Samsung Galaxy S4

By Luke Larsen at 6:00 PM on May 21, 2013

But the elephant in the room question remains: Is the Samsung Galaxy S4 a phone you should buy instead of an HTC One or an iPhone 5?   read more

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Friday Night Lights Review: "The March" (Episode 5.11)

By Allison Winn Scotch at 11:07 PM on July 1, 2011

“Are you going to let them take that dream away from us? Are you going to let them take that away?” — Coach Taylor to the East Dillon Lions, as they move one step closer to State....  read more

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Beyoncé: 4

By Holly Gleason at 11:41 AM on June 30, 2011

When you’re Beyoncé Knowles, machining the sheets of throbbing summer singles—muscular anthems that merge thick modern R&B, hip-hop-inflected beats and enough female-empowerment lyric hooks to run the gamut of “Crazy In Love” to “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”—comes easy. So easy and so jaw-droppingly good for what it is, 4 comes as almost a shock to the system....  read more

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Black Lips: Arabia Mountain

By Max Blau at 12:27 PM on June 6, 2011

For the first time in their history, The Black Lips’ music truly outshines their antics.  read more

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The Vaccines: What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?

By Max Blau at 1:00 PM on June 3, 2011

If you’re expecting anything new and original from The Vaccines, you’ll be disappointed. But if you can get past their creative shortcomings, then this record is a no brainer to enjoy.   read more

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Mario Sports Mix Review (Wii)

By Andrew Hayward at 2:30 PM on February 10, 2011

As the years tick on, we've seen Nintendo's ageless plumber pulled further and further away from his so-called profession through dalliances in the worlds of golf, baseball, soccer, and tennis - with multiple console releases for each sport offering full-fledged experiences with myriad play options. By contrast, Mario Sports Mix seems like a rogue's gallery of events deemed unworthy of such attention, as these cartoonish takes on basketball, hockey, dodgeball, and volleyball feel less essential, despite occasional bouts of enjoyment in the package....  read more

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Californication Review: "Freeze Frame" (Episode 4.05)

By Max Blau at 9:07 AM on February 8, 2011

So far in Season 4 of Californication, the show has taken a nosedive away from its strong suits, opting more for shock value instead of the character and plot development so pivotal throughout the show’s first three seasons. Last week’s episode “Monkey Business” hit a low point for the show, with a bizarre introduction to Fucking and Punching’s principal financier, weird monkey scenarios and a trite Queens of Dogtown subplot....  read more

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ilomilo Review (Xbox 360)

By David Wolinsky at 2:00 PM on January 10, 2011

For those who thought Kirby's Epic Yarn was a touch too menacing, twee downloadable puzzler ilomilo is a perfect non-threatening alternative. Like Kirby, ilomilo's plot is quintessential storybook fare. Every day, antenna-sporting candy-colored best friends Ilo and Milo have a standing playdate to meet up and drink tea, or sometimes just to stare at the scenery together while munching on snacks. The thing is, they're both a tad forgetful and have a tendency to....  read more

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House Review: "Teamwork" (Episode 6.8)

By Emily Riemer at 7:57 PM on November 16, 2009

The transitional period for House continues. Licking his wounds after Cuddy rejected him, revealing that she is dating his old frenemy Lucas (from season 5), House attempts to assemble, or reassemble, his team with mixed results....  read more

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