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The Chimes

The Shins’ “Port of Morrow” produces hopeful earnestness in indie-pop

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The Shins new album, "Port of Morrow," earns four out of five stars.
Mack Hayden and Mack Hayden March 27, 2012
The Shins new album, "Port of Morrow," earns four out of five stars.

“The Hunger Games” stays true to book, surpasses former film trends

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"The Hunger Games" earns four out of five stars for staying true to the book.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler March 27, 2012
"The Hunger Games" earns four out of five stars for staying true to the book.

Delta Spirit’s new album provides hope of coming joy

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Delta Spirit's self-titled album earns four out of five stars.
March 20, 2012
Delta Spirit's self-titled album earns four out of five stars.

Graphic “21 Jump Street” entertains through comedic acting

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Despite some graphic scenes, action film "21 Jump Street" earns four out of five stars for its comedic plot.
Matthew Okada and Matthew Okada March 20, 2012
Despite some graphic scenes, action film "21 Jump Street" earns four out of five stars for its comedic plot.

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 23, 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 23, 2012
Biola's production of "Dialogues of the Carmelites" attracted a large audience.