“The Rum Diary” lacks resolution

"The Rum Diary" receives 2.5 stars for its unappealing characters and bizarre plot.
Andrew Lycan, Writer
• November 2, 2011
“Puss in Boots” delights with 3D graphics, action and adventure

"Puss in Boots" earns four out of five stars with its hilarious plot and loveable main character.
Emmy Lopez, Writer
• November 2, 2011
“Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” perfectly combines the past and the future

M83's “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” earns a 5 out of 5 stars for its moving lyrics and musicianship.
Sarah Enriquez, Writer
• October 26, 2011
Coldplay’s “Mylo Xyloto” lacks unity

Coldplay's "Mylo Xyloto" earns a 3 out of 5 stars for its lack of cohesiveness.
Tyler Davis, Writer
• October 26, 2011
“Footloose” fails to live up to Kevin Bacon classic

"Footloose" earns two out of five stars for its lack of originality.
Sarah Enriquez, Writer
• October 19, 2011
Anberlin guitarist Joseph Milligan talks faith, music

After their concert with Switchfoot in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, Anberlin guitarist Joseph Milligan answered a few questions about faith and music for The Chimes.
Kyle Hazen, Writer
• October 18, 2011
Message deeper than politics in “The Ides of March”

"The Ides of March" is about an election campaign, but the themes run much deeper than politics.
Sarah Seman, Writer
• October 13, 2011
Rocky meets Transformers: a look at “Real Steel”

"Real Steel" earns a 3.5 out of 5 stars for it's quality robot fights.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer
• October 12, 2011
Phil Wickham’s “Response” worshipful, poetic

Phil Wickham's new album, "Response," earns 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Natalie Bautista, Writer
• October 11, 2011
“50/50” a dramatic comedy about cancer, relationships

"50/50" earns four out of five stars.
Andrew Lycan, Writer
• October 6, 2011
Feist comes back with “Metals”

“Metals” earns a 4 out of 5 stars for its well crafted harmonies and lyrics.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer
• October 5, 2011
Conflicted faith, human suffering portrayed in “Machine Gun Preacher”

"Machine Gun Preacher" earns four out of five stars.
Lena Smith, Writer
• September 27, 2011
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