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The Chimes

Toy Story 3 delivers characters, message, and tears

Even though the weekend's over, it's not too late to check out the latest Pixar movie!
July 18, 2010
Even though the weekend's over, it's not too late to check out the latest Pixar movie!

Summer movies at a glance

Summer movies at a glance
Summer is Hollywood's heyday for blockbuster movies. Here's a sneak peak at a few already out and others still to come.
Matthew Draper, Writer May 25, 2010
Summer is Hollywood's heyday for blockbuster movies. Here's a sneak peak at a few already out and others still to come.

Post-war trauma front and center in episode ten of ‘The Pacific’

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.
Part ten of HBO’s epic miniseries “The Pacific” throws the viewer directly into the end-of-war relief felt by the U.S. Marines.
Andrew Oxenham, Writer May 20, 2010
Part ten of HBO’s epic miniseries “The Pacific” throws the viewer directly into the end-of-war relief felt by the U.S. Marines.

Revels in Musicality

STAGE CHARISMA: Reeve Carney, lead singer of the up-and-coming band "Carney," sings his soul out in a concert premiering their debut album, "Mr. Green Volume 1." Carney will also be starring in the new Broadway production, "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," directed by Julie Taymor.
A Q&A with Reeve Carney, front man for the band "Carney," by The Chimes' Joshua Watson.
Joshua Watson, Writer May 20, 2010
A Q&A with Reeve Carney, front man for the band "Carney," by The Chimes' Joshua Watson.

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.