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The Chimes

LCD Soundsystem’s new album is in a genre of its own

LCD Soundsytem's "This is Happening" mixes influences from 70s disco, punk and dance to create a style of its own.
Rarely is a band able to transcend genres to create a genre of its own.
Andrew Entzminger, Writer May 18, 2010
Rarely is a band able to transcend genres to create a genre of its own.

Ridley Scott’s ‘Robin Hood’ challenges tradition

Ridley Scott and Russel Crowe team up again for an epic --  this time for a a grittier, alternative look at the much-told story of Robin Hood.
When is a Robin Hood story not a Robin Hood story? When Ridley Scott tells it.
Matthew Draper, Writer May 18, 2010
When is a Robin Hood story not a Robin Hood story? When Ridley Scott tells it.

Episode nine of ‘The Pacific’ shows ugly, dehumanizing aspect of war

HBO's miniseries "The Pacific" follows the story of real-life Marines who fought in the U.S. Pacific campaign against the Japanese in WWII. It was produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
Soldiers combat racism and hate as the brutal war breaks down the characters' virtuous resolve.
Andrew Oxenham, Writer May 17, 2010
Soldiers combat racism and hate as the brutal war breaks down the characters' virtuous resolve.

‘Babies’ offers enlightening look at the importance of maternal love

The documentary "Babies" follows the early lives of four babies from different parts of the world. | Focus Features / Courtesy
The unique documentary gives viewers a glimpse into the beginning milestones of the lives of four babies from extremely different cultures and surroundings.
Caitlin Ryan, Writer May 12, 2010
The unique documentary gives viewers a glimpse into the beginning milestones of the lives of four babies from extremely different cultures and surroundings.

‘Iron Man 2’ performs a balancing act

"Iron Man 2" juggles multiple plot lines and sets up future movies without skipping a beat.
Plots, characters and teasers all squeeze into this much-anticipated sequel starring Robert Downey, Jr.
Matthew Draper, Writer May 11, 2010
Plots, characters and teasers all squeeze into this much-anticipated sequel starring Robert Downey, Jr.

Episode eight of ‘The Pacific’ explores other angles of war

HBO's miniseries "The Pacific" follows the story of real-life Marines who fought in the U.S. Pacific campaign against the Japanese in WWII. It was produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
Camera shifts away from the battlefield and toward the insecurities and frustrations of the soldiers.
Andrew Oxenham, Writer May 6, 2010
Camera shifts away from the battlefield and toward the insecurities and frustrations of the soldiers.

Jo Dee Messina comes back with ‘Love’

Featuring seven new songs and two live acoustic songs, “Unmistakable: Love” is Jo Dee Messina's first extended playlist to date. | Album cover
After a six year absence from the country music scene, Jo Dee Messina releases “Unmistakable: Love.”
Staci Bell, Writer May 5, 2010
After a six year absence from the country music scene, Jo Dee Messina releases “Unmistakable: Love.”

‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ remake delves deeper into Kreuger

Wes Craven's film takes a new approach to the slasher genre with a remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street." The original movie followed a group of teenagers whose dreams were haunted by a burned man with a razor glove named Fred Krueger.
This remake of the 1980s classic explores the roots of Freddy Kreuger's hatred.
Chris Whetsell, Writer May 4, 2010
This remake of the 1980s classic explores the roots of Freddy Kreuger's hatred.

Episode seven of ‘The Pacific’ is the bloodiest yet

HBO's miniseries "The Pacific" follows the story of real-life Marines who fought in the U.S. Pacific campaign against the Japanese in WWII. It was produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
This seventh part follows Sledge and the 5th Marine Division as they move into the island of Peleliu's Bloody Nose Ridge.
Andrew Oxenham, Writer May 3, 2010
This seventh part follows Sledge and the 5th Marine Division as they move into the island of Peleliu's Bloody Nose Ridge.

Circa Survive’s latest album surprises with newfound energy

Circa Survive's newest album “Blue Sky Noise,”  released April 20, is filled with raging energy and lyrical relevance.
“Blue Sky Noise” cuts to the core of the human experience.
Staci Bell, Writer April 28, 2010
“Blue Sky Noise” cuts to the core of the human experience.

‘Oceans’ gets underwater and under your skin

Disney's "Oceans" takes viewers on an underwater journey and a lesson in environmentalism. Despite all the work that went into it, it doesn't quite live up to its predecessor, "Earth."
Although aesthetically pleasing, the movie's political undertones and lack of a storyline makes it a disappointment.
Caitlin Ryan, Writer April 27, 2010
Although aesthetically pleasing, the movie's political undertones and lack of a storyline makes it a disappointment.

Thriving in turmoil will be theme at Biola Media Conference

"Worlds Collide" is the theme for this year's conference, the biggest of its kind in Christian circles.
Amber Baker, Writer April 27, 2010
"Worlds Collide" is the theme for this year's conference, the biggest of its kind in Christian circles.