October 16, 2006 Archive

Video

• The New TV Show Power Rankings: Second Edition

  Heroes emerging as the big winner of the early fall slate; Six Degrees and The Nine Flounder.

  News in Video — by Adam Hoff — on Oct 16, 2006

• DVD Review: Humphrey Bogart - The Signature Collection, Volumes 1 & 2

  Bogie. If he's not the man, no one is.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 16, 2006

• Movie Review: Take Out

  A serious and hilarious examination of consumerism and corporate America.

  Review in Video — by Staci Schoff — on Oct 16, 2006

• TV Review: Intelligence - "Where Good Men Die Like Dogs"

  The first episode sets the stage for a cat and mouse game where knowledge is power.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 16, 2006

• Watch The Dan Ho Show and Win His Book!

  Enter to win a copy of Dan Ho's new book, and tune in for the premiere of his new show on the Discovery Channel.

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Oct 16, 2006

• TV Review: UFC 64: Unstoppable - Anderson Silva Title Win Not Unexpected, But Not Easily Accepted

  Anderson Silva Claims UFC Middleweight Title from UFC Poster Boy Champion Rich Franklin in Devastating Style

  Review in Video — by Rick Behnke — on Oct 16, 2006

• Lazy… With Video: Man of the Year

  Wasting time never looked better.

  Opinion in Video — by Amrita Rajan — on Oct 16, 2006

• TV Review: The Amazing Race 10 - Episode 5

  The Amazing Race heads to India. "Is that a homeless cow?"

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Oct 16, 2006

• My Annual Weekend Horror-Fest: Part One

  October tradition is watching horror movies every weekend. This weekend was the first part.

  Review in Video — by Brad Schader — on Oct 16, 2006

• DVD Review: Gloomy Sunday

  This is the engaging story of the Hungarian Suicide Song and the toll it takes on lovers in war-torn Hungary during the Holocaust.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Oct 16, 2006

• Movie Review: Expiration Date

  As frothy, refreshing and satisfying as a tall, cool glass of milk.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 16, 2006

• TV Review: Heroes - "One Giant Leap"

  Oh man, what an hour!

  Review in Video — by Heroes — on Oct 16, 2006

• Bionic Woman Series To Be Remade

  The ultimate “slow-mo” superwoman is about to make a comeback.

  News in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Oct 16, 2006

Music

• Wynonie Harris And Those Bloodshot Eyes

  Bill Sherman considers another great early R&B pioneer.

  Opinion in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 16, 2006

• The Queen Is Dead, Boys, And It's So Lonely On A Limb

  I will not wax poetic on the closing of CBGB's.

  Opinion in Music — by Retro Music Chick — on Oct 16, 2006

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Saso, Outrage, Deep Cut, No Wait Wait, and Justin Timberlake

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 16, 2006

• Music Review: Scissor Sisters - Ta-Dah!

  Happy day! Scissors Sisters' sophomore effort is more of the same!

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 16, 2006

• Music Review: Michael O'Neill - Ontophony

  So, two bagpipers walk into a bar...

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 16, 2006

• Music Review: Queensrÿche - Q2K (Expanded and Remastered)

  An album that is well worth revisiting. It works better having been aged for seven years.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 16, 2006

• Indie Music Reviews for the Attention Deficient: Devotchka and Hem

  To indie music lovers living under the lash of speed, I give you haiku reviews of Devotchka and Hem.

  Review in Music — by Jayson Harsin — on Oct 16, 2006

• Music Review: Boards Of Canada - Trans Canada Highway

  Perfect for fans and newbies alike.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Oct 16, 2006

• Music Review: A Static Lullaby - A Static Lullaby

  Screamo favorites return.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 16, 2006

• Music DVD Review: Tea Leaf Green - Rock N Roll Band

  A grand jam band gets the rockumentary treatment.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Oct 16, 2006

• Brothers Who Swing - Musically

  And speaking of smooth, crooner Bing Crosby and his brother Bob got along pretty well, and even though...

