October 4, 2006 Archive

Culture

• Guster With Jeff Garlin Podcast Wrapup: Episode 1 (Oct. 2, 2006)

  Guster and Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin join forces for the first in a five-part podcast series...

  Review in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 04, 2006

• Mortgage Applications Up As Interest Rates Finally Come Down

  Low interest rates aren't necessarily leading to more home sales.

  News in Culture — by Mortgage Tips — on Oct 04, 2006

• Cigar Tidbits: To Put in Your Pipe and Smoke

  For some women, diamonds were forever, but for others, infinity belonged to the cigar band.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jenn Jordan — on Oct 04, 2006

• Before You Go

  Every boy has heroes. If he's lucky, one of them lives right across the hall.

  Opinion in Culture — by Donnie Marler — on Oct 04, 2006

• Day By Day for October 04, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for October 04, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Oct 04, 2006

Sports

• MLB Playoff Notes: Day 2

  Torii Hunter misplays a single, Nomar vs. Billy Wagner, and ... Tim Robbins in the broadcast booth?

  News in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Oct 04, 2006

• The Porsche Tennis GP: From Filderstadt to Stuttgart

  Looking back on 28 years of Porsche Tennis Grand Prix history.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Oct 04, 2006

• WTA Tour Wants More Tennis Entertainment

  The WTA wants to tennis to be more entertaining and are experimenting with new rules.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Oct 04, 2006

• MLB Playoff Notes: Day 1

  Since Oakland hasn't made an ALCS appearance since 1992, I'm not ready to hand them the ticket just yet.

  News in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Oct 04, 2006

• Relax, This Was The Tigers' First Time

  In the Yankees' 8-4 win, the Tigers were okay. Good, not great, nothing to write home about.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 04, 2006

Politics

• We Support Those Baby-Killin', Serial Rapin', Pillaging Troops! Really!

  The anti-war left has to claim to support the troops because the casual observer can clearly see they don't.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Oct 04, 2006

• Mark Foley – One Screwed-Up Innocent, But I'd Like Him to be Guilty of Bringing Down the GOP in November

  Foley might swing the election to the Dems, because his folly sticks in the craw of the GOP's useful idiots, the Evangelical Crazies

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Oct 04, 2006

• Howard Dean's Vision

  Despite controversy over Howard Dean's vision for the Democratic party, his approach to long-term party-building will reform the party for the better.

  Opinion in Politics — by E.I. — on Oct 04, 2006

• It Can Happen Here

  Would you trust the Democrats with the Miltary Commissions Act?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 04, 2006

• Et Tu, Robert? A Look at Bob Woodward

  What took you so long to get back to your real work, Bob?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 04, 2006

• Dizzy From The Foleygate Spin: As The World Of Pundits, Partisans, And Paranoids Turns

  Die-hard GOP loyalists in spin cycle attempt to fan the stench of "Foleygate" away from the Republican Party.

  News in Politics — by Margaret Romao Toigo — on Oct 04, 2006

Music

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Bullets and Octane, Psychostick, Redding, Bossanova, and Yin Yang Twins

  Audio streams and downloads from recent and upcoming album releases.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 04, 2006

• In Defense of Bobby: Why Dylan Is Still Worth Seeing

  I saw Bob Dylan a few years back... and I'm going again.

  Opinion in Music — by Craig Johnson — on Oct 04, 2006

• "Who's The Toast Of Rhythm Town?" It's Louis Jordan

  First in a series of appreciations of early R & B pioneers.

  Opinion in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 04, 2006

• Indie-Cision 2006: An American In Nashville

  Real Southern people having dug my music, I went to sleep happy.

  Opinion in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 04, 2006

• Music Review: Band Of The Week - The Hereafter

  "I’d take you upstairs and lock the door and I wouldn’t care when your parents heard you screaming for more.”

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Oct 04, 2006

• The Killers Record HD Live Show and The Daily Music and Tech News

  The Killers go HD, MS prepares for pirates, and Korn's Davis to go solo in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Oct 04, 2006

• Music Review: Accademia Amiata Ensemble The Music of Frank Zappa and Tommy Fortmann - Strictly Off Limits

  Zappa would probably be the one most capable of composing work of serious merit.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 04, 2006

• Music Review: Charles Earland - Black Talk!

  Even now, nearly forty years after this album was first released, this music sounds fresh, alive, and up-to-date.

  Review in Music — by Bob MacKenzie — on Oct 04, 2006

• Music Review: Branford Marsalis Quartet - Braggtown

  “This album is for people who truly like music, rather than simply liking to be entertained by music.” - Brandford Marsalis

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 04, 2006

• Music Review: Sleepy Brown - Mr. Brown

  An enjoyable album with an old-school feel that should appeal to contemporary and classic R & B fans alike.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Oct 04, 2006

• Music Review: Janet Jackson - 20 Y.O.

  Ms. Jackson's latest may not live up to her classic hits, but the first two singles don't do justice to this almost-great album.

  Review in Music — by Don Baiocchi — on Oct 04, 2006

• Overlooked Alternatives: Trey Anastasio, the Decemberists, Pernice Brothers

  The Decemberists return with a masterpiece while Trey Anastasio makes amends with a return to form and Pernice Brothers mature.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Oct 04, 2006

• Music Review: All That Remains - The Fall Of Ideals

  Remember when Metallica had that raw edge to them? I think these guys have that.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 04, 2006

• Music Review: Doug Sahm and Band

  Really a pick-up band formed for this session, this is a super-group that prefigures another Sahm band, the Texas Tornados.

