August 18, 2006 Archive

Video

• UMD Review: Godzilla Final Wars

  A prime example of why UMD movies didn't make it.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 18, 2006

• TV Review: America's Got Talent - Eleven-Year-Old Wins a Million

  "How do you feel?" host Regis Philbin asked Bianca as he handed her a mock check.

  Review in Video — by Jewels Richardson — on Aug 18, 2006

• Movie Buzz: Snakes, Planes, and Samuel

  Snake mania is upon us, but for how long?

  News in Video — by John Guilfoil — on Aug 18, 2006

• Movie Review: Snakes on a Plane

  Snakes on a Plane has the good sense to provide the titular snakes on the titular plane and not much else.

  Review in Video — by David Wester — on Aug 18, 2006

• Paramount To Longtime Trek Fans: Screw You

  It's always the fans' fault when studios produce junk. What's the matter with us?

  Opinion in Video — by Screen Rant — on Aug 18, 2006

• Movie Review: Little Miss Sunshine

  You will laugh so hard you will be brought to tears, but you will want to cry anyway – because this film has so much heart.

  Review in Video — by Neil Miller — on Aug 18, 2006

• Movie Review: Shakespeare Behind Bars

  An understated, if sometimes unsettling, glimpse at an unsual Shakespearian troupe.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 18, 2006

• Movie Review: Snakes on a Plane

  Another action-packed, well-crafted horrific thrill ride as only Samuel L. Jackson can deliver!

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Aug 18, 2006

• Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Late Night And Overnight Into Friday 8/18

  Who won the Power of Veto? Wait... there was a Power of Veto competition? The latest from the Big Brother 7: All Stars live feeds - spoilers abound!

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Aug 18, 2006

• Movie Review: Factotum

  A well-crafted adaptation as Bukowski captures the beauty in an ugliness of life.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 18, 2006

• New Movie Releases and Box Office Predictions: Snakes on a Plane, Accepted, Material Girls

  You've got snakes on your Internet!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 18, 2006

• Movie Review: Snakes on a Plane

  It's crude. It's gory. It gleefully travels well beyond traditional standards of decency. But it's also... quite a lot of fun.

  Review in Video — by David Winchell — on Aug 18, 2006

• Controversial Degrassi Issue Finally Premieres in the USA

  In Canada, the episode, "Accidents Will Happen," premiered January 26, 2004. Now, after all this time, it's finally going to air in the USA.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 18, 2006

Sports

• Marion Jones Reportedly Tests Positive For Banned Substance

  The cloud of suspicion that has hovered over Jones’ head for years becomes more than a just a cloud.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Aug 18, 2006

• New Yankee Stadium Benefits Yankees, But Not Bronx

  The "new" Yankee Stadium may glitter but all is not gold for residents of the Bronx.

  Opinion in Sports — by B.C. Lorio — on Aug 18, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Friday Femmes Fatales No 66 (Women Bloggers)

  Let's celebrate! Bodies and art and food and nature, and more...

  News in Sci/Tech — by Natalie Bennett — on Aug 18, 2006

• Google Gets "Trek-y"

  Search engine giant Google has launched a specially created site for Star Trek fans.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Daniel M. Harrison — on Aug 18, 2006

Politics

• Alleged al-Qaida Letter Threatens to Bomb the Taj-Mahal

  Indian authorities are examining a letter, possibly from an al-Qaida supporter, that promises a series of bombings at the 342 year-old monument.

  News in Politics — by Lady Dragonfyre — on Aug 18, 2006

• 21st Century Conservatism: What Are We Conserving?

  The word conservatism is based on the word "conserve". What exactly do conservatives want to conserve?

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Aug 18, 2006

• Bush Still Dragging GOP Down As November Elections Near: But It's Still A Tossup

  With nothing but bad news on both the international and domestic fronts, Republicans are growing increasingly nervous about November's elections.

  News in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Aug 18, 2006

• China to U.S.: "Shut Up" About Military Spending

  What is it that China doesn't want to tell us?

