May 23, 2006 Archive

Culture

• Builder Gets Special 'Thank You' From Mansion's New Owners

  Builder Jerry Glaser earned his $50,000 thank you note fair and square, with some help from Oprah's contractor, of course.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mr. Real Estate — on May 23, 2006

• Michelle Rodriguez Sees "Convenience" and "Beauty" In Jail Time

  News in Culture — by Dawn Olsen — on May 23, 2006

• Tuesdays with Bodhi: The Morning After

  Chelsea's adventures continue with her precocious Papillon with a penchant for the dramatic.

  Satire in Culture — by Chelsea Smith — on May 23, 2006

• Fond Thoughts For The Da Vinci Code

  The hysteria about the book is far more entertaining than the book itself and should be encouraged as often as possible.

  Opinion in Culture — by Steven Hart — on May 23, 2006

• Theater Review: Silverland at the Arcola

  Eclectic characterisations neither develop beyond their initial obnoxiousness nor have sufficient depth of material to develop at all.

  Review in Culture — by My London Your London — on May 23, 2006

• Day By Day for May 23, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for May 23, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on May 23, 2006

• Working Less On Your Working Vacation

  The dreaded "I got email while on vacation..." situation. The question is, should you reply?

  Opinion in Culture — by Kevin Augustine — on May 23, 2006

• Pop Cult Mind Wax -- Love, London, Shane MacGowan

  Also, the joys of late night, early morning email.

  Opinion in Culture — by Duke De Mondo — on May 23, 2006

• Remembering, But Not Honoring

  Confederate pride? No thanks.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sam James — on May 23, 2006

• BCRadio - May 22, 2006

  Lindsey Lohan, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, baseball, and the blues on BCRadio.

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on May 23, 2006

• Guidelines For Writing Reviews

  Every artistic medium has specific elements a reviewer should at least consider. You can't cover them all, but you need to understand them all.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mark Schannon — on May 23, 2006

• So You Want To Be A Critic?

  Reviewing requires learning, dedication, and passion. Tough to do well, it not only educates your readers but helps you appreciate what you're reviewing.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mark Schannon — on May 23, 2006

Gaming

• Ubisoft Wants Gamers To Get Lost

  It's hoped the new game will act as an extension of the hit TV show.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 23, 2006

• Nintendogs Dalmatians Out This Summer in Europe

  The Dalmation edition of Nintendos will release in Europe on June 16, with a price tag of €29.99.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 23, 2006

• Uru: Ages Beyond Myst Returns

  An online version of Cyan's popular Myst spin-off is to be added to GameTap's pay-per-play service.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 23, 2006

• PS2 Review: Taito Legends

  For 80 quarters you can own all of these arcade classics! Coin slot not included.

  Review in Gaming — by Rob Faraldi — on May 23, 2006

• Xbox 360 Review: X-Men - The Official Game

  "The Official Game," as opposed to the non-official one apparently.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 23, 2006

• Xbox Review: OutRun 2006 - Coast 2 Coast

  So good, so fresh, so OutRun... whatever that means!

  Review in Gaming — by Rob Faraldi — on May 23, 2006

Politics

• On William Jefferson And Office Searches

  Justice's unprecedented raid on Congressman Jefferson's office is another example of the administration's lack of respect for the Constitution.

  Opinion in Politics — by Michael Brooks — on May 23, 2006

• Borderline Immigration Policy

  We slap the army uniform on , implant the chip, and he/she goes from security threat to security asset.

  Opinion in Politics — by Chancelucky — on May 23, 2006

• Defending the Right of Congressmen to Break the Law in Private

  Both parties crap on the American people by saying the Constitution protects the right of privacy of Congressmen who break the law.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on May 23, 2006

• Immigration: Lawless Employers Pickpocket America

  Demography may be destiny, but a free nation chooses its own demography.

  Opinion in Politics — by Nicholas Stix — on May 23, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Halou - Wholeness & Separation

  The new release from trip-hop trio Halou delivers a mostly cohesive subdued groove. Late night listening is recommended.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on May 23, 2006

• CD Reviews: Everybody's Talkin': The Very Best of Harry Nilsson and Two Re-releases

  Sony/BMG releases Son of Schmilsson, A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night, and Everybody's Talkin' in honor of Harry Nilsson's 65th.

  Review in Music — by Jim Wynne — on May 23, 2006

• CD Review: Ralph Towner - Time Line

  Can the artist push the composition out into the light?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 23, 2006

• From the Vault: Ramones

  Third in the series of reviews of old albums.

