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The Chimes

Celebrating Black History Month on the big screen

Director Spike Lee holds his Peabody Award at a 2011 luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.
A look at the impact and legacy of African-American actors and directors.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

Every February marks the recognition of Black History Month, a celebration of the contributions of African-American voices in every facet of American life. The arts are no exception, with Black voices having a massive impact throughout the history of art in America. Recently, society has begun to acknowledge...

Biola Theatre begins fall season with “Macbeth”

Actors bring Shakespeare's classic "Macbeth" to life on stage.
A true-to-text take on Shakespeare welcomes performing arts back to campus.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

The opening of Biola Theatre’s 2022-2023 season began this weekend with a rousing performance of a Shakespeare classic “Macbeth.” Directed by senior cinema and media arts major Bradley Plausse, the production welcomed the performing arts back to Biola’s campus in a significant way. For the first...

Thespians bring Torrey reading to life on stage.

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No prejudice here, only pride for the Torrey Theatre production.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) May 9, 2017
No prejudice here, only pride for the Torrey Theatre production.

Prepare for Charm

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Student actors bring an odd beauty to Biola’s stage.
Jessica Goddard, Writer November 1, 2016
Student actors bring an odd beauty to Biola’s stage.

Biola film rolls a Bible story

Courtesy of Abigail Limuria
A student-run Biola short film tells the story of Cain and Abel with a twist.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 17, 2016
A student-run Biola short film tells the story of Cain and Abel with a twist.

The Oscars: flawed fun for film fans

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This year’s Oscars nominations stirred up controversy concerning race and gender.
Mary Strother, Writer February 3, 2015
This year’s Oscars nominations stirred up controversy concerning race and gender.

Hollywood’s biggest actors go back to television

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The traditional model of actors going from television to film has been flipped on it’s head.
Mary Strother, Writer December 2, 2014
The traditional model of actors going from television to film has been flipped on it’s head.