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"Santa Clarita Diet," a Netflix original horror-comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant, premiered Feb. 3. 

Rev Ranks: “Santa Clarita Diet” is off-putting, lacks character development

By Abbie Shull February 10, 2017

Netflix’s newest binge-worthy comedy, “Santa Clarita Diet,” has the promised gore but none of the comedy. STARS: 1/5 While vomit and gore can induce plenty of laughs, Drew Barrymore’s...

"The Space Between Us," an adventure romance directed by Peter Chelsom, was released Feb. 3. 

Rev Ranks: “The Space Between Us” poorly executed, mind boggling

By Abbie Shull February 8, 2017

“The Space Between Us” can’t decide whether it’s science fiction or young adult romance. STARS: 2/5 The film tells the story of Gardner Elliot (Asa Butterfield), a boy born on Mars,...

Rev Ranks: Lady Gaga’s halftime performance lived up to expectations

By Corrine Pritchett February 7, 2017

Lady Gaga made the performance of the year as the halftime show entertainment for Super Bowl LI Sunday. STARS: 4/5 Standing on top of the stadium, Gaga’s performance opened with a rendition of Woody...

The Chainsmokers, along with their newest single "Paris," are quickly gaining popularity. They will appear at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on May 13. 

Rev Ranks: The Chainsmokers growing in popularity, “Paris” floating around top charts

By Rachel Rathle February 7, 2017

The Chainsmokers are a unique blend of indie, dance and pop. Their sound has proven to be successful, given “Paris,” the group’s newest rank-climbing song. STARS: 5/5 The No. 1 hit single...

Jessica Capshaw, Chandra Wilson and Camilla Luddington, who play Dr. Robbins, Bailey and Wilson respectively, are shown here in the mid-season premiere of "Grey's Anatomy." 

Rev Ranks: “Grey’s Anatomy” premiere lackluster, lacking in series plot

By Abbie Shull February 1, 2017

ABC’s hit medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” returned Jan. 26 with a lackluster spring mid-season premiere. STARS: 3/5 After shocking revelations last fall, I expected “Grey’s”...

The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held Jan. 29. The award, shown here, honors actors in film and television. 

Rev Ranks: SAG Awards more political than entertaining

By Abby King February 1, 2017

The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place Sunday, commemorating the entertainment industry’s best film and television performers. However, this year it seemed that politics transcended...

The mid-season premiere of "How to Get Away with Murder" came to T.V. screens Jan. 26. The show, a part of ABC's TGIT, is in its third season. 

Rev Ranks: HTGAWM premiere is character-driven and emotional

By Abbie Shull January 31, 2017

After a deadly mid-season finale, ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder” returned Thursday to make us weep over fictional characters once more.   STARS: 4/5 Viola Davis continues to...

The Irish rock band U2, formed in 1976, will be going on tour beginning May 2017 with their most renowned album "The Joshua Tree."

Rev Ranks: U2’s “The Joshua Tree” takes on new meaning in today’s society

By Corrine Pritchett January 30, 2017

Beginning this May, the legendary band U2 is going on tour 30 years after the release of the band’s most renowned album, “The Joshua Tree.” STARS: 5/5 The band decided to tour the album...

M. Night Shyamalan's "Split" tells the story of Kevin, who suffers from dissociative identity disorder and has 23 different personalities.

Rev Ranks: Shyamalan makes his comeback with “Split,” a psychological thriller

By Abbie Shull January 27, 2017

I was prepared to live out the rest of my days without forgiving M. Night Shyamalan for “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” The last ten years have seen some incredible flops from the “Sixth...

Noah Cyrus' "Make Me (Cry)" featuring Labrinth was released Nov. 15. The single is scheduled to be the lead single of her upcoming album, "NC-17."

Rev Ranks: Noah Cyrus’ “Make Me (Cry)” isn’t distinguishing, similar to Miley

By Rachel Rathle January 25, 2017

Noah Cyrus debuted her new single, “Make Me (Cry)” featuring Labrinth in November 2016. The now-17-year-old watches her song climb the iTunes top 50 songs chart. STARS: 3/5 Noah’s father,...

"Beaches," a made for TV movie, aired Jan. 21 on Lifetime. 

Rev Ranks: Idina Menzel and Nia Long star in emotional “Beaches” reboot

By Kennedi Walker| @kennedibw January 24, 2017

“Beaches,” starring Nia Long and the “Frozen” singing sensation Idina Menzel, aired Jan. 21. This made-for-TV movie is a remake of the original 1988 film of the same name, which...

Khloé Kardashian's new show "Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian," premiered Jan. 12.

Rev Ranks: Khloé’s new show disappointing for even the most dedicated Kardashian fans

By Abby King January 19, 2017

Let me start off by saying I am a lover of all things Kardashian, so when I heard Khloé Kardashian was going to have a new show, I practically cleared my schedule for every Thursday night in the foreseeable...