October 2, 2006 Archive

Video

• Movie Review: Shortbus

  Although it may gain notoriety for its sex scenes, this new indie is basically a sweet, big-hearted romantic comedy.

  Review in Video — by Randall A Byrn — on Oct 02, 2006

• X-Men: The Last Stand, Thank You for Smoking, Edmond: Region 1 DVD Releases for October 3rd, 2006

  This week, come on, admit it; you watched a couple episodes of Forever Knight when you were young and experimental.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Oct 02, 2006

• TV Review: Jericho - Season Premiere

  The perfect place to meet the apocalypse? Or perhaps the sort of place that would have you wishing you’d been incinerated instead?

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Oct 02, 2006

• DVD Review: Revenge of the Rats

  Germans get munched on by rabid rodents in this generic import.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 02, 2006

• Desperate Housewives: What Are They Thinking?

  I'm all for lunacy. I'm all for nonsensical nonsense. But this? Really?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 02, 2006

• Battlestar Galactica: In Defense Of The Best Show On Television

  While you're busy searching for quality television, you might be letting the best show on TV pass you by.

  Opinion in Video — by Kati Irons — on Oct 02, 2006

• DVD Review: The Dick Cavett Show - Hollywood Greats

  A fantastic collection of both television and film history

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 02, 2006

• DVD Review: The Odd Couple - Season One

  The first season of the classic series is now on DVD, but does it pass the test of time?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 02, 2006

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Strangers, Secrets, And Schemes

  Is pregnancy contagious?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 02, 2006

• TV Review: Extras - Season 2 Episode 2 (With David Bowie)

  Andy finds that fame is a double-edged sword.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Oct 02, 2006

• DVD Review: The Lake House

  An absolutely gorgeous film. Just ignore the weird plot device.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 02, 2006

• DVD Review: Curious George

  The cute little monkey is back - with a little bit of fresh animation and an awesome soundtrack.

  Review in Video — by Neil Miller — on Oct 02, 2006

• TV Review: The Amazing Race 10 - Episode 3

  It's a race through Vietnam as The Amazing Race continues its whirlwind journey.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Oct 02, 2006

Politics

• Always Thinking? Hardly

  The university has given up being a forum of free thought and become a home of knee-jerk ideologues.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Oct 02, 2006

• Closer To Our Enemies Than Our Friends

  Does Bush really know who America's enemies are?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 02, 2006

Books

• Magazine Review: Trace

  Trace magazine serves you a transcultural stew of glam, glitz, and hip hop fashion, leavened with a dash of brain-scrambling philosophy.

  Review in Books — by Ed Rust — on Oct 02, 2006

• Book Review: The Truth About Muhammad by Robert Spencer

  This book should be required reading for all politicians, journalists, teachers, professors, and students...

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Oct 02, 2006

• 'We Love Books' - A Blogcritics Book Fair Roundup

  Contributors reflect on what reading means to them.

  News in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Oct 02, 2006

• Joy: The Love of Reading Leads to the Joy of Writing

  Shhh! Listen. Do you hear your name?

  Opinion in Books — by Vikk Simmons — on Oct 02, 2006

• NaNoWriMo Notes #34: Reading and Writing

  I've always been a voracious reader... I've become a writer.

  Opinion in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 02, 2006

• What to Read? My Constant Dilemma

  Hmm... which book to read?

  Opinion in Books — by Cameron Graham — on Oct 02, 2006

• The Early Word: Lehane, Francis, Le Carre, McCarthy, Frazier

  It’s beginning to look a lot like crowed aisles in the bookstores this holiday season.

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Oct 02, 2006

• Book, Book... Who's Got The Book?

  Can't live with 'em... can't live without 'em!

  Opinion in Books — by tink — on Oct 02, 2006

Sports

• A Tale of Two Cities: Baseball Playoffs Divide New Yorkers

  It’s becoming very apparent on the streets of New York that the city is preparing for war between Mets and Yankees on the baseball diamond.

  News in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Oct 02, 2006

• Fall Ball, the End of the Red Sox Season

  The Red Sox ended with their worst finish since 1997.

  News in Sports — by John Guilfoil — on Oct 02, 2006

• Schumacher Slips, Slides To Chinese Grand Prix Win

  Michael Schumacher wins in China to tie the points at the top of the championship.

  News in Sports — by Ashleigh Charlesworth — on Oct 02, 2006

• NCAA Tailgate Cleanup: Week Five

  Ohio State solidifies its No. 1 ranking, while Missouri and Rutgers remain undefeated.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 02, 2006

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Hitman - Blood Money

  Agent 47's latest outing isn't without it's problems, but it's still a fun ride.

  Review in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on Oct 02, 2006

• PS2 Review: NBA 07 - The Life Vol. 2

  It gains a few points for concept, and loses them when the player gets on the court.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 02, 2006

Sci/Tech

• More Views On What's Next In Media

  Broadcasters have driven talent out; like newspapers they've ignored key areas of skills development, and now when they need to innovate they're stuck.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Haydn Shaughnessy — on Oct 02, 2006

• Microsoft, Mozilla, and Apple: The BugBlog Report 10/2/06

  Microsoft issues an early patch.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Oct 02, 2006

• Hollywood vs. The Web: The Art of Devotion or The Need for Community

  Do you produce content in order to attract a following, or do you produce content because you are committed to passionate self-expression?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Haydn Shaughnessy — on Oct 02, 2006

Music

• Music Review: Fergie – The Dutchess

  Fergie has created a club ready mix of pop, rock & rap infused tracks on her first solo album. Get ready to dance!

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Oct 02, 2006

• Music Review: The Crane Wife - The Decemberists

  A jump to a major label leads to the best Decemberists album yet.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Martin — on Oct 02, 2006

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Cut Chemist, Polyphonic the Verbose, Saosin, Primus, and Lindsey Buckingham

  Audio and video streams from recent and upcoming album releases.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 02, 2006

• Music Review: Richard Dorfmeister vs. Madrid de los Austrias, Grand Slam

  What do you get when you mix three Austrian DJs who like tennis and collaborating with one another? This recording, of course.

  Review in Music — by Snarkattack — on Oct 02, 2006

• Music Review: The Haunted - The Dead Eye

  The Haunted's new album mixes it up a bit, with mixed results.

  Review in Music — by Brian Gould — on Oct 02, 2006

• Music Review: Pillar - The Reckoning

  A solid rock entry. A blessing and a curse.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 02, 2006

Culture

• Married, But Celibate For Five Years, With a Scorpio Sniffing Around: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I've been friends with a male Scorpio for about 20 years now.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Oct 02, 2006

• Gunman Opens Fire on Amish School Girls, Carried Grudge for 20 Years

  At least six people are dead, after a gunman opens fire on the female students of a one-room Amish school house.

  News in Culture — by Annie — on Oct 02, 2006

• Going Up and Around at Stuttgart's Cannstatt Festival

  I trembled at the height of the ride. My bubbly daughter saw my expression, halted in mid-glee, and eeked out a soft, heartfelt plea. "Mom?"

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Oct 02, 2006

• Q: Was Turkey a Bird or a Country First?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Oct 02, 2006

• Q: Why Do We Call Them Grandfather Clocks?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Oct 02, 2006

• Day By Day for October 02, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for October 02, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Oct 02, 2006

• The Roots of the Gunfight at the OK Corral

  Just what were the roots of the Gunfight at the OK Corral? Was it guys gone wild? Was it political, criminal, or something else?

  Opinion in Culture — by SJ Reidhead — on Oct 02, 2006