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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Reissue of Interpol’s debut reminds of the band’s staying power

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“Turn on the Bright Lights: The Tenth Anniversary Edition” earns five out of five stars for remaining a modern classic.
Mack Hayden, Writer December 12, 2012
“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

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“Playing for Keeps” earns one and a half out of five stars for a cliched script and performances.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer December 12, 2012
“Playing for Keeps” earns one and a half out of five stars for a cliched script and performances.

“Killing Them Softly” is criminally underwhelming

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“Killing Them Softly” earns two out of five stars for stale dialogue and inordinate violence.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer December 6, 2012
“Killing Them Softly” earns two out of five stars for stale dialogue and inordinate violence.

Shining soul of Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” succeeds

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“Girl on Fire” earns four out of five stars for its ability to inspire.
Dylan Pruchnic, Writer December 5, 2012
“Girl on Fire” earns four out of five stars for its ability to inspire.

“Anna Karenina” a visually aesthetic adaption of Tolstoy’s novel

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"Anna Karenina" earns four out of five stars for spot-on performances and aesthetic appeal.
Mack Hayden, Writer December 5, 2012
"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

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“Life of Pi” earns four out of five stars for its captivating, hopeful narrative.
Trey Soto, Writer November 28, 2012
“Life of Pi” earns four out of five stars for its captivating, hopeful narrative.

Sufjan Stevens favors expressionism over holiday cheer

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“Silver and Gold” earns five out of five stars for making holiday tradition original.
Nathan Fan, Writer November 27, 2012
“Silver and Gold” earns five out of five stars for making holiday tradition original.

“Boy Meets World” garners a new spinoff series

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“Girl Meets World” will pick up the story of Cory and Topanga through the eyes of their daughter.
Mack Hayden, Writer November 27, 2012
“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

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“Coldplay 2012” learns three out of five stars for being fun but banal.
Mack Hayden, Writer November 27, 2012
“Coldplay 2012” learns three out of five stars for being fun but banal.

“Lincoln” wows by dramatizing history

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"Lincoln" earns four and a half out of five stars for its excellent portrayal of the sixteenth president.
Trey Soto, Writer November 21, 2012
"Lincoln" earns four and a half out of five stars for its excellent portrayal of the sixteenth president.

One Direction’s “Take Me Home” keeps British boy band pop alive and well

idolator.com
"Take Me Home" earns five out of five stars for perfecting the bubblegum pop trends of today.
Dylan Pruchnic, Writer November 19, 2012
"Take Me Home" earns five out of five stars for perfecting the bubblegum pop trends of today.

“Breaking Dawn: Part 2” is the Twilight series’ best installment

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"Breaking Dawn: Part 2" earns 2.5 out of 5 stars for awkward cast dynamics and soap opera drama.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer November 19, 2012
"Breaking Dawn: Part 2" earns 2.5 out of 5 stars for awkward cast dynamics and soap opera drama.