July 1, 2006 Archive

Books

• Comic Review: Raven's Children: Shadow of the Snow Fox

  A sprawling, historical epic with occasional bits of fantasy and science fiction thrown in for good measure.

  Review in Books — by Dan Traeger — on Jul 01, 2006

• NaNoWriMo Notes #23: Remembering Gratitude

  I will do my best to remember that I'm doing what I want. What can be better than that?

  Opinion in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 01, 2006

• Book Review: Summer Liaison by Basem Darwish

  Every two pages there is an extremely graphic sex scene, which I am not against as long as it’s good sex. But this isn’t.

  Review in Books — by A.L. Harper — on Jul 01, 2006

• Satire: More Filth Tumbles Out of Jane Austen's Closet

  Sexual suggestions secretly interspersed by England's greatest woman novelist in her writings.

  Satire in Books — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Jul 01, 2006

Video

• Movie Recap for June 2006: Superman Returns Flies and Al Gore Falls

  June is done. A good month to be sure -- will July be able to top it?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Superman Returns

  Despite its flaws, 'Superman Returns' offers a powerful, deeply respectful take on the greatest caped crusader of them all.

  Review in Video — by Nik Dirga — on Jul 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Click

  I wouldn't recommend anyone spending ten bucks on this.

  Review in Video — by Ray Wong — on Jul 01, 2006

• DVD Review: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

  Excellent self-referential comedy/action/mystery with many nods to film noir conventions and classics.

  Review in Video — by Ken Molay — on Jul 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Kiss The Girls

  James Patterson's books exhibit immense promise as Tinsel Town screenplays.

  Opinion in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jul 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Born into Brothels

  The radiance, audacity, and clear-eyed authenticity of the shots they take are mind-boggling.

  Review in Video — by Christopher Soden — on Jul 01, 2006

• Movie Review: It's A Wonderful Life

  The quintessential Christmas classic.

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jul 01, 2006

• Movie Review: National Treasure

  A fun and entertaining night at the movies.

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jul 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Superman Returns

  Let me start with something, to get it out of the way right up front -- this is not an action movie.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 01, 2006

Music

• The Classic Metal Show Rocks The Internet On 4th Of July With Members Of Lynch Mob And King Kobra!

  Ex-Lynch Mob and King Kobra members team up with Classic Metal Show Online for holiday listening party!

  News in Music — by Chris Akin — on Jul 01, 2006

• Featured Artist: Soul Asylum

  From local garage punk band to Grammy winning artists -- Soul Asylum.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 01, 2006

• CD Review: Seven Falls - Seven Falls

  Raw and clever, Seven Falls is reminiscent of Green Day and Sum 41.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 01, 2006

Culture

• Sexual Advertising Happens, Stays In Vegas

  Sex is everywhere in Las Vegas.

  Opinion in Culture — by John Guilfoil — on Jul 01, 2006

• Royal Caribbean Lawsuits: One Win and One Settled

  The end to cases involving Legionnaire's Disease and George Smith.

  News in Culture — by Justene Adamec — on Jul 01, 2006

• Christina Aguilera Blows Her Cover and Depp Teams With Smith

  Christina Aguilera unveils cover for new CD, Johnny Depp and Will Smith team up, Running With Scissors heads from bookstores to theaters.

  News in Culture — by Film Laureate — on Jul 01, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Peer Impact A Legal And Different P2P

  Peer Impact mixes features of P2P networks and video subscription services, and also pays users who redistribute content.

  News in Sci/Tech — by TeevBlogger — on Jul 01, 2006

Politics

• Escaping The Legal And Moral Quagmire of Guantanamo

  What can be done to begin repairing the damage to our Constitution and our most cherished values by the abuses at Guantanamo?

  Opinion in Politics — by Rick Moran — on Jul 01, 2006

• Supreme Court Rules Against GITMO Tribunals

  With Thomas raving and Alito silent the Supreme Court proves it's hardly the Bush tool many feared it would be.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 01, 2006