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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Taking Woodstock” is directionless and unoriginal

What's not to like about hippies? Volkswagen vans, tie-dye t-shirts, folk rock, bell-bottom pants, LSD, promiscuity... Well, maybe it isn’t all good, but that's exactly what Ang Lee brings us in the form of “Taking Woodstock.”
Jon Hudson, Writer • August 31, 2009
What's not to like about hippies? Volkswagen vans, tie-dye t-shirts, folk rock, bell-bottom pants, LSD, promiscuity... Well, maybe it isn’t all good, but that's exactly what Ang Lee brings us in the form of “Taking Woodstock.”

Laguna Beach festival features unique local art

Patrons flocked from around Southern California to attend the 43rd annual Sawdust Festival at Laguna Beach this summer.
Ashley Shafer, Writer • August 31, 2009
Patrons flocked from around Southern California to attend the 43rd annual Sawdust Festival at Laguna Beach this summer.

Meet the Artists: Greg Lookerse, Janee Noble, and Kathryn Mueller

Kathryn Mueller’s “The Studio of Elizabeth Le Brun” is an installation that draws its inspiration from the historical account of Le Brun and Marie Antoinette. Photo by Kelsey Heng
Prepare for contrast in this week’s senior art show. Get jolted from room to room by the intense ideas and contrasting concepts presented by each artist. The gallery this week features seniors Greg Lookerse, Janee Noble, and Kathryn Mueller.
May 6, 2009
Prepare for contrast in this week’s senior art show. Get jolted from room to room by the intense ideas and contrasting concepts presented by each artist. The gallery this week features seniors Greg Lookerse, Janee Noble, and Kathryn Mueller.

The Fragrance: Biola worship band puts its sound down for an EP of original praise songs

The Fragrance frequently plays worship for Biola chapels. They recorded their first EP "Lift Your Heads and Rejoice!" a collection of original songs in a local church earlier this semester. Photo by Bethany Cissel
The Fragrance is one of those few bands that still functions the old-fashioned way: blue-collar work ethic and dedication to their music. Sophomores Joel Hasemeyer (vocals, guitars), Linzy Spann (keys, accordion, glockenspiel, vocals), Evan Eliason (bass, vocals), Andy Leong (guitar, keys, vocals), Paul Chang (drums) compose the band and juggle busy schedules with their duties as regulars in the Biola chapel band rotation.
May 6, 2009
The Fragrance is one of those few bands that still functions the old-fashioned way: blue-collar work ethic and dedication to their music. Sophomores Joel Hasemeyer (vocals, guitars), Linzy Spann (keys, accordion, glockenspiel, vocals), Evan Eliason (bass, vocals), Andy Leong (guitar, keys, vocals), Paul Chang (drums) compose the band and juggle busy schedules with their duties as regulars in the Biola chapel band rotation.

“Wolverine”: Action-packed film does not disappoint X-Men fanatics

Take Hugh Jackman, slap on 200 pounds of muscle, foot-long muttonchops and razor-sharp, Adamantium claws and you have “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” The most recent in Marvel Comic’s X-Men film franchise opened Friday, kicking off a promising summer of blockbusters.
Matthew Okada, Writer • May 5, 2009
Take Hugh Jackman, slap on 200 pounds of muscle, foot-long muttonchops and razor-sharp, Adamantium claws and you have “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” The most recent in Marvel Comic’s X-Men film franchise opened Friday, kicking off a promising summer of blockbusters.

Leak doesn’t keep fans away from ‘Wolverine’

Actor Hugh Jackman, left, holds a camera to photograph himself and fans after he arrives for a promotion of his new movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine"on Cockatoo Island in Sydney, Australia April 8. (AP Photo/Aman Sharma)
Audiences weren't deterred from watching "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" on the big screen despite a full-length version of the superhero prequel clawing its way online last month. The 20th Century Fox movie grabbed the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office with an estimated $87 million opening, toppling the first two "X-Men" films — but not the third, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Associated Press, Writer • May 4, 2009
Audiences weren't deterred from watching "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" on the big screen despite a full-length version of the superhero prequel clawing its way online last month. The 20th Century Fox movie grabbed the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office with an estimated $87 million opening, toppling the first two "X-Men" films — but not the third, according to studio estimates Sunday.

