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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Mattheus Colyn

Mattheus Colyn, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Mattheus Colyn is the Arts and Entertainment editor for Chimes. He is a junior majoring in mathematics, but he is passionate about film and photography as well. Though often occupied with homework, Mattheus also enjoys listening to records, hiking, checking movies off his watchlist, and writing bad poetry. Mattheus is originally from Seattle, Washington, and has not yet adjusted to the heat and humidity of Michigan summers. In addition to writing for Chimes, Mattheus is the president of Calvin's Film Arts Committee, a consultant at the Rhetoric Center, and an avid Letterboxd user.

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The author of the Last Duel graduated from Calvin in 1979.

Adam Driver, Matt Damon to star in film adaption of Calvin alumnus book

Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
April 29, 2021

You may not have heard about “The Last Duel” yet, but you certainly will. Directed by Ridley Scott of “Blade Runner” and “The Martian” fame, the film stars Matt Damon and Adam Driver as two...

Brockhampton is an American boy band that recently released their new album Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine.

Not your mother’s boyband…

New BROCKHAMPTON blends invigorating production and raw emotion
Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
April 15, 2021

Self proclaimed “All-American boyband” BROCKHAMPTON broke onto the rap scene in 2017 with the explosive “SATURATION” trilogy of albums, quickly becoming an indie boy staple and achieving pop success...

What your profs think you should watch this weekend

Mattheus Colyn, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 8, 2021

Sick of scrolling through Netflix on Saturday nights for hours on end just to end up rewatching your favorite sitcom for the seventeenth time? Maybe you don’t even have a go-to TV show now that “The...

Your head start on Oscar picks

Here are Chimes’ favorites for the International Feature Film Category
Mattheus Colyn, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2021

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced their shortlists for nine categories, including International Feature Film. Academy members will view the 15 shortlisted films, culminating...

Frances McDormand stars as Fern, a woman trying to find herself while struggling to make a living.

Festival smash-hit “Nomadland” polished yet empty

Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
February 25, 2021

Is the romanticization of poverty empowerment for the impoverished? Or is it merely sadist escapism for the wealthy? Based on a non-fiction work from journalist Jessica Bruder, director Chloé Zhao’s...

Calvin-Alumnus-founded ‘Archway Editions,’ to publish ‘First Reformed’ screenplay

Calvin-Alumnus-founded ‘Archway Editions,’ to publish ‘First Reformed’ screenplay

Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
February 20, 2021

It may be less than two years old, but Archway Editions, a literary imprint of powerHouse Books, already has a promising catalogue, including a print-edition of Paul Schrader’s “First Reformed” screenplay. Chris...

Snappy dialogue can’t save “The Trial of the Chicago 7” from bad directing

Snappy dialogue can’t save “The Trial of the Chicago 7” from bad directing

Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
October 23, 2020

There’s a fine line between making a film widely accessible and pandering to an audience, a line directors must toe carefully when producing inspirational historical dramas. This line is crossed when...

Celebration Cinema reopens six theatres

Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
October 15, 2020

Following nearly seven months of closure, Michigan movie theater chain Celebration Cinema reopened six of their ten locations: Celebration North, Studio Park, Rivertown, Crossroads, Lansing, and Cinema...

Nolan plays with time in artful blockbuster “Tenet”

Nolan plays with time in artful blockbuster “Tenet”

Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
October 15, 2020

“Tenet” is a Christopher Nolan film. That may be a simplistic description, but it’s strikingly accurate. It’s polished, extravagant, intriguing, and entertaining: a textbook blockbuster, and yet...

Sufjan Stevens embraces lavish electronic production on "The Ascension"

Sufjan Stevens blends new electro-pop sound with familiar lyricism, vocals

Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
October 2, 2020

With his first solo studio album since 2015’s “Carrie and Lowell,” Sufjan Stevens steps back from the acoustic sound he is best known for, instead embracing lavish electronic production. But while...

Wealthy Theatre was originally built in 1911 but was opened as it stands today in 1998.

Local theatres make tough decisions amid pandemic

Mattheus Colyn, A&E Editor
September 21, 2020

Celebration Cinema permanently closed their movie theatre at Woodland Mall early this May. The theatre had shown films that had already ended their runs at Celebration’s other locations, as well as some...

