August 8, 2006 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Mystery at Mansfield Manor

  Mystery at Mansfield Manor is a step in the right direction towards a more creative, a more diverse cinema

  Review in Video — by A. Horbal — on Aug 08, 2006

• DVD Review: Ultimate Avengers 2

  A solid comic book-inspired storyline and a more adult edge to this superhero tale is diluted by some subpar animation.

  Review in Video — by Nik Dirga — on Aug 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Satellite (2006)

  Nice try, but the orbit is out of whack.

  Review in Video — by Steve Carlson — on Aug 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Talladega Nights Is Fast Enough!

  It suffers from movie trailer disease, but does a pretty good job of entertaining.

  Review in Video — by Logtar — on Aug 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Night of the Living Dead

  Back in 1968, this film scared lots of kids, including me, and changed the course of future horror films.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Aug 08, 2006

• DVD Review: Bring It On: All Or Nothing

  A pleasant diversion that delivers exactly what it advertises.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 08, 2006

• Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Monday Into Tuesday Morning 8/08

  Was the Power of Veto used? Who's on the block now? Spoilers from the 24/7 Big Brother live feeds!

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Aug 08, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: Brick

  What? You've never heard of it? Why am I not surprised?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels

  Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels is jam-packed with unique characters, interesting twists, and tongue-in-cheek humor.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Aug 08, 2006

• Movie Review: The Goonies

  Nothing beats Sloth.

  Review in Video — by Mat Brewster — on Aug 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Eight Below

  It is the human hindrance that slows the pooches’ potential to shine.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Aug 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

  Uproariously silly fake NASCAR biopic

  Review in Video — by Randall A Byrn — on Aug 08, 2006

• A(n Over?) Reading of About Two Seconds of Vertigo

  I can't explain everything about this film, but maybe this will shed some light on some tiny pieces of it.

  Opinion in Video — by John B. — on Aug 08, 2006

• Box Office Update 8/4-8/6: Talladega Nights Races to the Top

  Will Ferrell has a great weekend, and Captain Jack is undone by Barnyard animals.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Harry Knuckles and the Pearl Necklace

  Crazy Canucks try to top their awesome Jesus movie, lose their bearings along the way.

  Review in Video — by Steve Carlson — on Aug 08, 2006

• The End for Zoey 101 Star, Alexa Nikolas?

  There have been numerous reports that Alexa Nikolas, Nicole of Zoey 101, will not be returning for season three.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 08, 2006

• Inside Man, Brick, Prison Break: Region 1 DVD Releases for August 8th, 2006

  This week, Denzel and Spike knock one out of the park.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Aug 08, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Pure Reason Revolution: The Dark Third

  Pure Reason Revolution are, quite simply, the best and brightest hope for the New Progs.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 08, 2006

• No "Hippy Hippy Shake" For Barry Manilow - Surgery in August, New Album in October

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Aug 08, 2006

• The Free Bird Phenomenon

  No band ever plays the song. But that doesn't stop it from being requested.

  Opinion in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Aug 08, 2006

• CD Review: Ferry Corsten - L.E.F.

  On his latest, Corsten begins to re-embrace trance and improves on his previous solo album. But it's still two steps away from greatness.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Aug 08, 2006

• Music Review: Band Of The Week - Futuro

  Bloc Party being held hostage by Audioslave and forced to dance, while Franz Ferdinand watch and laugh!

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Aug 08, 2006

• CD Review: Ziggy Marley Rings True with Love Is My Religion

  Ziggy Marley deftly covers familiar ground on his new album Love Is My Religion.

  Review in Music — by Tim Gonzo Gordon — on Aug 08, 2006

• CD Reviews: Captain Beefheart Reissues

  Not as tragic nor quite so magic as the good Captain is cracked up to be.

  Review in Music — by Sid Smith — on Aug 08, 2006

• CD Review: The Knife - Silent Shout

  Indie electronica that resists commercialization, sounding like the artists are really just making the music for their own enjoyment.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Aug 08, 2006

• CD Review: Less Than Jake - In with the Out Crowd

  Just put this CD on, turn it up, and leave my mom out of it.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 08, 2006

• Single Review: Talking Heads - "Life During Wartime"

  "This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no foolin' around." Indeed.

  Review in Music — by Elvira Black — on Aug 08, 2006

• CD Review - Jim Noir - Tower Of Love

  Tower of Love is the must have CD of the summer. Stop reading and buy it.

