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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

Review: Boyhood

Christian Becker
December 4, 2014

Richard Linklater is without a doubt one of the most interesting directors currently working in the industry. One look at his filmography and your jaw will drop at the wide range of his art. As if Linklater...

Review: Birdman

Christian Becker
December 4, 2014

There is a lot to admire about the work put into “Birdman.” The cast members all deliver stellar performances, the musical score is unique and the writing is so superb it made me want to stand up and...

Review: Big Hero 6

Nate Hunt
November 12, 2014

To be honest, I felt a little out of place as I entered the cinema to catch an early Saturday matinee showing of Disney’s newest animated flick “Big Hero 6.” I was perhaps the only adult in the theater...

Review: Interstellar

Christian Becker
November 12, 2014

Christopher Nolan is one of the most ambitious minds in the filmmaking business, and perhaps one of the only directors to crack the code between thoughtful art and abrasive  blockbuster. Interstellar,...

Holiday Movie Preview

Christian Becker
November 6, 2014

The summer movie season has been over for months, the awkward fall months are over and done with and now it is time for Hollywood to move into its official holiday season. This season is known to many...

Review: Fury

Nate Hunt
October 23, 2014

Many viewers might be tempted to compare “Fury” to other films in the war genre, but to do so would do the film a disservice. “Fury” fails to live up to the character development present in films...

Review: The Judge

Christian Becker
October 16, 2014

Thanks to the massive success of the Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes franchises, Robert Downey Jr. has proven to be one of the biggest movie stars working in the business. With those major roles, Downey Jr....

Review: The Boxtrolls

Rona Das
October 16, 2014

“Heroes come in all shapes and sizes ... even in rectangles.” This is the tagline for “The Boxtrolls,” and, after watching the movie, I can readily admit that heroes do come in the shapes of rectangles...

Review: Gone Girl

Christian Becker
October 7, 2014

While reading Gillian Flynn’s masterful suspense novel over the summer, one thought was on my mind: “How on Earth are they going to turn this into a movie?”  Books are made into films all the time,...

Review: 22 Jump Street

Nate Hunt
September 25, 2014

Perhaps the most admirable thing about “22 Jump Street” is that, despite having a big-name cast, a big budget and big standards to live up to, it never takes itself too seriously. The film recognizes...

Review: Edge of Tomorrow

Christian Becker
September 25, 2014

Reliving the same day over and over again sounds like it could be fun, depending on the circumstances. Think about it; how many times have you screwed up and wished you could take something back that...

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Toronto Film Festival Recap

Christian Becker
September 25, 2014

The Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) came to a close this past Sunday, and, as always, it was full of lots of hits and misses. The festival is known for giving an official jump-start to Oscar season by gauging...

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