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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

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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...

Season of movies at Calvin to be superhero-themed

Kathleen Vrieland
September 18, 2014

This summer, superhero and action movies dominated theaters across the country. And as this school year begins, the student activities office (SAO) has also shown a preference for that genre. Only a month...

Film piracy gives studios a reason to worry

Christian Becker
September 7, 2014

The summer movie season is a time of huge blockbusters and stand-out indie dramas. The months of May all the way to August are times that everyone pulls out their wallets spends money on these event films....

Wes Anderson’s ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ is one of his best

Sierra Savela
March 20, 2014

Come enter the whimsical world of Wes Anderson. It is colorful, quirky and leaves a delicious taste in your mouth. The stories are complicated but they will fill you with joy and grief all in one single...

Universal sets 2015 date for ‘Pitch Perfect 2’

Sierra Savela
April 22, 2013

Last week, Universal Studios announced that they would release a sequel to the incredibly popular 2012 film “Pitch Perfect.” The release date is set for some time in 2015 with a screenplay written...

Anticipated movies of 2013

Christian Becker
February 8, 2013

Another year has come and gone, which means a new year of movies has arrived. Unlike your favorite sports seasons, movies are released every single weekend with no off-season. Luckily, the worst month...

Netflix’s new series ‘House of Cards’ captivates

Nick Keeley
February 8, 2013

Since its inception, Netflix has been a service for DVD rentals, streaming television shows and movies online. In recent years, Netflix has attempted to branch out as a distributor of original programming....

Silver Linings Playbook a multi-genre wonder

Christian Becker
January 30, 2013

Every now and then, a movie comes along that makes you feel good without being overly cheesy. Director David O. Russell made his comeback a couple of years back with the Oscar winning crowd-pleaser, “The...

Why we go to the movies

Nick Keeley
November 29, 2012

Picture this. You’re sitting in a room with your friends. An air of anticipation and excitement percolates throughout the packed room. You’re talking with your friends about your rough day of homework...

Fall guide to film and theaters

Maxwell Howard
September 26, 2012

It’s a great year for film; there is no doubt about it. Last week, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Master” was sent into wider release, Terrance Malick is premiering his latest work “To The Wonder”...

Joss Whedon attempts ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Katelyn Guichelaar
September 24, 2012

It was a quick transition for director, producer, and screenwriter Joss Whedon. Upon completion of directing the superhero smash hit, “The Avengers”, Whedon announced his screen adaptation of the classic...

Richard Gere and ‘Arbitrage’ impress

Nick Keeley
September 24, 2012

In the last few decades, film studios have tried to find the best way to release independent films to a wider audience.  The newest release pattern to gain traction is the simultaneous release of a film...

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