“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.
“Anna Karenina” a visually aesthetic adaption of Tolstoy’s novel
"Anna Karenina" earns four out of five stars for spot-on performances and aesthetic appeal.
Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” adaptation does novel justice
“Life of Pi” earns four out of five stars for its captivating, hopeful narrative.
Sufjan Stevens favors expressionism over holiday cheer
“Silver and Gold” earns five out of five stars for making holiday tradition original.
“Boy Meets World” garners a new spinoff series
“Girl Meets World” will pick up the story of Cory and Topanga through the eyes of their daughter.
Coldplay’s latest live album lackluster and average
“Coldplay 2012” learns three out of five stars for being fun but banal.
“Between the Pages” is a Q-and-A series that explores one’s life through books that have shaped and influenced them. Books affect the forming...