  Opinion in Politics — by Bryan McKay — on Aug 18, 2006

• Gullibility, Common Sense, and 9/11

  I may not trust the government, but I really, really don't trust paranoid conspiracy-mongers.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 18, 2006

• George Bush Is Not A Good Public Speaker

  Are you offended?

  Opinion in Politics — by Jessa — on Aug 18, 2006

• Healthy Brains Cut Funding for Treating Injured Brains

  Where's the Wizard now, Scarecrow? The Tin Man killed him.

  Opinion in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Aug 18, 2006

• The Decision To Protect Citizens From Government Spying

  An African-American woman is the federal judge who has explained the Constitution to the President.

  News in Politics — by Howard Dratch — on Aug 18, 2006

• Satire: Meet Senator Cowpie - George Allen, S.R. Sidarth and Macachismo

  Did you know, George Allen Junior was the inspiration for Divine in "Lust in the Dust"?

  Satire in Politics — by Chancelucky — on Aug 18, 2006

• Freedom and/or Security

  How difficult can it really be for law enforcement investigators to get a warrant?

  Opinion in Politics — by Q Bit — on Aug 18, 2006

Books

• Interview: Toby Young, Author of The Sound of No Hands Clapping: A Memoir

  “Failure just seems to come naturally to me."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Aug 18, 2006

• Book Review: The Blood Knight The Kingdoms Of Thorn And Bone Book #3 by Greg Keyes

  Keyes is far too good an author to stretch something out just for the sake of stretching it out.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 18, 2006

• Book Review: Why Christians Don't Vote for Democrats by Richard Miller

  Is the main point of education to teach children to think, or to teach them doctrine?

  Review in Books — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 18, 2006

Music

• Music Review: Cactus Returns Strongly With New Release V

  This is a solid comeback for a forgotten band and it should kick up some dust, joggle some cobwebs...

  Review in Music — by MuzikMan — on Aug 18, 2006

• New Tom Waits and The Daily Music and Tech News

  New Tom Waits, mobile eBay, and nixed in-flight Internet in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 18, 2006

• Featured Artist: Platinum Weird - The Review

  But let us forget about all the hype, all the marketing, all the shite and really listen to the music.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Aug 18, 2006

• The Friday Morning Listen - Paul Oakenfold - A Lively Mind

  "Girls just want sex and money." Is this true?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 18, 2006

• Concert Review: Howling Bells

  Barring the collected output of the Brothers Finn, the Antipodean colonies haven’t had much luck in the musical department.

  Review in Music — by Greg Smyth — on Aug 18, 2006

• Bootleg Country: Jimmy Cliff - 12/17/01

  I may have to get into reggae after all.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Aug 18, 2006

• Music Review: BeOmega - Outer Edge of MusiVerse

  Music that takes you on a journey? That's up to the listener to decide.

  Review in Music — by Snarkattack — on Aug 18, 2006

• Smashing Pumpkins Back in Studio for First Time Since 2000

  Is Billy Corgan the next Axl Rose?

  News in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Aug 18, 2006

Culture

• Britain’s Ryanair Airlines Demands Reduction in Airline Security

  The small commercial airline wants Britain to either lower its airline security measures or face a lawsuit.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lady Dragonfyre — on Aug 18, 2006

• MTV Destroys Love, Energizes Careers with Celebrity Marriage Shows

  The Barkers, Navarro/Electra, and Simpson/Lachey all feel wrath of MTV marriage curse, but exposure is priceless for careers.

  News in Culture — by Dawn Olsen — on Aug 18, 2006

• Day By Day for August 18, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for August 18, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Aug 18, 2006

• The Misadventures of a Budding Critic

  Two years later, I'm still here.

  Opinion in Culture — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 18, 2006

• The Royal Grope

  Prince Harry’s groping scandal has sent shock waves jolting up Bill Clinton, Muslim youths, and pop star Madonna, besides the Buckingham Palace.

  Satire in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Aug 18, 2006

Gaming

• Flash Games: Roboclaw, Security 2, Insane Orb

  Three games for your weekend enjoyment. But not during work hours.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on Aug 18, 2006