“Cloud Atlas” succeeds despite complex multi-layered story
"Cloud Atlas" earns 4.5 out of 5 stars for artistic ingenuity.
Gibbard’s “Former Lives” disappoints without Death Cab
Ben Gibbards' "Former Lives" earns two and a half out of five stars for redundancy.
“Red” keeps the Taylor Swift hit-making machine on track
"Red" earns four and a half out of five stars for being another nearly perfect pop album.
“Paranormal Activity 4” too mundane to be truly scary
"Paranormal Activity 4" earns two out of five stars for cheap and forced scares.
Titus Andronicus’ “Local Business” stands out from the rest
Titus Andronicus' "Local Business" earns four out of five stars.
Film festival asks deep questions about the soul
The Searching for Soul Film Festival offered an introspective take on the human spirit.
Macklemore’s “The Heist” may represent the future of hip-hop
"The Heist" earns four out of five stars for an original take on hip-hop.
“Seven Psychopaths” is entertaining but ethically insane
"Seven Psychopaths" earns three stars out of five for being humorous but lacking any form of morality.
“Argo” is entertaining, dramatic and real
"Argo" earns four out of five stars for its stylish, intense story.
The Black Keys thrill with dynamic performance at Honda Center
Blues-rock band's live show on Monday was a must-see.
“Diluvia” solidifies Freelance Whales as indie mainstays
Freelance Whales' "Diluvia" earns four out of five stars for being unconventional yet accessible.
Tim Burton fails to reinvent his own wheel in “Frankenweenie”
"Frankenweenie" earns two out of five stars for doing the same thing Tim Burton has been doing since "Nightmare Before Christmas."
“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...