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Alumni band The Devious Means to release second EP

The band Devious Means consists of Biola alumni who graduated between 2002 to 2005. One of the members, Andrew Faris, is a theology professor at Biola. | Courtesy of Devious Means
Indie rock band The Devious Means prepares to release their second EP at the end of March and shares some of their story with The Chimes.
Kristi Yumen and Kristi Yumen March 18, 2012
Indie rock band The Devious Means prepares to release their second EP at the end of March and shares some of their story with The Chimes.

Andrew Bird’s “Break It Yourself” sounds like poetry

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Andrew Bird's new album, "Break It Yourself," earns five out of five stars.
Tyler Davis and Tyler Davis March 17, 2012
Andrew Bird's new album, "Break It Yourself," earns five out of five stars.

Bad storytelling and acting make “John Carter” unenjoyable

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Disney's "John Carter" earns 1.5 out of 5 stars for unconvincing acting and bad storytelling.
Jeff Koch and Jeff Koch March 14, 2012
Disney's "John Carter" earns 1.5 out of 5 stars for unconvincing acting and bad storytelling.

“Act of Valor” fails to complete mission

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"Act of Valor" lacks a good story line and acting, earning two out of five stars.
Tyler Davis, Writer March 6, 2012
"Act of Valor" lacks a good story line and acting, earning two out of five stars.

Paul McCartney returns to jazz classics in “Kisses on the Bottom”

Paul McCartney's new jazz album, "Kisses on the Bottom," earns three and a half out of five stars.
Nick Turner, Writer February 28, 2012
Paul McCartney's new jazz album, "Kisses on the Bottom," earns three and a half out of five stars.

“Wanderlust” may be one of year’s best comedies

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Despite some crude humor and sexual content, "Wanderlust" might be one of the year's best comedies.
Jeff Koch, Writer February 28, 2012
Despite some crude humor and sexual content, "Wanderlust" might be one of the year's best comedies.

Two freshman star in Biola’s production of “The Woman in Black”

"The Woman in Black" has themes of responsibility and forgiveness.
Jessica Schildt, Writer February 22, 2012
"The Woman in Black" has themes of responsibility and forgiveness.

“Dialogues of the Carmelites” met with positive response

Senior Kristen Tucker plays Blanche De La Force, a girl who decides to commit her life to the convent in the moving opera theatre production "Dialogues of the Carmelites," featured by the music department during the second and third weekends in February. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Biola's production of "Dialogues of the Carmelites" attracted a large audience.
Jessica Schildt, Writer February 22, 2012
Biola's production of "Dialogues of the Carmelites" attracted a large audience.

Batman brawls “Beneath the Glass”

Quick-paced "No. 6: Beneath the Glass" continues the Batman saga, earning 4.5 out of 5.
Jason Wheeler, Writer February 21, 2012
Quick-paced "No. 6: Beneath the Glass" continues the Batman saga, earning 4.5 out of 5.

Fear of unknown creates suspense in “Woman in Black”

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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe appears in grown-up suspense film, "Woman in Black," earning four out of five stars.
Matthew Okada, Writer February 20, 2012
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe appears in grown-up suspense film, "Woman in Black," earning four out of five stars.

Violence trumps message in “Safe House”

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While "Safe House" is jam-packed with action, its lack of character development earn it three out of five stars.
Matthew Okada, Writer February 15, 2012
While "Safe House" is jam-packed with action, its lack of character development earn it three out of five stars.

“Beware of Christians” breaks routine to follow Jesus

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Four friends travel abroad seeking Christ in "Beware of Christians," earning 3 out of 5 stars.
Tyler Davis, Writer February 15, 2012
Four friends travel abroad seeking Christ in "Beware of Christians," earning 3 out of 5 stars.