in Video — by Marty Andrade — on Mar 21, 2006

• TV Review: The Apprentice 5 - Episode 4

  Aw, Grape-Nuts! The only true leader fired? Say it ain't so!

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Mar 21, 2006

• Region 1 DVD Releases For March 21st, 2006

  The Oscar fallout continues this week with Best Screenplay and Foreign Film also-rans, and a Best Actor Winner.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Mar 21, 2006

• DVD Review: Prime

  A sophisticated but slow character-driven comedy set in New York City about a divorced woman dating a younger man.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Mar 21, 2006

• Box Office Update 3/17-3/19: Vendetta with a Vengeance

  After a delayed release this movie sails to the top in it's opening weekend.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 21, 2006

• King Kong DVD Special Presentation Tonight: The Beast Meets the Legends of Sci-Fi

  In Hollywood, get a free sneak peek at Peter Jackson's King Kong 2-Disc Special Edition DVD.

  News in Video — by El Bicho — on Mar 21, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: Capote

  From Oscar winners to Oscar losers, to those that will never even be near an Oscar.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 21, 2006

• Things Are Really Heating Up On 24

  We saw Edgar die last week and now Tony is dead. The old gang is getting knocked off one by one, and we really only have Chloe and Curtis left.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on Mar 21, 2006

• Why Harry Potter and Jack Bauer Are More Similar Than You Think

  Don't believe that the boy wizard and the one-man terrorism fighting machine are eerily similar? Read on.

  Opinion in Video — by Adam Hoff — on Mar 21, 2006

• Detective Robert Goren: The Lesser of The Evils

  My mother has been gradually slipping away for my entire life.

  Opinion in Video — by trinket — on Mar 21, 2006

• Movie Review: V for Vendetta

  A movie to be seen on the big screen.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 21, 2006

Music

• Music Review: David Gilmour - On An Island

  One rediscovers much of the old magic of Pink Floyd, while uncovering new, pleasantly surprisingly aspects of the musician's art.

  Review in Music — by Aaman Lamba — on Mar 21, 2006

• Radiohead to Tour and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Radiohead, Microsoft and Google fill up today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Mar 21, 2006

• CD Review: Irakere - Bacalao Con Pan

  Fantasma el Rey proposes "Bacalao Con Pan" for everyone, so prepare for the revolución

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Mar 21, 2006

• CD Review: The Devin Townsend Band - Synchestra

  Maniac metal from the mind of a master.

  Review in Music — by Progged — on Mar 21, 2006

• CD Review: Röyksopp's Night Out (Live EP)

  Reminiscent of the French Cassius and Lake Trout, Röyksopp bends the inspiration of a live show with the almost jazz feel of some tunes.

  Review in Music — by DJ Freq — on Mar 21, 2006

Books

• Book Review The Baritone Wore Chiffon by Mark Schweizer

  A plane trip to the other side of the world is only the first stop in this magical mystery trip.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Mar 21, 2006

• Book Review: A Massive Swelling by Cintra Wilson

  Cintra Wilson has produced a blistering, hot attack on our celebrity culture.

  Review in Books — by Scott Butki — on Mar 21, 2006

• Book Review: Lord Vishnu's Love Handles

  Imaginative characterization is only a start in a tale of CIA mind control, karmic retribution and betrayal.

  Review in Books — by Aaman Lamba — on Mar 21, 2006

• On Writing: The Truth of Why I Write

  Of sorrow, grace, and a glorious debt.

  Opinion in Books — by John Spivey — on Mar 21, 2006

• Book Review: Thank You for Being a Friend - A Golden Girls Trivia Book by Michael D. Craig

  The book is great if you happen to be taking American Culture 462: Introduction to Geriatric Sitcoms, but not otherwise.

  Review in Books — by Modern Pea Pod — on Mar 21, 2006

• Book Review: Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach

  A rambling and wry exploration of investigations into what happens when we die.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Mar 21, 2006

• Comic Book Convention: Wizard World Los Angeles

  Caballero Oscuro reports from last weekend's Wizard World Los Angeles.

  Review in Books — by El Bicho — on Mar 21, 2006

• Book Review: Julie & Julia by Julie Powell

  A blogger gets a book deal and this is the result.

  Review in Books — by Don Baiocchi — on Mar 21, 2006

• It's a LibraryThing

  Who knew cataloging could be so much fun?

  News in Books — by Anna Creech — on Mar 21, 2006

Sports

• Top Seeds Look to Make This the Craziest March Yet

  Never before have all the 1 seeds reached the Final Four. Are we headed for a tourney first?

