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R.E.M. – Around The Sun
Artist: R.E.M. Title: Around The Sun Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 5/10 CORPORATE LINE: Around The Sun, R.E.M.’s first new studio album since 2001’s gold Reveal, is as emotional and ulti- mately uplifting as its “Leaving New York” single. With a renewed band dynamic and songs influenced by world events, Around The Sun surprises and satisfies…
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Surviving Christmas
Cast: Ben Affleck, Christina Applegate, James Gandolfini, Catherine O’Hara, Jennifer Morrison Studio: Dreamworks Rating: 5.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: Facing another Christmas alone, Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) decides to go back to his idyllic childhood home to spend the holidays with family. There is, however, one problem: the people living there now are not Drew’s family. Nevertheless,…
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The Zutons – Who Killed The Zutons
Artist: The Zutons Title: Who Killed The Zutons Label: Epic Rating: 6.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: The Zutons might have officially got together in the spring of 2002, but this is where the story really starts. 2004 will see the release of their spectacular debut album Who Killed The Zutons? It’s an eclectic, carnival of brilliance that…
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Jimmy Eat World – Futures
Artist: Jimmy Eat World Title: Futures Label: Geffen Rating: 7.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: The band’s new CD, Futures, is the answer to that question. It’s a sprawling, gorgeous, heavy-yet-quiet epic. And it took a long time to finish. “We’ve always felt you’re putting your name on something, you have to make sure it’s the absolute best…
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Team America: World Police DVD
Cast: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Elle Russ, Stanley G. Sawicki, Dian Bachar Studio: Paramount Rating: 8/10 CORPORATE LINE: Team America, an international police force dedicated to maintaining global stability, learns that a power hungry dictator is brokering weapons of mass destruction to terrorists. The heroes embark upon a harrowing mission to save the world. To…
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Team America: World Police
Cast: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Elle Russ, Stanley G. Sawicki, Dian Bachar Studio: Paramount Rating: 8/10 CORPORATE LINE: Team America, an international police force dedicated to maintaining global stability, learns that a power hungry dictator is brokering weapons of mass destruction to terrorists. The heroes embark upon a harrowing mission to save the world. To…
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Eerie Indiana: The Complete Series DVD
Cast: Omri Katz, Justin Shenkarow Studio: BMG Rating: 7.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: Referred to as “a stylistic breakthrough” by USA Today, “cutting edge comedy” by The Hollywood Reporter and “original and funny” by The New York Times, this landmark television series from 1991 comes to DVD for the first time. Thirteen-year-old Marshall Teller has just been…
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Shark Tale
Game: Shark Tale Platform: PC Studio: Activision Rating: 6/10 GAME STUDIO DESCRIPTION: In the murky depths of the ocean, the fate of Reef City lies in the fins of one little fish—at least that’s what he wants you think. Dive in to the urban, underwater metropolis of Shark Tale and play as Oscar, a fast-talking…
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Jay-Z – Interview
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS TOUR, featuring multi-platinum superstars Jay-Z and R. Kelly, is now underway and is announcing dates throughout November in major markets on the east and west coasts, including Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit and Las Vegas. To coincide with the BEST OF BOTH WORLDS TOUR, the duo will release their new…
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Shadow Hearts: Covenant
Game: Shadow Hearts: Covenant Platform: PS2 Studio: Midway Rating: 8/10 GAME STUDIO DESCRIPTION: Taking place amidst the chaos of World War I six months after the original Shadow Hearts ended, Yuri and Karin embark on a grand journey to conquer a secret society that is taking advantage of the war to fulfill their evil ambitions.…
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