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Introduction In search of something do do? The Entertainment section’s got you cov- It’s new, it’s exciting, it’s the Entertainment Reader Survey! ered! Inside you’ll find informative articles and reviews, a lot of fall event previews, and even a page-long list of Contrary to popular belief, we here at the Entertainment desk don’t just put the section together for you to throw into local restaurants. the trash can week after week. We care about entertainment, and we care about what you think of us. So here’s your The special freshman issue of the chance to give us feedback! Consider this our version of a “how am I driving?” bumper sticker. Technique is published yearly dur- ing the first week of school. Regular When you’re done, simply send this form off through campus mail, addressed to the Technique, mail code 0290. Or publication begins next Friday and drop it in the Entertainment box in room 137 of the Student Services Building. continues throughout the semester, ex- cept during midterm break, dead week, 1 2 3 4 5 and finals. We are Tech’s exclusive Movie Reviews Poor Excellent student newspaper—a unique group of journalists at a school with no jour- 1 2 3 4 5 nalism department. Join us, love us. Quality: Cover Photo Quantity: Comments: ______Now this looks like some fun stuff...unless you’re the poor freshman stuck in the middle!. This picture from CD Reviews the 1949 Blueprint illustrates one of 1 2 3 4 5 the more entertaining Tech tradi- tions—giving RATs a “T” buzzcut. Quality: Feedback Quantity: Comments: ______Tell us what you think! Email us at [email protected]. Other Reviews Better yet, fill out the poll just to the right of this column or on the Tech- 1 2 3 4 5 nique webpage and make the enter- Quality: tainment chick really really happy. Quantity: Comments: ______Help Wanted Yes, the Entertainment section is always looking for talented, commit- Additional comments: ______ted writers. No previous experience is ______necessary! Meetings are held every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in room 137 of the Student Services Building. Come out, meet some cool people, get If you hate dealing with real paper, you can also fill this out on the web: some free CDs and movie passes, and http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/nique/entsurvey/ eat our infamous pizza. Mmmm.

I spent a whole week in the luvin’ room. Come get some. 2 • Friday, August 25, 2000 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Hot stars, cool flicks...coming soon to a screen near you! Bring It On (8/25)—A high to follow a hot new rock band on Bedazzled (10/20)—A remake school student survives some fierce their US tour. Starring Billy Crudup, of a 1967 romantic comedy. A sui- competition to make it onto the Frances McDormand, and Kate cidal technical adviser sells his soul cheerleading squad, then must help Hudson; directed by Cameron to the devil to get the seven wishes defend the group’s national cham- Crowe. that will allow him to win the ado- pionship. Starring Kirsten Dunst; Remember the Titans (9/29)— ration of the woman he loves...only directed by Peyton Reed. Based on the true story of the foot- his wishes don’t always have the The Crew (8/25)—Four aging ball team that resulted when three intended effect. Starring Brendan mobsters get more than they bar- high schools (two black and one Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley; directed gained for when a plot to save their white) in Alexandria, Virginia were by Harold Ramis. retirement hotel goes awry. Star- integrated in 1971. Starring Den- Pay It Forward (10/20)—One ring Burt Reynols, Richard Drey- zel Washington and Will Patton; student begins a phenomenon after fuss, Dan Hedaya, and Seymour directed by Boaz Yakin. his social studies teacher gives his Cassel; directed by Michael Din- class the assignment to think of an ner. idea to change the world for the The Art of War (8/25)—A se- better and put it into action. Star- cret agent is implicated in the kill- Here you have it, ring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, ing of the Chinese ambassador, and Tech students: and Haley Joel Osment; directed when terrorists threaten the United by Mimi Leder. Nations, he’s left on his own to previews of 21 movies The Legend of Bagger Vance (11/ prevent World War III. Starring 3)—A WWI veteran and war hero on the slate for fall. If Robert Zuckerman / BUENA VISTA PICTURES Wesley Snipes and Donald Suther- is asked to play two of the great land; directed by Christian Dug- you can’t find one golfers of the time in a 36-hole match uay. here that suits your game to open a local golf course. In The Watcher (9/8)—A mania- trying to get his game back after a cal serial killer lures a former FBI fancy...we give up! long break, he meets a mysterious agent out of retirement, challeng- caddy whose advice applies to far ing the man who spent 8 years try- more than golf. Starring Matt Da- ing to catch him to finally suceed. mon, Will Smith, and Charlize Ther- Starring Keanu Reeves, James Spader, Get Carter (10/6)—A remake on; directed by Robert Redford. and Marisa Tomei; directed by Joe of a 1971 film based on the novel Red Planet (11/3)—Earth is dy- Charbanic. Jack’s Return Home. A hit man re- ing, and a new colony on Mars could Way of the Gun (9/8)—Com- turns home for his brother's funeral be humanity's only hope. A team of plications arise when two crooks and begins