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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

2008 MTV Video Music Awards preview

September 6, 2008

On Sunday, at 9:00 p.m. EST, Paramount Studios in Hollywood is prepared to bring you a night full of competition and talent from your favorite musicians and actors at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA). This year’s VMA includes a variety of popular performers, presenters and nominees. Performers...

Radiohead concert in Hollywood blows past expectations

Thom Yorke, center, performs with Radiohead at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. The band continued their U.S. tour throughout August, appearing twice at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl.
August 30, 2008

It’s pretty safe to say that last Monday night changed my life. Call me over-dramatic, but with the ridiculously high standards I had set for my first concert experience with my all-time favorite band, I thought I was sure to be let down. Radiohead exceeded my expectations; they blew them out of...

“Burn After Reading” finds hilarity in every day life

In the comedic film 'Burn After Reading', directed and written by the Coen brothers, Brad Pitt stars alongside a great cast of performers.
August 10, 2008

There are times in art where comedy and tragedy intertwine so there is near perfect synthesis. This is a balance that many aspire to, but few artists reach. This principle is especially true with the auteur duo, Joel and Ethan Coen, and their new film, “Burn After Reading.” “Burn After Reading”...

Toy Story Midway Mania arrives at Disneyland

The newest ride at California Adventure has long been anticipated and is now open, revealing an interactive 4-D 'Toy Story' adventure.
August 9, 2008

“Hurry, hurry, hurry, right this way to Toy Story Midway Mania. It’s a ride that’s a game, it’s a game that’s a ride. Step right up and see what’s inside.” The first thing that will draw you into the new Toy Story Midway Mania ride at Disney’s California Adventure is a giant, animatronic...

New Death Cab for Cutie record more than “mature”

Death Cab for Cutie's new album 'Narrow Stairs', released May 13, 2008, is the band's sixth proper record release.
May 16, 2008

The word “mature” is one that gets tossed around all too often today in labeling music. It’s almost to the point where the word has lost its meaning and become simply a term for when a band breaks expectations. It doesn’t have to be good – just artistic – which makes...

“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...