A&E

INDIE: Built to Spill delivers a polished new record of mid-tempo ballads and contemplative lyrics.

ROMANCE: Up-and-comer Carey Mulligan stars in the surprising and brilliant film, “An Education.”

SCARS: The dance pop duo returns with a new album chock-full of guest-star talent and pounding beats.

WEAVE: Comedian Chris Rock explores the strange and mysterious world of African-American hair.

MAGICAL: Shwayze, Cisco Adler, and Gym Class Heroes entertain UCI students at Shocktoberfest 2009.

He despises frozen corn, starts “a wild rumpus” in the living room, disguises himself as a wolf-man, and bites his mother when he doesn’t get his way. Meet Max – a wild young thing trying to escape a world he doesn’t fit in – to a world where bullies and igloo-haters are not allowed!

SKATE: Ellen Page plays the awkward teen again, but this time she’s a roller derby queen.

Irving Penn, one of the most influential and recognized photographers in the world of fashion, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the age of 92. Penn was an expert in combining the worlds of fashion and celebrity with his signature minimalistic style and grace. He has gained recognition and respect in the art world since his first published cover of Vogue in 1943.

RAP: The New University talks with rapper Shwayze, a 2009 Shocktoberfest headliner.

David Letterman has always been known to push buttons. Part of his appeal has been that fact that he happens to do it very well. While Johnny Carson had his distinct niche during his hallowed “Tonight Show” reign and became the classic late night host, Letterman went the other way.

PRIMETIME: Matt Groening announces a Simpsons Movie sequel after the series ends — but when will it end?

BRAINS: Zombies come back to life with a vengeance in the horror-comedy “Zombieland.”