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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Watch it before it’s gone: “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Searching”

Watch it before it’s gone: “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Searching”
Check these two films out before they leave theaters.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) • September 15, 2018

Editor's note: “Watch it before it’s gone” is a column dedicated to presenting the best films in theaters before they leave. CRAZY RICH ASIANS A month ago, “Crazy Rich Asians” hit theaters to financial and critical success. As its reign at the box office slows down, it is more important now,...

The misrepresentation and underrepresentation of Asians in film

The misrepresentation and underrepresentation of Asians in film
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) • March 14, 2018

The misrepresentation of Asians in film dates back to the early history of Hollywood where Asians were portrayed with a white ethnocentric perception. Although times are progressing, whitewashing Asian characters remains prevalent in the media today. A HISTORY OF RACISM History dates to the events...

The six most underrated acting performances from the past year

The six most underrated acting performances from the past year
With awards season in full gear, check out the most underrated acting performances from 2017.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • January 24, 2018

MARGOT ROBBIE — “I, TONYA” With 27-year-old Australian actress Margot Robbie, viewers may very well have witnessed an acting phenom burgeoning into a transcendent talent right before their very eyes. While many like to poke fun at the mess of a film that was “Suicide Squad,” Robbie’s portrayal...