BLOGCRITICS EDITORS' PICKS - Oct. 8 to Oct. 14
Published October 16, 2005
(For the week of Oct. 8 to Oct. 14)***
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If you are listed below, thank you. Second, please feel free to use the button below on your own site for picks this week. Right click this image to get the URL. gif listed first, jpg second. If you link the image to your winning post that would be even better.
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POLITICS: Lisa McKay's Picks of the Week
It's always refreshing to read posts in the Politics section which are clear-eyed, informative and based in fact. Preaching to the choir is easy, as is rabble-rousing - presenting a balanced point of view requires some hard work. The following authors have educated me and provided me with some food for thought this week, which is what writing politics ought to be all about.
Iraqi Constitution: What's The Brouhaha About?, by gaurav sood, provides us with some things to think about regarding the Iraqi constitution.
In The Real Middle East Dominos, Michael D. Bryan takes a thoughtful and well-informed look at Islamic terrorism, the threat of world domination and the political situation in the Middle East.
Mark Edward Manning points out a disconnect between theory and practice with regard to recycling in Europe in his piece titled Environmentally Responsible Europe?
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VIDEO: Joan Hunt's picks of the week
Erin McMaster takes on Domino. "Domino is funny. It is crass and doesn't hide from that fact. There isn't an overabundance of humor to detract from the rawness of the hunt gone wrong, but enough that it isn't too overwhelming." Don't forget - the movie stars Keira Knightley, Christopher Walken, Delroy Lindo, and just about everyone who has ever driven through Hollywood. Romp with me, people. C'mon.
Next up, Nehring brings us a review of the movie Saints & Soldiers . Compared to Saving Private Ryan, apparently this movie does an even better job of conveying the way people behave during war, without the big Hollywood budget. Could it be?
The Blues Brothers according to El Bicho. Is the 25th Anniversary Edition DVD worth the money? I dare you to find out. Put on the dark shades and fedora, crank up the soundtrack, and groove along.
I'm not entirely sure what to think of Hardy, but anyone who can pull off a "Tao of Road House" post the way he does deserves a big round of applause. Go on, go read it. And, don't forget to wiggle your hips for Patrick Swayze.
- BLOGCRITICS EDITORS' PICKS - Oct. 8 to Oct. 14
- Published: October 16, 2005
- Type: News
- Section: Culture
- Part of a feature: Editors' Picks
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More proof that I'm suffering from irreperable brain damage as well. Thank you oh mighty doctor.
Somewhere out there, Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliot are smiling along with me tonight.
I humbly thank you. It is an honor.
Hardy
TS, thanks for the award. I'll post the graphic on my piece.
T'was Lisa McKay who had the beauty and brains to pick your article.
But yes, put it on your own Web site, too. It's kind of neat to visit other sites and see that there.
Thanks for the kind words, Dr. Pat. Does this mean I'm not eligible for the award in the future? Maybe I can slack off now. ;)
Seriously, I appreciate it. And I appreciate the editors that make BC run. Thanks again!
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Cool. Great list this week. I'll have to read the ones I haven't caught yet, thanks. And thanks to all you editor folks who do such a great job :)