April 19, 2006 Archive

Culture

• Day By Day for April 19, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for April 19, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Apr 19, 2006

• Katie Births Suri While Tom Has Everything Under Control

  A psychological look at the man who probably wouldn't appreciate it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 19, 2006

• Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise "Joyously Welcome" Baby Girl Scientologist

  The baby's human, but no word yet on the parents.

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 19, 2006

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks: April 12 through April 18

  From immigration to MySpace, through art censorship and beyond.

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Apr 19, 2006

• Satire: Attack of the Killer Immigrants

  They're coming! Protect your family from the swarms before it's too late!

  Satire in Culture — by Pete Blackwell — on Apr 19, 2006

• Astrology In Real Life - Collective Trends: Pluto Transit Through Sagittarius:

  Just blathering about pedophile priests, Barry Bonds, OJ Simpson, Drudge and Page Six...

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Apr 19, 2006

• Podcast: Interview with The Language of the Blues Author Debra DeSalvo

  Listen to an interview with musician and author Debra DeSalvo on her new book of blues lingo ranging from "alcorub" to "zuzu."

  Interview in Culture — by Ed Driscoll — on Apr 19, 2006

• Inclusive Language And Intimate Family Relationships

  What are some gender-neutral terms of endearment that help redefine and reshape family life?

  Opinion in Culture — by iAMrj — on Apr 19, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Spams and Scams: Five Guru Marketing Techniques to Avoid

  The same techniques for building a business offline also work online.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jinger Jarrett — on Apr 19, 2006

• Smaller, Faster Video Downloads Possible With New Compression Technology

  A video compression system originally created for video conferencing could completely alter the Internet television and movie download market.

  News in Sci/Tech — by TeevBlogger — on Apr 19, 2006

• Website Review: Librarything

  Book cataloging has never been this much ... fun?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Warren Kelly — on Apr 19, 2006

Video

• DVD Review: Derailed

  The Everyman hero is only sympathetic when he falls into a hole, not when he digs the hole himself.

  Review in Video — by James Frazier — on Apr 19, 2006

• DVD Review: Touch of Evil

  This Orson Welles film is a triumph of style over substance.

  Review in Video — by Lucid Screening — on Apr 19, 2006

• DVD Review: On the Waterfront

  Can it be possible to both love and hate the same film? Honestly, I don't yet know.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Apr 19, 2006

• Movie Review: Lucky Number Slevin

  The movie is clever, probably too clever for its own good.

  Review in Video — by Ray Wong — on Apr 19, 2006

• TV Review: 24 - Hour 18, Truth or Consequences

  Patton on the ground, Maverick, Goose and Iceman will approach by air and we’ll let Private Ryan handle the beach invasion.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Apr 19, 2006

• ClipBlast Video Clips For Wednesday April 19th

  Celebrity babies, fast vehicles, and politics as...unusual.

  News in Video — by Barry Gold — on Apr 19, 2006

• NBC News Is a Gas Gas Gas

  NBC offers three-minute video news at the pump.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 19, 2006

• Movie Review: Thank You for Smoking

  A hilariously devious romp through the world of spin, Thank You for Smoking is an absolute guilty pleasure like no other.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Apr 19, 2006

• Movie Review: Tsotsi

  To say that Tsotsi is an emotional film would be a gross understatement.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Apr 19, 2006

• Movie Review: Slither

  Slither plays to a very small niche of movie fans.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Apr 19, 2006

• WCBS-TV (NYC) Early Morning News Changes

  WCBS-TV, darn you! My early morning routine has gone awry with newscast changes.

  Opinion in Video — by Jackie — on Apr 19, 2006

• TV Review: American Idol - And Then There Were Seven

  It should an interesting week for voting with one bad performance.

  Review in Video — by Craig Lyndall — on Apr 19, 2006

• SOAPnet To Replay Daytime Emmys

  SOAPnet has announced it will replay the 33rd annual Daytime Emmys awards on April 29 at 9 a.m.EST.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Apr 19, 2006

• TV Online: Bert and Ernie Next?

  PBS is considering joining the Internet television market. Their new CEO is pushing for some manner of download or streaming.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Apr 19, 2006

• TV Review: 24, 12 am - 1 am

  The nerve-wracking thrills continue to stack up and the body count spirals out of control.

  Review in Video — by James Frazier — on Apr 19, 2006

• TV Review: House - "Sleeping Dogs Lie"

  "Don't worry, it's treatable. Being a bitch, though, there's nothing we can do about that."

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Apr 19, 2006

• TV Review: American Idol Watch: Top 7

  Greatest quote ever: "I butchered it."

  Review in Video — by Chris Evans — on Apr 19, 2006

• DVD Review: House of the Dead

  The image was properly exposed, in focus, and, failing that, the audio was intelligible. Otherwise: bland awfulness.

  Review in Video — by David Wester — on Apr 19, 2006

• DVD Review: Derailed

  Derailed (Insert Joke Here): Twists and turns its way into utter oblivion.

  Review in Video — by Craig Lyndall — on Apr 19, 2006

• DVD Review: Lupin III: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy

  The film finds its charm in broad slapstick, stunts, and contrived situations. Oh, and butt-kicking singing nuns.

  Review in Video — by Michelle Lopes — on Apr 19, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Superbeautifulmonster by Bif Naked

  She is a beautiful, punk rock princess no doubt, but she is also a really cool person.

