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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Lykke Li: Swedish artist leaves crowd starstruck

Swedish artist, Lykke Li, performed to an LA crowd at the Glass House on Feb. 17 on her U.S. tour for the debut 2008 album “Youth Novels.”
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.
February 24, 2009
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

'Fired Up', directed by Will Gluck, is a comedy about two star football players who find themselves members of their school's cheer camp.
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.
February 23, 2009
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

'Medea Goes to Jail', Tyler Perry's newest comedy film, is about Madea whose anger management issues get the best of her and land her in jail after a high-speed freeway.
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.
February 23, 2009
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”

Merriweather Post Pavilion is the critically acclaimed eighth studio album by Animal Collective, released on January 6, 2009.
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.
February 19, 2009
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

'Friday the 13th', directed by Marcus Nispel, is a horror remake of man's search for his sister.
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.
February 16, 2009
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.

“The International” fails to cater to action and political crowds

'The International', directed by Tom Tykwer, is a drama about an Interpol Agent and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney who are determined to bring to justice one of the world's most powerful banks.
**Movie**: "The International" **Director**: Tom Tyker **Release Date**: Feb. 13 **Rating**: Three stars (out of five) “The International” is the latest film in a series of misguided attempts to cater to both the action crowd and the politically-minded crowd. From an economic standpoint, ...
February 16, 2009
**Movie**: "The International" **Director**: Tom Tyker **Release Date**: Feb. 13 **Rating**: Three stars (out of five) “The International” is the latest film in a series of misguided attempts to cater to both the action crowd and the politically-minded crowd. From an economic standpoint, ...

“Fanboys” unlikely to please viewers, “Star Wars” aficionados

'Fanboys', directed by Kyle Newman, is a comedy about four extreme "Star Wars" fans and childhood friends drive across America to Skywalker Ranch in order to sneak a peek at the yet unreleased "Episode 1: Phantom Menace" as one last hoorah for their dying friend.
There are times when you feel almost certain a film is going to be funny and entertaining, but it ends up being a mediocre experience, at best, that cost $10 or more. Such is the new buddy caper, “Fanboys.” “Fanboys” is about a group of four childhood/“Star Wars” obsessed friends, Eric (Sam Hunti ...
February 10, 2009
There are times when you feel almost certain a film is going to be funny and entertaining, but it ends up being a mediocre experience, at best, that cost $10 or more. Such is the new buddy caper, “Fanboys.” “Fanboys” is about a group of four childhood/“Star Wars” obsessed friends, Eric (Sam Hunti ...

“Shopaholic” provides amusement, frivolous fun

'Confessions of a Shopaholic' is one of many in the series by the British author Sophie Kinsella.
Your life won’t be changed as a result of this novel. But you will be uplifted, amused and refreshed. So take the time, allow yourself to relax and enjoy an afternoon with this particular charmer of a shopaholic.
February 9, 2009
Your life won’t be changed as a result of this novel. But you will be uplifted, amused and refreshed. So take the time, allow yourself to relax and enjoy an afternoon with this particular charmer of a shopaholic.

“Taken” features fast action, downplays powerful message

'Taken' is an action thriller movie directed by Pierre Morel about a former government operative Bryan Mills who is on the hunt for the fearsome organization that has taken his daughter.
**Stars**: 2.5 out of 5 **Review**: "Taken" **Director**: Pierre Morel **Release Date**: Jan. 30, 2009 From the get-go, “Taken” sets itself up to be full of intense action with a breathtaking sequence where Kim (Maggie Grace) is abducted and stolen into Paris’ seedy underground. Brian (L ...
February 9, 2009
**Stars**: 2.5 out of 5 **Review**: "Taken" **Director**: Pierre Morel **Release Date**: Jan. 30, 2009 From the get-go, “Taken” sets itself up to be full of intense action with a breathtaking sequence where Kim (Maggie Grace) is abducted and stolen into Paris’ seedy underground. Brian (L ...

“New in Town” not so new after all

'New In Town', starring Renee Zellwegger, is a story about a Miami businesswoman is transferred to rural Minnesota, and while she is there she re-evaluates her big-city values.
"New in Town" **Rating**: 2.5/5 **Cast**: Renee Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr. **Director**: Jonas Elmer **Genre**: Romantic comedy **Running time**: 96 min. **Rating**: PG **Release date**: Jan. 30 It is a trope older than “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Elizabethtown” – the hip and ...
February 3, 2009
"New in Town" **Rating**: 2.5/5 **Cast**: Renee Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr. **Director**: Jonas Elmer **Genre**: Romantic comedy **Running time**: 96 min. **Rating**: PG **Release date**: Jan. 30 It is a trope older than “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Elizabethtown” – the hip and ...

“The Uninvited” barely makes the mark

Directed by Thomas and Charles Guard, 'The Uninvited' is a suspenseful horror film about a girl who is visited by her mother's ghost.
Everyone knows that Hollywood can't come up with original ideas anymore, and Charles and Thomas Guard's "The Uninvited" proves that film studios like to rehash old story lines and make them "unique."
February 1, 2009
Everyone knows that Hollywood can't come up with original ideas anymore, and Charles and Thomas Guard's "The Uninvited" proves that film studios like to rehash old story lines and make them "unique."

“Fiction Family”: Nickel Creek-Switchfoot collaboration results in eclectic tunes

Fiction Family is a new cross-genre collaboration between band Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and bluegrass acoustic performer Nickel Creek's Sean Watkins.
Since Switchfoot and Nickel Creek have both been hard-working live acts over the past few years, neither Foreman nor Watkins had much time to spend recording together in the same room. Because of this, they ended up trading demos to each other via e-mail , piecing the songs together on the fly. What resulted is a surprisingly cohesive, eclectic set of tunes, unique from the sound of Switchfoot or Nickel Creek.
January 30, 2009
Since Switchfoot and Nickel Creek have both been hard-working live acts over the past few years, neither Foreman nor Watkins had much time to spend recording together in the same room. Because of this, they ended up trading demos to each other via e-mail , piecing the songs together on the fly. What resulted is a surprisingly cohesive, eclectic set of tunes, unique from the sound of Switchfoot or Nickel Creek.
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