November 2, 2006 Archive

Culture

• Theater Review: Grey Gardens at the Walter Kerr Theater, New York

  The cult documentary becomes a cult Broadway musical.

  Review in Culture — by Randall A Byrn — on Nov 02, 2006

• The Consequence of Love

  Will you enter that fierce embrace, where even the gods speak of God?

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Nov 02, 2006

• Theater Review: As You Like It at Los Angeles' A Noise Within

  Thanks to in part to two impressive debuts, Shakespeare's play gets a very 'likable' staging.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Nov 02, 2006

• The AD&D Make-A-Silly-Wish Foundation

  How "Dungeons and Dragons" reached back from my teenage years and got me thinking about what I'd ask a chill genie for today.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tim Greathouse — on Nov 02, 2006

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks: October 25 through October 31

  The best of the week past, post-Halloween sugar high edition.

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Nov 02, 2006

• Spanking the Golden Monkey

  Introducing erotic salons: sex shops for women with more money than shame or discernment.

  Opinion in Culture — by Melita Teale — on Nov 02, 2006

• Day By Day for November 02, 2006

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

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

• Interview: A Christian Citizen of Pakistan

  Are minority Christians discriminated against in Pakistan? Are they free to pray in their churches? Do they enjoy the same opportunities as their Muslim countrymen?

  Interview in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Nov 02, 2006

Books

• Comic Review: DC Vertigo Comics - Fables 1,001 Nights of Snowfall

  1,001 Nights of Snowfall is a prequel to the Fables series by Bill Willingham.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Nov 02, 2006

• Book Review: Full Moon Fever by Joe Casey, Caleb Gerard and Damian Couceiro

  Halloween’s over. But it’s never too late to dig werewolves on the moon...

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Nov 02, 2006

• Writers, Readers, and High Street Shops: An Interview with Author Jay Mandal

  Author Jay Mandal talks about his writing, his latest novel, the challenges emerging writers face, and how new technology is changing the publishing industry.

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Nov 02, 2006

• Book Review: Pick Me Up by Jeremy Leslie and David Roberts

  The reference book made to surf through.

  Review in Books — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 02, 2006

• The Wonder Spyglass I: "The Cookie Monster" by Vernor Vinge; story reviews from Sci Fiction Online

  Office Space meets The Matrix in a quirky Vernor Vinge masterpiece. Plus a Victorian steampunk mystery ...

  Review in Books — by Avi Abrams — on Nov 02, 2006

Politics

• Stealing Elections the Old Fashioned Way

  Who needs to hack voting machines when the good old methods of election fraud are still working?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 02, 2006

• Satire: Vote For Me - I'll Set You Free!

  A Vote for Kristi is a Vote for Voting!

  Satire in Politics — by Kristi Harrison — on Nov 02, 2006

• Q: What Was Stalin’s Most Useless Project?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Politics — by Mental_Floss — on Nov 02, 2006

Video

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: The Amazing Race, Deion Sanders, Katt Williams, Totally Awesome, Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris, and F%@# the Movies

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Video — by Anna Creech — on Nov 02, 2006

• Tom Cruise to Run United Artists Film Studio

  Scientologists swarm studio's employment line.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 02, 2006

• TV Review: 30 Rock

  Take it from a former tool, the show is funny.

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

• The Apprentice Finalist Lee Bienstock Hired By Trump Organization

  As my dad would always say, "Fair? You want fair? Life isn't fair!"

  News in Video — by Eric Berlin — on Nov 02, 2006

• DVD Review: Future-Kill

  Haven't I seen this before? The cult film hits the digital age.

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

• TV Courts: Judge Marilyn Milian Vs. Judge Maria Lopez

  The verdict is in: Milian's popularity has now sprung forth other Latina judges hoping to ride her coattails to success.

  Opinion in Video — by Ruthie — on Nov 02, 2006

• TV Review: Heroes - “Better Halves”

  Chapter 6's superpower du jour was predictability. But a kickass cliffhanger was its weakness.

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Nov 02, 2006

• TV Review: Lost - "The Cost of Living"

  Which is scarier? Smoke monsters or giant polar bears? Is it all just an illusion? Heck, it's Lost!

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

• TV Review: Boston Legal - "Trick or Treat"

  In a time meant for mischief, watch out for more tricks than treats!

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 02, 2006

• TV Review: Bachelor Rome - Episode 5 - Romance Jumps the Shark

  Can we say “Plenty of fish in the sea, your highness.”

  Review in Video — by Chancelucky — on Nov 02, 2006

Music

• Blues Bash: The Legendary Robert Johnson

  Robert Johnson, at the crossroads of the blues.

  Opinion in Music — by Donnie Marler — on Nov 02, 2006

• Music Reviews: Amity Lane, 3 Mile Scream, Red Orkestra, Thunder, and Unleashed

  Another round-up of manic metal in Marty's Musical Meltdown!

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Nov 02, 2006

• Music Review: The Wrens - The Meadowlands

  The Wrens’ The Meadowlands is probably one of the absolute best records almost no one has heard.

  Review in Music — by clydefro — on Nov 02, 2006

• Interpreting Mew's Monumental "Special"

  This stunningly crafted video for Mew’s addictive new single, “Special,” is a metaphorical study of the allure, joy, and pain of love.

  Opinion in Music — by Imran Siddiquee — on Nov 02, 2006

• New Website Allows Fans to Invest in Bands and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Sellaband.com, Slayer, and mobile Gmail in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 02, 2006

• Music Review: Europe - Secret Society

  It's the final countdown! Talk about a catchy track, is the magic still there after all these years?

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

• Music Review : The Who - Endless Wire

  "We got a hit." Mostly.

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Nov 02, 2006

• Music Review: Leigh Nash - Blue on Blue

  Either Leigh Nash is that good or my wires are getting crossed.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 02, 2006

• Beck Appears at Paste Magazine Launch Party

  I’m still broke, but at least I have a story to tell and a picture to prove it.

  Review in Music — by Julie Pinsonneault — on Nov 02, 2006

• Tom Delonge Lashes Out Against Blink 182

  You might have thought it was over when Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker talked about Blink 182's breakup, but Tom Delonge isn't ready to call it quits.

  News in Music — by James Hutchinson — on Nov 02, 2006

• Music Review: The ChoirGirlz - Girl Time!

  At only 41 minutes long, this set leaves the listener wanting more, lots more, of this tasty treat.

  Review in Music — by Bob MacKenzie — on Nov 02, 2006

• Blues Bash Interview: No Questions Asked, They Are The Answer!

  We applaud mediocrity and watch as the transient players in the music industry come and go. Isn’t it about time there was a change?

  Interview in Music — by Rhys Williams — on Nov 02, 2006

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Cake Mania

  Help this Mom-and-Pop style bakery grow and survive the world of Mega-Marts.

  Review in Gaming — by Meryl — on Nov 02, 2006

• PC Game Review: Glow Worm

  It's just a simple, family-friendly puzzle game, and yet so enjoyably addictive! Besides, who can resist glowworms?

  Review in Gaming — by Snarkattack — on Nov 02, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Microsoft ActiveX Control Wins the Bug of the Month

  The bug represents two things Microsoft would probably like to forget.

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

Sports

• NFL Picks of a Thoughtful Fool, Week 9

  Wherein I survive mid-terms without pulling an all-nighter.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Nov 02, 2006