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The Chimes

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.

Underoath rings true on “Disambiguation”

Underoath rings true on “Disambiguation”
Underoath has changed their look, but is delivering an even better sound than before.
Job Ang, Writer November 19, 2010
Underoath has changed their look, but is delivering an even better sound than before.

Senior show displays reality of evil

Senior Jerelyn Barber opened her show "Forfeit" in the Biola Art Gallery this week. The show is a mixture of sculpture, video and sound meant to press the reality of evil upon viewers. Photo by KELSEY HENG/The Chimes
Jerelyn Barber's senior show is a reminder for others that evil is real.
Julian Francolino, Writer November 11, 2010
Jerelyn Barber's senior show is a reminder for others that evil is real.

Second book of “The Strain” vampire trilogy released

Second book of "The Strain" vampire trilogy released
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has teamed with novelist Chuck Hogan to release the second book in their vampire trilogy.
November 10, 2010
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has teamed with novelist Chuck Hogan to release the second book in their vampire trilogy.

Sleeping At Last releases innovative EP series

Sleeping At Last releases innovative EP series
Sleeping At Last is two months into their EP project where they will release three new song every month for a year.
November 10, 2010
Sleeping At Last is two months into their EP project where they will release three new song every month for a year.

Swift honest and appealing on “Speak Now”

Swift honest and appealing on "Speak Now"
Taylor Swift’s latest release doesn’t hold any surprises, but shows a maturing perspective and the trademark vulnerability that connects her to fans.
November 7, 2010
Taylor Swift’s latest release doesn’t hold any surprises, but shows a maturing perspective and the trademark vulnerability that connects her to fans.