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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

“Hop” an eclectic and surprising Easter movie

"Hop" an eclectic and surprising Easter movie
Hop mixes cartoon animals and live action with an Easter theme, and makes a surprising success of the combination.
Elisa Walker, Writer April 12, 2011
Hop mixes cartoon animals and live action with an Easter theme, and makes a surprising success of the combination.

“Source Code” explores alternate realities in action packed thriller

"Source Code" explores alternate realities in action packed thriller
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this psychological thriller which combines elements of "Inception" and "Groundhog Day" with a new kind of science fiction technology.
April 11, 2011
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this psychological thriller which combines elements of "Inception" and "Groundhog Day" with a new kind of science fiction technology.

“Vices & Virtues” disappoints despite some improvements

“Vices & Virtues” disappoints despite some improvements
Panic! At the Disco’s “Vices & Virtues” delivers wide range of songs and shows maturity.
Job Ang, Writer April 6, 2011
Panic! At the Disco’s “Vices & Virtues” delivers wide range of songs and shows maturity.

Biola production of “The Odd Couple” delights

Despite constraints, Biola's Theatre 21 presents an entertaining production of "The Odd Couple."
Harmony Wheeler, Writer April 2, 2011
Despite constraints, Biola's Theatre 21 presents an entertaining production of "The Odd Couple."

“Sucker Punch” engages viewers despite lack of depth

“Sucker Punch” engages viewers despite lack of depth
Zach Snyder’s “Sucker Punch” lacks intelligent narrative and script writing but still is asthetically pleasing.
David Hoffman, Writer March 30, 2011
Zach Snyder’s “Sucker Punch” lacks intelligent narrative and script writing but still is asthetically pleasing.

After brief hiatus, The Strokes produce new album, “Angles”

The Strokes produce new quality album, "Angles."
Job Ang, Writer March 30, 2011
The Strokes produce new quality album, "Angles."

Explosions in the Sky album satisfies despite predictability

Explosions in the Sky album satisfies despite predictability
New Explosions in the Sky album is consistent and somewhat predictable compared to past albums, but it doesn't disappoint.
Jordan Nakamura, Writer March 30, 2011
New Explosions in the Sky album is consistent and somewhat predictable compared to past albums, but it doesn't disappoint.

“The Lincoln Lawyer” succeeds as serious legal thriller

"The Lincoln Lawyer" succeeds as serious legal thriller
Matthew McConaughey's most recent film is a surprising delivery proving he can once again play serious roles.
Andrew Lycan, Writer March 28, 2011
Matthew McConaughey's most recent film is a surprising delivery proving he can once again play serious roles.

“Battle: Los Angeles” predictable, but enjoyable

"Battle: Los Angeles" predictable, but enjoyable
The latest alien vs. man sci-fi flick doesn't provide anything new in terms of plot, but delivers solid acting and action scenes.
Andrew Lycan, Writer March 23, 2011
The latest alien vs. man sci-fi flick doesn't provide anything new in terms of plot, but delivers solid acting and action scenes.

“Beastly” has good ideas, but doesn’t come together

"Beastly" has good ideas, but doesn't come together
"Beastly" has all the elements of a classic love story, but suffers from small budget and lack of imagination.
Elisa Walker, Writer March 15, 2011
"Beastly" has all the elements of a classic love story, but suffers from small budget and lack of imagination.

“Anthem Song” takes a bold stand

“Anthem Song” takes a bold stand
Aaron Gillespie’s debut solo record “Anthem Song” shows his diversity.
Job Ang, Writer March 15, 2011
Aaron Gillespie’s debut solo record “Anthem Song” shows his diversity.

Eisley’s “The Valley” a strong effort

Eisley released their newest album, "The Valley," on March 1, 2011.
Eisley's most recent album stays true to their mature sound and vision as a band.
Jordan Nakamura, Writer March 9, 2011
Eisley's most recent album stays true to their mature sound and vision as a band.