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Kohner’s Korner: Four summer must-sees before the fall film season

"By Kyle Kohner: Four Summer Must-Sees before the fall film season"
While movie-goers and critics continue to gush over the likes of ”Mission: Impossible––Fallout” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” make sure to give these four a chance.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 6, 2018

This past summer will be remembered as one of the most tumultuous in recent memory for the movie industry. Amid the frustrating rise and fall of MoviePass, the summer saw the usual onslaught of blockbusters that accrued $4.4 billion in box office earnings, a dramatic increase from $3.8 billion from...

Summer music roundup

Album covers - Summer Music Round Up; Fool of myself - the band camino; thru these tears: L A N Y; fallin' all in you: Shawn Mendes; Lifeboat: Jorja Smith; Fire: Oh Brother
Check out these hand-picked songs that made an impression this past summer.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 4, 2018

Summertime is always different for everyone. Some see summer as a time to finally lounge after a busy and stressful school year, while others use this time to advance in internships and classes. As students return to school, one question that will be asked is: what were you listening to while you were...

Remember God’s sovereignty with this playlist

Vic Silva, Staff Writer April 29, 2018

It’s that time of year again, when the semester quickly starts to dwindle into a series of stressful events ranging from term papers to cumulative finals. Students begin the process of pulling out their hair, while repeatedly refilling their coffee cups in desperate need of that caffeine aid. This...

Lord Huron adds to their impressive repertoire with their third album

Lord Huron adds to their impressive repertoire with their third album
Huron’s third studio album keeps their good and takes on even greater.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer April 24, 2018

With a humble five million Spotify listeners a month, Lord Huron reigns as one of the definite indie kings on the 2018 music scene. The quartet has an iconic sound that extends throughout their entire discography: “Lonesome Dreams,” “Strange Trails” and their most recent album “Vide Noir,”...

Watch these movies this summer

Watch these movies this summer
Check out this list of the most anticipated blockbuster and indie films being released this summer.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) April 23, 2018

Audiences everywhere look forward to the summer movie season because of the sheer entertainment of high budget, franchise films. Although blockbuster movies may dominate the summer market, smaller films always find a way to make their mark on Hollywood. Obviously “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Solo:...

Top 10 Marvel Cinematic Universe Films

Top 10 Marvel Cinematic Universe Films
The Chimes ranks The Marvel Cinematic Universe in preparation for “Avengers: Infinity War.”
Caleb Aguilera and Pierce Singgih April 23, 2018

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has hyped up the appearance of the villainous Thanos for 10 years, preparing fans for the Avengers’ most difficult task. “Infinity War” promises hardships as Thanos seeks to destroy the entire universe, preparing audiences for the death of major characters. As the...

A Netflix watchlist just in time for summer break

A Netflix watchlist just in time for summer break
As summer approaches, take inspiration on what to binge watch this break.
Pierce Siggih, Arts & Entertainment Apprentice April 17, 2018

As the end of the year finally approaches, students can practically taste the relaxation of summer. After the stress of finals passes, students are finally free to enjoy the beach, take trips––and catch up on Netflix. With over 5,000titles, Netflix is full of great movies and television shows,...

Conservatory students showcase talents

Conservatory students showcase talents
Take a look at this list of student recitals and support your fellow Biolans.
Vic Silva and Pierce Singgih April 17, 2018

For music majors, junior and senior recitals mark the culmination of their hard work in the program, presenting to audiences at the height of their abilities. Students perform a mix of classic and contemporary music, choosing songs that showcase their talent and passions. Junior music major Chris Hutton...

Video game movies will eventually find their way into the hearts of fans

Video game movies will eventually find their way into the hearts of fans
Hope for video game movies lies at the end of the tunnel.
Pierce Singgh, Arts & Entertainment Apprentice April 16, 2018

Hollywood’s most recent video game adaption, “Rampage,” has been silenced at the box office by the success of “A Quiet Place” and marks yet another failed attempt to make video game movies the next blockbuster genre. “Rampage” is only the latest in a string of failed film adaptations of...

Thirty Seconds to Mars leaves audiences confused on what to feel

Thirty Seconds to Mars leaves audiences confused on what to feel
Their fifth album embraces many different genres in an ultimately odd stew.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer April 15, 2018

Thirty Seconds to Mars has resided in the alternative rock realm since 1998, making this year a monumental anniversary for them in celebration of the band’s first 10 years. Their appropriately timed fifth studio album “America” released April 6. Their cover art boasts of what the band believes...

God trends among the hip-hop crowd

God trends among the hip-hop crowd
The release of Snoop Dogg's gospel album reveals a new trend in hip-hop.
John Kay, Freelance Writer April 15, 2018

Hip-hop artists have long incorporated faith-based elements within their songs, creating a recent trend of popular artists recognizing God. Chance the Rapper and his album “Coloring Book” won Grammy Awards’ best rap album of 2017 while embodying strong gospel themes. Kendrick Lamar also...

The essentials of the revolutionary Steven Spielberg

The essentials of the revolutionary Steven Spielberg
Following the release of his 34th film, take a look at Spielberg’s key filmography.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) April 11, 2018

Perhaps the greatest filmmaker of all time, Steven Spielberg has captivated audiences since 1968, and remains one of the most influential and important directors to date. Spielberg revolutionized the film industry through fantastic and entertaining blockbusters, inspiring Hollywood as a whole. Fresh...