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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The art of humility

The art of humility
“Big Eyes” explores love, fraud, art and pride with top-notch acting.
Mary Strother, Writer May 5, 2015
“Big Eyes” explores love, fraud, art and pride with top-notch acting.

Disappearance of truth

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Paula Stokes’ latest novel explores the danger of lies.
Hayley Langdon, Writer May 5, 2015
Paula Stokes’ latest novel explores the danger of lies.

Passion Pit stays afloat

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The indie-pop band returns with an album that still cannot match the magic of its debut, despite bright moments.
Christian Davis, Writer April 28, 2015
The indie-pop band returns with an album that still cannot match the magic of its debut, despite bright moments.

Avengers: Age of Ultron goes beyond simple action

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The much-anticipated superhero flick digs a little deeper than some of its explosion-driven brethren.
Mary Strother, Writer April 28, 2015
The much-anticipated superhero flick digs a little deeper than some of its explosion-driven brethren.

Alabama Shakes live up to the hype

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The rock band tightens its sound and takes its songwriting to the next level.
Tyler Davis, Writer April 28, 2015
The rock band tightens its sound and takes its songwriting to the next level.

Selfishness in the Snapchat age

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Noah Baumbach’s latest New York critique takes aim at Brooklyn hipsterdom and the meaning of authenticity with wit and style.
David Vendrell, Writer April 28, 2015
Noah Baumbach’s latest New York critique takes aim at Brooklyn hipsterdom and the meaning of authenticity with wit and style.

The power of the film score

The power of the film score
Music adds immensely to the emotional potency of film.
Tyler Davis, Writer April 22, 2015
Music adds immensely to the emotional potency of film.

Three days of music and sun

Three days of music and sun
This year’s Coachella Music & Arts Festival was packed with old favorites and up-and-coming artists alike.
Christian Davis, Writer April 22, 2015
This year’s Coachella Music & Arts Festival was packed with old favorites and up-and-coming artists alike.

A beautiful mystery

A beautiful mystery
Adam Wingard’s “The Guest” is an action-packed, captivating thriller.
Mary Strother, Writer April 22, 2015
Adam Wingard’s “The Guest” is an action-packed, captivating thriller.

Playing God

Playing God
“Ex Machina” shines in exploring the art and technology of awareness with a damsel-in-distress who blurs the line between woman and machine.
David Vendrell, Writer April 21, 2015
“Ex Machina” shines in exploring the art and technology of awareness with a damsel-in-distress who blurs the line between woman and machine.

Avengers assemble

Avengers assemble
The cast of “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” tease details about the highly anticipated sequel.
Mary Strother, Writer April 15, 2015
The cast of “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” tease details about the highly anticipated sequel.

A spiritual journey of pain and loss

A spiritual journey of pain and loss
Sufjan Stevens new album “Carrie & Lowell” struggles with the loss of his mother.
Tyler Davis, Writer April 15, 2015
Sufjan Stevens new album “Carrie & Lowell” struggles with the loss of his mother.