“The Soloist”: Technical masterpiece, realistic portrayal of friendship

'The Soloist', directed by Joe Wright, is a story about a journalist who discovers a former classical music prodigy and endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back. Along the way a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives.
In life, tragedy can strike without warning. Steve Lopez, played by “Iron Man’s” Robert Downey Jr., knows this all too well.
May 1, 2009
In life, tragedy can strike without warning. Steve Lopez, played by “Iron Man’s” Robert Downey Jr., knows this all too well.

“Dragonball Evolution” loses originality presented in older series

'Dragonball Evolution', directed by James Wong, is a science fiction film about the the group of Namekian DragonBalls who have the power to summon a mighty dragon.
If the theory of evolution assumes that species evolve into higher forms of life over time, then “Dragonball Evolution” comes as a heresy to the Darwinian doctrine.
April 24, 2009
If the theory of evolution assumes that species evolve into higher forms of life over time, then “Dragonball Evolution” comes as a heresy to the Darwinian doctrine.

“Adventureland”: Film captures simple moments, portrays sincere characters

'Adventureland' is a film about a recent college graduate whose worst job imaginable is about to inadvertently turn into the summer that changes everything.
In “Adventureland,” James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) longs to find and capture defining life moments as his journey toward adulthood is staved off because of finances and the inevitability of reality.
April 24, 2009
In “Adventureland,” James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) longs to find and capture defining life moments as his journey toward adulthood is staved off because of finances and the inevitability of reality.

“Living Thing”: Peter Bjorn and John feature catchy mix in new album

Peter Bjorn and John's newest album "Living Things" was released on March 31.
If you still find yourself whistling the tune from “Young Folks,” the indie anthem off Peter Bjorn and John’s 2006 release, “Writer’s Block,” do not fret. On March 31 their 2009 release, “Living Thing,” is sure to keep you side-steppin’ and boppin’.
April 1, 2009
If you still find yourself whistling the tune from “Young Folks,” the indie anthem off Peter Bjorn and John’s 2006 release, “Writer’s Block,” do not fret. On March 31 their 2009 release, “Living Thing,” is sure to keep you side-steppin’ and boppin’.

“12 Rounds” reduces potential horrific feature to brain-dead action film

'12 Rounds' directed by Renny Harlin about a New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher who is taunted with a series of near-impossible puzzles and tasks.
Just from the derivative trailer, “12 Rounds” sets itself up as a mediocre action film with terrible action and preposterous plotting starring wrestler John Cena. And you would be correct in that assumption except for one minuscule detail: “12 Rounds” is perfect escapism.
March 31, 2009
Just from the derivative trailer, “12 Rounds” sets itself up as a mediocre action film with terrible action and preposterous plotting starring wrestler John Cena. And you would be correct in that assumption except for one minuscule detail: “12 Rounds” is perfect escapism.

“The Haunting in Connecticut”: Predictable scares undermine existence of evil

'The Haunting in Connecticut' directed by Peter Cornwell is a horror film based off a true documented story.
The opening shot reveals that “The Haunting in Connecticut” is “based on a true story.” Whether it’s based on a true story or not, consider the possible reasons the filmmakers would consider it necessary to reveal this bit of information. Most movies that are “based on true stories” tend to be motivational or historical, and sometimes both. This movie has neither intention. By basing a horror film on true events, it should, in theory, be scarier than a ridiculous fiction. Why watch a fictional evil event when you can watch a real evil event that actually happened in Connecticut?
March 31, 2009
The opening shot reveals that “The Haunting in Connecticut” is “based on a true story.” Whether it’s based on a true story or not, consider the possible reasons the filmmakers would consider it necessary to reveal this bit of information. Most movies that are “based on true stories” tend to be motivational or historical, and sometimes both. This movie has neither intention. By basing a horror film on true events, it should, in theory, be scarier than a ridiculous fiction. Why watch a fictional evil event when you can watch a real evil event that actually happened in Connecticut?
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