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The Chimes

Scott and McCarthy’s newest film is dour, confusing and cringe-inducing

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A-list cast in "The Counselor" does not make up for the film's confusing storyline.
William Connor Devlin, Writer October 28, 2013
A-list cast in "The Counselor" does not make up for the film's confusing storyline.

’12 Years a Slave’ stands unflinching in the face of historical horror

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Steve McQueen directs a visual masterpiece about the cruelties of slavery.
Michael Asmus, Writer October 22, 2013
Steve McQueen directs a visual masterpiece about the cruelties of slavery.

Best Coast, ‘Fade Away’

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"Fade Away" gets two out of five stars.
David Tracy, Writer October 22, 2013
"Fade Away" gets two out of five stars.

Katy Perry, ‘PRISM’

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Katy Perry's "PRISM" earns four out of five stars.
Littleton Odom, Writer October 20, 2013
Katy Perry's "PRISM" earns four out of five stars.

The only highlight of ‘The Fifth Estate’ is Julian Assange’s white hair

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“The Fifth Estate” attempts to tell the tale of WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange.
Mack Hayden, Writer October 20, 2013
“The Fifth Estate” attempts to tell the tale of WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange.

Shad, ‘Flying Colours’

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"Flying Colours" gets five out of five stars.
Parker Munson, Writer October 15, 2013
"Flying Colours" gets five out of five stars.

The Head and the Heart, ‘Let’s Be Still’

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“Let’s Be Still” earns four out of five stars.
Nate Barrett, Writer October 15, 2013
“Let’s Be Still” earns four out of five stars.

The Avett Brothers, ‘Magpie and the Dandelion’

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“Magpie and the Dandelion” gets four out of five stars.
Mack Hayden, Writer October 15, 2013
“Magpie and the Dandelion” gets four out of five stars.

Tom Hanks leads ‘Captain Phillips’ with one of his best career performances

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“Captain Phillips” is a thrilling film about the April 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates.
Michael Asmus, Writer October 15, 2013
“Captain Phillips” is a thrilling film about the April 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates.

Cage The Elephant, ‘Melophobia’

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“Melophobia” earns three out of five stars.
Parker Munson, Writer October 9, 2013
“Melophobia” earns three out of five stars.

Life after ‘Breaking Bad’: what to watch this fall

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As fall TV shows kick off, A&E editor Parker Munson analyzes primetime's hottest contenders.
Parker Munson, Writer October 8, 2013
As fall TV shows kick off, A&E editor Parker Munson analyzes primetime's hottest contenders.

Sandra Bullock amazes in ‘Gravity,’ a masterful display of cosmic terror

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"Gravity" receives 4.5 stars out of five.
Michael Asmus, Writer October 8, 2013
"Gravity" receives 4.5 stars out of five.