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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Sundance’s darling makes gloriously twisted Netflix debut

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“I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore” lives up to its gritty reputation.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 1, 2017
“I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore” lives up to its gritty reputation.

“Watercolor” enthrones Porter Ray as Seattle hip-hop royalty

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Porter Ray injects fire into the wet and gloomy Pacific Northwest rap scene.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 28, 2017
Porter Ray injects fire into the wet and gloomy Pacific Northwest rap scene.

Thundercat carries the electro-funk torch

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The bass and vocal firecracker’s newest album comes loaded with well-placed virtuosity and lively detours.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer February 28, 2017
The bass and vocal firecracker’s newest album comes loaded with well-placed virtuosity and lively detours.

Hollywood diversifies the Oscars

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The Oscars progress in the direction of diversity but there is still a need for improvement.
Hannah Miller, Writer February 28, 2017
The Oscars progress in the direction of diversity but there is still a need for improvement.

Netra captures urban misery

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“Ingrates” paints a unique picture of the darker aspects of modern living.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer February 27, 2017
“Ingrates” paints a unique picture of the darker aspects of modern living.

Chimes’ Oscar Roundup

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“La La Land” faces stiff competition in our Oscar predictions.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 22, 2017
“La La Land” faces stiff competition in our Oscar predictions.

Animal Collective releases the otherworldly “The Painters”

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Experimental synth pop band Animal Collective dazzles with a palatable sample size of their last LP.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 22, 2017
Experimental synth pop band Animal Collective dazzles with a palatable sample size of their last LP.

Emo and pop punk: separated scenes

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Pop punk and emo might sound the same, but their differences run deep.
Morgan Mitchell, Writer February 22, 2017
Pop punk and emo might sound the same, but their differences run deep.

Status of “The Batman” remains in doubt

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Warner Bros. search for a director as Matt Reeves steps away.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer February 22, 2017
Warner Bros. search for a director as Matt Reeves steps away.

Noêta drops the supreme “Beyond Life and Death”

The Swedish duo may have released the ambient folk album of the decade.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer February 21, 2017
The Swedish duo may have released the ambient folk album of the decade.

The Chimes’ Top 50 Movies of 2016: 10-1

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Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list draws to a close with the cream of the crop, numbers 10-1. | Maxwell Heilman/THE CHIMES
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 16, 2017
Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list draws to a close with the cream of the crop, numbers 10-1. | Maxwell Heilman/THE CHIMES

The Chimes’ Top 50 Movies of 2016: 20-11

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Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list takes another step closer to number one with the second installment, numbers 20-11.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 15, 2017
Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list takes another step closer to number one with the second installment, numbers 20-11.