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DVD Review: ‘The Mortal Instruments – City of Bones’
The Mortal Instruments - City of Bones isn't bad and it makes me curious for what the next chapter will bring.
Read More »Music Review: Boston – ‘Life, Love & Hope’
The new album by Boston is another poppy chapter in the Tom Scholz saga.
Read More »A President, a History of Violence, and a City Called Dallas
Much is remembered about Nov. 22, 1963, but much is forgotten as well.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Maids’ by Jean Genet
Transposed to New Orleans, the French classic still poses difficult questions about action and inaction, masters and servants.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Saving Mr. Banks’
Tom Hanks' fuzzy Walt Disney jousts with Emma Thompson's prickly P.L. Travers in a warm and satisfying behind-the-scenes tale about the making of one of the studio's classic films.
Read More »DVD Review: `The Mod Squad: The Complete Collection’
In 1968, `The Mod Squad' broke new ground, and is now available in its entirety on DVD.
Read More »Kings of Leon Release ‘Urban Cowboy’-Inspired Music Video for “Beautiful War”
Garrett Hedlund of 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Tron: Legacy' stars in this highly cinematic clip.
Read More »Book Review: ‘ Report From the Interior’ by Paul Auster
Auster's description of his New Jersey boyhood is the best part of his new memoir.
Read More »Music Review: Jake Hertzog – ‘Throwback’
Randy Brecker joins the Jake Hertzog trio for some great jazz.
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