  Review in Music — by Cameron Graham — on Aug 08, 2006

• Swing Music: It's About More Than Just Glenn Miller

  As a teenager, sitting in my pal Louie’s basement while spinning records and reinforcing my newly-discovered fondness for Swing...

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 08, 2006

• CD Review: Steve Holy – Brand New Girlfriend

  Steve Holy's second album shows his range as a performer.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Aug 08, 2006

• Overlooked Alternatives August 8, 2006: Kaki King, Porcupine Tree, Slayer

  New releases for August 8, 2006

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Aug 08, 2006

• Fare Thee Well and Thank You For A Real Good Time

  Just memories of a fan whose life Jerry touched.

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Schader — on Aug 08, 2006

Gaming

• Gaming Round Up for 08/08/06

  Double news for Mac owners.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Aug 08, 2006

• PS2 Review: Real World Golf

  An entertaining and less-frustrating take on realistic golfing

  Review in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Aug 08, 2006

• PC Game Review: Civilization 4 - Warlords

  The bad part about doing an expansion for a title like Civ4 is that the expectations are very high.

  Review in Gaming — by Kiven — on Aug 08, 2006

• Why Gaming is Serious Business

  The death of E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) as we know it notwithstanding, the future is bright for gaming.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Joey Alarilla — on Aug 08, 2006

• GBA Review: Drill Dozer

  It's a giant drill that kills things and the ESRB hands out an E rating.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 08, 2006

Politics

• A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Lies

  When lives hang in the balance, embellishing photos is disgraceful at best.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 08, 2006

• Canadian Politics: The Case Of The Disappearing Accord Part 2

  It looked like this missing Kyoto accord was really starting to heat up...

  Satire in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 08, 2006

• A Fair Road to Middle East Peace

  A fair peace in the middle east means everyone giving something up and everyone gaining something.

  Opinion in Politics — by Q Bit — on Aug 08, 2006

• How To Prevent Civil War In Iraq – Break The Country In Three

  It's high time we did something in Iraq we could really be proud of.

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Aug 08, 2006

• Gunning For PBS

  Not willing to stand behind their real motives, House Republicans hide behind needy children and bad math.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on Aug 08, 2006

• Holy War: Israeli-Hezbollah And 9/11

  As Christians justify the senseless murder of many Lebanese with Jesus' second coming I'm reminded of 9/11.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dominick Evans — on Aug 08, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Tech Tip Tuesday: Secure Your Wireless Router

  It is a good idea to do as much as you can to secure your router, just in case - part 1.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Brian Schneider — on Aug 08, 2006

Culture

• For Sale: Six Flags Elitch Gardens

  Six Flags starts trimming the fat to help out its bottom line.

  News in Culture — by The Coaster Critic — on Aug 08, 2006

• Art Review: Ossip Zadkine's Powerful Paradigm

  Review in Culture — by S A J Shirazi — on Aug 08, 2006

• Theater Review: Creation: A Clown Show

  In which Timmy creates the Universe.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 08, 2006

• Newlywed Step Mom Struggles With Stepdaughter - Cancer Sun: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I am newlywed, with a nine-year old stepdaughter.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Aug 08, 2006

• Reuters Photographer Hajj Manipulates War Photos - Pluto Transit Through Sagittarius: Astrology In Real Life

  Pluto in Sadge and the shadow side of publishing. Here we go again!

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Aug 08, 2006

• Seeing Eye: Breaking the Silence

  The latest week's challenges and accomplishments for Jared and Kerry from The Seeing Eye.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jared Wright — on Aug 08, 2006

• Day By Day for August 08, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for August 08, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Aug 08, 2006

• BCRadio Podcast - August 8, 2006

  An extended episode after a one-week absence.

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 08, 2006

• Photobloggers Exposed: Photography in 3-D

  Daniel Seguin, David Desjardins, and Dean Sherwood display a passion for photography along with the desire to share.

  Interview in Culture — by Chantal Stone — on Aug 08, 2006

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies

  This Week: Run Rover Run, Remote Romance, and The "B" Word

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Aug 08, 2006

Books

• Book Review: 100 Ways America Is Screwing Up the World by John Tirman

  Tirman's book may serve best as an introduction to America's path to its problems on the global stage.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Aug 08, 2006

• Book Review: Regeneration - Species Imperative #3 by Julie Czerneda

  You may want to pause in your reading to get your heart started again, or to remember how to breathe, but that's about it.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 08, 2006