Celebration Cinema offers "drive-in" alternative to traditional theater experience

Celebration Cinema offers “drive-in” alternative to traditional theater experience

Mattheus Colyn, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2020

With theatres across the country shut down amid the current pandemic, many are yearning to go back to the movies. Although theaters in some states have begun reopening, if you would like to see a film...

"Bacurau" addresses controversial issues in Brazilian politics using genre tropes. Photo from Kino Lorber. Fair Use.

“Bacurau” is a bloody, political Brazilian western

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writer
April 26, 2020

“Bacurau,” written and directed by Brazilian filmmakers Kleber Mendonça Filho and Juliano Dornelles, is no doubt a political effort, following the path set by Mendonça Filho’s previous works such...

The new film explores what it means to be unbelieved.

“The Invisible Man” transcends genre expectations

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writer
March 6, 2020

If no one believes what you say, can you really be “right”? Although loosely based on the novel by H.G. Wells, “The Invisible Man” really isn’t about the titular character. It’s a story...

The magic of "Onward" comes from the unique portrayal of the two brothers at the story's center.

Pixar maintains reputation of quality with “Onward”

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writer
March 4, 2020

Going into a Pixar film, the general assumption is that you will be satisfied. Aside from a few missteps like “Cars 2,” Pixar has a solid, if not inoffensive, track record. Still, while Pixar rarely...

Sonic stands next to a pile of wreckage closely resembling the film itself.

“Sonic” is another lazy video game movie

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writer
February 18, 2020

In 2016, Tim Miller and Jeff Fowler began development on “Sonic the Hedgehog.” Two years later, in 2018, the ‘Floss’ dance peaked in popularity. Now, in 2020, although ‘flossing’ has gone the...

The ‘Commons’ist Manifesto

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writer
November 22, 2019

A spectre is haunting Calvin — the spectre of Commons. All the powers of Knollcrest have entered into a Holy Alliance to exorcise this spectre. It is high time that Commons-goers should openly, in the...

Tobin Bell is best known for playing Jigsaw in the Saw franchise.

Horror star Tobin Bell not a fan of the genre

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writers
November 15, 2019

One of the headliners at Grand Rapids Comic-Con was Tobin Bell, who played John Kramer aka Jigsaw in the “Saw” franchise. His event was a moderated interview followed by a Q&A with the audience....

Ann Robinson and Gene Barry in a promotional still for "The War of the Worlds."

Sci-Fi star reflects on film—60 years later

Mattheus Colyn and Grace Cole
November 15, 2019

At Grand Rapids Comic Con last weekend, the final event of Saturday night was a showing of the original “War of the Worlds” film from 1953, with a special guest speaker: the star of the film, Ann Robinson....

"Moon Drops" won the festival's Best Short Award.

Independent Films showcased at Grand Rapids Comic-Con

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writers
November 15, 2019

The Grand Rapids Comic-Con Short Film Festival consisted of 22 films. Movie-goers trickled in and out as the day went on, but the room was never empty. The event was split into two blocks, each with 11...

Warburton is known for his unique deep voice in films like "The Emperor's New Groove."

Family Guy voice actor speaks at GR comic-con

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writers
November 14, 2019

At Grand Rapids Comic Con on Saturday, voice actor Patrick Warburton held a Q+A session with the audience in a packed auditorium. Warburton is best known for his voice acting roles as Kronk in “The Emperor's...

Dacus ended the night with a cover of Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight."

[Photo] Lucy Dacus headlines epic concert

Grace Cole, Guest Writer
November 7, 2019

Dacus ended the night with a cover of Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight."

Lifework canceled scholarships for the class of 2024.

LifeWork senior scholarship not available for next year’s students

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writer
October 31, 2019

For the 1,752 Calvin students participating, Calvin LifeWork (CLW) is a familiar program, but after this year the program will cease to offer the $3,000 scholarship given to those who complete all four...

Calvin largely accessible but still poses challenges

Calvin largely accessible but still poses challenges

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writer
October 11, 2019

Some of us never think about how we get around campus; for others, it’s a daily concern. James Turner, a mathematics professor, knows firsthand the difficulties of navigating campus, specifically North...

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