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The Chimes

David Crowder Band releases authentic double album, “Give Us Rest”

David Crowder Band released "Give Us Rest" on January 10. | Courtesy of colliderecords.com
The David Crowder Band delivers sound music and authenticity in their newest album, "Give Us Rest."
Nathan Fan, Writer January 28, 2012
The David Crowder Band delivers sound music and authenticity in their newest album, "Give Us Rest."

Steven Spielberg creates new classic with “War Horse”

"War Horse"opened in theaters at the end of December. | Courtesy of http://teaser-trailer.com
"War Horse" earns four out of five stars for its live action and strong acting.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer January 9, 2012
"War Horse" earns four out of five stars for its live action and strong acting.

Senior film “Kids On The Run” finishes after only one semester

Written and directed by senior Nolan Wilson Goff, "Kids On The Run" is the first Biola film to be completed in one semester.
Tyler Davis, Writer December 26, 2011
Written and directed by senior Nolan Wilson Goff, "Kids On The Run" is the first Biola film to be completed in one semester.

Christmas album wrap-up

| Courtesy of nbc.com
A wrap-up of some of the year's best Christmas albums.
Tyler Davis, Writer December 8, 2011
A wrap-up of some of the year's best Christmas albums.

Best and worst music of 2011

| Courtesy of telegraph.co.uk
A year-end recap of some of the best and worst songs and albums from 2011.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer December 7, 2011
A year-end recap of some of the best and worst songs and albums from 2011.

“The Muppets” revives legacy

| Courtesy of comicsworthreading.com
"The Muppets" earn a 3.75 out of 5 stars for its entertaining actors and skillful puppetry.
Andrew Lycan, Writer December 7, 2011
"The Muppets" earn a 3.75 out of 5 stars for its entertaining actors and skillful puppetry.

“Love, Jack” displays high quality for low budget

The cast, crew, and faculty of the Biola Film "Love Jack" speaks to the crowd after the premiere of the show, which took place in Long Beach on December 2, 2011. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
"Love, Jack" earns a 4 out of 5 stars for its impressive acting and storyline.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer December 6, 2011
"Love, Jack" earns a 4 out of 5 stars for its impressive acting and storyline.

“Fallen Empires” proves Snow Patrol has real potential

| Courtesy of musicsanitarium.com
Snow Patrol's newest album, "Fallen Empires," earns a 4 out of 5 stars for showing the band is capable of greatness.
Tyler Davis, Writer December 1, 2011
Snow Patrol's newest album, "Fallen Empires," earns a 4 out of 5 stars for showing the band is capable of greatness.

“Hugo” inspires through storytelling

"Hugo" earns five stars for its effective uses of human emotion and storytelling.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer December 1, 2011
"Hugo" earns five stars for its effective uses of human emotion and storytelling.

Mary J. Blige continues story with “My Life II”

| Courtesy of www.sotenacious.com
"My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act I)" features heart-felt songs to earn a 3 out of 5 stars.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer November 26, 2011
"My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act I)" features heart-felt songs to earn a 3 out of 5 stars.

J. Edgar fails to keep viewers’ attention

| Courtesy of movieposter.com
Clint Eastwood's newest film, J. Edgar earns 3 out of 5 stars for its distracting costumes and long storyline.
Andrew Lycan, Writer November 17, 2011
Clint Eastwood's newest film, J. Edgar earns 3 out of 5 stars for its distracting costumes and long storyline.

Predicted Grammy nominations for the Feb. 12 awards ceremony

World-class favorite and British performer, Adele, is set to win big at this year's Grammy Awards. She received two Grammys in 2009. | Courtesy of grapejuice.net
The Grammys will air on Feb. 12, and here is a list of predicted Grammy nominations in the four main categories.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer November 17, 2011
The Grammys will air on Feb. 12, and here is a list of predicted Grammy nominations in the four main categories.