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CD Giveaway - Lola Spriggs, "Nobody But You" EP Ends Sep 7, 2010
Enter to win the Canadian songstress's new EP.

The American - Poster Giveaway Ends Sep 5, 2010
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CD Giveaway - Joanna Mosca, "Keep on Going" Ends Sep 5, 2010
Enter today to win a copy of Joanna's newest release, "Keep on Going."

Sarah VonderHaar Prize Pack Giveaway Ends Sep 4, 2010
As Sarah VonderHaar transitions from one of America's Next Top Model to upcoming pop star, we've got the goods related to her newest EP release!

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CURRENT ARTICLES

Mockingjay concludes The Hunger Games with less bang, more whimper. Book Review: Mockingjay
Sep 2, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
The final chapter of The Hunger Games is in. Can it measure up to the hype?

Music Review: Brian Tyler, "The Expendables" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Aug 31, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart
Brian Tyler's score to "The Expendables" is exactly what you want if you're a fan of action movie soundtracks.

Causality Takes Back Seat in ABC's Intricate SF Drama, FlashForward DVD Review: FlashForward: The Complete Series
Aug 31, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
In many ways, FlashForward tackled some of the same themes as did Lost. Ironically, the show about the future didn't have one itself.

Book Review: Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost Aug 31, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Aladdin and his allies must race against time to save all of creation. But what chance does a wily street thief have against someone who's had centuries of time to plan?

Gary Cole Guests on Pivotal Episode of TNT's The Closer Television Review: The Closer, "War Zone"
Aug 30, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
When three soldiers are gunned down outside a bar, the Army suspects terrorist involvement. Gary Cole guest stars.

Plot Twists, Acting Save "The Last Exorcism" from Ritual Mistakes Movie Review: The Last Exorcism
Aug 29, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart
This low-budget horror film treads on familiar territory with it's fake documentary style but still manages to deliver a nice twist to its end and some terrific performances from its cast.

Interview: Misha Collins: The Planning Behind The Random Act Aug 27, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
The actor and marathon runner has a plan, and it's just the sort of thing you'd expect from an angel.

Maggie Q Stakes Out All-Too-Familiar Territory in CW's Nikita Television Review: Nikita, "Pilot"
Aug 25, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Maggie Q portrays a rogue agent out to bring down the system that created her, and look great doing it. Haven't we seen this before?

Music Review: John Debney, "Predators" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Aug 25, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart
John Debney's score to "Predators" does everything right, including using Alan Silvestri's original themes.

Music Review: Britt Nicole, "Acoustic" Aug 24, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Britt Nicole has a long career in performing in the CCM genre, but a surprisingly short solo discography. Acoustic could be just the thing to finally launch this young singer to new levels of success.

DVD Review: Lost: The Final Season [Blu-ray] Aug 24, 2010 - By Robert Bell
Mainstream America's introductory approach to annihilation anxiety comes to an end.

Book Review: I Am Number Four Aug 23, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Nine walk among us. Three are dead. John is Number Four.

Second-Person Narration Makes for First-Class Novel in Charles Benoit's You Book Review: You
Aug 23, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr
This is a story about you, and how the seemingly random decisions you make can bring about your ultimate destruction. Warning: You'll love it, but you might not like it.

Movie Review: Piranha 3D Aug 22, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart
Piranha 3D is pure exploitation fun, popping right out at you in glorious 3D.

Ghost Hunters Track Bumps, Boos at Otesaga Resort Hotel Television Review: Ghost Hunters, "Haunted Hotel"
Aug 21, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Jason, Grant and company return to Syfy this fall with a whole new season of Ghost Hunters, and they kick things off with a seriously spooky bang.