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Review: Car chases total jumpy thriller

By Tylor Colby, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2013

Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez star in "Getaway," a cheesy and over-the-top, 90-minute Mustang commercial.

Review: Hardcore group finds footing

By Evin Billington, Assistant Accent Editor • September 6, 2013

Heavy-metal band Avenged Sevenfold returns with a familiar sound.

Review: ‘Doris’ reveals rapper’s depth

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • September 5, 2013

Former Odd Future hip-hop collective member Earl Sweatshirt returns from long absence with deep album.

Review: Industrial rock performer returns to familiar territory

By Steve Shuler, Classifieds Manager • September 5, 2013

Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor takes a more cheerful tone with the group's latest album, "Hesitation Marks."

Review: Director’s visuals overshadow storyline in sci-fi flick

By Bernadette Javier, Staff Writer • September 2, 2013

Director Neill Blomkamp's science-fiction film "Elysium" is visually stunning but focuses too little on the plot.

Review: Daft Punk finds footing in reality

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • July 17, 2013

Electronic band Daft Punk has stepped out of its synthetic roots to focus on a more natural sound with latest album, "Random Access Memories."

Review: Daft Punk finds footing in reality

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • July 14, 2013

Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, together known as Daft Punk, made their musical debut 16 years ago with the album “Homework.” The duo has once again made magic with its latest album, “Random Access Memories,” which is a throwback to disco that augments its previously established electronic sound with an orchestra. It has been…

Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs offer quirky yet flawed album

By Jared Dionne, Senior Writer • April 24, 2013

Indie band Yeah Yeah Yeahs return with bizarre punk album, "Mosquito."

Review: ‘Scary MoVie’ disappoints with boring comeback

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • April 24, 2013

The Scary Movie franchise returns for the fifth, and hopefully, last time.

Review: Christopher Owens releases eclectic solo album

By Jared Dionne, Senior Writer • January 22, 2013

Indie rock musician triumphs with debut solo album "Lysandre."

Review: Rihanna shows off her attitude in ‘Unapologetic’

By Imani Brammer, Staff Writer • December 10, 2012

Rihanna hits the music scene hard with her bold album 'Unapologetic.'

Review: ‘Next to Normal’ brings psychological drama to Hangar Theatre

By Lucy Walker, Staff Writer • August 29, 2012

This groundbreaking musical, from composer Tom Kitt and lyricist Brian Yorkey, explores the hidden issues within the seemingly normal life of the Goodman family.