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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Dolittle” fails to entertain audiences

“Dolittle” fails to entertain audiences
Although it contains big names, “Dolittle” falls flat in both humor and story.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor January 21, 2020

Since its release, “Dolittle” has attracted a wide range of audiences, including animal lovers, Robert Downey Jr. lovers and lovers of the original 1998 film. However, these key elements were not enough to keep viewers engaged. The intention is clear, but the film falls flat in both comedic and narrative...

“Zombieland: Double Tap” shocks with comedy and gore

Zombieland: Double Tap” presents viewers with comedy and gore.
Comedy, guts and zombie-killing return in the sequel to the beloved original.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

Blending adult comedy with an intriguing zombie apocalypse, “Zombieland: Double Tap” presents fans of the original film with a warm welcome. Tremendously paced and easy to follow, the film updates viewers on events that happened between the last film and current date. Similar to the series opener,...

Rich Kids Comedy offers comic relief

Psychology major Carissa Tereba, communications studies major Landon Hawley, and engineering physics major Josh Bernstein perform their comedy act in Mayers Auditorium on September 13, 2019.
Witty club members pack out Mayers Auditorium to entertain with improv.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). From finalizing school schedules to setting up new dorm rooms, settling back into the routine of school can be exhausting. With the stress that can come in the first couple weeks of the semester, some Biolans may need nothing more than...

Cereal is a soup

Cereal is a soup
The most important debate of our time has come to a conclusion—it is time to redefine cereal as soup.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2019

Cereal is a soup. All rational, experiential and, yes, spiritual evidence points to the truth of the matter. I can hear your objections already: “Soup is not sweet!” “The preparation processes are completely different!” “I knew you were homeschooled!” “Just go back to obsessing over chickens!” Please...

“The Upside” Review: Kevin Hart shocks in this heartbreaking, heartwarming film

“The Upside” Review: Kevin Hart shocks in this heartbreaking, heartwarming film
Personal growth, second chances, life lessons and friendship come together in this comedy-drama.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer January 17, 2019

Kevin Hart’s movie career is littered with goofy comedies such as “Ride Along,” Ride Along 2,” “Jumanji,” “Get Hard” and countless similar movies, cementing his status as a giant in this genre. “The Upside” stands out among all modern comedies by demonstrating Hart’s surprisingly...

“Mid90s” Review: Jonah Hill’s directorial debut presents a visceral, yet heartwarming coming-of-age story

“Mid90s” Review: Jonah Hill's directorial debut presents a visceral, yet heartwarming coming-of-age story
Skateboarding, hip-hop and "The Breakfast Club" collide in this ‘90s tribute.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer October 27, 2018

Jonah Hill started developing “Mid90s” four years ago, and all the time and effort has definitely paid off. Hill has solidified himself as a hilarious force in the film industry with his roles in modern comedies such as “Superbad,” “21 Jump Street” and “Wolf of Wall Street.” However,...

Batman spurs the Lego resurgence

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Underneath the silliness, movie about plastic bricks speaks into the caped crusader's character.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer February 14, 2017
Underneath the silliness, movie about plastic bricks speaks into the caped crusader's character.

“Space Jam” dunks through 20-year window

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With the ‘90s classic’s two-decade anniversary on Nov. 15, audiences take a look back at its singular impact.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 15, 2016
With the ‘90s classic’s two-decade anniversary on Nov. 15, audiences take a look back at its singular impact.

“Stuck in Love” proves a familiar find

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Although it lacks originality, this Netflix film club movie is still worth the watch.
Hayley Langdon, Writer February 24, 2016
Although it lacks originality, this Netflix film club movie is still worth the watch.