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The Chimes

“Anna Karenina” a visually aesthetic adaption of Tolstoy’s novel

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"Anna Karenina" earns four out of five stars for spot-on performances and aesthetic appeal.
Mack Hayden, Writer December 5, 2012
"Anna Karenina" earns four out of five stars for spot-on performances and aesthetic appeal.

Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” adaptation does novel justice

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“Life of Pi” earns four out of five stars for its captivating, hopeful narrative.
Trey Soto, Writer November 28, 2012
“Life of Pi” earns four out of five stars for its captivating, hopeful narrative.

Sufjan Stevens favors expressionism over holiday cheer

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“Silver and Gold” earns five out of five stars for making holiday tradition original.
Nathan Fan, Writer November 27, 2012
“Silver and Gold” earns five out of five stars for making holiday tradition original.

“Boy Meets World” garners a new spinoff series

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“Girl Meets World” will pick up the story of Cory and Topanga through the eyes of their daughter.
Mack Hayden, Writer November 27, 2012
“Girl Meets World” will pick up the story of Cory and Topanga through the eyes of their daughter.

Coldplay’s latest live album lackluster and average

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“Coldplay 2012” learns three out of five stars for being fun but banal.
Mack Hayden, Writer November 27, 2012
“Coldplay 2012” learns three out of five stars for being fun but banal.

“Lincoln” wows by dramatizing history

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"Lincoln" earns four and a half out of five stars for its excellent portrayal of the sixteenth president.
Trey Soto, Writer November 21, 2012
"Lincoln" earns four and a half out of five stars for its excellent portrayal of the sixteenth president.

One Direction’s “Take Me Home” keeps British boy band pop alive and well

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"Take Me Home" earns five out of five stars for perfecting the bubblegum pop trends of today.
Dylan Pruchnic, Writer November 19, 2012
"Take Me Home" earns five out of five stars for perfecting the bubblegum pop trends of today.

“Breaking Dawn: Part 2” is the Twilight series’ best installment

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"Breaking Dawn: Part 2" earns 2.5 out of 5 stars for awkward cast dynamics and soap opera drama.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer November 19, 2012
"Breaking Dawn: Part 2" earns 2.5 out of 5 stars for awkward cast dynamics and soap opera drama.

“Skyfall” a return to form for Bond franchise

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“Skyfall” earns four out of five stars for an artsy portrayal of a classic franchise.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer November 14, 2012
“Skyfall” earns four out of five stars for an artsy portrayal of a classic franchise.

Mumford & Sons concert at Hollywood Bowl impresses with solid performances

British folk band Mumford & Sons made their mark at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday with a performance to remember.
Nick Turner, Writer November 14, 2012
British folk band Mumford & Sons made their mark at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday with a performance to remember.

Lampa and Kelly shine at Eddy, discuss inspiration

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Rachael Lampa and Tori Kelly performed at the second Eddy of the semester.
Christine Chan, Writer November 12, 2012
Rachael Lampa and Tori Kelly performed at the second Eddy of the semester.

Third Day’s “Miracle” is average at best

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Third Day's "Miracle" earns three out of five stars for being listenable but not breaking new ground.
Tyler Davis, Writer November 8, 2012
Third Day's "Miracle" earns three out of five stars for being listenable but not breaking new ground.