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The Chimes

Technology and originality are still not “Here”

A promotional image from the movie “Here” 2024, the movie follows an array of characters exploring themes of time and space.
Robert Zemeckis alters the worlds of VFX and Cinematography in his latest experiment
Nathan Allee, Freelance Writer November 25, 2024

The recent movie “Here” follows a diverse ensemble of characters from early humans to a 21st-century Black family. While they differ from each other, there is one thing each individual has in common: location. But how is it that Benjamin Franklin’s son and the inventor of the reclining chair can...

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” film refreshes audiences

Tom Hanks re-enacts Fred Rogers' famous ritual on set of "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" and trades in his dress shoes for comfortable sneakers.
The Mister Rogers film permits audience room to breathe during a busy holiday season.
Chris Baeza, Freelance Writer December 7, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Fred Rogers stared compassionately into the eyes of Jeff Erlanger as the two sang a duet to each other. “It’s you I like,” Rogers sang. Although Erlanger broke his gaze, Rogers kept his eyes fixed on the young boy who was confined...

The essentials of the revolutionary Steven Spielberg

The essentials of the revolutionary Steven Spielberg
Following the release of his 34th film, take a look at Spielberg’s key filmography.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) April 11, 2018

Perhaps the greatest filmmaker of all time, Steven Spielberg has captivated audiences since 1968, and remains one of the most influential and important directors to date. Spielberg revolutionized the film industry through fantastic and entertaining blockbusters, inspiring Hollywood as a whole. Fresh...