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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

“Seven Psychopaths” is entertaining but ethically insane

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"Seven Psychopaths" earns three stars out of five for being humorous but lacking any form of morality.
Mack Hayden, Writer October 17, 2012
"Seven Psychopaths" earns three stars out of five for being humorous but lacking any form of morality.

“Argo” is entertaining, dramatic and real

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"Argo" earns four out of five stars for its stylish, intense story.
Mack Hayden, Writer October 17, 2012
"Argo" earns four out of five stars for its stylish, intense story.

The Black Keys thrill with dynamic performance at Honda Center

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Blues-rock band's live show on Monday was a must-see.
Mack Hayden, Writer October 10, 2012
Blues-rock band's live show on Monday was a must-see.

“Diluvia” solidifies Freelance Whales as indie mainstays

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Freelance Whales' "Diluvia" earns four out of five stars for being unconventional yet accessible.
Dylan Pruchnic, Writer October 10, 2012
Freelance Whales' "Diluvia" earns four out of five stars for being unconventional yet accessible.

Tim Burton fails to reinvent his own wheel in “Frankenweenie”

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"Frankenweenie" earns two out of five stars for doing the same thing Tim Burton has been doing since "Nightmare Before Christmas."
Lauralyn Koontz, Writer October 10, 2012
"Frankenweenie" earns two out of five stars for doing the same thing Tim Burton has been doing since "Nightmare Before Christmas."

“Taken 2” far too derivative of the original

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"Taken 2" earns two out of five stars for unoriginality.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer October 10, 2012
"Taken 2" earns two out of five stars for unoriginality.

Bad Books side project yields one of year’s purest albums

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Bad Books' "II" earns four out of five stars for a consistently creative album.
Jeff Koch and Jeff Koch October 3, 2012
Bad Books' "II" earns four out of five stars for a consistently creative album.

“Transcendental Youth” is immersible but unmemorable

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The Mountain Goats' "Transcendental Youth" earns 3.5 out of 5 stars for a less than memorable experience.
Nathan Fan and Nathan Fan October 3, 2012
The Mountain Goats' "Transcendental Youth" earns 3.5 out of 5 stars for a less than memorable experience.

“Looper” throws new spin to time travel movie genre

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"Looper" earns four out of five stars for outstanding performances and a unique take to the time travel genre.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler October 1, 2012
"Looper" earns four out of five stars for outstanding performances and a unique take to the time travel genre.

Fall TV season promises hits and misses

Fall TV season promises hits and misses
"Parenthood," "The Walking Dead" and other shows hit the airwaves soon.
Trey Soto and Trey Soto September 27, 2012
"Parenthood," "The Walking Dead" and other shows hit the airwaves soon.

Green Day’s “Uno!” is far from number one

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"Uno!" earns one out of five stars for lack of originality.
Tyler Davis and Tyler Davis September 26, 2012
"Uno!" earns one out of five stars for lack of originality.

“The Master” weaves a religious tale of madness

"The Master" weaves a religious tale of madness
"The Master" earns five out of five stars for being one of the year's best films.
Mack Hayden and Mack Hayden September 26, 2012
"The Master" earns five out of five stars for being one of the year's best films.