June 24, 2006 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: A Prairie Home Companion

  Robert Altman's love song to live radio.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 24, 2006

• DVD Review: Inspector Gadget - The Original Series

  Go-Go buy this Inspector Gadget set?

  Review in Video — by Rob Faraldi — on Jun 24, 2006

• Motherload Adds More Original Series

  A number of new series are in the works for Comedy Central's popular broadband video site.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Jun 24, 2006

• Movie Review: Malice

  It was very appealing to see the development of a supremely arrogant character who sees himself as above everyone else.

  Review in Video — by Daniel — on Jun 24, 2006

• DVD Review: Tomie (1998)

  Tomie is a girl who keeps losing her head - that's why her boyfriend has to carry it around for her.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Jun 24, 2006

• Movie Review: Paul Greengrass's United 93: Guts

  Almost like being there.

  Review in Video — by Alan Dale — on Jun 24, 2006

• Speedtv.com Streams Races Online

  SPEED has launched its own video on demand site dedicated to motor sports.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Jun 24, 2006

• TV Review: Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

  Another Disney Channel original movie that's surprisingly entertaining.

  Review in Video — by Sterfish — on Jun 24, 2006

Books

• Interview: Julia DeVillers, Author Of How My Private, Personal Journal Became A Bestseller

  Julia DeVillers shares her thoughts about her book becoming the new Disney Channel movie Read It and Weep.

  Interview in Books — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jun 24, 2006

• The Pleasures of Mobile Reading

  Reading books on your mobile phone is fun and convenient. Try it!

  Opinion in Books — by Elizabeth Bennett — on Jun 24, 2006

• The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson

  Malazan is what happens when an archaeologist decides to write a detective story. And shoves in some immortals for good measure.

  Opinion in Books — by Shalini Srinivasan — on Jun 24, 2006

• Book Review: If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern

  A gentle story of love but with a twist in the tail. Unless you're made of stone this story will touch your heart.

  Review in Books — by Jim Symcox — on Jun 24, 2006

Music

• Black on Black: A Tribute to Black Flag

  Black on Black? It should been called "crap on crap."

  Review in Music — by Rob Faraldi — on Jun 24, 2006

• CD Review: Crow Jane Alley - Willy DeVille

  Willy DeVille is one of the greats who have been ignored for too long.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 24, 2006

• "PoPsie" Randolph's Lifetime Pass to Benny Goodman - 1957

  "PoPsie" gets the ultimate ticket for life.

  News in Music — by Cliff Malloy — on Jun 24, 2006

• CD Review: Pure Will Ackerman

  This is pure.

  Review in Music — by Brian Garrepy — on Jun 24, 2006

• CD Review: The Hard Stuff George Thorogood

  ...the dynamo that can power a small city.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 24, 2006

• Songs That Touch My Soul Too - Two

  At times like those you thank the powers that be for MP3 players - the syringe of those suffering with this affliction.

  Opinion in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jun 24, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Harriet the Tortoise Dies at 176

  The grand old lady remained close-lipped about her relationship with Darwin to the end.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Justene Adamec — on Jun 24, 2006

• Nix and Hydra: Naming Two Moons of Pluto

  The official astronomical names of two newly discovered moons of Pluto have been revealed.

  News in Sci/Tech — by PoizonMyst — on Jun 24, 2006

• Making The Switch to Mac OS X - Part 1

  When switching to Mac OS X, it helps to know what applications you need.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Adam Drake — on Jun 24, 2006

Politics

• Victory Is In Sight in Iraq

  A timetable for pullout proposed by the Iraqis is not the same as one proposed by Democrats.

  Opinion in Politics — by Rick Moran — on Jun 24, 2006

• Darfur: A Treaty That Could Work

  Does the solution to Darfur lie not in peace treaties but in food, medicine and bringing the countries into the twenty-first century?

  Opinion in Politics — by cooper — on Jun 24, 2006

Gaming

• Game Sequels: While Innovation Stalls, Genre Blending Could Foot the Bill

  Game sequels on the whole just aren't selling. Try remixing it, like this...

  Opinion in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on Jun 24, 2006

• Gamecube Review: Swingerz Golf

  Using a Z instead of a S is so 1995.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 24, 2006

• Xbox Review: Urban Chaos Riot Response

  Eidos attempts to tick off politicians again with this absurdly violent first-person shooter.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 24, 2006

• Xbox 360 Price Drop Coming?

  Rumors of a $100 price cut for the Xbox 360 are cropping up on the 'Net.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on Jun 24, 2006

• Xbox Review: NFL Head Coach

  EA Sports has released NFL Head Coach as a sports strategy game. Do you have time?

  Review in Gaming — by John Guilfoil — on Jun 24, 2006

Culture

• Beyond The Pale

  This most recent attempt by the New York Times and others to throw a body block against the Administration to spring al-Qaeda for an open field run at the United States is far beyond the pale.

  Opinion in Culture — by Rick Moran — on Jun 24, 2006

• Ptolemy, Manbearpig, Global Warming and Epistemological Humility

  Even a smart, honest scientist like Ptolemy could be all wrong, much less Al Gore (or Al Barger).

  Opinion in Culture — by Al Barger — on Jun 24, 2006

• Day By Day for June 24, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for June 24, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jun 24, 2006

Sports

• World Cup Diary VI: Second Round Predictions - I

  One no-brainer in Sweden-Germany, and it doesn't look good for the Mexicans in taking on Argentina.

  Opinion in Sports — by Q Bit — on Jun 24, 2006

• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Chris-Mets

  There are more orange and blue shirts and caps being worn just like back in the 1980s when the Mets ruled New York.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jun 24, 2006