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The Chimes

2011 Oscars preview: a guide of what to expect

2011 Oscars preview: a guide of what to expect
Wondering what to expect from the Oscars on Feb. 27? Elisa Walker shares her predictions and gives a rundown of the nominees.
February 16, 2011
Wondering what to expect from the Oscars on Feb. 27? Elisa Walker shares her predictions and gives a rundown of the nominees.

Cold War Kids avoids indie rocker cliche on new album

Cold War Kids avoids indie rocker cliche on new album
The Biola-alumni alt-indie band delivers a mature, unique sound on their new album “Mine is Yours.”
Job Ang, Writer February 13, 2011
The Biola-alumni alt-indie band delivers a mature, unique sound on their new album “Mine is Yours.”

“Into the Woods” tells stories

Rapunzel's Prince, played by Matthew Kellaway, finally unites with his love. Biola's Conservatory of Music, known for its opera focused productions, are spreading their wings to musical theater.  |Kelsey Heng/THE CHIMES
Biola's musical, "Into the Woods" opens Friday, February 11. See a preview of what to expect.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer February 10, 2011
Biola's musical, "Into the Woods" opens Friday, February 11. See a preview of what to expect.

“Sanctum” worth seeing once

"Sanctum" worth seeing once
James Cameron's newest film, "Sanctum," deserves more credit than it's been given, but isn't worth seeing more than once.
Matthew Okada, Writer February 10, 2011
James Cameron's newest film, "Sanctum," deserves more credit than it's been given, but isn't worth seeing more than once.

2010 dramas in review

2010 dramas in review
Andrew Lycan looks back to tell us what the top dramas from the end of 2010 were and who to look for in the Oscar competition.
Andrew Lycan, Writer February 2, 2011
Andrew Lycan looks back to tell us what the top dramas from the end of 2010 were and who to look for in the Oscar competition.

Cage the Elephant lets loose on sophomore album

Cage the Elephant lets loose on sophomore album
"Thank you, Happy Birthday," the second album from up and coming rock band Cage the Elephant delivers an intriguing blend of distortion, melody, and social commentary.
Job Ang, Writer January 21, 2011
"Thank you, Happy Birthday," the second album from up and coming rock band Cage the Elephant delivers an intriguing blend of distortion, melody, and social commentary.

Narnia franchise sails on with “Voyage of the Dawn Treader”

Narnia franchise sails on with "Voyage of the Dawn Treader"
The third film installment from C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia series is an adventure on the high seas of imagination.
Andrew Lycan, Writer December 20, 2010
The third film installment from C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia series is an adventure on the high seas of imagination.

Phil Wickham exceeds expectations on “Songs for Christmas”

Phil Wickham exceeds expectations on “Songs for Christmas”
Wickham’s first Christmas album delivers refreshing takes on Christmas classics as well as several originals.
Job Ang, Writer December 9, 2010
Wickham’s first Christmas album delivers refreshing takes on Christmas classics as well as several originals.

David Bazan wrestles with Christianity on upcoming album

David Bazan, formerly known as the lead singer of Pedro the Lion, is looking to release his second solo album next year entitled, “Strange Negotiations.” The artist visited Biola to play a free show to students on Thursday, Dec. 2. Joshua Watson/ The Chimes.
When David Bazan came to Biola last week, Chimes reporter Joshua Watson sat down with him and questioned him about his music, beliefs, and Bazan's rejection of Christianity.
Joshua Watson, Writer December 9, 2010
When David Bazan came to Biola last week, Chimes reporter Joshua Watson sat down with him and questioned him about his music, beliefs, and Bazan's rejection of Christianity.

“The Next Three Days” engages audience with storyline and acting

“The Next Three Days” engages audience with storyline and acting
Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks star in the suspense thriller “The Next Three Days,” which keeps the audience wondering what will happen next.
Andrew Lycan, Writer December 6, 2010
Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks star in the suspense thriller “The Next Three Days,” which keeps the audience wondering what will happen next.

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” impresses

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" impresses
"The Deathly Hallows," the seventh Harry Potter movie, opened last weekend to $125 million. Christian Bearup reviews the franchise's newest installment here.
November 24, 2010
"The Deathly Hallows," the seventh Harry Potter movie, opened last weekend to $125 million. Christian Bearup reviews the franchise's newest installment here.

“Unstoppable” takes audience on wild ride

“Unstoppable” takes audience on wild ride
A runaway train takes center stage in Denzel Washington’s latest action thriller “Unstoppable,” which educates as well as entertains.
November 19, 2010
A runaway train takes center stage in Denzel Washington’s latest action thriller “Unstoppable,” which educates as well as entertains.