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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Nocturnal Animals” goes against the traditional framed narrative grain

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Tom Ford’s revenge thriller supersedes the best frame narratives ever told in cinema.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 30, 2016
Tom Ford’s revenge thriller supersedes the best frame narratives ever told in cinema.

“Manchester by the Sea”: cinematic authenticity at its finest

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Lonergan’s raw and gripping drama “Manchester by the Sea” presents raw humanity.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 29, 2016
Lonergan’s raw and gripping drama “Manchester by the Sea” presents raw humanity.

Metallica overcompensates with “Hardwired…”

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The newest release from metal’s greatest success story has its moments, but only reaches competency.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer November 29, 2016
The newest release from metal’s greatest success story has its moments, but only reaches competency.

Zao diagnoses listeners with “The Well-Intentioned Virus”

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The Pennsylvania metalcore legends pour their best qualities into an irresistible comeback.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer November 29, 2016
The Pennsylvania metalcore legends pour their best qualities into an irresistible comeback.

The return of “Gilmore Girls” disappoints

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The four-episode season of the cultural artifact unpleasantly surprised viewers.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 29, 2016
The four-episode season of the cultural artifact unpleasantly surprised viewers.

“Fantastic Beasts…” provides hopeful introduction to new series

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Though it has a slow start, the new Potter movie becomes a must-see for any fan.
Hayley Langdon, Writer November 29, 2016
Though it has a slow start, the new Potter movie becomes a must-see for any fan.

Penny & Sparrow chat after playing the Eddy

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The duo speaks about their origins and life as traveling musicians.
Chris Baeza, Writer November 29, 2016
The duo speaks about their origins and life as traveling musicians.

Spirituality retains presence in secular music

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Students and faculty support a shift away from the dogmatics of Christian music.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer November 16, 2016
Students and faculty support a shift away from the dogmatics of Christian music.

Mel Gibson’s integrity rightfully ignored in “Hacksaw Ridge”

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The polarizing icon continues to positively alter his public persona with the best war film since “Saving Private Ryan.”
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 15, 2016
The polarizing icon continues to positively alter his public persona with the best war film since “Saving Private Ryan.”

Tyler the Creator’s carnival brought the noise

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Camp Flog Gnaw’s fifth annual carnival manifests and expands the rapper’s ideas.
Cassidy Campos, Writer November 15, 2016
Camp Flog Gnaw’s fifth annual carnival manifests and expands the rapper’s ideas.

“Space Jam” dunks through 20-year window

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With the ‘90s classic’s two-decade anniversary on Nov. 15, audiences take a look back at its singular impact.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 15, 2016
With the ‘90s classic’s two-decade anniversary on Nov. 15, audiences take a look back at its singular impact.

Animals As Leaders acquire a lighter touch

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Tosin Abasi and company leave djent in favor of their nuanced qualities.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer November 15, 2016
Tosin Abasi and company leave djent in favor of their nuanced qualities.