It’s no big secret that lead singer Thom Yorke’s band Radiohead is a little unconventional. In their newest album, “King of Limbs,” this isn’t a bad thing.
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‘King of Limbs’ rules over true fans
Tags: High and Dry, King of Limbs, Radiohead, Thom Yorke
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Grandage sheds new light on old ‘Lear’
Michael Grandage’s stage adaptation of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” was recorded in London and is being played at Amherst Cinema. His version goes deeper into the minds of each character.
Tags: Derek Jacobi, King Lear, Shakespeare
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“The Rite” exorcises fear of the unknown
Director Mikael Hafstrom’s new film, “The Rite,” tells the thrilling story of a priest as he experiences a series of exorcisms that lead him to question his faith.
Tags: Anthony Hopkins, The Rite
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“Strings” doesn’t strike the right chord
“No Strings Attached” brings an all star cast but a lack of originality for the romantic comedy genre.
Tags: Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, No Strings Attached
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2010 marks major year for the music industry
From Katy Perry to Miranda Lambert, 2010 was one of the biggest years in the world of music in recent history. Collegian Blog Editor Kate MacDonald breaks down this year’s top ten albums of the year.
Tags: Arcade Fire, Drank, Eminem, Jason Aldean, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Lady Antebellum, MGMT, Miranda Lambert, Vampire Weekend
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10 can’t-miss Christmas programs
Collegian staff writer Kate MacDonald rounds up her top 10 essential Christmas movies for the holiday season.
Tags: christmas, holidays, Movies
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Box Office heating up for the holidays
Fight off the post-holiday blues at the movies this season, with no shortage of winter releases. “Yogi Bear,” “The Fighter,” and “Tron” promise to provide some entertainment for everyone.
Tags: Movies
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‘Faking it’ pays off for McCarthy
TV personality and model Jenny McCarthy continues her long string of bestselling books with her latest, “Love, Lust and Faking it: The Naked Truth about Sex, Lies and True Romance,” (Harper) which hit shelves on Sept. 28, 2010.
Tags: Harper, Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carey, Playboy
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“Skyline” just doesn’t take off
The new release “Skyline,” despite featuring some solid acting and fancy special effects, unfortunately suffers from a derivative storyline and an unfortunate script.
Tags: Donald Faison, Eric Balfour, Skyline, Universal Pictures
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New Washington flick set to be an “Unstoppable” box office force
Hollywood heavyweight Denzel Washington teamed up with Chris Pine in the new Tony Scott film “Unstoppable.” The movie, which is based on real events, takes place on a train as it speeds uncontrollably towards a heavily populated town, its brakes disconnected as its conductor jumps off the locomotive.
Tags: Chris Pine, Denzel Washington, Unstoppable
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