Foals’ “Holy Fire” gives hope for what is to come in the next year of music
Foals' "Holy Fire" earns five out of five stars.
“Warm Bodies” is good but underwhelming
“Warm Bodies” earns three and a half out of five stars for rejuvenating the living dead.
“Pedestrian Verse” may be Frightened Rabbit’s best record yet
Frightened Rabbit's "Pedestrian Verse" earns five out of five stars.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra explores sound with “Il”
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's "Il" earns three out of five stars.
Strong performances the starring factor in “Les Miserables”
"Les Miserables" receives 4.5 out of 5 stars for an intimate adaption.
“Django Unchained” succeeds with compelling cast and story
"Django Unchained" earns 5 out of 5 stars as another solid feature from Quentin Tarantino.
“The Hobbit” delivers for fans of “Lord of the Rings”
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” earns four and a half out of five stars for bearing the Tolkien torch.
Reissue of Interpol’s debut reminds of the band’s staying power
“Turn on the Bright Lights: The Tenth Anniversary Edition” earns five out of five stars for remaining a modern classic.
“Playing for Keeps” is insincere and empty
“Playing for Keeps” earns one and a half out of five stars for a cliched script and performances.
“Killing Them Softly” is criminally underwhelming
“Killing Them Softly” earns two out of five stars for stale dialogue and inordinate violence.
Shining soul of Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” succeeds
“Girl on Fire” earns four out of five stars for its ability to inspire.
On the evening of Nov. 15, the stage in Ethel Lee Auditorium was set with a purplish-blue hue and a light fog. The Biola Jazz Ensemble, led by...