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The Chimes

Shout Out Louds celebrate ‘80s pop with “Optica”

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Shout Out Loud's "Optica" earns three out of five stars.
Parker Munson, Writer February 23, 2013
Shout Out Loud's "Optica" earns three out of five stars.

“Safe Haven” is predictably sentimental with an added twist

impawards.com
“Safe Haven” earns four out of five for its entertaining sentimentality
Jill White, Writer February 19, 2013
“Safe Haven” earns four out of five for its entertaining sentimentality

“A Good Day to Die Hard” continues franchise’s action-packed legacy

digitaltrends.com
The fourth film in the "Die Hard" series earns 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Heather Pape, Writer February 19, 2013
The fourth film in the "Die Hard" series earns 3.5 out of 5 stars.

“The Walking Dead,” “Community” and other TV shows to watch out for this spring

impawards.com
"Ripper Street," "How I Met Your Mother" and "30 Rock" are just a few of the shows that are airing this spring.
Trey Soto, Writer February 16, 2013
"Ripper Street," "How I Met Your Mother" and "30 Rock" are just a few of the shows that are airing this spring.

“Clash the Truth” ultimately lackluster despite several shining spots

spin.com
Beach Fossils' "Clash the Truth" earns three out of five stars.
Tyler Davis, Writer February 16, 2013
Beach Fossils' "Clash the Truth" earns three out of five stars.

“Identity Thief” ends up not stealing the show

disneydreaming.com
"Identity Thief" earns two out of five stars for over-the-top humor that fails to amuse.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer February 12, 2013
"Identity Thief" earns two out of five stars for over-the-top humor that fails to amuse.

Masterful “Heat Thing” will thrill some, alienate others, and that’s okay

getmetal.org
Shone's "Heat Thing" earns five out of five stars.
Jeff Koch, Writer February 12, 2013
Shone's "Heat Thing" earns five out of five stars.

Foals’ “Holy Fire” gives hope for what is to come in the next year of music

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Foals' "Holy Fire" earns five out of five stars.
Dylan Pruchnic, Writer February 12, 2013
Foals' "Holy Fire" earns five out of five stars.

“Warm Bodies” is good but underwhelming

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“Warm Bodies” earns three and a half out of five stars for rejuvenating the living dead.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer February 5, 2013
“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

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Frightened Rabbit's "Pedestrian Verse" earns five out of five stars.
Mack Hayden, Writer February 5, 2013
Frightened Rabbit's "Pedestrian Verse" earns five out of five stars.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra explores sound with “Il”

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra's "Il" earns three out of five stars.
Nathan Fan, Writer February 4, 2013
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's "Il" earns three out of five stars.

Strong performances the starring factor in “Les Miserables”

lostinthemultiplex.com
"Les Miserables" receives 4.5 out of 5 stars for an intimate adaption.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer January 15, 2013
"Les Miserables" receives 4.5 out of 5 stars for an intimate adaption.