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The Chimes

Kanye and Jay-Z team up on strong and anticipated album

Watch the Throne proves to be a creative collaboration but lacks overall unity.
Sarah Enriquez, Writer August 31, 2011
Watch the Throne proves to be a creative collaboration but lacks overall unity.

“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” impresses, stays true to original films

"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" impresses, stays true to original films
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" receives four and a half out of five stars.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer August 30, 2011
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" receives four and a half out of five stars.

Colbie Caillat’s “All of You” has fun, summer-like feel

Colbie Caillat's "All of You" has fun, summer-like feel
Colbie Caillat's new album, "All of You" receives four out of five stars.
Cassandra Gonzales, Writer August 30, 2011
Colbie Caillat's new album, "All of You" receives four out of five stars.

Making the cut: summer movie favorites

Making the cut: summer movie favorites
The Chimes staff reviews some of their favorite summer movies.
Chimes Staff, Writer August 24, 2011
The Chimes staff reviews some of their favorite summer movies.

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.