BLOGCRITICS EDITORS' PICKS - Oct. 8 to Oct. 14

(For the week of Oct. 8 to Oct. 14)***

(LAST WEEK'S PICKS)

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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.

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