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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“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.

Cloud Nothings produces quality third album

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Cloud Nothings’ newest album, “Attack On Memory”, earns a 5 out of 5 stars.
Tyler Davis, Writer February 8, 2012
Cloud Nothings’ newest album, “Attack On Memory”, earns a 5 out of 5 stars.

“Chronicle” features super powers in documentary-style film

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Caleb Wheeler gives "Chronicle" 4 out of 5 stars.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer February 8, 2012
Caleb Wheeler gives "Chronicle" 4 out of 5 stars.

“Dialogues of the Carmelites” tells compelling story of martyrdom

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
The Conservatory of Music’s production of “Dialogues of the Carmelites" tells the story of 16 nuns condemned to death because of their faith.
February 7, 2012
The Conservatory of Music’s production of “Dialogues of the Carmelites" tells the story of 16 nuns condemned to death because of their faith.

Top 10 movies from 2011

Top 10 movies from 2011
Nathan Fan shares his thoughts on last year's best movies.
Nathan Fan, Writer February 4, 2012
Nathan Fan shares his thoughts on last year's best movies.

“Sherlock Holmes 2: Game of Shadows” unmysterious but fun

"Sherlock Holmes 2: Game of Shadows" opened in theaters Dec. 25, 2011. | Courtesy of collide.com
"Sherlock Holmes 2: Game of Shadows" earns 3 out of 5 stars for its stale visuals and lack of mystery.
Nathan Fan, Writer January 30, 2012
"Sherlock Holmes 2: Game of Shadows" earns 3 out of 5 stars for its stale visuals and lack of mystery.