Metacritic Features and Reports: 6 Picks

  1. Six Picks for the Week of August 22-28

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    Published: August 21, 2011
    We're nearing the end of summer, which means that while the list of new movies may be less than exciting, things are looking up in the worlds of music and games this week. Plus, it's time for MTV's annual Video Music Awards.
  2. Six Picks for the Week of August 15-21

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    Published: August 14, 2011
    The week ahead brings a pair of remakes of iconic 1980s films, the year's only film in Aromascope, and the season finale of a surprisingly good MTV series. Get details on all of the week's picks inside.
  3. Six Picks for the Week of August 8-14

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    Published: August 7, 2011
    This week, Jay-Z and Kanye West get together for the biggest rap album of the year, while the director and star of "Zombieland" reunite for "30 Minutes or Less." Get all of this week's picks inside.
  4. Six Picks for the Week of August 1-7

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    Published: July 31, 2011
    This week, James Franco helps create some angry apes, while Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman have their own freaky Friday. Plus, last year's best album gets even better, and Lollapalooza celebrates its 20th anniversay.
  5. Six Picks for the Week of July 25-31

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    Published: July 24, 2011
    This week, frontier cowboys and English hoodlums must fend off alien invaders, while Steve Carell faces an even trickier task: dating. Plus, music fans get a new album from Little Dragon and the return of "120 Minutes."
  6. Six Picks for the Week of July 18-24

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    Published: July 17, 2011
    This week, we get an early start on Comic-Con by geeking out over Captain America and a Star Trek documentary. Plus, an indie sci-fi drama is intriguing critics, while They Might Be Giants try to impress adults.
  7. Six Picks for the Week of July 11-17

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    Published: July 10, 2011
    The week ahead brings the end of Harry Potter (well, the movies, at least) and the return of "Breaking Bad." Plus, Syfy attempts to revive the "Heroes" formula, Errol Morris returns with his funniest documentary yet, and fantasy fans get the book they've been waiting for.
  8. Six Picks for the Weeks of June 27-July 10

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    Published: June 26, 2011
    Our super-sized preview of the next two weeks in entertainment includes the return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Torchwood," the latest "Transformers" film, and a new movie from Tom Hanks.
  9. Six Picks for the Week of June 20-26

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    Published: June 19, 2011
    This week, Pixar puts its success streak on the line, but will "Cars 2" get schooled by "Bad Teacher"? We also welcome the returns of "Louie" and "True Blood" and celebrate the release of a new Bon Iver album.
  10. Six Picks for the Week of June 13-19

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    Published: June 12, 2011
    This week, two classic videogames are reborn, "Green Lantern" heads to cineplexes, and aliens invade TNT. Plus, listen to the new Junior Boys album.
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