May 4, 2006 Archive

Gaming

• Satire: Wii? What About Me!

  Forget about the Wii. Here's the scoop on the new console that's for hardcore gamers!

  Satire in Gaming — by NB — on May 04, 2006

• Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Receives "M" Rating - Who's to Blame?

  Nudity is again found hidden in a video game and will be re-rated. The industry conflicts themselves in an effort to save face.

  News in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 04, 2006

• GameCube Review: Sonic Riders

  Sonic Riders is yet another fine example of how not to make a game.

  Review in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on May 04, 2006

Music

• Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows Announce Summer Tour

  This is the two chart-topping bands first time on the same stage.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on May 04, 2006

• CD Review: The 88 - Over and Over

  Don't ask me to name names or pick a favorite. I can't. I won't! But, I will share a secret with you.

  Review in Music — by Joan Hunt — on May 04, 2006

• Richards to Undergo Surgery and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Keith Richards, Neil Young, and Bebo round out today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on May 04, 2006

• CD Review: Matthew Schroeder - Signal

  Hang out on the porch, enjoy the breezes, pop open a cold one, and listen...

  Review in Music — by SVF — on May 04, 2006

• DVD Review: Live In The Lowlands - Willy DeVille

  Willy DeVille may not be a soul singer, but he is the most literally full of soul singer I've ever heard.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 04, 2006

• CD Review - David Waxman Presents Ultra Electro

  A 2-disc set with mixed results: disc 1 serves as a great electro compilation, but disc 2 falls flat.

  Review in Music — by Cameron Graham — on May 04, 2006

• CD Review: Neil Young is Living With War

  After living with Neil Young's Living With War since Friday, the verdict is in. Listen here to render your own.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 04, 2006

• Red Hot Chili Peppers Angered by Stadium Arcadium Leak

  Flea isn't happy with you.

  News in Music — by Jessa — on May 04, 2006

• CD Review: The Bleedin Bleedins - Life Without Computers

  Will Life Without Computers be 2006’s feel good record of the summer or linger in some state of perpetual obscurity?

  Review in Music — by greg van dyke — on May 04, 2006

Sci/Tech

• SciTech Watch: The Finest SciFi TV You've Never Seen

  Join us this week as SciTech Watch explores the world of Regenesis, the Finest SciFi TV You've Never Seen.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Vaccaro — on May 04, 2006

• AlwaysOn OnHollywood Conference Day 2

  How many new apps does a girl need? Oh, lots.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Justene Adamec — on May 04, 2006

• Fish Teeth Reveal When Atlantic and Pacific Oceans United

  Scientists studying ancient fish teeth propose the passageway where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans meet opened much earlier than thought.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Meryl — on May 04, 2006

• Me, Myself, and iPod

  Oh yes, iPod would make my life better, my teeth whiter, my butt smaller, the world more gentle, peaceful.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Dawn Olsen — on May 04, 2006

• When What You Say Online Leads To An Offline Confrontation

  What if a person you met online decides to try and kill you?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Matthew Milam — on May 04, 2006

• OnHollywood 2006: Tech and Entertainment Worlds Collide

  Put tech innovators, Silicon Valley-based venture capitalists, and Hollywood entertainment execs in a room, and what do you get?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Berlin — on May 04, 2006

Video

• Nickelodeon Busts Out Premiere Episode Fiesta for May Sweeps

  New episodes mean family fun!

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on May 04, 2006

• Movie Review: Lucky Number Slevin

  Director Paul McGuigan is more talented than this film indicates. Here's hoping he just got lazy.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on May 04, 2006

• Movie Review: Hard Candy (2005)

  Psychological, creepy, mysterious, intriguing, nice twists, and very well acted.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 04, 2006

• Movie Review: Al Franken: Godspoke (Tribeca Film Festival)

  Franken’s attacks throughout his film are strong. His comedy, though, is weak.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 04, 2006

• DVD Review: Sweet Smell of Success

  "I love this dirty town": a lot can happen in a New York minute.

  Review in Video — by Paul J. Marasa — on May 04, 2006

• TV Review: House - "Euphoria"

  "How do you know if a rat's euphoric?"

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on May 04, 2006

• HD-DVD Review: Apollo 13

  The HD resolution is perhaps a bit too clear for an older film such as this.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 04, 2006

• HD-DVD Review: Serenity

  It is films like Serenity that give the HD-DVD format a future.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 04, 2006

• Movie Review: American Dreamz

  American Dreamz is, in the end, simply a mess.

  Review in Video — by A. Horbal — on May 04, 2006

• Rescue Me Season 3 Internet Webisode

  FX is offering a special mini web episode before the start of the third season of Rescue Me.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on May 04, 2006

• American Idol Watch: Top 5

  It's getting down to the wire, and Paula needs her meds.

  Review in Video — by Film Laureate — on May 04, 2006

• TV Review: The Amazing Race 9 - Episode 10

  Warning! Crocodiles bite. They also move very quickly. So does Team MoJo.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on May 04, 2006

• Napoleon Dynamite Dance Off Challenge!

  Think you have what it takes to beat Napoleon Dynamite?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 04, 2006

• Movie Review: The Sentinel

  What should be a thrilling finish comes across as fun but emotionally vacant.

  Review in Video — by James Frazier — on May 04, 2006

Culture

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks: April 26 through May 2

  Early spring brings out the best in us. Step inside for a bouquet of reading delight.

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on May 04, 2006

• Stephen Colbert: Media Is Real Target

  Opinion in Culture — by caseyfla — on May 04, 2006

• Commitment Phobic, Engaged To Be Married - Sun Conjunct Uranus: Astrology-Based Advice

  I spent a lot of years in this pattern of shouting "He's the one! This one!"

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 04, 2006

• Day By Day for May 04, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for May 04, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on May 04, 2006

Politics

• Si Se Puede: Amnesty For The Immigrants

  You wanna build a wall along the southern border? Fine, but as soon as it's done, chuck Michelle Malkin and Lou Dobbs over the top.

  Opinion in Politics — by Steven Hart — on May 04, 2006

• "Truthiness"? Stephen Colbert and Comedy as Political Argument

  Colbert's not a legitimate political commentator making rational, factual arguments. He's a liar and a slander artist. That's his job.

  Opinion in Politics — by Al Barger — on May 04, 2006

Sports

• Earl Woods, Tiger’s Dad, Succumbs To Cancer

  After battling cancer, the man most responsible for Tiger becoming the world’s best golfer, dies.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on May 04, 2006

• The Ramble: Bonds’ Balls, Daly And Barkley’s Gambling Habits, Don King And Clemens The Mercenary

  Everyone will be grabbing for Bonds’ balls, but how will we know if they’re really his?

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on May 04, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The Secret Life of Becky Miller by Sharon Hinck

  A fast-paced, humorous yet thoughtful read that will find you sneaking chapters while waiting for the kids.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on May 04, 2006

Tastes

• BBQ Review: Rudy Mikeska's in Taylor, Texas

  Some barbeque just doesn't live up to the over hyped legend.

  Review in Tastes — by Dave Nalle — on May 04, 2006

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 118

  Lots of talk about stuff that has to do with losing weight and stuff.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on May 04, 2006

• TGIF: Thank God It's a Finger!

  There is simply no margin for error when it comes to fresh human blood winding up on some unsuspecting person's dinner plate.

  News in Tastes — by RJ Elliott — on May 04, 2006