August 11, 2006 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: The Descent is Worth the Trip Down

  I’ve never read Dante, but I wouldn’t be surprised if director Neil Marshall did.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Aug 11, 2006

• Mike Douglas: Gone But Never Forgotten

  A fond goodbye to a true icon of American pop culture.

  News in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 11, 2006

• DVD Review: Johnny Cash Live From Austin TX

  Owning this disc is too good an opportunity for any Johnny Cash fan to let slip away.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 11, 2006

• Movie Review: Vera Drake

  Imelda Staunton gives the best performance of the decade in "Vera Drake".

  Review in Video — by Casey Lunkley — on Aug 11, 2006

• Wrong Answer, Mr. Craig

  Daniel Craig expressed doubts about his public perception as James Bond. Here's why that wasn't a good move.

  Opinion in Video — by John Guilfoil — on Aug 11, 2006

• Movie Review: Brick, A Detective Movie by Rian Johnson

  It’s an elegant, full-throated roar and a tip of the fedora that will cleanse the palate of even the most jaded moviegoer.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Aug 11, 2006

• Movie Review: The Italian Straw Hat

  I can't quite say that hilarity ensues.

  Review in Video — by Pat Evans — on Aug 11, 2006

• DVD Review: Kris Kristofferson - Live From Austin, Texas

  If you are a fan and felt that your collection has lacked a concert movie to round it out, this is the one for you.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 11, 2006

• Movie Review: My Super Ex-Girlfriend

  Uma Thurman deserves better

  Review in Video — by DK Brewer — on Aug 11, 2006

• Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Into Friday 8/11

  The HOH Competition on the live show thrown out due to technical difficulties! Who's the new HOH now? (Spoilers abound)

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Aug 11, 2006

• Music DVD Review: Seu Jorge - Live at Montreux 2005

  This isn't any supermarket muzak bullshit; Seu Jorge's Live at Montreux is a blinding mist of exotica.

  Review in Video — by Modern Pea Pod — on Aug 11, 2006

• New Movie Releases and Box Office Predictions: Pulse, Step Up, Zoom

  None of them are predicted to be blockbusters; that time of the year has passed.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 11, 2006

• Movie Review: Shall We Dance?

  America's misconceptions of both tango and Japan are revealed in this remake, a slick, incoherent package for all markets.

  Opinion in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Aug 11, 2006

• Film Noir Thursday #7 - Kiss Me Deadly

  Kiss Me Deadly although well respected, is absolutely terrible.

  Review in Video — by Cameron Graham — on Aug 11, 2006

• Supernova Week Six Josh and Jill Went Up the Hill

  A week of pairings, encores, and Josh and Jill went up a hill, but only fetched elimination.

  Review in Video — by Jewels Richardson — on Aug 11, 2006

Politics

• Israel, The Left, And History Don't Mix

  I've got to stop letting history and the truth get in the way of my critical reasoning.

  Satire in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 11, 2006

• U.N. To Vote Tonight on Resolution; Israel Accepts While Greenlighting Expanded War Effort

  The crisis in Israel and Lebanon is on the verge of being settled, but nothing is certain in the Mid-East.

  News in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Aug 11, 2006

• Olmert Gives the Green Light: An Israeli Victory Must Be Clear, Decisive

  For Israel, anything less than a decisive victory against Hezbollah will be seen as a loss.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dr Politico — on Aug 11, 2006

• Disproportionate Response?

  The severity of the US response to yesterday's announcement of a foiled terrorist plot begs the question of what, exactly, demands this extreme level of alertness.

  Opinion in Politics — by David Winchell — on Aug 11, 2006

• Osama bin Laden – The Greatest Satan of Our Times

  Osama revelations received from a 17th century ghost in the ramparts of Delhi's Red Fort.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Aug 11, 2006

• The London Airline Terrorist Plot: An Iranian Diversion From An Attack On Jerusalem Planned August 22nd?

  Could Rajab 27th be the end of days? Is Jerusalem in danger of destruction at the hands of Iran?

  Opinion in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Aug 11, 2006

• Bush Reads Lincoln To Learn About Bush

  Republican's cannot help starting wars to get their way.

  Opinion in Politics — by Brad Schader — on Aug 11, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Rhymefest Blue Collar

  Does poppin' up the blue collar put a new face on the stagnant state of rap?

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 11, 2006

• Carmen Electra Files For Divorce From Dave Navarro

  It just proves again that if you are a Z-grade celebrity and you want true love, don’t get married on MTV.

  News in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Aug 11, 2006

• Interview: Lady Sovereign

  Lady Sov told me things like being signed to Def Jam, chavs and why Philadelphia was sending her hate mail...

  Interview in Music — by Miss Hipstah — on Aug 11, 2006

• CD Reviews: Indie Round-Up for Aug 10 2006 - Reischel, Weary Boys, Vladeck

  Sure, he's talented and good-lookng - but how many Myspace friends does he have?

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 11, 2006

• The Friday Morning Listen - Greg Brown - The Evening Call

  You put a forkful of something into your mouth and there's this explosion of flavor as your eyeballs roll back into your head.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 11, 2006

• Band Of The Week: Big Strides

  Not the best decision I have ever made, because they said yes, and ambushed me right back.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Aug 11, 2006

• Pokeweed Inspired A Classic Blues Song

  If our timing was right, my granddad - who looked nothing like Cary Grant - would be waiting...

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 11, 2006

• CD Review: Shot To Hell - Black Label Society

  How could an artist this good put out an album so lame?

  Review in Music — by Chris Akin — on Aug 11, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Friday Femmes Fatales No 65 (Women Bloggers)

  Summer reading, why diamonds are useless, and positive violence on TV.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Natalie Bennett — on Aug 11, 2006

Culture

• Adventures Beyond Belief

  We are dying from our beliefs, and our beliefs won’t save us.

  Opinion in Culture — by John Spivey — on Aug 11, 2006

• Where Have the Snow Leopards Gone?

  Few animals match the rare beauty and quiet mystery of the snow leopard.

  Opinion in Culture — by S A J Shirazi — on Aug 11, 2006

• Conflicted Over Having Children - Scorpio Moon Conjunct Uranus: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I'm a lucky person, and the most part my life now is good.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Aug 11, 2006

• DVD Review: Two Against Nature

  This disc offers much of the fun of a Steely Dan concert experience, but with superior sonics and intimacy.

  Review in Culture — by David Winchell — on Aug 11, 2006

• The Power of Brands

  A positive prognosis of the growing influence of consumer power doesn't always hold true.

  Opinion in Culture — by Spincycle — on Aug 11, 2006

• Day By Day for August 11, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for August 11, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Aug 11, 2006

Books

• Book Review: WebMage by Kelly McCullough

  A pitch-perfect blending of science fiction and fantasy.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 11, 2006

• Book Review: In the Company of Ogres by A. Lee Martinez

  Goblins and wizards and orcs, oh, my!

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Aug 11, 2006

Sports

• Tigers, Red Sox In Trouble Like I'm In The Best Shape Of My Life

  Detroit and Boston both hit a couple rough spots. News flash: You'll have that in a 162-game season.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 11, 2006