to investigate his death, American astronauts is making the hoping for a quick and easy payday seeking revenge. Starring Sylvester first manned expedition to the red kidnap a surrogate mother. Star- Stallone, Michael Caine, and Miran- planet when their equipment suf- ring Ryan Phillipe, Benicio Del Toro, da Richardson; directed by Chris- fers life-threatening damage and the and Juliette Lewis; directed by Chris- topher Guest. crew must depend on one another topher McQuarrie. Meet the Parents (10/6)—It’s a for survival. Starring , Nurse Betty (9/8)—When her nightmare come true when a young Carrie-Anne Moss, and Tom husband is killed in a drug deal gone woman takes her fiancee home to Sizemore; directed by Antony Hoff- wrong, a nurse leaves for Los Ange- meet her parents, who instantly hate man. les in hopes of meeting her true the guy. Starring Ben Stiller, Rob- Charlie’s Angels (11/3)—Based David James / WARNER BROTHERS love—the actor who plays a doctor ert DeNiro, and Blythe Danner; on the infamous ‘70s TV series, a on her favorite soap opera. Won directed by Jay Roach. trio of elite private investigators track Best Screenplay at this year’s Cannes The Contender(10/13)—When down a kidnapped man to keep soft- Film Festival. Starring Renee Zell- the sitting Vice President dies, a ware he developed out of enemy weger, Morgan Freeman, Greg Kin- female senator is nominated as his hands. Starring Cameron Diaz, Drew near, and Chris Rock; directed by replacement. As confirmation hear- Barrymore, Lucy Liu, and Bill Mur- Neil LaBute. ings reveal scandalous secrets from ray; directed by Joseph McGinty Almost Famous (9/15)—A high her past, both her personal and po- Nichol. school kid aspires to be a rock jour- litical lives are threatened. Starring The 6th Day (11/17)—When a nalist in the 1970s. He gets his shot Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, and Gary at the big time when he gets a chance Oldman; directed by Rod Lurie. See Movies, page 11 Take me right to the theater, Jeeves!

By Will Raiman head-dwelling soccer mom, but mile away at night. There’s lots of Inconvenient to Tech the theater is fine. The technical parking, stadium seating, a nice qualities are up to snuff, and it’s arcade, and all the technicalities The single most important ac- the best place to go in if you need to really enjoy the big

tivity you can engage in to im- you’re trying to catch a movie special effects. The only complaint Darren Michaels / COLUMBIA PICTURES prove you chances for success in that features a plot, but lacks a with this theater is the chairs—a school is going to the movies. That huge ad budget. And again, there little uncomfortable. is why we at the Technique proudly is a great food court here too. A final option for your con- present a guide to decent movie Dinner and a movie, anyone? sideration is the AMC Colonial theaters in the Tech area. A third mall-based theater 18 in Lawrenceville. I-85N to 316, First up is the obvious choice, choice is the AMC North De- then east at the Lawrenceville/ United Artists 6 Kalb 16. Take I-85 North to North Duluth exit. This is about a half- inLenox Mall. This theater has a Druid Hills East, about 20 min- hour trip, but you won’t regret it. lot of advantages for the Tech utes of driving. Public transpor- All the theaters are great, and you’ll student. Best of all is its loca- tation is a non-option here. almost always bump into some- tion—Lenox Road is the first exit However, this is one of the nicest, one you know from school. The off GA 400, and the theater is just closest theaters available. Most of only danger at this theater is be- a couple blocks east. The Lenox the screens have stadium seating, ing swamped by 12-16 year-olds, MARTA station is also just across and that great sound system. The out to see the latest teen flick. the street. Plus, the mall itself is local atmosphere might be a prob- And when you’re out at the great, with a huge food court next lem though. If you show up for movies, always remember that to the theater. However, your the wrong movie on Friday or you’re a starving college student. movie-going experience might not Saturday night, you might run Bring along your student ID for be everything you hoped for at into an audience that is loud, to that discount. It works at AMC this theater. The is an older ven- say the least. theaters, and occasionally at oth- ue, with video, audio and chair Moving a little bit further from ers as well. And this may be the qualities somewhat lacking. Tech, we come to the Regal Cin- only time in your life when you Jasin Boland / WARNER BROTHERS One block closer to GA 400 emas Hollywood 24. This is the can make it to a movie theater The fall movie season promises to be great, with new films from a long list and one block farther from MAR- huge, modern megaplex on I-85, during the day for a time-based of actors. From top: Dan Hedaya, Burt Reynolds, and Richard Dreyfuss in TA is AMC 14. between Shallowford and Cham- ticket discount. So live it up, and The Crew, opening today; Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment, and Kevin Phipps Plaza isn’t much of a mall, blee on the access road, with so try not to think about class while Spacey in Pay It Forward, opening October 20; Drew Barrymore, Bill unless you’re a wealthy, Buck- much purple neon you can see a you’re out. Murray, Lucy Liu, and Cameron Diaz in Charlie’s Angels, and Carrie- Anne Moss and Val Kilmer in Red Planet, both opening November 3.