  News in Sports — by Adam Hoff — on Mar 21, 2006

• Blogcritics Has March Madness Fever, And The Only Prescription Is...

  It's awesome, baby. And our Blogcritics have already caught March Madness fever.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Mar 21, 2006

Culture

• Book Review: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything by R. Philip Hanes

  R. Philip Hanes lays the ground rules for effective networking and life skills.

  Review in Culture — by Jim Symcox — on Mar 21, 2006

• On Wafa Sultan's "There Is No Clash of Civilizations"

  There is no 'Clash of Civilizations,' but a misunderstanding of Islam and a clash among extremists on all sides.

  Opinion in Culture — by jamal — on Mar 21, 2006

• Self-Esteem

  If other people were right in the first instance, they must still be right when they are complimenting you.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 21, 2006

• Make Magick: Spells for the Curious - Money Honey

  Just casting a spell does not make one a witch; however, a little magick in everyday life can be an absolute boon!

  Opinion in Culture — by Amita — on Mar 21, 2006

• Google Sued by Online Business for Traffic Loss

  Google has a responsibility to the businesses that make real-world decisions based on the traffic generated from Google.

  News in Culture — by Craig Lyndall — on Mar 21, 2006

• Life in Bangalore: Garbage Crisis

  Lack of infrastructure and residents' attitude to cleanliness are to blame for the severe shortage of civic sense.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sujatha Bagal — on Mar 21, 2006

• True Crime Update 3/21/06

  Internet child porn sting turns stomachs. Family of six still missing. Paternity unwanted, and St. Guillen update.

  News in Culture — by Patfish — on Mar 21, 2006

• Mind Tricks: Astrology In Real Life: Meeting Pisces On Neptune - Part Two - The Scorpio

  I didn’t know what to make of his “I love you” in this situation. Meantime I met a double Scorpio.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Mar 21, 2006

• Russian Roulette

  Hey, Mr Pharmaceutical. Run, come, inject me. Inflate my head. To three times, its normal size.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kable — on Mar 21, 2006

• Well-Known Blogger Arrested In China

  Hao Wu writes "Beijing or Bust", a blog that often flirts with the fine lines between Chinese state censorship and the U.S. Fifth Amendment.

  News in Culture — by Daniel M. Harrison — on Mar 21, 2006

• All The World's A Stage - For Wal-Mart Expansion, That Is

  Sam Walton's brand of capitalism vs. Mao's Marxism. Any takers on the who the winner is?

  Opinion in Culture — by Greg Strange — on Mar 21, 2006

Gaming

• PC Game Reviews Myth and Myth II

  If you have never tossed explosives on massed Mauls, or peppered a wight with arrows to watch the landscape-distorting explosion, pick up a copy.

  Review in Gaming — by Deano — on Mar 21, 2006

• PC Game Review: Galactic Civilizations II: DreadLords

  Conquering the galaxy has never been so addictive.

  Review in Gaming — by Progged — on Mar 21, 2006

• Gaming Round Up For 03/20/06

  Xbox portable may be in the works, Halo comic book announced, Jason Rubin has a new project, and EVE Online goes to China.

  News in Gaming — by Kevin Cortez — on Mar 21, 2006

Politics

• GAO: Katrina-Related Contracting Practices Reflect Waste, Layers of Byzantine Networks

  Taxpayers foot ticket for unnecessary, unrequested renovations costing $1.7 million per occupant.

  News in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Mar 21, 2006

• The War in Iraq: Three Years In

  Has it been worth it?

  News in Politics — by Eric Olsen — on Mar 21, 2006

• If You Want Our Troops Home, Email The White House

  I've just sent the White House this email, and boy did it feel good. "Dear Mr. President and Vice-President..."

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Mar 21, 2006

• Interview with Jeff Latas, Democrat for Congress In Arizona's CD8

  A pro-environment veteran who's ready to hold the administration accountable.

  Interview in Politics — by Michael D. Bryan — on Mar 21, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Evolution Does Not Equal Progress

  A common misunderstanding of evolutionary theory founders on misunderstanding of the word 'fittest.'

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Chromatius — on Mar 21, 2006

• Website Review: House M.D. Guide

  Spoiler junkie finds nirvana.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Amrita Rajan — on Mar 21, 2006

• Celebrity Central Website Review: Mariska Hargitay

  Mariska's site makes it clear she takes her position as a role model very seriously.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Ruthie — on Mar 21, 2006

Tastes

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 75

  Twenty-five days to go: 19 pounds to go to reach the new official goal of 30 pounds lost in 50 days.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on Mar 21, 2006