May 9, 2006 Archive

Video

• Box Office Update for 5/5-5/7: Mission: Impossible III A Disappointing First

  Has the box office take for Mission: Impossible III suffered due to Tom Cruise's odd antics of late?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 09, 2006

• DVD Review: Buddy Boy

  Another young artist whose ambition outstrips his control.

  Review in Video — by Steve Carlson — on May 09, 2006

• TV Review: The Apprentice UK: The Badger is Set For a Showdown with Michelle

  The two finalists look to be completely different people with very different ways of approaching their tasks. Read my advice to the defeated apprentices.

  Review in Video — by Jim Symcox — on May 09, 2006

• DVD Review: The Promise (Wu Ji)

  An improbable mess.

  Review in Video — by Ray Wong — on May 09, 2006

• TV Review: Doctor Who 2 - 4: "The Girl in the Fireplace"

  Review in Video — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on May 09, 2006

• TV Review: Doctor Who 2 - 3: "School Reunion"

  Review in Video — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on May 09, 2006

• LocationFree TV Live In Europe

  European viewers can now catch their favorite shows on their computers or PSP's from anywhere in the world.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on May 09, 2006

• TV Review: 24 Day 5: 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM

  Kiefer's a plane and Chloe risks an unprotected transfer.

  Review in Video — by Jeff Kouba — on May 09, 2006

• Anime Offerings Expand On Akimbo

  The Akimbo pay-per-view TV download service has added more to its growing Anime Network section.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on May 09, 2006

• TV Review: 24, Episode 21 - The Tale of the Tape

  The loss of another major character won't be accepted by fans; but, fans of 24 have come to expect is the unacceptable.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on May 09, 2006

• Munich, The New World, Dr. Katz: Region 1 DVD Releases for May 9th, 2006

  From Spielberg to Malick, this week we've got you covered.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on May 09, 2006

• TV Review: The Apprentice 5 - Episode 11

  Don't give up any cheerleaders, you bloomin' onion! And then there were five.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on May 09, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: Scrubs - Season Three

  We’ve seen sitcoms try to introduce drama – what’s funny gets sucked out and we lose what we fell in love with. Not so with Scrubs.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 09, 2006

• TV Review: The Daily Show - Week Ending May 7

  One of the weaker weeks in memory.

  Review in Video — by Scott Butki — on May 09, 2006

• DVD Review: Munich

  Spielberg has crafted a film that reflects on revenge and the effects that such terrible acts of violence can have on a person.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 09, 2006

• Movie Review: Dead Man's Shoes (2006)

  Here comes yet another revenge movie that's, well, not so incredible.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 09, 2006

• DVD Review: Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House

  You think you have a rat problem...

  Review in Video — by Steve Carlson — on May 09, 2006

• TV Review: Desperate Housewives Returns!

  The Housewives have returned to their juicy roots -- things are looking up for Wisteria Lane.

  Review in Video — by Film Laureate — on May 09, 2006

• Movie Review: Isabella Rossellini's My Dad is 100 Years Old

  Isabella Rosellini's My Dad is 100 Years Old, a short film directed by Guy Maddin, begins showing on Sundance on Monday, May 8.

  Review in Video — by Steve Rhodes — on May 09, 2006

Gaming

• E3 2006: Microsoft Connects Everything and Shows Something Called Halo 3

  Xbox Live is taken further than we thought, Vista takes the stage, and there was something about this game called Halo 3.

  News in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 09, 2006

• E3 2006: Nintendo Succeeds in Debuting the Wii, Makes up for Sony Keynote

  The excitement and originality being pumped from their conference is exactly what E3 needed.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 09, 2006

• E3 2006: Nintendo Plays with Wii, Announces Super Mario, Zelda for Wii

  Metroid, Zelda, Mario, Red Steel, and their marketing plans are revealed.

  News in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 09, 2006

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Astropop

  Matt was right: PopCap games will be the death of us all.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on May 09, 2006

• E3 2006: PS3 Release Date, Price Firmed Up

  The worldwide launch of the PS3 console will go live on Nov. 11, with a $499/$599 price point.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 09, 2006

• E3 2006: E3 Excitement Heats Up Gaming World

  Mass speculation surrounds the conference and gamers' ears are peeled for answers to some of their most burning questions.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 09, 2006

• E3 2006: E3 Week Game Releases Are Slow

  New releases for most platforms are light during E3 week.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 09, 2006

• E3 2006: Sony Manipulates Audience During Press Conference

  Sex, lies, and video games, but without the sex part -- actually, that could be there too.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 09, 2006

• E3 2006: Sony's Press Conference, PlayStation 3 Pricing and Date

  Sony lets the world in on all their secrets, shows off some games, and unveils a surprise in the controller department.

  News in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 09, 2006

Music

• Concert Review: In Flames, Trivium, Devildriver, Zao

  Headliners, In Flames, come to town bringing big metal bands and big metal mayhem.

  Review in Music — by Brian Gould — on May 09, 2006

• CD Review: The Trip (Navigated by Joey Negro)

  An eclectic two-CD mix collection that's thankfully more than just a pair of overpriced aluminum coasters.

  Review in Music — by SVF — on May 09, 2006

• CD Review: Pink - I'm Not Dead

  Good to know pop isn't always such a dirty word.

  Review in Music — by Film Laureate — on May 09, 2006

• My First Album Love: Tommy

  When I was nine years old, I fell hard in love with The Who's Tommy.

