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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Concert venue for local bands puts on a good show

'A Smile From The Trenches' is a five piece rock band who recently was part of this summer's warped tour and is now touring with the bands 'Eudora' and 'Flight 409'.
Directly off the bustling Interstate 5 freeway, sandwiched between a car dealership and outlet strip mall is a local concert venue - the Chain Reaction. With band t-shirts and stickers plastered all across the walls, “The Chain,” as it is known locally, definitely provides an atmosphere for a variety of bands to showcase their talent. Although the maximum capacity of the building is 250 people, there is more than enough space for a good sized concert.
September 23, 2008
Directly off the bustling Interstate 5 freeway, sandwiched between a car dealership and outlet strip mall is a local concert venue - the Chain Reaction. With band t-shirts and stickers plastered all across the walls, “The Chain,” as it is known locally, definitely provides an atmosphere for a variety of bands to showcase their talent. Although the maximum capacity of the building is 250 people, there is more than enough space for a good sized concert.

Cold War Kids’ second album should make Biola proud

Two years after their first work, the Cold War Kids have returned with their sophomore album – Loyalty to Loyalty, released September 23, 2008.
Atop the Mulberry Street Ristorante in Fullerton, Calif., there lies a very cozy apartment. Years ago, up in that apartment, the sounds of stomping, clinging tambourines and cymbals, piano ballads, and jangly guitars were often heard. This was the birthplace of Cold War Kids.
September 23, 2008
Atop the Mulberry Street Ristorante in Fullerton, Calif., there lies a very cozy apartment. Years ago, up in that apartment, the sounds of stomping, clinging tambourines and cymbals, piano ballads, and jangly guitars were often heard. This was the birthplace of Cold War Kids.

“Appaloosa” beautiful but unfulfilling

'Appaloosa' is a modern-day Western thriller written, directed and produced by Ed Harris, starring Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, and Renee Zellweger.
As I assumed my seat in a theater filled with expectant moviegoers, I recalled the movie I was about to watch, “Appaloosa,” a modern-day Western thriller written, directed and produced by Ed Harris (who also stars as the main character). I pulled my thoughts back to the present moment and glanced up at the screen, but instead of seeing the opening scene, I saw the “please silence your cell phones” message frozen on the screen.
September 21, 2008
As I assumed my seat in a theater filled with expectant moviegoers, I recalled the movie I was about to watch, “Appaloosa,” a modern-day Western thriller written, directed and produced by Ed Harris (who also stars as the main character). I pulled my thoughts back to the present moment and glanced up at the screen, but instead of seeing the opening scene, I saw the “please silence your cell phones” message frozen on the screen.

“Righteous Kill” depends too much on surprise

'Righteous Kill', starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, is a film about two veteran New York City detectives who hunt a vigilante who may be one of their own.
I admit that I enjoy a good jolt when a director masterfully tinkers around with audience expectations for the purpose of dishing out a surprise. Alfred Hitchcock called it “playing the audience like a piano.” It takes a great pianist to pull it off, and Hitchcock was a master musician in that respect. But when an auteur fails to trick audience expectations, the results are disastrous. Jon Avnet’s “Righteous Kill” is one of those movies that unsuccessfully attempts to pull the rug from under the audience, while gleefully indicating, “I fooled you!”
September 18, 2008
I admit that I enjoy a good jolt when a director masterfully tinkers around with audience expectations for the purpose of dishing out a surprise. Alfred Hitchcock called it “playing the audience like a piano.” It takes a great pianist to pull it off, and Hitchcock was a master musician in that respect. But when an auteur fails to trick audience expectations, the results are disastrous. Jon Avnet’s “Righteous Kill” is one of those movies that unsuccessfully attempts to pull the rug from under the audience, while gleefully indicating, “I fooled you!”

