RAVES

Pre-release buzz for "Black Swan" was mostly on Natalie Portman's make out scene with Mila Kunis, but now it is on her Oscar hopes. Yet for all of Portman's raves, and the movie's, the film is still suspected as too divisive for more Oscar glory.

The continued wave of perfect reviews for "The Social Network" has established it as an Oscar frontrunner. But with some even daring to compare it to "Citizen Kane," the insane hyperbole could be counterproductive to its Oscar chances.

The days of mocking Ben Affleck have been nearing an end in the last few years. But with the high marks for his second film as a director, they may be over for now, as "The Town" gives Affleck his second straight acclaimed Boston crime drama.

Fans only have two days left to wait until "Mad Men" returns. However, critics got to see its return a few weeks ago, and have been sending out commentary all week. According to Meta Critic, the premiere episode has the usual perfect scores.

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Lost fans have even more reason to be impatient for Season Five, as several critics and Lost bloggers got to see the first two episodes already. The fact that they all loved them may make the wait even longer.

A Philippine faith-based Web site community portal is earning raves from this nation's vibrant Internet industry for bridging global members of a Christian group through online sharing of inspiring stories of faith and facilitating group interaction.

Dreamworks often struggles for critical raves to go along with box office - unlike certain competition - but "How To Train Your Dragon" may buck that trend, with a slightly different approach and lots of big 3D action.

There are two undisputed Oscar favorites at the moment. "Precious" is already gaining a wider audience, while "Up In The Air" now seeks to gain its own. The George Clooney vehicle has garnered raves for months, and now begins its Oscar takeoff.

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After months of delays, "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" is finally out in the Muggle world. Reviews suggest that it was worth the wait, as "Half Blood Prince" has some of the most positive reviews of the series, though not all are outright raves.

Joel Osteen, televison evangelist, provides a comforting voice amidst the noise of spiritual rants and raves.

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Every coffee lover I've talked to has talked raves about the Bialetti Moka Express 3-Cup Stovetop Percolator so I decided to go ahead and buy one.

"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Sir Winston Churchill

Oliver Stone's "W" is finally out, as critics have mixed reactions for Stone's less than inflammatory take on Bush. However, Josh Brolin's performance gets much better responses.

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Wild Willy's Burgers made-to-order burger approach is making for good business as the restaurant expands across New England.

Everybody at ESPN raves about Barry Melrose's hair. I don't understand why everybody likes his greasy gray hair.

Much has been touted about the effectiveness of article writing in the promotion of their business. While everyone raves about its benefits I will look into a few quirks.

Every year, to kick-off the Winter Music Conference, thousands flock to Miami for a unique musical event. Featuring of 40 different musical acts, the Global Gathering is a celebration of DJs, performers, and bands all held within 12 hours.

Some films aren't properly appreciated in their release. Tim Burton's Big Fish is just such a film. It received mostly positive reviews when it was released, but for the most part no raves. It was quickly forgotten on the Awards circuit...

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