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 16, 2006

• Music Review: Eric Clapton - Live at Montreux 1986

  Clapton delivers some brilliant solos, but the poor keyboards temper my enthusiasm and recommendation.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 16, 2006

Books

• Comic Review: DC Comics (Post-Infinite Crisis) 52, Week 18

  52, a DC Comics Event starring Ralph Dibny, The Question, Renee Montoya, Black Adam, and guest-starring Shadowpact.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Oct 16, 2006

• The Best Books About Tombstone and Wyatt Earp

  An insider's take on the best books about Wyatt Earp and Tombstone.

  Review in Books — by SJ Reidhead — on Oct 16, 2006

• Book Review: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

  I ain't afraid of no ghosts.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Oct 16, 2006

• The Early Word: New And Upcoming Children's Books, Plus One $150 Doorstop

  Lynne Cheney, in Our 50 States: A Family Adventure, takes us on a tour of America's greatest Undisclosed Locations.

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Oct 16, 2006

• Book Review: Dying Light by Stuart MacBride

  What elevates this above similar books is the author's willingness to take risks in style, tempo, and characterization.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Oct 16, 2006

• Book Review: Solomon's Jar (Rogue Angel) by Alex Archer

  The second installment of the Rogue Angel series is inconsistent.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 16, 2006

Sci/Tech

• The Affliction of The Web

  One theory says the future filtering of "truth" on the web relies on our collective critical intelligence. Pity we spent twenty years dumbing down.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Haydn Shaughnessy — on Oct 16, 2006

• Microsoft and AO: The BugBlog Report 10/16/06

  The latest IE 7, Windows, and AOL exploits.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Oct 16, 2006

• Q: What Did Archimedes Discover in a Bathtub?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Oct 16, 2006

• Listen To Your Body

  If fewer of us were to treat doctors like gods, perhaps they would stop thinking of themselves that way.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 16, 2006

Politics

• Race-Baiting on Campus: Minorities Demand Affirmative Action in Grading Policy

  Minority students on the University of Illinois campus demand affirmative action in grading.

  News in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Oct 16, 2006

• The Grameen Bank: Investing in Peace

  Micro-loans are not the complete answer to poverty, but they're a powerful weapon in the arsenal to help people build better lives for themselves.

  Opinion in Politics — by Chancelucky — on Oct 16, 2006

• Canadian Politics: Afghanistan, What Were We Fighting About Again?

  It would be ironic if the war everybody else seems to have forgotten about brings down a government in Canada.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 16, 2006

• Blame Studds and Democrats For Foley

  I personally blame no one but Foley. He did not act like a professional, an elected member of Congress, or a decent adult.

  Opinion in Politics — by Big Dog — on Oct 16, 2006

• Christianity Is Becoming The Problem

  The call is coming from inside the house, if you know what I mean.

  Opinion in Politics — by Lono — on Oct 16, 2006

Culture

• On a Spirtual Path - Stubborn Taurus Boyfriend: Astrology-Based Advice

  Hi Elsa! I’m afraid I’ll end the relationship based on our dissonance in our religious beliefs.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Oct 16, 2006

• Day By Day for October 16, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for October 16, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Oct 16, 2006

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: NHL 07

  EA Sports finally gets one past 2K Sports to squeeze into the net.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 16, 2006

Sports

• NCAA Tailgate Cleanup: Week Seven

  Fisticuffs in Miami, neck braces in Oklahoma, Hoosiers gone wild against Iowa, and -- gasp! -- no Notre Dame.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 16, 2006

• Toni Wins in Portugal, But Rossi Goes Top

  Valentino Rossi leads the championship by 8 points. With only one race left, can Nicki Hayden claw it back and win, or will Rossi take his 8th championship?

  News in Sports — by Ashleigh Charlesworth — on Oct 16, 2006