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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Couples Retreat” loses positive message by exploiting sex

"Couples Retreat" loses its underlying positive message about marriage fidelity in a sea of unneeded sex scenes and crude jokes.
“Couples Retreat” may be a comedy, but it disgusts just as often as it entertains.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer October 13, 2009
“Couples Retreat” may be a comedy, but it disgusts just as often as it entertains.

Job shows up in “A Serious Man”

"A Serious Man," the Coen brothers’ latest drama is about a man who wonders if God is conspiring against him as his life falls apart. The movie has shadows from the book of Job.
The Coen brothers’ latest drama asks deep questions about the nature of suffering. Is it bad luck, or is God conspiring against us?
Jennifer Northway, Writer October 7, 2009
The Coen brothers’ latest drama asks deep questions about the nature of suffering. Is it bad luck, or is God conspiring against us?

Lots of guts, little explanation in “Zombieland”

"Zombieland" is a comedy about a paranoid and nerdy loner named Columbus who lives in a world overrun by zombies.
I like zombies — a lot. Well, technically I hate them, but I love the idea of them. Something about the idea of zombies appeals to me for a few reasons.
Nick Shorts, Writer October 6, 2009
I like zombies — a lot. Well, technically I hate them, but I love the idea of them. Something about the idea of zombies appeals to me for a few reasons.

“Surrogates” regurgitates dry sci-fi themes

“Surrogates” revolves around Detective Tom Greer (Bruce Willis) who is finally beginning to feel the effects of living in a Utopia where human beings live through electronic puppets called surrogates.
“Surrogates” tries to make up for its lack of uniqueness with an abundance of standard Hollywood formula.
September 28, 2009
“Surrogates” tries to make up for its lack of uniqueness with an abundance of standard Hollywood formula.

“Toy-Story 3-D” is delightfully nostalgic

"Toy Story 3-D" will be released Oct. 2 for two weeks.
Review of Pixar's new "Toy Story 3-D," to be released October 2.
September 28, 2009
Review of Pixar's new "Toy Story 3-D," to be released October 2.

Documentary honestly critiques Christian subculture

Lord Save Us From Your Followers. Opens in Orange County October 9.
Writer / director Dan Merchant presents a sharp, but humorous and fair picture of the divide between Christian and secular culture.
Nicholas Ahern, Writer September 23, 2009
Writer / director Dan Merchant presents a sharp, but humorous and fair picture of the divide between Christian and secular culture.

“Jennifer’s Body” is only skin-deep

"Jennifer's Body" is only skin-deep
Writer Diablo Cody’s new film, “Jennifer’s Body,” is, despite its big budget, nothing more than a “B” horror movie.
September 21, 2009
Writer Diablo Cody’s new film, “Jennifer’s Body,” is, despite its big budget, nothing more than a “B” horror movie.

Muse’s new album offers little new

Not everything newer is always better. Muse’s newest album, their fifth, falls short of its predecessors.
September 16, 2009
Not everything newer is always better. Muse’s newest album, their fifth, falls short of its predecessors.

“9”‘s creative setting can’t redeem its hollow characters

"9"'s creative setting can't redeem its hollow characters
Imagine you are a sentient rag doll and are being hunted by scrap-metal robots. Chances are, you are a character in Shane Acker’s debut animated feature “9.”
Jon Hudson, Writer September 14, 2009
Imagine you are a sentient rag doll and are being hunted by scrap-metal robots. Chances are, you are a character in Shane Acker’s debut animated feature “9.”

“Impasse” blends realism and reality

"Impasse" blends realism and reality
Two shows opened in the Biola art gallery this week presenting the work of Jon Anderson, an art department professor.
Allison Oh, Writer September 11, 2009
Two shows opened in the Biola art gallery this week presenting the work of Jon Anderson, an art department professor.

“Gamer” harbors clichéd characters, but still entertains

“Gamer” is an action packed hail of gunfire and good intentions.
September 8, 2009
“Gamer” is an action packed hail of gunfire and good intentions.

MuteMath’s new album showcases band’s signature style, explores new sounds

When a band clashes with their record company and struggles to maintain their identity, it’s rather obvious that they feel strongly about who they are.
Job Ang, Writer September 4, 2009
When a band clashes with their record company and struggles to maintain their identity, it’s rather obvious that they feel strongly about who they are.