June 13, 2006 Archive

Music

• Del McCoury, Joan Jett: New Album Releases, Week of 6-13-2006

  Del McCoury's gospel The Promised Land, Joan Jett and the REAL "Sinner" having a famous religious conversation with Sam Phillips.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Jun 13, 2006

• CD Review: Neuraxis - Trilateral Progression

  The ultimate progression from Canada.

  Review in Music — by Brian Garrepy — on Jun 13, 2006

• New Bob Dylan Album and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Rumored New Dylan, Google to launch GBuy and the Tupac Legacy Tour in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 13, 2006

• Composer Gyorgy Ligeti Dies at Age 83

  Beyond 2001: The blogosphere bids a fond farewell to the brilliant Hungarian composer Gyorgy Ligeti.

  News in Music — by SVF — on Jun 13, 2006

• CD Review: The Rough Guide To Planet Rock

  An energetic, exciting tour of the world of rock music you've never heard, from Cambodia to Germany to the Congo.

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on Jun 13, 2006

• Overlooked Alternatives: New Releases for June 13, 2006

  Releases from Rush, the Futureheads, the Replacements, and Matthew Sweet.

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jun 13, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Stumbling on Happiness

  Do you know what would make you happy? Probably not. But if you don't know, who does?

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on Jun 13, 2006

• Comic Review: DC Comics (Post Infinite Crisis) 52 - Week 4

  Week 4 of a year-long series. This issue stars Booster Gold, Steel, Renee Montoya, The Question and The Elongated Man.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Jun 13, 2006

• Book Review: The New, Improved Playwright's Survival Guide

  Keeping the drama in your work and out of your life.

  Review in Books — by Kath — on Jun 13, 2006

• Book Review: Stormbreaker (Alex Rider Adventure)

  Fighting evil in bookstores everywhere, but coming to a theater near you!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 13, 2006

• Book Review: Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge

  Words are always suspect by someone, but what would happen if print was censored and controlled?

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Jun 13, 2006

• Book Review: Our Stories, Our Songs: African Children Talk About AIDS by Deborah Ellis

  These kids speak plainly about their lives. That's the tragedy and miracle of kids; they only know what they know.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Jun 13, 2006

Video

• TV Review: My Time At The 2006 Tony Awards

  The best theatre America has to offer was recently honored. Did your favorites win?

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jun 13, 2006

• TV Review: HBO's Lucky Louie (Pilot Episode)

  HBO subscribers must have gasped at the thought of a half-hour sitcom taking the stage on Sunday nights, right after Entourage.

  Review in Video — by Vichus Smith — on Jun 13, 2006

• Movie Review: Freaks

  Still a disturbing film today, Tod Browning's bizarre and daring magnum opus is an amateurish endeavor with flashes of brilliance.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Jun 13, 2006

• Movie Review: Tarnation

  Tarnation suggests that it’s not about deserving the life we get, but surviving it.

  Review in Video — by Christopher Soden — on Jun 13, 2006

• TV Review: Entourage Returns With "Aquamom"

  How do you get a reluctant date on a plane in time for a big career-making movie premiere? No prob. Let E handle it.

  Review in Video — by Joan Hunt — on Jun 13, 2006

• TV Review: HBO's Lucky Louie Premieres to Thunderous Yawns

  I laughed a few times, but not nearly as much as I cringed. And that's not a good way to start a new series.

  Review in Video — by Joan Hunt — on Jun 13, 2006

• Martin Scorcese's Bob Dylan Documentary Wins Top Honours at Banff World Television Awards

  "It's just an absolute tour de force of direction of its kind."

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jun 13, 2006

• DVD Review: The World's Fastest Indian

  Anthony Hopkins delivers a magical and endearing performance.

  Review in Video — by Neil Miller — on Jun 13, 2006

• Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang; Dave Chappelle's Block Party; 16 Blocks: Region 1 DVD Releases for June 13th, 2006

  If you buy no other DVD this summer...

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Jun 13, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: Cemetery Man

  Of death, of love, of my Pick of the Week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 13, 2006

• TV Review: Hell's Kitchen Season Premiere

  "There are Muppets in my kitchen!"

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Jun 13, 2006

• TV Review: Hell’s Kitchen

  Raggy girly hair, Muppets, and wet knickers...no, really.

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Jun 13, 2006

• DVD Review: Cemetery Man (aka Dellamorte Dellamore)

  Arthouse for the gore-hound.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 13, 2006

• Movie Review: The Power of Nightmares

  A stunning nonfiction film essay that calls the "War on Terror" a myth created by politicians.

  Review in Video — by Randall A Byrn — on Jun 13, 2006

• Movie Review: Cars

  If you race out of a movie theater the moment the credits start rolling, Cars may not be for you.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Jun 13, 2006

Culture

• Academic Papers to Be Published Under Open Access Guidelines?

  It's about time for the ivory tower to open its gates.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bryan McKay — on Jun 13, 2006

• BCRadio - June 12, 2006

  Angelina Jolie has a new role, Janet Jackson's boob, guilty pleasures, Nintendo DS Lite, and much more.

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 13, 2006

• Day By Day for June 13, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for June 13, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jun 13, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Coffee 1, Cirrhosis 0

  Researchers at Kaiser Permanente are saying that it is possible that coffee drinking may help reduce alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Guilfoil — on Jun 13, 2006

• Is the iPod Nano Too Small?

  As form-factors get smaller, when is enough enough?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Craig Lyndall — on Jun 13, 2006

• The Guardian Begins 'Web-First' Publication

  The British publication is heading towards being a website that happens to have a print edition.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Natalie Bennett — on Jun 13, 2006

Politics

• Why I Hate Ann Coulter And You Should, Too

  Ann Coulter has crossed the line of decency. All humans with a beating heart should be appalled.

  Opinion in Politics — by Candye Kane — on Jun 13, 2006

• Caledonia: An Oka In The Making

  First Nations still being played for fools and their concerns taken for granted by all levels of government.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 13, 2006

• Terror Suspects Charge Abuse In Vatican Prison

  Suspected terrorists held in intolerable conditions in Vatican. The plush rooms, private baths, and excellent food violates everything they expected.

  Satire in Politics — by Rick Moran — on Jun 13, 2006

• Make Immigration The Liberal Issue

  Rather than let the right wing set the agenda on immigration, why shouldn't the left make the issue their own?

  Opinion in Politics — by PoliticalTruths — on Jun 13, 2006

Sports

• The Ramble: Human Growth Hormone, Players Unions, Big Ben Roethlisberger, and the World Cup...And NOT Barry Bonds

  Human growth hormone and helmetless quarterbacks are dominating the sports headlines these days. Let’s have some fun.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jun 13, 2006