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“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

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.

Kings of Leon dig deep to deliver powerful show

Ever since releasing their newest album “Only By the Night,” The Kings of Leon have grown into one of the most popular rock bands of the year.

Matthew Draper, Writer • September 2, 2009

Ever since releasing their newest album “Only By the Night,” The Kings of Leon have grown into one of the most popular rock bands of the year.

“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

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 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’

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.