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The Chimes

New Coldplay EP builds bridge to upcoming album

New Coldplay EP builds bridge to upcoming album
New Coldplay EP, "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall," earns four and a half out of five stars.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer August 22, 2011
New Coldplay EP, "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall," earns four and a half out of five stars.

August movie wrap up

August movie wrap up
Elisa Walker predicts the box office successes for the month of August.
Elisa Walker, Writer August 8, 2011
Elisa Walker predicts the box office successes for the month of August.

“Let’s Cheer To This” is worth cheering for

“Let’s Cheer To This” is worth cheering for
Sleeping With Sirens do not disappoint with their new chart-climbing album.
Temitope Peters, Writer May 22, 2011
Sleeping With Sirens do not disappoint with their new chart-climbing album.

“Bridesmaids” a better, female version of “The Hangover”

"Bridesmaids" a better, female version of "The Hangover"
"Bridesmaids" is a success in the box office for its deliverance of love, humor and friendship.
Elisa Walker, Writer May 18, 2011
"Bridesmaids" is a success in the box office for its deliverance of love, humor and friendship.

“Priest” obnoxiously boring and uncreative

"Priest" obnoxiously boring and uncreative
Scott Stewart, who also directed "Legion," disappoints again with the shallow and lifeless "Priest."
David Hoffman, Writer May 17, 2011
Scott Stewart, who also directed "Legion," disappoints again with the shallow and lifeless "Priest."

“Fast Five” worth driving to the theater

"Fast Five" worth driving to the theater
The fifth installment in the "Fast and the Furious" series features enough action for everyone.
Andrew Lycan, Writer May 11, 2011
The fifth installment in the "Fast and the Furious" series features enough action for everyone.

Silverstein to the rescue

Silverstein to the rescue
Silverstein return with their fifth album, “Rescue” and deliver heartfelt lyrics.
Temitope Peters, Writer May 10, 2011
Silverstein return with their fifth album, “Rescue” and deliver heartfelt lyrics.

“Water for Elephants” a dramatic love story without comedy

"Water for Elephants" a dramatic love story without comedy
"Water for Elephants" is a believable, dramatic love story set during the Depression.
Elisa Walker, Writer May 4, 2011
"Water for Elephants" is a believable, dramatic love story set during the Depression.

“Songs for Japan” album provides hope for Japanese disaster relief

"Songs for Japan" delivers an overall message of hope to listeners, and the Universal Music Group donates all proceeds to the Japanese Red Cross.
Temitope Peters, Writer April 29, 2011
"Songs for Japan" delivers an overall message of hope to listeners, and the Universal Music Group donates all proceeds to the Japanese Red Cross.

“Arthur” draws some laughs, but little else

"Arthur" draws some laughs, but little else
"Arthur" is funny in parts, but lacks basic understanding of what makes comedy successful.
David Hoffman, Writer April 29, 2011
"Arthur" is funny in parts, but lacks basic understanding of what makes comedy successful.

“Soul Surfer” tells surfer Bethany Hamilton’s story after shark attack

“Soul Surfer” tells surfer Bethany Hamilton’s story after shark attack
"Soul Surfer" brings the story of Bethany Hamilton, a shark-attack survivor, and her professional surfing career to the big screen.
Elisa Walker, Writer April 28, 2011
"Soul Surfer" brings the story of Bethany Hamilton, a shark-attack survivor, and her professional surfing career to the big screen.

“Hanna” succeeds as a complex action adventure story

"Hanna" succeeds as a complex action adventure story
A father trains his daughter to be a living weapon and survive anything in "Hanna," which impresses despite plot flaws.
David Hoffman, Writer April 26, 2011
A father trains his daughter to be a living weapon and survive anything in "Hanna," which impresses despite plot flaws.