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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Speed Racer” is a fun, flashy ride

The new action film 'Speed Racer' directed by Wachowski Brothers stars Emilie Hirsch, Scott Porter, and John Goodman.
May 16, 2008

Writer-director team, Andy and Larry Wachowski, the makers of grand films like the “Matrix” trilogy and “V for Vendetta,” bring the popular 1960s Japanese cartoon“Speed Racer,” to life with vibrant action, comedy, and summer movie fun that may drag in places, but overall...

“Vegas” a forgettable summer flick

Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz star in the newest comedy 'What Happens in Vegas' directed by Tom Vaughan.
May 16, 2008

Ashton Kutcher may have met his match. No, not matched in the art of romantic chemistry but matched in the art of loudness. There’s a brand of comedian that tries to get laughs by being loud, as if more volume equals more humor. If a joke isn’t funny, just tell it LOUDER and it becomes FUNNIER,...

Graduating film major has big plans for documentary project in Africa

Dan Parris and Ron Lehr's upcoming project 'Give a Damn' is an effort to document extreme poverty in Africa while each living on a dollar a da
May 16, 2008

Beginning with three college graduates and a camera, Invisible Children has captured national and international attention and set the bar high for what a media-savvy social justice movement should be. Now, the doors opened by the low-budget documentary about child soldiers in Uganda are being propped...

“Trunk: A Love Story” shows promise

Trunk premieres Thursday night at 8:00 pm in Uptown Whittier, at Whittier Village Cinemas. Admission was free.
May 16, 2008

One of the most interesting film courses Biola offers is the appropriately titled Biola Film, which spans almost a year over three separate classes. This semester’s production is the action-comedy “Trunk: A Love Story,” which is having a special premiere tonight at Whittier Village...

Witless film isn’t quite Made of Honor

Paul Weiland's new comedy 'Made of Honor' stars Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, and Kevin McKidd.
May 9, 2008

In real life, is it believable that a man could be a maid of honor? Maybe. But in this movie, could this man really be a maid of honor? No. These characters are supposed to be smart and successful, but they sure don’t have a lot of common sense. Who in their right mind would actually make a playboy...

Character driven Iron Man creates firm foundation for possible hero franchise

Robert Downey J. brings the suave superhero alter ego, Tony Stark, to life in the new blockbuster action adventure 'Iron Man.'
May 9, 2008

After a disappointing four months, the summer movie season is finally here. Iron Man smashed into theaters last weekend to the tune of $100 million, the second highest opening ever for a non-sequel. Not only is the film a refreshing breeze of cool air, it’s also one of the strongest comic book adaptations...

Parachute Passing’s lyrics fueled by passion

Parachute Passing, composed of former and current students, will celebrate the release of their first album, 'Hear the Sound', with a free concert outside of Chick-fil-A in La Habra.
April 2, 2008

The music of five Biola students is trying to expand beyond the walls of Calvary Chapel to enrapture a larger population in worship. With the release of their first album, Hear the Sound, Parachute Passing, composed of current, former, and Talbot students, has created an impressive self-produced worship...

*Stop-Loss* avoids political bias, focuses on humanity

Set before the Iraq War, Stop-Loss choosing to place the personal struggles of soldiers pressured with the choice between serving more years overseas or returning home above a political agenda.
April 2, 2008

Writer-director Kimberly Peirce’s new film Stop-Loss concerns the process the United States government uses to compel troops to return to a conflict even if their tour of duty is finished. While this is a controversial issue, Peirce delves deep into a human rather than overtly political story,...

*Run Fatboy Run* runs out of gas

Run Fatboy Run, directed by David Schwimmer, is a comedy starring Simon Pegg as Dennis and Thandie Newton as Libby.
April 2, 2008

Run Fatboy Run may be funnier in concept than on screen. Take Simon Pegg from Hot Fuzz fame, pair him with actor-turned-director David Schwimmer (Ross from Friends), include a villainous Hank Azaria (Moe from The Simpsons), and slap together a string of running, fat boy jokes, and the result should be...

Angels & Airwaves: Emerging from a Past and Planning for a Future

High gas prices are seen posted at a Shell gas station in Menlo Park, Calif. Across the country the costs of gasoline are soaring, including here in La Mirada.
March 29, 2008

One thing you can’t criticize Angels & Airwaves for lacking is ambition. Equipped with an arsenal of strobe lights and U2-esque guitar riffs, the group displayed their vision at a trio of L.A. area concerts last week. As frontman Tom DeLonge said in an interview before Wednesday’s show,...

Thrilling Bank Job interesting, sometimes plagued by cliche

Roger Donaldson's new bank heist film The Bank Job, starring Jason Statham, is based on real life events of a famous London robbery.
March 13, 2008

When it comes to history, there are sometimes stories so compelling they must be made into a movie. This is the case with the new bank heist film, The Bank Job. Based on the real life events of the infamous London Baker Street robbery in 1971, the movie follows one of the largest robberies in English...

Miss Pettigrew and star Adams make charming comedic pair

Amy Adams stars as a decpetive socialite in Bahart Nalluri's new comedy, Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day.
March 13, 2008

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a delightfully warm-hearted film with a wit as sharp as its tongue. The characters have whimsical charm, but lack a writing that stinks of self-indulgence. The film smothered me with affection so greatly that I felt the urge to hug someone. Amy Adams is the real deal....