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REVIEW: Daughter’s ‘Not to Disappear’ mesmeric, lacks growth

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille January 18, 2016

Rank: 3.5/5 English trio Daughter released its second album “Not to Disappear” on Jan. 15, and the synth heavy record does not stray from the band’s typical style. Daughter offers little...

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REVIEW: ’13 Hours’ is a disappointing retelling of a tragic event

By Nathan Velasquez- The Daily Reveille January 18, 2016

Rank: 1.5/5 “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” tells the story of the terrorist attack on the American diplomatic compound on Sept. 11, 2012. The main focus is on six members of the...

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REVIEW: ‘Cautionary Tale’ is heartfelt but lacks innovation

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille January 18, 2016

Rank: 3/5 Shreveport-native singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc’s third album, “Cautionary Tale,” offers its fair share of pleasant melodies and thought-provoking lyrics but ultimately loses...

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REVIEW: Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ a parting gift to fans, final goodbye

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille January 11, 2016

“And the stars look very different today.” David Bowie captured our attention in 1969 with “Space Oddity” and we never looked back. Throughout his long and innovative career, David...

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REVIEW: Foo Fighters newest release is letdown

By Joshua Bartholomew - The Daily Reveille December 2, 2015

Rank: 3/5 The Foo Fighters released “Saint Cecilia EP,” a short five-track release that embraces the rough roots of the band, while expanding on Dave Grohl’s most recent project, Sound...

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REVIEW: ‘Creed’ revives ‘Rocky’ film franchise

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille December 2, 2015

Score: 5/5 Almost 40 years after “Rocky,” Ryan Coogler has recaptured the underdog magic of that film with newcomer “Creed.” “Creed,” which Coogler wrote and directed,...

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REVIEW: Chris Brown disappoints with mixtape, on the verge of new album

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille December 2, 2015

Rank: 2/5 Chris Brown surprised fans with a 34-track mixtape, including an additional bonus track Nov. 27, three weeks before his upcoming album “Royalty” is set to be released, making the...

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REVIEW: The Vamps need maturity

By Brittany Hagoort - The Daily Reveille December 2, 2015

Rank: 2.5/5 British band The Vamps released their newest album “Wake Up” on Nov. 27 and it’s nothing out of the ordinary for them. They have the pop sound of One Direction mixed with...

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REVIEW: ‘Spotlight’ perfect representation of newsrooms, journalism

Rank: 4/5 It’s not glamorous, but it’s real. While the film “Spotlight” can drag at points, the based-on-true-events movie about Boston Globe journalists who exposed decades of...

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REVIEW: ‘Jessica Jones’ is a knockout for Netflix

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille November 23, 2015

Rank: 4/5 Marvel’s latest Netflix-dumped show “Jessica Jones” is held together by Krysten Ritter. Luckily, the strength of her performance is enough to elevate the show into something...

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REVIEW: ‘Master of None’ offers terrific writing, sub par acting

By Brittany Hagoort - The Daily Reveille November 23, 2015

Rank: 4/5 While you’re hiding from your family this holiday season, you could coop up in your room with a nice new show to binge on Netflix — “Master of None.” This humorous show...

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REVIEW: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2’ follows success of previous films

By Joshua Bartholomew - The Daily Reveille November 23, 2015

Rank: 4/5 “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2,” the final installment in the series, is an absolute no-brainer hit, complete with twists, turns and suspense. Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer...