May 14, 2006 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell

  What do Paul Revere and Hush Puppies have in common?

  Review in Books — by David Desjardins — on May 14, 2006

• Book Review: The Meaning of Marriage by Robert George and Jean Elshtain

  This book is a timely volume that sheds light on what marriage has meant and what it should mean.

  Review in Books — by John Bambenek — on May 14, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: Poseidon

  This film works as a cinematic diversion while you wait for better fare to arrive.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 14, 2006

• TV Review: BBC's Doctor Who - "Rise Of The Cybermen"

  I wonder who else they could bring back for Series 3?

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on May 14, 2006

• Money Is King In Entertainment

  At the end of the day for most actors, it’s going to end up being about the money - first and foremost.

  Opinion in Video — by Matthew Milam — on May 14, 2006

• DVD Review: Constantine

  “It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine.”

  Review in Video — by Christopher Soden — on May 14, 2006

• Movie Review: Poseidon

  A perfectly serviceable disaster flick, but it's remarkable only for the extent to which it's unremarkable.

  Review in Video — by A. Horbal — on May 14, 2006

• DVD Review: The Great Yokai War (2005)

  Takashi Miike's epic monster rally spectacularly updates a classic sixties Japanese fantasy film.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on May 14, 2006

• DVD Review: De-Lovely (2004)

  Director Irwin Winkler hedges his bets.

  Review in Video — by Christopher Soden — on May 14, 2006

• DVD Review: In My Country (2005)

  Can In My Country's John Boorman manage the cinematic high ground?

  Review in Video — by Christopher Soden — on May 14, 2006

Culture

• Power Struggles At Work - Sun Conjunct Uranus: Astrology-Based Advice

  Hey Elsa, I recently started a new job at a very small non-profit in which I'm the only paid staffer.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 14, 2006

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies

  This Week: Happy Mothers Day!

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on May 14, 2006

• May 14, 2006: Honoring My Mother; Remembering My Father

  Today is my father's 86th birthday. He passed away in 2000.

  Opinion in Culture — by Chantal Stone — on May 14, 2006

• Day By Day for May 14, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for May 14, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on May 14, 2006

Music

• Interview: Willy DeVille Part One

  Two very special hours with Willy DeVille.

  Interview in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 14, 2006

• CD Review: American Catapult - Trees of Mystery

  Perfect for young warriors checking Mapquest routes to various destinations across the country.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on May 14, 2006

• CD Review: The Playwrights - English Self Storage

  The only saving grace of this album is its brevity. It is blessedly over just about the same time the aspirin takes effect.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on May 14, 2006

• Concert Review - Pearl Jam Live at the A.C.C.

  Ringing ears, pumping fists, and a lung full of the "Mary-Jane"....

  Review in Music — by T Stoddart — on May 14, 2006

Politics

• Federal Court Requires Funding of Supporters of Forced Prostitution

  In the name of freedom, government money must be given to those who would oppress and enslave women.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on May 14, 2006

• Senator John McCain Sells His Soul To God - Well, Pope Jerry Falwell The 1st, Anyway

  I can't find a Republican candidate who hasn't sold his soul to the religious right... but I keep looking.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on May 14, 2006

• NSA Data Gathering Leads to Lawsuits

  Lawyers sense some deep pockets waiting to be picked in the wake of revelations about the NSA's phone record gathering operation.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 14, 2006

Sports

• Report: Knicks Coach Larry Brown May Be Done After One Season

  Just when you thought the New York Knicks couldn’t sink any lower, they very well may.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on May 14, 2006

Gaming

• E3 2006: Paris Hilton Embarrasses At E3

  Paris Hilton got the name of her own forthcoming mobile game wrong at the E3 Expo.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 14, 2006

• Wii Pricing At About $200?

  A vice president at SEGA has leaked the anticipated sales tag for the Wii console.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 14, 2006

• E3 2006: Wii Release Unknown, Resident Evil Confirmed

  Capcom has confirmed a specialized version of Resident Evil is coming exclusively to Wii.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 14, 2006