Tim Burton fails to reinvent his own wheel in “Frankenweenie”

"Frankenweenie" earns two out of five stars for doing the same thing Tim Burton has been doing since "Nightmare Before Christmas."
Lauralyn Koontz, Writer
• October 10, 2012
“Taken 2” far too derivative of the original

"Taken 2" earns two out of five stars for unoriginality.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer
• October 10, 2012
“Transcendental Youth” is immersible but unmemorable

The Mountain Goats' "Transcendental Youth" earns 3.5 out of 5 stars for a less than memorable experience.
Nathan Fan and Nathan Fan
• October 3, 2012
“Looper” throws new spin to time travel movie genre

"Looper" earns four out of five stars for outstanding performances and a unique take to the time travel genre.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler
• October 1, 2012
Green Day’s “Uno!” is far from number one

"Uno!" earns one out of five stars for lack of originality.
Tyler Davis and Tyler Davis
• September 26, 2012
“The Master” weaves a religious tale of madness

"The Master" earns five out of five stars for being one of the year's best films.
Mack Hayden and Mack Hayden
• September 26, 2012
Mumford & Sons tower above music world with “Babel”

"Babel" earns four and a half out of five stars for continuing a new folk legacy.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler
• September 25, 2012
The Killers return in full force with “Battle Born”

"Battle Born" earns four out of five stars for a wonderful return to form.
Mack Hayden and Mack Hayden
• September 19, 2012
“Mirage Rock” induces a rock and roll trance

"Mirage Rock" earns four out of five stars for its ambitious sound.
Dylan Pruchnic and Dylan Pruchnic
• September 18, 2012
Grizzly Bear’s “Shields” keeps their sound alive

"Shields" earns three out of five stars for continuing a legacy without much progression.
Emily Mohler and Emily Mohler
• September 18, 2012
View this profile on InstagramThe Chimes (@chimesnews) • Instagram photos and videos

Peter Koontz, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
The Biola Eagles women’s softball team secured both the PacWest regular season title and the No. 1 seed in the PacWest Tournament with a doubleheader...