  Opinion in Music — by Michele Catalano — on May 23, 2006

• CD Review: Jolie Holland - Springtime Can Kill You

  Sultry, smart songwriting juggling folk, jazz, pop, and more in Jolie Holland's latest album of lovelorn tunes.

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on May 23, 2006

• CD Review: Marky Ramone - Start of the Century

  On this two-CD set, Marky Ramone heads off into new territory while honoring his past.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 23, 2006

• CD Review: Barry Manilow - Barry Manilow II and Even Now

  Fumo Verde learns about Manilow from the source of all knowledge: his mother

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 23, 2006

Video

• TV Review: 24 Hours 23 and 24: Season Finale

  The show has kept us as bound to the television as surely as any poor sap handcuffed in a CTU interrogation room.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on May 23, 2006

• DVD Review: Son Frere

  A brilliant, excruciating film that feeds us the ashes of profound male estrangement without the radiance that precedes it.

  Review in Video — by Christopher Soden — on May 23, 2006

• TV Review: 24 Day 5 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM

  Review in Video — by Jeff Kouba — on May 23, 2006

• Nick's "Fairy Idol" Connects with Unreal Reality

  American Idol homage on The Fairly OddParents a big hit.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on May 23, 2006

• TV Review: 24 Day 5 Finale - A Very Slow Boat to China

  We are left with a totally contrived and obviously manipulative ending that will leave many of us grumbling for months to come.

  Opinion in Video — by Victor Lana — on May 23, 2006

• Fall Lineup Frenzy 2006 Part II: ABC

  The series continues with a look at ABC's 2006-2007 primetime lineup.

  News in Video — by Sterfish — on May 23, 2006

• Movie Review: Poseidon

  Should have been an easy feat for director Petersen, but the result is rather underwhelming.

  Review in Video — by Ray Wong — on May 23, 2006

• TV Review: The Simpsons Season Finale - "Homer and Marge Turn a Couple Play"

  The TV Viewer's Diary endures another Simpsons finale.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 23, 2006

• Movie Review: The Da Vinci Code

  The advice I always give: If the preview looks good to you, you'll probably enjoy it.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 23, 2006

• Is Guantanamo Bay's Reality Too Scary For The Motion Picture Association of America?

  Can reality be censored?

  News in Video — by Scott Butki — on May 23, 2006

• TV Review: The Apprentice 5 - Episode 13

  Call the Fashion Police! A crime has been committed and two are fired in the latest episode.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on May 23, 2006

• TV Review: ER Season Finale - "Twenty-One Guns"

  The TV Viewer's Diary gets shot up by ER's finale.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 23, 2006

• DVD Review: Match Point

  A tension filled thriller by Woody Allen, Match Point is a real gem that didn't fare well in theatres in 2005.

  Review in Video — by Triniman — on May 23, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: The Boondock Saints

  The film has a coolness to it, very Tarantino-esque, without being a Quentin clone.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 23, 2006

• Transamerica, Cheaper By the Dozen 2, BloodRayne: Region 1 DVD Releases for May 23rd, 2006

  Which movie is less deserving of a sequel, Cheaper By the Dozen or Hollow Man? Discuss.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on May 23, 2006

• Precious Moments From 24: Jack Bauer's Hot Lesbian Terrorists

  How could I even try to resist HOT LESBIAN TERRORISTS!? I am but a man.

  Opinion in Video — by Al Barger — on May 23, 2006

• TV Review: 24 "Day 5" Season Finale

  A Cautionary Tale to be continued. A shark to be jumped?

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on May 23, 2006

Books

• Book Review: F.U.B.A.R. by Sam Seder and Stephen Sherrill

  Two Air America Radio contributors take a satirical look at America in the age of the "Rapture Right."

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on May 23, 2006

• Book Review: The Dark Is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper

  A perfect antidote to Harry Potter withdrawal and anticipation.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 23, 2006

• Book Review: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

  This classic is an anti-romance, exactly the opposite of what I had been expecting.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on May 23, 2006

Sports

• Cancel the Rest of the NBA Playoffs

  For the good of the league, stop the postseason.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 23, 2006

• Hingis Wins First Comeback Title

  Former world No. 1 Martina Hingis completes her warm-up on clay by winning the Internazionali d’Italia.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on May 23, 2006

Tastes

• Immigrant Foods Threaten America

  Foreigners bring foreign foods. If immigrants scare us, what about their exotic foods and tastes?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Howard Dratch — on May 23, 2006