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Controversy overshadows halftime

Jonathan Peak on February 9, 2012 in Entertainment

This year, the National Football League made a dicey and controversial choice in choosing pop-star Madonna to perform—ostensibly the polar opposite of football culture. Despite the risk, this year’s ended up being if not the best, then at least the most entertaining halftime show on memory.

Grey suffers from simplicity, survives with strong acting

Joe Murphy on February 9, 2012 in Entertainment

Director Joe Carnahan’s arctic thriller The Grey hit theaters on January 27, giving viewers a taste of how dangerous an environment the bitter North can be.

Abattoir offers stylish, carnivorous paradise

Hank Whitson on February 9, 2012 in Entertainment

Tucked in the back of West Side Provisions District, across the street from Yeah!Burger, you will encounter one of Atlanta’s most distinctive and chic dining experiences.

Radcliffe not strong, mature enough to carry Woman

Brent Hornilla on February 9, 2012 in Entertainment

Last week marked the premier of The Woman in Black, a thriller based on Susan Hill’s novel of the same name.

McCartney shifts to softer sounds with Kisses

Lorelyn Kilby on February 9, 2012 in Entertainment

Paul McCartney takes his sound in a softer direction with the release of Kisses on the Bottom, covering twelve American songs from the 1930’s and 1940’s that McCartney’s father would play on the piano when he was young.

Soulcalibur’s story shallow, character creation deep

Brent Hornilla on February 2, 2012 in Entertainment

Lately, the fighting game scene has been dominated by 2-D franchises like last year’s Mortal Kombat and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom, so the recent release of Soulcalibur V is a welcomed one.

Del Rey divisive, destined for controversy

Jonathan Peak on February 2, 2012 in Entertainment

Lana Del Rey was one of the most hyped artists of the past few months after the release of her single “Videogames” last October propelled her into the blogosphere limelight.

Money juvenile, unconvincing

Lorelyn Kilby on February 2, 2012 in Entertainment

The movie does little to capture the playful and comic moments of Evanovich’s novel.

SOPA-style legislation jeopardizes online entertainment

Joe Murphy on February 2, 2012 in Entertainment

Imagine a world without free knowledge. This was the message that awaited the millions of people who tried to log in to the hugely popular online reference site Wikipedia on Jan. 18.

Underworld explosively 3D

Joe Murphy on January 27, 2012 in Entertainment

The epic war between supernatural species continued last Friday with the release of Underworld: Awakening, the fourth installment of the grisly, vampire-versus-werewolf film series that has been thrilling audiences since 2003.

Haywire lacks intensity

Brian Edmonds on January 26, 2012 in Entertainment

The problem is that Haywire is simply no fun to watch.

Fault touching, transcends young-adult genre

Brent Hornilla on January 26, 2012 in Entertainment

The Fault in Our Stars follows Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old girl with thyroid cancer, who has survived the past couple years thanks to a miracle drug administered via portable oxygen tank.

Sherlock strong enough to exceed original Holmes canon

Casey Tisdel on January 26, 2012 in Entertainment

Two Sundays ago saw the second season finale of BBC’s Sherlock, a modernized adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s brilliant detective stories.

Close cast well, fails to capture novel’s subplots

Lorelyn Kilby on January 26, 2012 in Entertainment

Director Stephen Daldry created a visual work that is similar to the mixed media of the novel, yet focuses on Oskar’s quest for closure.

Red Tails thrills despite lack of accuracy and plot

Lauren Payne on January 26, 2012 in Entertainment

Red Tails is likely to disappoint history buffs and Lucasfilm loyalists, but appreciators of big, fiery explosions and American machismo are sure to have a good time.

Jane premiere displays well-designed lead

Amanda Florentine on January 19, 2012 in Entertainment

Jane by Design, ABC Family’s newest teen-oriented television show, features an aspiring fashion designer who is stuck at the bottom of the totem pole in high school.

Chelsea falls flat despite cutting wit

Jonathan Peak on January 19, 2012 in Entertainment

Featuring the exploits of E!’s Chelsea Handler, Are You There, Chelsea? managed to stick to Handler’s winning formula from her talk show while still packing a few surprises for viewers.

Beauty’s reissue indicates artistic, technical stagnation

Lauren Payne on January 19, 2012 in Entertainment

It is fortunate that Walt Disney Animation Studios has forged a stockpile of quality films to rerelease in 3D during periods of creative drought.

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