“Taken 2” far too derivative of the original
"Taken 2" earns two out of five stars for unoriginality.
Bad Books side project yields one of year’s purest albums
Bad Books' "II" earns four out of five stars for a consistently creative album.
“Transcendental Youth” is immersible but unmemorable
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
"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
"Parenthood," "The Walking Dead" and other shows hit the airwaves soon.
Green Day’s “Uno!” is far from number one
"Uno!" earns one out of five stars for lack of originality.
“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.
Mumford & Sons tower above music world with “Babel”
"Babel" earns four and a half out of five stars for continuing a new folk legacy.
The Killers return in full force with “Battle Born”
"Battle Born" earns four out of five stars for a wonderful return to form.
“Mirage Rock” induces a rock and roll trance
"Mirage Rock" earns four out of five stars for its ambitious sound.
Grizzly Bear’s “Shields” keeps their sound alive
"Shields" earns three out of five stars for continuing a legacy without much progression.
“Finding Nemo 3D” explores new depths with digital reformatting
"Finding Nemo 3D" earns five out of five stars for a masterful digital refurbish.
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