May 27, 2006 Archive

Video

• Soul Patrol Push Hicks To American Idol 2006

  Taylor Hicks brings fans back a real American Idol. The Soul Patrol rides on.

  Opinion in Video — by Jewels Richardson — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: Serendipity

  With its two charismatic leads and its charming, dreamy, and surprisingly hysterical fluff, Serendipity is a rom-com for the ages.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: March Of The Penguins

  An utterly fascinating film...

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on May 27, 2006

• DVD Review: Dumbo (Big Top Edition)

  Still a classic movie. Not much difference from the 60th Anniversary Edition.

  Review in Video — by Manny Hernandez — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: The Best of Youth

  You're so invested in these characters and their lives that you wish the film would go on forever.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on May 27, 2006

• DVD Review: Closely Watched Trains

  A bold and kind treatment of the enduring reality of the human spirit.

  Review in Video — by Jules Alder — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: Field Of Dreams

  Like Hoosiers, it provides the sports genre with a level of depth that such films oftentimes lack...

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: The Benchwarmers

  If they handed out Oscars for such ridiculous roles, Amaury Nolasco would win for his portrayal of Carlos...

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on May 27, 2006

• DVD Review: DimeVision Vol. 1: That’s The Fun I Have

  The only drawback is that at times it seems like a drunken, heavy metal version of MTV's Jackass.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on May 27, 2006

• DVD Review: Together

  Strong, overlooked film of a journey by a prodigy and his father to a Beijing music competition. See it. Preferably in your native language.

  Review in Video — by Howard Dratch — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: X-Men: The Last Stand

  Is the third time the charm for the X-Men in their latest outing?

  Review in Video — by Scott C. Smith — on May 27, 2006

• TV Review: 24 Season Finale "5:00 AM - 7:00 AM"

  The TV Viewer's Diary comes in a bit late with the the 24 finale.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: The Searchers

  There's something hard enough about raising a family that somehow augments the difficulty of doing so in the pioneer days.

  Review in Video — by Jules Alder — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: Saving Private Ryan

  This Memorial Day, celebrate our troops with the one of the greatest war films ever made.

  Review in Video — by Sam James — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: X-Men: The Last Stand

  Disappointing, yet strangely entertaining.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 27, 2006

• Movie Review: Dead Man’s Shoes

  In the final 15 minutes, the strength of Paddy Considine’s performance redeems the entire production.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on May 27, 2006

Gaming

• Gear Review: Griffin iFM PSP

  Do you want a radio in your pocket? Who doesn't?

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on May 27, 2006

• Sims’ Will Wright Honored For His Work

  Will Wright will pick up a Hall of Fame award for his contributions to the video game industry in June.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 27, 2006

• Mercenaries 2 Draws Venezuelan Fire

  Venezuelan lawmakers are suspicious of the new game, which they say paints President Hugo Chavez as a tyrant.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 27, 2006

Politics

• Bush: Read My Lips - No New Amnesty

  The new Bush plan is the ultimate in taxation without representation. Perhaps we should be calling its patron "King George."

  Opinion in Politics — by Nicholas Stix — on May 27, 2006

• The Courts Have Spoken. We're Journalists. We Have Rights.

  The 6th District Court of Appeals has ruled that bloggers have all the rights and protections of traditional journalists.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 27, 2006

• Satire: Bareback Mounting – Mr. Dubya Bennet & Mr. Dick Darcy

  Jane Austen’s illegitimate great-grand daughter writes a novel on the 'complicated' relationship between George Bush and Dick Cheney.

  Satire in Politics — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on May 27, 2006

• The U.S. Constitution: What Do You Really Know?

  If you think you know your rights and you haven't looked at these three documents, think again!

  Opinion in Politics — by Peter J — on May 27, 2006

• Satire: I Am Not Calling For George Galloway To Be Murdered...

  ...but it would be morally justified!

  Satire in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on May 27, 2006

Music

• DVD Review: Glass Hammer - Live At Belmont

  The band may not perform live that often, but when they do, they do it right.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on May 27, 2006

• CD Review: Free To Be... You And Me Marlo Thomas And Friends

  The messages imparted are as valuable today as they were back in 1972.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 27, 2006

• Thom Yorke is Not an Alien: Deconstructing the Radiohead Conundrum

  ...if I loathe this music so much, why am I so much more fascinated with this band in a state of what I consider to be disrepair?

  Opinion in Music — by Rockbeatstone — on May 27, 2006

• CD/DVD Review: Soundtrack - Dead Man Walking "Legacy Edition"

  None of the songs, inspired by the movie, are overtly political; there are no chants of "No More Death Penalty."

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 27, 2006

• 100 Greatest Punk Songs 13-22

  13-22 of an ongoing list. File Under: Uneasy Listening. MDC, Husker Du, Radio Birdman, Misfits, D.I., Richard Hell and the Voidoids, BGK, 7 Seconds, Minor Threat, Sham 69.

  Opinion in Music — by Michele Catalano — on May 27, 2006

• CD Review: Quasi - When the Going Gets Dark

  Close, but no guitar: A competent and talented alt-rock, alt-country, alt-whatever band is a bit lacking.

  Review in Music — by Rockbeatstone — on May 27, 2006

Culture

• Religious Tolerance in Kurdistan

  In the midst of fanaticism and intolerance, the Kurds prove once again that they are the voice of reason and moderation.

  News in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on May 27, 2006

• Marriage Conflict - Double Libra Married to Double Sagittarius: Astrology-Based Advice

  "I'm newly - and quite happily - married to the person I fully believe to be my soulmate."

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 27, 2006

• The Dixie Chicks as Andy Kaufman

  The girl would be dangerous if she had a brain. Or are the Dixie Chicks really geniuses...?

  Opinion in Culture — by Al Barger — on May 27, 2006

• Day By Day for May 27, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for May 27, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on May 27, 2006

• A Scientific Slant On Religion And Politics

  "Good heavens, Miss Sakamoto/You're beautiful..."

  Opinion in Culture — by Melly — on May 27, 2006

Sports

• Stephen A. Smith, Use Your Indoor Voice

  Yelling does not a sports analyst make.

  Opinion in Sports — by David Barbour — on May 27, 2006

• World Cup Themed Vibrators Upset Oliver Kahn, Michael Ballack

  An erotic German retailer launched a line of products featuring various international soccer stars. Legal shenanigans ensue.

  News in Sports — by Flash Warner — on May 27, 2006

• Watch -- Don't Cancel -- The NBA Finals

  I may be taking a chance by disagreeing with a point my sports editor made.

  Opinion in Sports — by Q Bit — on May 27, 2006

Sci/Tech

• The Healthy Skeptic: Pat Robertson Leg Presses 1000 Pounds

  Can everyone’s favorite wacky evangelical really leg press 1000 pounds, or is the Lord doing all of the work?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on May 27, 2006

• Internet Animated Short Review: I Can't Afford My Gasoline

  Follow the plight of an average, everyday American who can no longer afford the price of gasoline.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Slobokan — on May 27, 2006