  Opinion in Music — by Michele Catalano — on May 09, 2006

• CD Reviews: Bludgeon, Eidolon, (hed)pe, Loch Vostok and NFD

  Marty's Musical Meltdown takes a look at the newest releases from these artists.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 09, 2006

• Warner Bros. to Sell via BitTorrent and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Warner Bros., BitTorrent, Mobile Piracy and Get Loaded in the Park round out today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on May 09, 2006

• CD Review: The Flaming Lips - At War With The Mystics

  Art rock is to rock 'n' roll what fusion is to jazz.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 09, 2006

• CD Review: KAL - KAL

  KAL has a great sound as they create the new soul of Gypsy music while holding onto the old traditions.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 09, 2006

• CD Review: Cracker's Greatest Hits - Redux

  Cracker re-invented, re-defined - that much better.

  Review in Music — by Joanne Schenker — on May 09, 2006

• CD Review: Eagles of Death Metal - Death by Sexy

  There's nary a song on Death by Sexy that isn't about dancing, f**king, or some combination of the two.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on May 09, 2006

• CD Review: Erasure - Union Street

  Erasure has now released this all-acoustic album with a new take on 11 of their previous songs.

  Review in Music — by Sombrero Grande — on May 09, 2006

• CD Review: Two Gallants - What The Toll Tells

  Expect a burning sensation on your brain when you press play.

  Review in Music — by Lucca Browse — on May 09, 2006

• I’ve Become Musically Obsolete at 51?

  Why should I be embarrased to hum Fleetwood Mac in public?

  Opinion in Music — by Jet Gardner — on May 09, 2006

• CD Review: Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere

  Who or what is Gnarls Barkley?

  Review in Music — by Miss Hipstah — on May 09, 2006

Sports

• Martina Hingis Wins Berlin Opener

  After a five year absence from the red clay of Berlin, Martina Hingis made a successful return by beating 11th seed Flavia Pennetta 7-5, 6-3.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on May 09, 2006

• Cricket: The Glorious Sound of Leather on Willow - That Has Not Changed

  Will anyone match WG Grace's 1895 feat of 1,000 runs before the end of May? And what would he have thought of the Times's blog?

  News in Sports — by Natalie Bennett — on May 09, 2006

• NBA Playoffs: Cavs vs. Pistons Game 1 - Inside the Numbers

  Is there anything optimistic for Cavs fans in Sunday's stats?

  News in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on May 09, 2006

• The Ramble: Barry Bonds Changes His Name To Richard, Joe Torre Gets The Easiest 1000 Wins In MLB History, The Nets Shock The Heat And Don’t You Dare Compare Kobe To Michael

  Are there any reasons why Bonds shouldn’t be called Dick? And where did Kobe go?

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on May 09, 2006

Culture

• Naive In Relationship - Moon Conjunct Jupiter and Pluto Opposite The Sun: Astrology-Based Advice

  Hi Elsa, I am passionate, and so I love too soon and too deep.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 09, 2006

• I Am My Mother's Daughter

  And I am happy to be so.

  Opinion in Culture — by Deepti Lamba — on May 09, 2006

• Betrayal at Brandeis University – Another Sign of the Failure of the American Jewish Experiment

  There are times I feel that in leaving America, we got off a train three stops before its disastrous derailment.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ruvy — on May 09, 2006

• German Cannibal Found Guilty of Murder

  No softies are the Germans on polite, Internet-enabled, sexual-homicidal-cannibalism!

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on May 09, 2006

• Give Us Your Panhandlers, Your Squeegees, Your Homeless Beggars

  If I’d give a quarter every time someone asked me, I’d be broke by the end of the week.

  Opinion in Culture — by David Desjardins — on May 09, 2006

• Disparate Views of the Same Artist Illustrate Need For More Critique

  In order for an art review to really deliver information and opinions, the best formula is for more than one critic to review a show.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lenny Campello — on May 09, 2006

• Day By Day for May 09, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for May 09, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on May 09, 2006

Politics

• Contraception: The New Abortion

  Effective birth control reduces abortions...unless you view birth control as abortion or sex as something that needs government regulation.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on May 09, 2006

• Canadian Politics: What's The U.N. Know Anyway?

  Americans have the right attitude towards the world authority, ignore them unless they agree with you.

  Satire in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on May 09, 2006

• Vote None of the Incumbents

  I'll be doing my best to see that incumbent Republicans lose both houses of Congress in 2006.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ashley Tate — on May 09, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Laurel Canyon - The Inside Story of Rock and Roll’s Legendary Neighborhood by Michael Walker

  The San Francisco element was very important, but 396 miles down the coast there was a parallel universe taking shape that was of equal importance.

  Review in Books — by MuzikMan — on May 09, 2006

• Book Review: Sleeping on Potatoes by Carl Nomura

  A story of determination, perseverance, kindness, love and good humor getting the better of adversity.

  Review in Books — by Sujatha Bagal — on May 09, 2006

• Book Review: Understanding Iraq by William R Polk

  A book for those who don't understand history, and are therefore condemned...

  Review in Books — by Quo Vadis — on May 09, 2006

• Book Review: One Step Closer: Why U2 Matters to Those Seeking God by Christian Scharen

  U2's subtle wordplay speaks of its faith to those who know to listen.

  Review in Books — by JP — on May 09, 2006

Tastes

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 123

  A weekend of questioning this diet.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on May 09, 2006

Sci/Tech

• AccuRadio - Bringing Net Radio to the Masses

  With hundreds of stations to choose from, AccuRadio caters to just about everyone.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Progged — on May 09, 2006