Reviews - Page 5

November 16, 2016

Miranda Lambert showcases songwriting skills in personal new double album

Miranda Lambert, "The Weight of These Wings" (RCA Nashville) Double albums are rare these days and the best ones came out decades ago in vinyl form.

August 24, 2016

Ukelele master Grace VanderWaal favorite to win 'America's Got Talent'

The “America’s Got Talent” judges have gone all in on Grace VanderWaal.

June 13, 2016

What 'Me Before You' gets wrong

“Me Before You” is Jojo Moyes's much-anticipated movie adaptation of her 2012 novel by the same name. I'm not really a fan of romance novels. I read the book and saw the film because of their larger agenda: the escalating debate over euthanasia.

May 2, 2016

Don Henley brings back traditional country sound on new album 'Cass County'

 On his first solo album in 15 years, Don Henley extends the polished, soulful take on country music initially heard on the Eagles hits "Best of My Love" and "Wasted Time."

May 2, 2016

'No Escape' review: Owen Wilson shines in somewhat insensitive thriller

Atypical casting and xenophobia is alive and well in the white-knuckle thriller “No Escape.”

May 2, 2016

Luke Bryan entertains, shows growth on 'Kill the Lights'

On the songs "Fast" and "Way Way Back," from Luke Bryan's new album "Kill the Lights," the perpetually upbeat star takes his first steps toward acknowledging the complexities that come with maturity.

May 2, 2016

'Jurassic World’ proves that it’s still fun to run with dinosaurs

Whether or not there was any real demand for another “Jurassic Park” movie, “Jurassic World’ proves that it’s still tons of fun to run with dinosaurs.

May 2, 2016

Kelly Clarkson's new album falls flat

As one of the most successful "American Idol" winners, Kelly Clarkson can hold her head up high — she's still in the game after 13 years.

April 29, 2016

'The Big Bang Theory' recap: The Fermenation Bifurcation

The “Big Bang” gang is ready to get its booze on. Sort of.

April 28, 2016

'The Big Bang Theory' recap: 'The Viewing Party Combustion'

A “Game of Thrones” viewing party threatens to drive the entire gang apart on this week’s all new episode of “The Big Bang Theory.”