Metacritic Features and Reports

  1. Film Friday: This Week's Movie News and New Trailers

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    Published: February 3, 2012
    This week, watch new trailers for "The Hunger Games," Bobcat Goldthwait's "God Bless America," and more, preview the movie-related ads that will be shown during Sunday's Super Bowl, see the world's scariest coffee, and get a quick recap of all of the week's movie news.
  2. DVD Release Calendar: February 2012

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    Published: January 31, 2012
    February's top DVD releases include the year's biggest Oscar nominee ("Hugo"), the second season of "Downton Abbey," critically acclaimed films "Take Shelter" and "Project Nim," a long-lost 1973 sci-fi classic, and more.
  3. 2012 Sundance Film Festival Recap

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    Published: January 30, 2012
    What were the most talked about films at the just-concluded Sundance Film Festival? Inside, we sample the reactions from professional critics to over 40 of the top films from this year's festival.
  4. 2012 Games Preview: Console and PC Gaming

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    Published: January 26, 2012
    Our 2012 videogame preview concludes with a look at over 60 top titles expected to arrive this year for the 360, PS3, Wii, and PCs, from "Mass Effect 3" to "Halo 4" to a few that don't even have numbers in their titles.
  5. 2012 Games Preview: Handheld Gaming

    2012 Games Preview: Handheld Gaming Image
    Published: January 24, 2012
    Our look ahead to 2012's biggest videogames begins with a preview of major titles expected for the Nintendo 3DS and new PlayStation Vita this year.
  6. 2012 Music Preview: What to Expect in the Year Ahead

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    Published: January 19, 2012
    Our look ahead to the year's most anticipated music includes nearly 100 artists who will (or are likely to) release new albums in 2012.
  7. 2012 Movie Preview: Our 50 Most-Anticipated Films

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    Published: January 12, 2012
    Another humdrum year for movies? Forget it; 2012 is shaping up to be the best year for film in over a decade. Inside, we run down 50 of the most promising movies due to arrive this year, and we guarantee that you'll find something to get excited about.
  8. 2011 Film Awards and Nominations [Updated Jan. 30]

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    Published: December 5, 2011
    Over the next three months, we’ll be tracking the awards and nominations handed out by over 40 different organizations, from the Academy Awards to honors from press and critic groups and the professional guilds. Find out which 2011 films, actors, directors, and writers have been honored the most.
  9. Music Monday: New Albums, Videos, and Music News

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    Published: January 30, 2012
    In our weekly column, get a concise recap of last week's music news and a look ahead to this week's new album releases and TV appearances. Plus, watch the week's best new music videos (from Wilco, Sleigh Bells, and more) and get links to stream dozens of just-released songs and albums.
  10. Six Picks for the Week of January 30-February 5

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    Published: January 29, 2012
    This week, Lana Del Rey attempts to make up for that SNL performance, while true amateurs will attempt to showcase their own talents on the return of "The Voice." Also, genre film fans have a pair of new titles to choose from, 2012 finally gets a decent video game, and The Chemical Brothers turn your local multiplex into a rave.
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    2012 Sundance Film Festival Recap
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    Film Friday: This Week's Movie News and New Trailers
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    2012 Games Preview: Console and PC Gaming
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    2012 Games Preview: Handheld Gaming
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    2012 Oscar Nominations: Full List and Analysis
    January 24, 2012 - 9 comments
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    2012 Music Preview: What to Expect in the Year Ahead
    January 19, 2012 - 14 comments
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    2012 Movie Preview: Our 50 Most-Anticipated Films
    January 12, 2012 - 8 comments
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