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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“A Minecraft Movie” is a mine for memes

The Minecraft Movie 2025 released April 4 has elicited mixed reactions since its production was announced in 2014.
The adaptation fails to craft a creative story despite building an impressive rendition of Minecraft’s world for live action.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Following in the footsteps of Sonic and Mario, Minecraft has now taken its seat amongst the growing list of video game movie adaptations. After 11 years of development since the movie’s announcement in 2014, “A Minecraft Movie” was released in theatres on April 4. The anticipation of this movie...

“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” builds upon the first

“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” builds upon the first
Life lessons, big name actors and LEGOs blend together for an epic sequel.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

Director Mike Mitchell follows the gargantuan success of “The LEGO Movie” with a sequel that hits all the right marks while holding its own semblance of uniqueness. It perfectly blends enjoyable comedy with meaningful messages and features an all-star cast that stands nothing short of exceptional....

DC faces its most important test yet

DC faces its most important test yet
The Justice League saves the world as DC tries to save their franchise.
Caleb Aguilera, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 28, 2017

DC Entertainment officially launched its cinematic universe with “Man of Steel” in 2013. This began their arduous and often fruitless attempt to compete with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which already had a five year head start. DC’s hamfisted attempt to rush the development of their film universe,...