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The Chimes

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The Chimes

How Spotify has changed us

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With the innovations of music streaming sites such as Spotify, the individuality of music collections has become a thing of the past.
Tyler Davis, Writer October 28, 2014
With the innovations of music streaming sites such as Spotify, the individuality of music collections has become a thing of the past.

Birdman soars into the imagination

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"Birdman" excels as a blend of magical realism and industry satire, with an Oscar-worthy performance from Michael Keaton.
David Vendrell, Writer October 28, 2014
"Birdman" excels as a blend of magical realism and industry satire, with an Oscar-worthy performance from Michael Keaton.

Context is everything in Theater 21’s new production

Senior theater major Shannon Dodson, playing Elaine, and sophomore communications studies major Jacob Moran, playing Algernon Moncrieff, rehearse for their upcoming production of "The Importance of Being Earnest." | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Theater 21 returns with a hilarious modern reimagining of, "The Importance of Being Earnest."
Tyler Davis, Writer October 28, 2014
Theater 21 returns with a hilarious modern reimagining of, "The Importance of Being Earnest."

Not just somebody that you used to know

Kimbra performs live at The Observatory in Santa Ana on Oct. 24. | Photo courtesy of Makailynn Clark
Kimbra continues to electrify audiences with her dynamic vocals and engaging stage presence.
Makailynn Clark, Writer October 27, 2014
Kimbra continues to electrify audiences with her dynamic vocals and engaging stage presence.

Love through pain: Redbox Film Club, “The Fault In Our Stars”

Love through pain: Redbox Film Club, “The Fault In Our Stars”
"The Fault in Our Stars" remains true to its poignant, painful, and quirky source material.
Tyler Davis, Writer October 27, 2014
"The Fault in Our Stars" remains true to its poignant, painful, and quirky source material.

Dear White People and the shiny, new racism

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Weaving biting satire with thought provoking questions, "Dear White People" examines the pressures, stereotypes and contradictions of black identity and white guilt.
David Vendrell, Writer October 21, 2014
Weaving biting satire with thought provoking questions, "Dear White People" examines the pressures, stereotypes and contradictions of black identity and white guilt.

Cold War Kids’ latest release feels right at home

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Cold War Kids strike the perfect balance of grit and polish in, "Hold My Home."
Tyler Davis, Writer October 21, 2014
Cold War Kids strike the perfect balance of grit and polish in, "Hold My Home."

The Hollywood Problem: Why We Need Women in Film

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The lack of female filmmakers in Hollywood not only reflects a lack of equality in the film industry, but denies the unique perspectives on narrative and technical aspects of film that women have to offer.
Mary Strother, Writer October 14, 2014
The lack of female filmmakers in Hollywood not only reflects a lack of equality in the film industry, but denies the unique perspectives on narrative and technical aspects of film that women have to offer.

OK Go mixes the new and the familiar in “Hungry Ghosts”

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"Hungry Ghost" remains true to what OK GO does best: creating entertaining music that is not easily pegged down.
Allison Winters, Writer October 14, 2014
"Hungry Ghost" remains true to what OK GO does best: creating entertaining music that is not easily pegged down.

Redbox Film Club: “The Spectacular Now” captures youthful confusion

Redbox Film Club: “The Spectacular Now” captures youthful confusion
"The Spectacular Now" captures the reality of life, without turning the dark corner into bleakness.
Tyler Davis, Writer October 14, 2014
"The Spectacular Now" captures the reality of life, without turning the dark corner into bleakness.

Whiplash boldly lives up to its name

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"Whiplash" stuns with visual and sonic intensity, while posing the age-old question of what lengths we must be willing to go to achieve greatness.
David Vendrell, Writer October 14, 2014
"Whiplash" stuns with visual and sonic intensity, while posing the age-old question of what lengths we must be willing to go to achieve greatness.

“Gone Girl” scrutinizes marital strife

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David Fincher's "Gone Girl" will leave audiences shocked at its dramatic twists and turns.
Mary Strother, Writer October 7, 2014
David Fincher's "Gone Girl" will leave audiences shocked at its dramatic twists and turns.