November 16, 2006 Archive

Video

• TV Review: The Bachelor Rome - Episode 6, What Kind of Tool Am I?

  Royal news flash: screaming on a roller coaster is not really anyone's "emotional" side.

  Review in Video — by Chancelucky — on Nov 16, 2006

• Saying Goodbye and Goodnight to Day Break

  So I will bid adieu to Day Break before I get too annoyed with it.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on Nov 16, 2006

• MeeVee Interview: Five Questions with Taye Diggs

  Taye Diggs gets his hands dirty in Day Break.

  Interview in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Nov 16, 2006

• TV Review: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - "Nevada Day Parts I & II"

  The show takes on a heated political topic when some of the cast are at the mercy of a small town judge in Nevada.

  Review in Video — by Nick Schweitzer — on Nov 16, 2006

• DVD Review: Slither

  A wonderful mix of old and new special effects magic brings slimy, disgusting slugs to life in this entertaining old-style horror film.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Nov 16, 2006

• Movie Review: Casino Royale

  Daniel Craig makes his Bond debut, and - if there's any justice - silences the doubters.

  Review in Video — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on Nov 16, 2006

• DVD Review: King Kong (2005) - Deluxe Extended Edition

  The extras make it one of the best DVD sets of the year.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 16, 2006

• Reality TV Casting Call: ESPN Looking for America's Next Top Car Customizer

  Obsessed with Pimp My Ride? Think you can out-monster Monster Garage?

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Nov 16, 2006

• Movie Review: Casino Royale

  The francise is back on track.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 16, 2006

Sports

• The Ramble: Vince Young, That Urlacher Guy, Terrell Owens and Other NFL Stuff

  Let’s talk NFL. Two sentences per entry … that’s my rule and I’m sticking to it.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Nov 16, 2006

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week 11

  Joe Theismann beat me last week. But he's still a putz...

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Nov 16, 2006

• The Rock Slide: Joe Girardi, Savannah State, Devin Hester

  Also: Will anybody try to take Jimmie Johnson out? And how exactly does Houston beat Jacksonville twice?

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

• Q: Did a Woman Cheat to Win the Boston Marathon?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Sports — by Mental_Floss — on Nov 16, 2006

• NFL Picks of a Thoughtful Fool, Week 11

  Wherein my plea for stability is answered by a wretch.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Nov 16, 2006

Books

• Manga Review: Batman: Child Of Dreams by Kia Asamiya and Max Allan Collins

  Kia Asamiya's take on Batman merges the worlds of manga and American comics.

  Review in Books — by Sterfish — on Nov 16, 2006

• An Interview with Author Lucy Caldwell

  EDS Dylan Thomas Prize shortlisted writer talks about literature, identity, and the search for something to believe in.

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Nov 16, 2006

Music

• Playlist: Songs About Jeffrey Dahmer

  10 creepy songs about, or inspired by serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.

  Opinion in Music — by Robert Burke — on Nov 16, 2006

• Wikipedia Available in China and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Wikipedia unblocked, new Linkin Park, and live Neko Case in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 16, 2006

• Concert Review: Bob Dylan at The Agganis Arena, Boston - Boot-heels Are Still Wanderin'

  ... the Dylan we do get is the Dylan we see on stage and the one we get through his music, and therein lies all that he wants us to see.

  Review in Music — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Nov 16, 2006

• Music Review: Teddy Geiger - Underage Thinking "Look Where We Are Now" (CD/DVD)

  Don't discount this cute Popmeister as just another pretty face!

  Review in Music — by tink — on Nov 16, 2006

• Overlooked Alternatives: Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris, Paul McCartney, Damien Rice

  Knopfler & Harris and McCartney document their tours while Rice finally releases another album.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Nov 16, 2006

• Interview: Plain White T's

  This Chicago-based quintet does not know the meaning of the word rest.

  Interview in Music — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Nov 16, 2006

• Music Review: The Miles Davis Quintet - Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet

  The sound is flawless, a flowing resonance of the times with a sense of timeless grace that holds up even fifty years later.

  Review in Music — by Bob MacKenzie — on Nov 16, 2006

• Music Review: Funk CD Box Set What It Is!

  Can you dig it? You can with the new CD Box Set What It It!

  Review in Music — by tink — on Nov 16, 2006

• The Doors 40th Anniversary - Live On The Sunset Strip

  The best laid plans of mice, men and The Doors...

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

• Music Review: Frank Zappa - Trance-Fusion

  A much delayed set of Zappa guitar work finally gets released.

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

• Year-End Roundup Music Review: Deadboy & The Elephantmen - We Are Night Sky

  For the most part, Deadboy & The Elephantman have put out a damn fine original album.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Nov 16, 2006

• Music Review: Darkel - Darkel

  Please, Darkel, don't quit your day job.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Nov 16, 2006

Politics

• Pelosi We Hardly Knew Ye

  Why would Nancy Pelosi risk her credibility by supporting a doomed candidate for House Majority Leader? Or did forget which election she won?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Nov 16, 2006

• Stop Israel From Committing the Blunder

  Do Israeli leaders realize the repercussions of an attack on Iranian installations? This military action will prove to be a disaster.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mohammad Munaeem Jamal — on Nov 16, 2006

Culture

• Breastfeeding Pisces Moon Mom Feels Agitated and Overwhelmed: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dearest Elsa, How the heck do I use this Piscean energy correctly?

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

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks: November 8 through November 14

  We've got it all, and now you do, too.

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Nov 16, 2006

• The Great Disappearing Act of Centralia, Pennsylvania

  It wasn't the fires of Hell that wiped it off the map, but it's not far from the truth.

  Opinion in Culture — by Timothy Moriarty — on Nov 16, 2006

• Day By Day for November 16, 2006

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

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

Tastes

• The Many Faces of Italian Genius

  Let's contemplate Italy's industrial and manufacturing legacy.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Nov 16, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Mid-week Market Rag: Video Games Galore

  Mid-Week Market Rag returns with a look at gaming and the latest electronics.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Guilfoil — on Nov 16, 2006

• Review: Google Analytics

  A free tool for webmasters

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Nov 16, 2006

• Vista - What You Need To Know

  Windows Vista : What is it and why do you need it?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ashleigh Charlesworth — on Nov 16, 2006