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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Sir Sly set out to prove themselves on “You Haunt Me”

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Sir Sly crafts an accessible album with, "You Haunt Me" without becoming sugary or cliche.
September 16, 2014
Sir Sly crafts an accessible album with, "You Haunt Me" without becoming sugary or cliche.

A heartbreaking story of beauty and failure

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Dark but beautiful, "Inside Llewyn Davis" tells the story of struggling musician Llewyn Davis who, try as he might, could never strike the right chord.
Mary Strother, Writer September 16, 2014
Dark but beautiful, "Inside Llewyn Davis" tells the story of struggling musician Llewyn Davis who, try as he might, could never strike the right chord.

Walking in someone else’s shoes: empathy through cinema

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All movies have one goal in common-- to make you feel.
David Vendrell, Writer September 9, 2014
All movies have one goal in common-- to make you feel.

Robert Plant’s “Lullaby” isn’t worth waking up for

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"Lullaby and ... The Ceaseless Roar" contains several notable tracks but is overall disappointing.
Christian Davis, Writer September 9, 2014
"Lullaby and ... The Ceaseless Roar" contains several notable tracks but is overall disappointing.

Dollar Theater Movie Reviews

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Movie reviews of films currently playing at the dollar theater.
Drew Mattocks, Writer September 9, 2014
Movie reviews of films currently playing at the dollar theater.

Forrest Gump still matters, even 20 years later

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"Forrest Gump" remains an important part of pop culture.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 9, 2014
"Forrest Gump" remains an important part of pop culture.

Delta Spirit return with darkest album yet

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Delta Spirit's "Into the Wide" confronts darkness and bitterness while holding true to their unique sound.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 9, 2014
Delta Spirit's "Into the Wide" confronts darkness and bitterness while holding true to their unique sound.

Redbox Film Club: Philomena

Redbox Film Club: Philomena
Introducing, "The RedBox Film Club," whose goal is to make the time you spend in front of Redbox much shorter.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 3, 2014
Introducing, "The RedBox Film Club," whose goal is to make the time you spend in front of Redbox much shorter.

Shovels and Rope mix classic country with gritty blues

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Shovels and Rope blends bluesy, twangy filled instrumentation in "Swimmin' Time".
Allison Winters, Writer September 2, 2014
Shovels and Rope blends bluesy, twangy filled instrumentation in "Swimmin' Time".

Content vs. Context: Dealing with film’s toughest subjects

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Tyler Davis and David Vendrell discuss the importance of confronting and discussing the dark and complex issues presented in modern day film.
Tyler Davis and David Vendrell September 2, 2014
Tyler Davis and David Vendrell discuss the importance of confronting and discussing the dark and complex issues presented in modern day film.

Interpol’s new album feels both new and classic

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"El Pintor" presents a new take on Interpol's classic sound.
Christian Davis, Writer September 2, 2014
"El Pintor" presents a new take on Interpol's classic sound.

“Boyhood” – An Intimate Epic

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In a subtle and seemingly random collection of moments, "Boyhood" chronicles the journey of one boy through adolescence, and reminds us of the beauty there is to be found in every part of our lives.
David Vendrell, Writer August 27, 2014
In a subtle and seemingly random collection of moments, "Boyhood" chronicles the journey of one boy through adolescence, and reminds us of the beauty there is to be found in every part of our lives.