Paramount

“Rape Jokes Simply Aren’t Funny”: Six Critics’ Jabs at The Dictator

They wouldn’t get away with this in the Republic of Wadiya, that’s for sure.

Youtube

UC Davis Pepper Spray Racks up Fiery Amazon Product Reviews

So much for not shooting the messenger

Summit Entertainment

'Time Begins to Crawl Backwards': The 7 Harshest Critics' Jabs at Breaking Dawn

Bad reviews can’t bring down this box office juggernaut. But it didn’t stop critics from trying.

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Taiwanese Blogger Fined $7,000 for Negative Restaurant Review

When in Taiwan, think before you Yelp.

LCD Soundsystem

Concert Review: LCD Soundsystem Kicks Off Final Shows in New York

Don’t feel bad if you hadn’t heard of LCD Soundsystem before they announced that they were breaking up.

TBS

Conan’s New Show: Late Night As Usual?

He’s back. Last night was the debut of Conan O’Brien’s new late-night talk show on TBS, but was it all fans had hoped for? TIME’s TV critic James Poniewozik weighs in. Read the review over on Tuned In.

Sighting - on the set of "THE OTHER GUYS" in New York City

The Other Guys: Will Ferrell Grows Up

It’s a pleasant surprise to see Will Ferrell playing a semifunctioning adult. That was the reaction of our critic Richard Corliss to the star’s new action comedy The Other Guys, a film he calls “no better than it tries to be and no less funny.” Head over to TIME.com for the full review.

Salt Review

Angelina Jolie: Worth Her Salt

A male action drama can be handed to any guy who looks fit enough to do a chin-up. The female action genre? That’s pretty much Jolie. Head over to TIME.com for Richard Corliss’ review of the midsummer flick.

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Kinect Vs. Move: Will Sony Rule the Future of Video Games?

Such is the conclusion of our resident gaming geek, who says it’s not even close: Sony will obliterate Microsoft in a battle for the gamers of the future. (via Techland)