  Review in Music — by Mike Johnston — on Apr 19, 2006

• Side-By-Side CD Review: Herb Alpert and the TJB - Whipped vs. Re-Whipped

  Whipped Cream and Other Delights gets the remix treatment. So, how does it stack up to the original album?

  Review in Music — by SVF — on Apr 19, 2006

• Von Bondies Search for Cover Art and The Daily Music and Tech News

  The Von Bondies, Jack White and Coca-Cola, and Google round out today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Apr 19, 2006

• CD Review: Tool - 10,000 Days

  Tool return, fans still burning down message boards - grab a coffee for this one.

  Review in Music — by Jessa — on Apr 19, 2006

• Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, Poetry on Record, Thank You For Smoking Soundtrack

  New album releases for the week of 4-18-2006.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Apr 19, 2006

• CD Review: Gracer - Voices Travel, A Bitter Coffee Experience

  This album is remarkably free of cynicism, jism and nihilism.

  Review in Music — by Temple Stark — on Apr 19, 2006

• Concert Review - Wilco, April 17, 2006

  This should make up for the time I walked out on the band.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 19, 2006

• Tool's New Album 10,000 Days Leaked to Internet

  Tool fans go insane, burn down message boards.

  News in Music — by Jessa — on Apr 19, 2006

• CD Review: Bob Marley and the Wailers - One Love At Studio One: 1964-1966

  This two-disc set goes back to the early days when they were fresh and raw.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Apr 19, 2006

• CD Review: Drive-By Truckers - A Blessing and A Curse

  They have their moments, yet as a whole there is not much that stands out about this band.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Apr 19, 2006

• CD Review: James Blood Ulmer - Birthright

  Blues Award Nominee offers up his heart and soul; it's an offer you can't refuse.

  Review in Music — by Joan Hunt — on Apr 19, 2006

Books

• Book Reviews: Money Tutoring from The Wall Street Journal

  How to save, spend, and invest your money wisely, from a publication that should know.

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on Apr 19, 2006

• Book Review: Falling Through the Earth by Danielle Trussoni

  A memoir by the daughter of a Vietnam veteran gives a different perspective on the concept of bringing the war into American living rooms.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Apr 19, 2006

• Audiobook Review: Poetry On Record: 98 Poets Read Their Work 1888-2006

  Any lover of poetry will regret not owning this treasure.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 19, 2006

• Book Review: Rekindled by Tamera Alexander

  Larson Jennings’ unexplained departure begins Tamera Alexander’s debut novel. The story is fast-paced, with a Hardy-esque feel.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Apr 19, 2006

• Book Reviews: 33 1/3 Takes on The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique and The Pixies' Doolittle

  Two classic albums by the Pixies and the Beastie Boys go under analysis in new books in the 33 1/3 music criticism book series.

  Review in Books — by Nik Dirga — on Apr 19, 2006

• Book Review: When The War Came Home: The Inside Story Of Reservists and the Families They Leave Behind by Stacy Bannerman

  A peace activist married to a soldier in Iraq, Stacy Bannerman offers a look at America in conflict over war and peace.

  Review in Books — by Nik Dirga — on Apr 19, 2006

• Book Review: Business As Usual by David Mazzotta, A Corporate Farce

  Most of the characters by the end realize that despite their clever clothes and smart smirks, they're really just fiercely disillusioned slackers at heart.

  Review in Books — by Temple Stark — on Apr 19, 2006

Gaming

• Nvidia Makes Gaming On The Go Better

  Nvidia’s new line of mobile graphics processors promise to deliver extreme high definition gaming on laptops.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on Apr 19, 2006

• Xbox 360 Review: Tomb Raider - Legend

  Isn't it wonderful how all of these ruins fell just right so Lara can always reach where she needs to go?

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 19, 2006

Politics

• All The News You Need To Turn Your Stomach

  The news is so overwhelming that you can only ask, "What in the hell are we doing?"

  Opinion in Politics — by Paul Jordan, Sr. — on Apr 19, 2006

• Nine Days Observing the Sick Old Man of Europe

  There’s paralysis in Western Europe. France, Germany, and Italy's economies are stalled and politicians seem helpless.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tom Donelson — on Apr 19, 2006

• Bennett Calls for Imperial Presidency

  The day journalists are beholden to the "wishes of the president" is the day we no longer have a free press.

  News in Politics — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 19, 2006

• Michelle Malkin: When Pundits Attack

  Ann Coulter's understudy has no moral core or moral code.

  News in Politics — by David Desjardins — on Apr 19, 2006

Sports

• The NHL Playoffs: My Picks

  Playoff picks for the first round. See if you can do better!

  Opinion in Sports — by Warren Kelly — on Apr 19, 2006

• The Ramble: The NFL Draft, NBA Embarrassments, The Mets, and Tiger Woods

  The sports world is full of great stuff to talk about, and I’m just full of it. And you know it.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Apr 19, 2006

• Reds Put A Hurtin' On The Youthful Marlins

  Sandwasher was back at the beautiful GABP. When the Sandwasher shows up, the Redlegs are almost guaranteed a victory.

  News in Sports — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Apr 19, 2006

Tastes

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 104

  Is this cause for alarm?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on Apr 19, 2006

• Time Slipping Through The Hour Glass

  This evening we ate at a restaurant that has been serving New England clam chowder at the presidential inaugurations since 1981.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Deepti Lamba — on Apr 19, 2006