‘Burlesque’ moves better saved for concert

Dancing showgirls, a cat and mouse romance, and a recycled plot adds up to a cinematic travesty.

Or, in the words of “Express” by Christina Aguilera: “this is burlesque.”

“Burlesque” is a romance mixed with humor that tells of a small town girl seeking the riches of showbiz.

After leaving home and seeking out her fame, Ali (Aguilera) finds hope in a dance club called Burlesque. The ride is not smooth for the up-and-coming dancer/singer.

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Emotional performances award worthy

Don’t let the name fool you. “For Colored Girls” is a movie for every woman and man of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life.

“For Colored Girls” had an inaugural opening of more than $20 million at the box office.

The provocative movie is one of three R-rated movies to do that well at the box office this year.

This movie is the first R-rated film for the African-American media mogul Tyler Perry.

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Super villain charms all ages in ‘Megamind’

Will Ferrell delights kids and adults alike in DreamWorks’ new animated film, “Megamind.”

Directed by Tom McGrath, of the Madagascar films, “Megamind” is a goofy, intelligent look at the flip side of superheroes, the supervillain.

At just eight days old, Megamind’s parents send him and his devoted sidekick Minion (David Cross) to Earth in an attempt to save him from the black hole that is consuming the planets in his galaxy.

To his disdain, there is another alien baby sent from a different planet whose parents have the same idea.

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‘Due Date’ delivers

On Nov. 5 ‘Due Date’ released in theaters starring Zach Galifianakis, as Ethan Tremblay, and Robert Downey Jr., as Peter Highman. The film provided diverse entertainment along and many laughs.

Highman must cross the country after a series of unfortunate events, and traveling along side him is the catalyst of Tremblay.

At first glance of the trailer, one would assume this film to be a series of poor jokes, with a hint of nude scenes to satisfy the common viewer.

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Kings return with royal smash

With one of the most anticipated albums of 2010, the rock quartet Kings of Leon is back and better than ever with their fifth studio release, “Come Around Sundown.”

Following years of popularity in the United Kingdom, the Kings of Leon achieved their first mainstream success in the States a little more than two years ago with the release of “Only By the Night.”

Since then, the Kings of Leon have blossomed into a world renowned musical powerhouse.

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Deerhunter album shoots for the ears

Indie rock band Deerhunter returns with their third album, “Halcyon Digest,” and manages to blend together elements of noise rock, shoegaze, post-punk and pop together seamlessly in quite possibly their most daring effort to date.

The Atlanta band teamed up with producer of Animal Collective’s “Merriweather Post Pavilion” Ben Allen to help create a haunting dream that reverberates through the ears of the listener.

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Video Games Live presents a new spin on gaming soundtracks

How do I describe Video Games Live in one word? That would be easy: nerdgasm.

Further review would describe the performance as an amazing combination of lights, music, and childhood dreams mixed all into one.

Video Games Live takes the beauty of a symphonic orchestra, the raw energy of a rock concert and the immersive fantasy of video games and wraps them all together in one explosive package made of pure awesome.

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Kardashians entertain in season finale

“Keeping up with the Kardashians” chronicles the lives of the Kardashian sisters and the rest of their family as they navigate complicated love, endless partying, and their attempts to look beautiful at all times.

The girls spend their days managing Dash, their boutique in Calabasas, CA, while their nights are spent partying with the LA crowd.

When the cameras aren’t on the socialites, they are rolling at home.

Bruce Jenner and Kris Kardashian are their parents and their arguments make for ridiculous comedy.

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‘Pink Friday’ delivers as anticipated

The infamous eye bucking, sharp-tongued, hip-hop Barbie doll is due to release her debut album “Pink Friday” Nov. 22.

Onika Maraj, better known as Nicki Minaj, is the first lady of rapper Lil Wayne’s record company Young Money.

She has proven to be a dominating force in the hip-hop music world.

Her controversial lyrics, and plethora of outrageous outfits and wigs makes one wonder if she is the love child of Lil’ Kim and George Clinton (Parliament –Funkadelic).

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‘Blind Side’ inspires, heartens viewers

Sandra Bullock tackles her down home, Southern charm role and walks away with an Oscar for best actress in “The Blind Side,” released last year and based on a true story.

Bullock plays Leigh Anne Tuohy, the interior designer who takes a homeless, dejected boy called Big Mike (Quinton Aaron) into her home.

Big Mike, real name Michael Oher, hails from the Hurt Village projects across town in Memphis, Tenn.

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