July 6, 2006 Archive

Video

• Film Noir Thursday #2: Laura

  The second in the Film Noir Thursday series. We take a look at the 1944 film, Laura.

  Review in Video — by Cameron Graham — on Jul 06, 2006

• DVD Review: Look, Up In The Sky! The Amazing Story Of Superman

  Hombre Divertido says it's "a must have for the true Superman fan."

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 06, 2006

• Emmy Awards Nominations Announced - New Rules, Old Politics, Some Surprises

  A roundup of contenders for television's top awards.

  Opinion in Video — by NancyGail — on Jul 06, 2006

• Controversial Emmy Nominations Snub Major Contenders

  I throw in my two cents just before it all hits the fan. Something tells me the Emmy ratings are going to be down this year.

  Opinion in Video — by Film Laureate — on Jul 06, 2006

• Movie Review: Split Second

  Seven meets The Punisher meets Predator in this Rutger Hauer thriller.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Jul 06, 2006

• DVD Review: Our Hero: The Complete Series

  Our Hero: The Complete Series is thirteen hours of some of the better television shot recently.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 06, 2006

• Sparrow and Son: Keith Richards to Play Johnny Depp's Father in Pirates of the Caribbean 3

  "Buckle that swash, son, and pass me the rum."

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Jul 06, 2006

• The Value of Reality In Television

  If reality programming has its place in our lives and in our news, satire knows just where to sit.

  Opinion in Video — by Jonathan Scanlan — on Jul 06, 2006

• Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada

  A subversive gem of a film.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 06, 2006

• Movie Review: Click

  This one will have you reaching for the fast-forward button.

  Review in Video — by Neil Miller — on Jul 06, 2006

• TV Review: Rock Star - "SuperNova"

  "Supernova" breaks first light — let the auditions begin for the next Rock Band.

  Review in Video — by Jewels Richardson — on Jul 06, 2006

• TV Previews: Monk and Psych, the New USA Friday Night Lineup

  USA unveils the new season of the defective detective and the premiere season of a fake psychic.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 06, 2006

Politics

• Neighbors And Friends: The Future Of US-Canada Relations

  Canada is redefining itself as a major force in the war on terrorism and a key ally for the US.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dr Politico — on Jul 06, 2006

• Extremism In The Pursuit Of Anything Is Moronic

  A nation dominated by extremists is doomed to become increasingly divisive and solve no problems...just exacerbate our current ones.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Jul 06, 2006

• The UN on Human Rights: Still an Embarassment

  Genuine reform of the UN is doomed to failure unless it starts at the most basic level by reforming the membership itself.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 06, 2006

• Canadian Politics: Softwood Lumber, The GST, And A Trip To Washington

  Canadians will mind if Mr. Harper looks like he forgets which side of the border he lives on.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 06, 2006

• The Iraq War Is An Enron Fraud Committed On The American People

  If the Democrats want to win in November, they have to reframe the Iraq War debate from "cut and run" to "Enron fraud."

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Jul 06, 2006

• Framing as Strawman Politics

  Lakoff demonstrates that framing in politics is little more than lying about your opponents and constructing demons.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Jul 06, 2006

• The Media-Military Relationship

  The media and the military have had a troubled relationship almost since the founding of the republic. And that's a good thing.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on Jul 06, 2006

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: FIFA 06 - Road to the World Cup

  Step 1: Rip off soccer fans. Step 2: ? Step 3: Profit.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 06, 2006

• Video Gamers Not Immune From Politics

  The Israeli Palestinian conflict became an issue at this year's Electronic Sports World Cup.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Igniq — on Jul 06, 2006

• PS2 Review: The Bible Game (EU)

  Would you Adam and Eve it? A religious quiz show game on the PS2.

  Review in Gaming — by Andrew Ogier — on Jul 06, 2006

• Anti-Video Game Law Remains Blocked

  The law, drafted in part by Jack Thompson, seeks to ban just about every video game for sale to minors.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Igniq — on Jul 06, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Blog Review: Up and Onward...Confessions of a Super Hero

  "You know, we don’t get paid for saving mankind from the tyranny of despots. This is a charity, baby."

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Sovereign Syre — on Jul 06, 2006

Culture

• Las Vegas Update #3 - Travel Gadgets, The Things They Carried

  Final update from Las Vegas with a slew of gadgets and toys I tested out while there.

  Opinion in Culture — by John Guilfoil — on Jul 06, 2006

• Uncle Seth Podcast #12: Worst Concert Moments

  Opinion in Culture — by Jay Moonah — on Jul 06, 2006

• Scorpio Asks, How Can I Get My Leo Girfriend Back? Astrology-Based Advice

  Hi Elsa, I was recently dating a Leo girl for nine months.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Jul 06, 2006

• Day By Day for July 06, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for July 06, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jul 06, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The Shaolin Workout: 28 Days to Transforming Your Body and Soul the Warrior’s Way

  Is this book the real thing or is it a kung-fu hustle?

  Review in Books — by Sal Marinello — on Jul 06, 2006

• Graphic Novel Review: The Crow

  You snap awake and the room that should be familiar is strange and you're unsure of yourself, shrouded in twilight memory, slipping into blackness.

  Review in Books — by Dan Traeger — on Jul 06, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Sparklejet - Beyond the Beyond

  It's appealing to your desperate and depressed side.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 06, 2006

• CD Review: Staggering Statistics - All of This and More

  Great music. Shame about the singing.

  Review in Music — by Steve Carlson — on Jul 06, 2006

• CD Review: About Them Shoes - Hubert Sumlin

  Toes will tap but they will do so while attached to bodies sitting on sofas.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 06, 2006

• CD Review: The Bennie Maupin Ensemble - Penumbra

  ...think of albums like Bitches Brew and On The Corner, but with less "statistical density"...

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 06, 2006

• Ella Fitzgerald Shows Billie Holiday How to Scat at Bop City, July 20, 1950

  "PoPsie" be-bops with Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday at Bop City.

  News in Music — by Cliff Malloy — on Jul 06, 2006

• CD Review: Babylon Bombs - Doin' You Nasty

  Swedish sleaze-metal merchants return a short year later with a follow-up to their fantastic debut from a year ago.

  Review in Music — by Brian Gould — on Jul 06, 2006

Sports

• Ramblin’ From The Beach: The Knicks, Joe Mauer, Walk-offs, Cycling Dopes, Eddie Griffin, and Pro Wrestlers With Pot

  A governor can shut down a state, but can a governor shut down a team? Please?

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jul 06, 2006

• Barry Bonds’ Trainer To Go Back To Jail Rather Than Testify In Front Of A Grand Jury

  Greg Anderson is going back to jail rather than cooperate with the authorities. He’s just a criminal being a criminal.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jul 06, 2006

• ESPY Awards Countdown: Best Moment

  The nominees are Kobe Bryant (81 pts), Jason McElwain (20 pts), Dakoda Dowd (12 over par) and George Mason (11-seed).

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 06, 2006

Tastes

• Pepsi Declines Stolen Coke Recipe, Sticks With Sweet Stuff

  If the products in question were anything like Coke Blak or Coke Zero, it's hard to imagine Pepsi being interested anyway.

  News in Tastes — by Phillip Winn — on Jul 06, 2006