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The Killers' Brandon Flowers sings during the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards at the in Amsterdam. (Doug Peters/Abaca Press/TNS)

‘Just in a rut’: The Killers’s new album disappoints, but not without hope

By Sarah Morris / Staff Writer September 25, 2017

In the chorus of “Rut” — the third song off The Killers’ new album “Wonderful Wonderful” — front man Brandon Flowers croons against a catchy beat, “Don’t give up on me / ‘cause I’m...

HAIM's second studio album, "Something to Tell You," was released on July 7, 2017. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Summer Album Analysis

By TPN Staff August 27, 2017

From the moody, morbid “Melodrama” to the introspective “Witness,” the songs of the summer were filled with self-discovery, disappointment and apologies. And with so many new releases over the...

Queen Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) and Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) weigh their options in The Great Game at the start of Game of Thrones' seventh season. (Helen Sloan/HBO)

‘Shall we begin?’: Dragons, the undead and murderous mortals take their final places in ‘Game Of Thrones’ premiere

By Matt Maielli / Contributing Editor July 18, 2017

In the “Game of Thrones” season seven premiere, “Dragonstone,” the remaining pieces of the Great Game finally move into their places on the board. A large part of prestige television — which...

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Songs over storyline: music fuels Edgar Wright’s “Baby Driver”

By Matt Maielli / Contributing Editor June 27, 2017

After watching Edgar Wright’s new film “Baby Driver,” I have no doubt Wright would be a ton of fun at karaoke night. Wright’s newest film prioritizes its soundtrack — packing a whopping 30...

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‘The Lobster’ leaves plenty to chew on

By Ian Flanagan / Culture Editor June 7, 2016

“The Lobster,” for all of its bizarre pleasures, is a film that in some ways defies proper analysis. After developing a curious reputation for itself since its Jury Prize win at last year’s Cannes...

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‘A Bigger Splash’ rides wave of passion

By Nick Mullen / Staff Writer May 17, 2016

After a year of cycling through international festivals, Italian director Luca Guadagnino’s English-language “A Bigger Splash” has made its way to American theaters. As a dialogue-laden, lengthy...

‘Pixels’ stuck in the past

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

“Pixels” Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Michelle Monaghan  Grade: C Run for your lives from this mediocre alien invasion flick. Based on a short film of the same name — and not...

'Watch Dogs' not hype-defying, but satisfies on some level

‘Watch Dogs’ not hype-defying, but satisfies on some level

By Stephanie Roman / Staff Writer July 8, 2014

"Watch Dogs"Developer: Ubisoft MontrealReleased: May 27Available on: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii UGrade: B-The Chicago Cubs are ahead in the bottom of the...

'Jersey Boys' a gloomier look at The Four Seasons' rise to fame

‘Jersey Boys’ a gloomier look at The Four Seasons’ rise to fame

By Sam Bojarski / Staff Writer July 8, 2014

"Jersey Boys"Starring: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen and Michael LomendaDirected by: Clint EastwoodGrade: BFrankie Valli (John Lloyd Young) once said he’d be bigger than Sinatra — big words for a...

Neko Case brings big voice, laughs to Byham Theater

Neko Case brings big voice, laughs to Byham Theater

By Shawn Cooke / A&E Editor July 1, 2014

Nearly all conversations about Neko Case revolve around her voice — it’s a powerful, cutting weapon of an instrument.After Monday night’s show at the Byham Theater, Case likely sparked several new...

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