“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."
“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.
At the start of every semester, the Torrey Honors College holds a series of lectures for each class of students called “Why You Read What You...