“Water for Elephants” lacks originality

"Water for Elephants", written by Sara Gruen, is a dark historical fiction story that takes place in the 1930s in a second-rate circus company that tours the country.
After extensive research, New York Times bestselling author Sara Gruen wrote the dark historical fiction, “Water for Elephants.” Her scrutiny paid off and is clearly evident throughout this book, with strange, old-fashioned prose and peculiar, authentic pictures to accompany each chapter. The story takes place in the 1930s in a second-rate circus company that tours the country and is as much a love story as it is about animal cruelty.
September 17, 2008
After extensive research, New York Times bestselling author Sara Gruen wrote the dark historical fiction, “Water for Elephants.” Her scrutiny paid off and is clearly evident throughout this book, with strange, old-fashioned prose and peculiar, authentic pictures to accompany each chapter. The story takes place in the 1930s in a second-rate circus company that tours the country and is as much a love story as it is about animal cruelty.

“Towelhead” goes deep

'Towelhead', directed by Alan Ball, is a drama about a 13-year-old girl struggling in a new and suburban life.
Controversial, complicated, and heartfelt. These words describe screenwriting maven Alan Ball’s directorial debut, “Towelhead.” Based on the Alicia Erian novel of the same name, the film is about a 13-year-old Arab American girl Jasira (Summer Bishil) who moves away from her selfish, immature mother (Maria Bello) to a Texas suburb with her father (Peter Macdissi) during the Gulf War.
September 17, 2008
Controversial, complicated, and heartfelt. These words describe screenwriting maven Alan Ball’s directorial debut, “Towelhead.” Based on the Alicia Erian novel of the same name, the film is about a 13-year-old Arab American girl Jasira (Summer Bishil) who moves away from her selfish, immature mother (Maria Bello) to a Texas suburb with her father (Peter Macdissi) during the Gulf War.

“Man on Wire” worth the time

“Man on Wire”, directed by British director James Marsh, is set in 1974 about a man by the name of Philippe Petit who strings a wire across the World Trade Center towers and after many tribulations find himself successful in walking across it.
There are some stories in history that are so incredible, they deserve to be documented; stories so enthralling and inspiring that it should be put on the silver screen for many to see. This is very true of British director James Marsh’s new documentary, “Man on Wire.”
September 11, 2008
There are some stories in history that are so incredible, they deserve to be documented; stories so enthralling and inspiring that it should be put on the silver screen for many to see. This is very true of British director James Marsh’s new documentary, “Man on Wire.”

Not only Smoke and Mirrors

Smoke and Mirrors,' written by the modern British science fiction and fantasy writer Neil Gaiman, is a collection of short stories and poems focused on the element of illusion.
Near the beginning of this week, I was asked to write a list of books that I have read recently and send them in to see if any were review-worthy. At the top of the list was Neil Gaiman’s “Smoke and Mirrors.” I put this on the list, not thinking that I would actually write a review for it, but just to show another book which I have read.
September 11, 2008
Near the beginning of this week, I was asked to write a list of books that I have read recently and send them in to see if any were review-worthy. At the top of the list was Neil Gaiman’s “Smoke and Mirrors.” I put this on the list, not thinking that I would actually write a review for it, but just to show another book which I have read.

“Bangkok Dangerous” lacks character development

In the film, 'Bankok Dangerous', directed by Oxide and Danny Pang, Nicolas Cage stars as the leading and ruthless assassin.
September 9, 2008

Yahoo! Movies recently did a segment called “Con Hair: Defining the ’Do’s of Nicholas Cage.” Over the years, Cage has had so many weird haircuts in his numerous films that I wonder if he takes the same advice that Rainn Wilson once spoke of. Wilson said that to develop a character, he starts...

“Hamlet 2” offensive and flat

In this irreverent comedy, a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama teacher rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages a politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet.
September 6, 2008

Making a sequel to “Hamlet” is, of course, Shakespearean blasphemy. Creating a time machine to bring back all the dead characters from “Hamlet” kills the power of the tragedy, which is, of course, theatrical blasphemy. Adding a musical number to the show named “Rock Me Sexy...

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...

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