Review
"Gimme the Loot" is Teenagers Tagging Things
Adam Leon's “Gimme the Loot” follows two teenage graffiti artists out to tag a New York icon.
Neil Young - "Psychedelic Pill"
What’s the one word to describe “Psychedelic Pill”? Bland — Neil Young’s 35th studio album churns out a monotonous repetition of forgettable guitar riffs and tacky lyrics.
Review: The Sessions
“The Sessions” follows the true journey of poet Mark O’Brien (John Hawkes), who, at age 38, finally decides to lose his virginity.
Review: Holy Motors
Every year, Cannes cedes one of its Hollywood–monopolized screens for a patriotic celebration of insanity.
Album Review: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - "Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!"
With the release of "Allelujah!
Album Review: Taylor Swift - "Red"
With the release of her pensive new album, “Red,” Taylor Swift shows off a more mature version of herself. The record's only anti–boy rant is the cutely cranky “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” Everything else — such as the dubstep–esque “I Knew You Were Trouble,” and “The Last Time,” a surging duet with Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody — is adult. Both “22” and “Starlight” are about the timelessness of youth. The perky “Stay Stay Stay” mentions groceries and settling down. And “Everything Has Changed,” a raw duet with Ed Sheerhan, is a graduation into the indie coffeehouse jams of the thoughtful twentysomething. She’s still wholesome, lively, and genuine, but she’s older — and she’s seeing anything but red. 3/5 Stars
Review: “Simon Killer”
Despite a promising name and a promising director at the helm, Simon Killer fails to really deliver anything to its audience.
Review: “Paranormal Activity 4”
“Paranormal Activity” is nothing more than your normal spooks and scares.
Review: "Sinister" Lives Up To Its Name
“Sinister” is true horror at its finest.
Review: "Seven Psychopaths" Is Not Your Average Guys-With-Guns Movie
If you think you know what “Seven Psychopaths” is about because you’ve seen the trailers, you’re in for a big shock.
Concert Review: Animal Collective at the Mann Center
The stage at the Mann Center looked just like you'd expect at an Animal Collective show: strewn with giant fluorescent teeth and resembling a mouth.
New Kid on the 4000 Block: Harvest Seasonal Grill
Harvest brings locavore chic to this side of the Schuylkill.
Album Review: The Vaccines - "Come of Age"
Described as heralding the return of guitar–driven rock music, the Vaccines’ sophomore album “Come of Age” proves that a 21st century rock band does not need a synthesizer.
Here Comes the Blah
Kevin James underwhelms in cliche underdog story "Here Comes the Boom"
Review: "Argo" is Sleek and Satisfying
When did Ben Affleck start walking in the footsteps of Clint Eastwood and Orson Welles?
Album Review: Freelance Whales - "Diluvia"
In their sophomore effort, indie pop rock band Freelance Whales deliver a dreamy explosion of noise.
Review: "Until The Quiet Comes" - Flying Lotus
Flying Lotus’ latest album is a jumbled experience, and fans of his 2010 near-masterpiece "Cosmogramma" might be initially disappointed.
Review: “Transcendental Youth” - The Mountain Goats
The Mountain Goats, like a fine wine, just get better with age. In their 14th album, “Transcendental Youth,” the indie folk band delivers jazzy instrumentals coupled with poetic storytelling.
Review: "Lightning" — Matt & Kim
“Some things are better with age / some things no longer remain,” belts out Matt Johnson of indie pop duo Matt & Kim on “Now,” a song from their newest album.
