“Jesus People”: Satire, clever comedy results in wide appeal
“Jesus People,” which will be submitted to major festivals, was screened after Kuney’s performance. The mockumentary begins with Pastor Jerry Frank (Joel McCrary) being diagnosed with something ominous. But instead of breaking the news to his loved ones, Pastor Jerry would rather worry over the spiritual health of his son (Chris Fennessy) – hoping a homegrown Christian dance/pop group will save Eli’s eternal soul from secular music.
“Wrecking Ball”: Up-and-coming Southern band produces unique sound
In a musical generation swamped with cookie-cutter rap and rock songs, one band not only offers an atypical personality, but a whole new style of music.
Q&A with singer-songwriter Molly Jenson (Video)
Molly Jenson is a singer-songwriter from San Diego who currently bases her operations in Orange County. Her new record, “Maybe Tomorrow,” dropped in stores March 3. The Chimes was able to sit down with her a week before the album released to talk about her music.
“Two Lovers” portrays sincere characters, applicable situations
For bearing the unfortunately sappy name “Two Lovers,” the film is surprisingly earnest and artfully endearing.
“Echelon Conspiracy”: predictable sequences from repeated themes of paranoia, disdain for government
Paranoia and a disdain for big government are the driving themes of “Echelon Conspiracy,” but from the opening scene, there’s a sinking feeling that this has all been done before.
“Jonas Brothers” movie satisfies tween fans, but few others
The “Jonas Brothers: 3-D Concert Experience” will please the girls within a certain age demographic just fine, for the movie is intended for them. For anyone else to see it and expect some highly cerebral experience is simply pure folly.
February Eddy includes two Biola bands
The first Eddy of the semester featured musicians Set to Sea, Leda and The Swans, and Jordan Avila. Take a look at the gallery for a closer look at the performances.
Lykke Li: Swedish artist leaves crowd starstruck
Timotej Zachrisson, known as Lykke Li, has quickly risen to iconic status both in Sweden and the U.S. with the release of her album, her live YouTube performances and her collaborations with renowned artists such as Bon Iver, Shout Out Louds, Santogold, and Kanye West.
“Fired up” movie not so hot
The two lead characters in “Fired Up!” may be just as airheaded as other on-screen duos like “Bill and Ted,” but at least those two were interesting to listen to. While “Bill and Ted” could hold your attention and bring energy into a room, the leads from “Fired Up!” are like black holes and actually suck the energy out of every scene they're in.
“Madea goes to jail” mixes religious themes, secular situations
Tyler Perry is ambitious. Writing, directing and acting as three different characters in his newest film, one cannot help but admire his passion. His newest film, “Madea Goes to Jail,” based on his play by the same name, is undeniably passionate.
“Animal Collective” broadens capabilities in “Merriweather Post Pavilion”
Being surrounded by fan pressure in anticipation for a new release, and hearing pleas for an appearance in hometowns can usually lead a band into producing an album just to give fans what they want. But in Animal Collective’s case their 2009 release, “Merriweather Post Pavilion,” satisfied the eager cravings of their following while continuing to broaden their limitless capabilities.
Unimproved “Friday the 13th” echoes predictable scenes and sequences
Jason Voorhees is reborn. In this retread of the original story, a group of partygoers make camp not far from Camp Crystal Lake, where Voorhees resides. Before long, they are picked off by the hockey-mask being with gruesome efficiency. It seems to be the norm as people are said to have been disappearing in the area for quite some time.