  Review in Music — by Bob MacKenzie — on Oct 04, 2006

• Music Review: David Stryker - Shades Of Miles (1998)

  Dave Stryker is not a member of the long line of great Miles sidemen guitarists -- but he could easily be mistaken for one.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 04, 2006

• The (Steve) Reich Stuff

  Steve Reich @ 70: A personal appreciation...

  Opinion in Music — by SVF — on Oct 04, 2006

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - Volume Two

  More rousing adventure from Alan Moore & Kevin O'Neill...

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 04, 2006

• Book Review: Rosalie and Truffle, Truffle and Rosalie by Katja Reider, Illustrated by Jutta Bucker

  A children's book is not always what it seems.

  Review in Books — by Vikk Simmons — on Oct 04, 2006

• Book Review: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: The Making of a Television Classic by Lee Mendelson, Bill Melendez, and Charles M. Schulz

  A loving, lavishly illustrated 40th anniversary commemoration.

  Review in Books — by Eric Olsen — on Oct 04, 2006

• Book Review: Success Built to Last: Creating a Life that Matters By Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery, and Mark Thompson

  Want to know how to achieve and maintain success? You could do worse than to listen to these people.

  Review in Books — by Adam Jusko — on Oct 04, 2006

• Book Review: Wyatt Earp: Frontier Marshal By Stuart Lake

  All the gossip fit to print! Frontier Marshal may be 75 years old and flawed, but it is still a great read.

  Review in Books — by SJ Reidhead — on Oct 04, 2006

• Book Review: Abundance - A Novel Of Marie Antoinette by Sena Jeter Naslund

  A breathtaking look into the woman who wanted her subjects to eat cake before she was beheaded.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Oct 04, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: Time Bandits

  A fantastical fantasy film that's fantastic

  Review in Video — by clydefro — on Oct 04, 2006

• TV Review: NCIS - "Singled Out"

  Gibbs is certainly not his “old” self and everyone notices.

  Review in Video — by C. Michael Bailey — on Oct 04, 2006

• TV Review: The Nine

  What happened in there? Only they know, but we can't wait to find out.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 04, 2006

• TV Review: Nip/Tuck - "Dawn Budge"

  Nip/Tuck is the sexiest drama on television.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 04, 2006

• DVD Review: House Season Two

  The season two release brings the most sublimely misanthropic medical show to DVD in a hugely improved technical package.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 04, 2006

• DVD Review: The Fantastic Planet

  A French fantasist who needs to be rediscovered.

  Review in Video — by Pat Evans — on Oct 04, 2006

• TV Review: Gilmore Girls - "That's What You Get Folks, for Makin' Whoopee"

  Gilmore Girls is back on track, but what about Luke and Lorelai?

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 04, 2006

• TV Recap: Prison Break - "Buried"

  Probably one of the most violent episodes of this season.

  Review in Video — by Douglas A. Waltz — on Oct 04, 2006

• Bad Movies I Just Have to Watch

  What is it about these movies that make me have to watch them? I'm powerless against them.

  Opinion in Video — by Dee — on Oct 04, 2006

• DVD Review: The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

  On the other side of the law, on the other side of the world....

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 04, 2006

• Movie Review: School for Scoundrels

  You need this movie because your self sucks.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 04, 2006

• The New Colorization: CGI and the Desecration of Film and Television Heritage

  The most we can hope for is that CGI-enhanced movies and TV shows will languish unsold on store shelves and go unwatched.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris the MediaLogger — on Oct 04, 2006

• The Lost Mind: Third Season Countdown

  With the counter moments away from rolling over into heiroglyphs (read: third season about to premiere) we count down the best episodes to date.

  Opinion in Video — by Boxclocke — on Oct 04, 2006

• TV Review: Veronica Mars Season Three Premiere

  Veronica Mars breaks records in her crime solving as she moves to The CW.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 04, 2006

• Crying At The Movies

  I never cried at movies and would stare, fascinated, at anyone who did.

  Opinion in Video — by Sujatha Bagal — on Oct 04, 2006

• TV Review: Shark Season Premiere

  Shark is a show built of clichés, from the title on down.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Oct 04, 2006

Tastes

• Wine and Weddings

  You don't need to take out a second mortgage to serve nice wines at your wedding reception. Here's what you need to know.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Oct 04, 2006

• Q: Who Invented Sliced Bread Anyway?

  We know nothing better has come along since then. The mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Tastes — by Mental_Floss — on Oct 04, 2006

Sci/Tech

• The Internet Changes How We Think, Uh?

  Ever wondered if we were in the middle of a revolution in conciousness how you might know about it?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Haydn Shaughnessy — on Oct 04, 2006

• Narnia and Harry Potter Fan Podcasts

  Fan podcasts provide Narnia and Harry Potter fans with the latest on their favorite series.

  News in Sci/Tech — by La Shawn Barber — on Oct 04, 2006

• Blogcritic of the Month, October 2006: Dawn Olsen

  Celebrity gossip and pop culture musings served up with a healthy dose of irreverent humor -- come meet Dawn Olsen!

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Lisa McKay — on Oct 04, 2006

• At Last! The Last Content List

  Rounding off the last of Haydn Shaughnessy's web content types.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Haydn Shaughnessy — on Oct 04, 2006