Uni's International Filmmakers United will debut two student-produced short films Friday at 7:30 p.m., followed by a free screening of the 1985 teen comedy "Better Off Dead," starring John Cusack. Learn more inside ... and view a trailer of the IFMU films! [UPDATED]

Zhang Yimou's latest martial arts epic was released on DVD last week after bringing in a modest $6.5 million at the box office last year. Andrew Lovdahl applauds the film's visual beauty, but has some complaints as well. Find out his verdict inside.

Germany's Symphorce are at it again, spreading their love of melodic metal across the globe with their latest album. But don't let the title put you off. Carl Zielinski describes the CD as the most listenable metal he's heard all year. Try it, and you might even find yourself singing along to the choruses.