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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Netflix Film Club: Redefining film with “The Immigrant”

Netflix Film Club: Redefining film with “The Immigrant”
James Gray’s historical drama defies Christian film stereotypes.
Evan Stewart, Writer September 16, 2015
James Gray’s historical drama defies Christian film stereotypes.

Arcade Fire’s landmark debut ages gracefully

noisey.vice.com
“Funeral” holds up as a beautiful testament of loss, 11 years later.
Christian Davis, Writer September 15, 2015
“Funeral” holds up as a beautiful testament of loss, 11 years later.

The Weeknd explores new alternatives to R&B

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Abel Tesfaye uses a wide vocal range and unique beats to set new standards in his latest album “Beauty Behind The Madness.”
Makailynn Clark, Writer September 15, 2015
Abel Tesfaye uses a wide vocal range and unique beats to set new standards in his latest album “Beauty Behind The Madness”

“Inside Out” sparks important discussions

screenrant.com
Pixar’s newest movie tackles tough issues, but in doing so falls short.
Hayley Langdon, Writer September 13, 2015
Pixar’s newest movie tackles tough issues, but in doing so falls short.

Kanye 2020

hypebeast.com
Our perceptions of hip-hop’s renaissance man tends to be one-sided.
Christian Davis, Writer September 9, 2015
Our perceptions of hip-hop’s renaissance man tends to be one-sided.

FYF Recap

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Homegrown festival FYF knocks it back into Exposition Park for 2015.
Christian Davis, Writer September 8, 2015
Homegrown festival FYF knocks it back into Exposition Park for 2015.

Summer Missed

arbutusrecords.com, wall.alphacoders.com, heyreverb.com, tearjerker.bandcamp.com, beardedgentlemenmusic.com, stereogum.com
If you need to squeeze out a few more weeks of your summer playlist, here are some more songs to dance to. Or cry to. Or both.
Christian Davis, Writer September 8, 2015
If you need to squeeze out a few more weeks of your summer playlist, here are some more songs to dance to. Or cry to. Or both.

Beach House weaves in and out of focus

consequenceofsound.net
Baltimore duo’s fifth record “Depression Cherry” sustains their legacy — unsurprisingly
Christian Davis, Writer September 7, 2015
Baltimore duo’s fifth record “Depression Cherry” sustains their legacy — unsurprisingly

Blockbuster report

slashfilm.com, reddit.com, leitersburgcinemas.com
A collision between summer fun and social commentary.
Evan Stewart, Writer September 7, 2015
A collision between summer fun and social commentary.

Mumford’s new sound fails to electrify

dew-process.com
The British folk-troubadours have traded their acoustic instruments for electric ones, and the result is not pretty.
Tyler Davis, Writer May 12, 2015
The British folk-troubadours have traded their acoustic instruments for electric ones, and the result is not pretty.

The “Helio Sequence” ages with grace

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The Portland duo’s much anticipated new record is best described as subtly stellar.
Christian Davis, Writer May 12, 2015
The Portland duo’s much anticipated new record is best described as subtly stellar.

Summer six

cltampa.com, www.undertheradarmag.com, americanwrestlers.bandcamp.com, www.independent.co.uk, dailyprincetonian.com, sparksandnerves.wordpress.com
Arts and entertainment editor Christian Davis puts his credibility on the line with six selections for your summer.
Christian Davis, Writer May 12, 2015
Arts and entertainment editor Christian Davis puts his credibility on the line with six selections for your summer.