Metacritic Features and Reports

  1. Six Picks for the Week of May 28 - June 3

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    Published: May 27, 2012
    The week ahead brings the latest (and darkest) big-screen version of Snow White, a pair of made-for-TV films with major stars, the MTV Movie Awards, and more. Get all of this week's picks inside.
  2. Film Friday: This Week's Movie News and New Trailers

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    Published: May 25, 2012
    Get the first look at the next James Bond film ("Skyfall") as well as Paul Thomas Anderson’s "The Master," Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby," and the Bill Murray-starring "Hyde Park on Hudson." You'll also find a quick recap of all the week's film news inside.
  3. Best and Worst New Shows of the 2011-12 TV Season

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    Published: May 23, 2012
    We've reached the end of another TV season, so it's time once again for our annual look at the best and worst shows. Find out which first-year series impressed critics and users the most, and see how the major networks compared.
  4. Episode Review: House Series Finale

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    Published: May 22, 2012
    Fox's medical drama House ended its eight-season run last night. Find out how critics are responding to the finale episode.
  5. Summer Music Preview: Over 40 Key Albums

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    Published: May 9, 2012
    We profile the most noteworthy albums scheduled to arrive between now and August, including new releases from Fiona Apple, Beach House, Hot Chip, Neil Young, Sigur Ros, Regina Spektor, The Walkmen, and more. You can also sample audio and video from each of the albums.
  6. Summer TV Preview: The Best New & Returning Series

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    Published: May 3, 2012
    Summer will bring some of TV's best shows (including "Breaking Bad" and "Louie," and--possibly--new shows like "The Newsroom"). Inside, we look at the 20 most noteworthy series, specials, and miniseries coming this summer. You'll also find a full calendar of premiere dates from now through August.
  7. User Metascore Predictions for Major Summer Films

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    Published: May 2, 2012
    Our users have spoken. Inside, find Metascore predictions for 30 of summer's biggest upcoming movies, ranging from the good ("The Dark Knight Rises") to the much, much, much less good ("That's My Boy").
  8. Summer Movie Preview: Your Guide to 110 New Films

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    Published: April 25, 2012
    From tentpole films like "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Prometheus" to arthouse fare like "Moonrise Kingdom" and "To Rome with Love," the summer movie season promises something for every type of film fan. Take a look at everything the coming months have to offer.
  9. Music Monday: New Albums, Videos, and Music News

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    Published: May 21, 2012
    Get a full rundown of this week's new albums, stream new music from artists such as The Walkmen, Sigur Ros, Regina Spektor, El-P, and Saint Etienne, catch up on the week's music news, and watch the latest music videos (for Hot Chip, Kreayshawn, Friends, Florence + The Machine, Simian Mobile Disco, and more).
  10. Six Picks for the Week of May 21-27

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    Published: May 20, 2012
    The week ahead brings a new Wes Anderson film and a belated "Men in Black" sequel, as well as the series finale of House and a bizarre new Adult Swim talk show. Get all of this week's picks inside.
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    Best and Worst New Shows of the 2011-12 TV Season
    May 23, 2012 - 8 comments
    1. AaronBC : Revenge was easily the best new network show (great casting, consistently excellent writing and a very strong... Read »
    2. FredMertz72 : Woman Detective shows. It Is Becoming Such A Cliché. The men quality shows are being replaced... Read »
    3. dunker : Some random thoughts: Boss just blew me away. Sherlock was even better than last year, and that's saying a lot.... Read »
    4. Woodsy : I tried to get into a lot of these network shows, but the only one that stuck for me was "Don't Trust the... Read »
    5. MarcDoyle : It\\\'s great to see White Chapel getting some recognition - a consistently entertaining crime drama. Actually,... Read »
    6. JRath : The fact that NBC cancelled Awake just proves even further that they should be in last place. Hopefully another... Read »
    7. LamontRaymond : What's going on at NBC. They actually put some good solid shows out there - Awake, Bent, Prime Suspect, and The Firm... Read »
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    Upfronts: ABC Announces 2012-13 Primetime Schedule
    May 15, 2012 - 2 comments
    1. LamontRaymond : 666 Park Avenue looks a bit too much like American Horror Story. It has a slightly compelling cast, but the story... Read »
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    User Metascore Predictions for Major Summer Films
    May 2, 2012 - 5 comments
    1. Zilcell : Also it looks like Brave is taking risks. Hopefully those risks pay off and it turns out good. Read »
    2. Zilcell : Well Men in Black III seems to be getting generally positive reviews now, so it looks like some people were wrong. Read »