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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Percy Jackson” falls short of Mt. Olympus heights

"Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" fails to do more than fall in place with a long line of children's books adapted for the big screen.
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” reaches for the heights of Mount Olympus, but only makes it as far as the great mountain’s entrance gates.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer • February 17, 2010
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” reaches for the heights of Mount Olympus, but only makes it as far as the great mountain’s entrance gates.

All-star cast can’t make audience love “Valentine’s Day”

Although "Valentine's Day" contains big names like Julia Roberts and Ashton Kutcher, the film can't overcome romantic comedy clichés.
Audiences with high expectations for "Valentine's Day" should be prepared to succumb to the cheesiness of a cliché romantic comedy.
Chantelle Gibbs, Writer • February 16, 2010
Audiences with high expectations for "Valentine's Day" should be prepared to succumb to the cheesiness of a cliché romantic comedy.

Much brooding, little thought in “The Wolfman”

"The Wolfman," a modern retelling a classic horror tale, does not do justice to its strong roots.
It takes very little to ruin a good film. Even with the best intentions, all it takes is one person to dismantle all the hard work of a hundred others.
Jonathan Hudson, Writer • February 16, 2010
It takes very little to ruin a good film. Even with the best intentions, all it takes is one person to dismantle all the hard work of a hundred others.

“Devoted ‘Till Death” takes on opera’s great scenes

Opera tends to get a negative rap, stereotyped as the long, boring shows with too many high notes. However, “Devoted ‘Til Death” is anything but boring.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer • February 10, 2010
Opera tends to get a negative rap, stereotyped as the long, boring shows with too many high notes. However, “Devoted ‘Til Death” is anything but boring.

“Avatar” offers breathtaking visuals but stale story

"Avatar" is a futuristic retelling of the Pocahontas story.
James Cameron uses an amazingly believable alien world to rehash an old natives-versus-colonists storyline.
Matthew Draper, Writer • January 7, 2010
James Cameron uses an amazingly believable alien world to rehash an old natives-versus-colonists storyline.

30 Seconds to Mars wages sonic warfare

30 Seconds to Mars new album, "This is War," contains aggressive but also spiritual lyrics.
Spiritual themes slip into the band's decidedly combative new album "This is War."
Job Ang, Writer • December 10, 2009
Spiritual themes slip into the band's decidedly combative new album "This is War."

Disney puts new face on old theme

“The Princess and the Frog” recalls previous Disney films (and other films like “Shrek”) as it maintains a typical “be true to yourself” message on top of a love-over-money theme.
"The Princess and the Frog" dabbles in voodoo and remakes the image of the Disney princess -- but only in skin tone.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer • December 10, 2009
"The Princess and the Frog" dabbles in voodoo and remakes the image of the Disney princess -- but only in skin tone.

“Armored” delivers a predictable action plot

“Armored” centers around an armored car guard crew transferring $42 million that decides it would be better to take the money, a plot that was obviously poorly thought out.
Armored trucks, mediocre action and so-so acting make "Armored" one for the dollar theater.
December 8, 2009
Armored trucks, mediocre action and so-so acting make "Armored" one for the dollar theater.

Grace EV Free Church releases Christmas album

"So Much Joy" was produced by members of Grace Evangelical Free Church in La Mirada, including many Biolans.
"So Much Joy: A Grace Christmas," has several Biola contributors. Read the sidebar on the story to find out how you can win a free copy.
Marlin Gramenz, Writer • December 2, 2009
"So Much Joy: A Grace Christmas," has several Biola contributors. Read the sidebar on the story to find out how you can win a free copy.

John Mayer battles heartbreak in new album

John Mayer takes on heartbreak in his new album "Battle Studies." Many of his songs fuse blues and pop.
Mayer fuses blues and pop in his new album "Battle Studies" while crooning about love lost.
Matthew Draper, Writer • December 2, 2009
Mayer fuses blues and pop in his new album "Battle Studies" while crooning about love lost.

“New Moon”: One big, expensive soap opera

"New Moon" is the second installment of the "Twilight" movies, which is based on a series of books by Stephenie Meyer.
The Twihards have already seen it, and the disinterested will certainly need more convincing than one reviewer. So what does it matter how I rate "New Moon?"
December 1, 2009
The Twihards have already seen it, and the disinterested will certainly need more convincing than one reviewer. So what does it matter how I rate "New Moon?"

A fun. time at the Troubadour

Nate Ruess )right) and Jack Antonoff of "fun." fill the Troubadour in West Hollywood with their unique tunes Friday night. "fun." is an indie supergroup compiled of members from The Format, Steel Train, and Anathallo.
Walking into the Troubadour Friday night, my heart fluttered with excitement. I was only feet away from a stage that was soon to hold my favorite performers, a little band called fun.
Emily Agenjo, Writer • November 20, 2009
Walking into the Troubadour Friday night, my heart fluttered with excitement. I was only feet away from a stage that was soon to hold my favorite performers, a little band called fun.
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