“There will be no nakedness in the office unless I’m involved.” -Chris ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, August 25, 2000 • 3 ...01010 10 101010101010101...... Two Bits Trinket is truly ‘Set to Explode’ If there’s one thing in this world The next thing is the issue of inefficient. You could get across cam- By Jon Kaye “Shedding my Skin” is an apol- that brings a tear of joy to the eye of food. Most of you will begin eating pus much faster by learning to fly. yeah yeah yeah ogy to a hurt love. The lyrics are the Two Bits Man, it’s having the in Tech’s dining halls. Ooh, what a On the other hand, if you’re look- deep, but not sappy in the least. ability to manipulate the impres- treat! While I’ve never been to jail, ing for a long term solution, you Artist: Trinket Furthermore, the song showcas- sionable youth...er uh...I mean, the I’m told that the food served in might consider trying to steal a school Album: Set to Explode es Trinket’s confidant guitar and chance impart my years of wisdom Brittain and Woodruff is almost as bus. That way, you and your friends Label: RCA progressive rhythm. While ev- gained at Tech on the incoming good as the cuisine served in Amer- could take turns driving each other Genre: Rock/Pop ery pop act feels the need to place freshman class. Sure, I could just sit ica’s finest penitentiaries and youth around campus. Tracks: 12 a song of apology on their al- idly by and yak about the world at detention centers. For those of you The next thing to worry about is Length: 44:57 bum, Trinket is one of the few large, but far be it from me to pass who spent your formative middle socializing. What ever is a freshman Rating: yyyyy that has done it well. up a dandy opportunity to dispel school days stealing cars, this food to do? Well, at some point during The amazing thing about Set those silly rumors being passed along should bring back warm childhood your existence at Tech, someone is Webster’s defines “explode” to Explode is how it manages to by the Man (not a relative of the memories. Otherwise, beware. going to ask you to a certain club. I as “to move with sudden speed cover such a wide spectrum of Two Bits Man). The next rumor that I’d like to can’t give any specifics about the and force.” With that in mind, musical styles. Not only does it First of all, there’s that silly little take care of involves RAT caps. People club, because I’ve decided that I Trinket’s new album Set to Ex- fuse energetic pop with inspired speech that they like to make that believe that these are both stylish don’t want to get the Technique sued plode may be very aptly named. ballads, but it also incorporates starts with “Look to the left; look to and unique. Well folks, the Two this year, but you’ll know the club After being considered a local aggressive social commentaries the right.” It always bothers me that when you hear people talking about band for years, this Athens-based characteristic of alternative mu- on the first day of class (if not at it. Whatever you do, don’t go to trio’s popularity should get quite sic. “Throwaway Culture,” the FASET), they tell you that you run that club. At this particular club, a jolt with their recent master- sixth cut, which has appeared on a pretty good risk of being kicked Look to the left; look the vast majority of the clientele is piece. This album showcases prior compilations of Atlanta area right out of Tech and back home to comprised of sixteen-year-olds. Trinket’s amazing flexibility as a music, is a sharp look at the su- the community college near your to the right. Everyone At this point, you’re probably rock band as they move grace- perficial turn that modern cul- house. Well, fear not my little RATS. you see will get a thinking about how cool it is that fully from smooth ballads to fast- ture has taken. In this song, lead After three years, the Two Bits Man there is a club that obviously doesn’t paced, rapier-witted social singer Brian Youmans observes is still at Ma Tech, and I’m still not parking ticket before card people. Again, let me tell you— commentaries. that his “throwaway culture be- completely jaded (just most of the graduating. don’t go there. This club is overrun Set to Explode begins with gins and quickly ends.” way). The fact is that some of you with psycho-computer-geek twen- “Boom,” Trinket’s first top-40 While the lyrics stand strongly will fail out, but you shouldn’t fo- ty-six-year-old guys trying to score release. Marked with a steady alone, the song is enhanced by cus on such a loathsome fate. In with jailbait high-school girls. I am beat and lively guitar, this is the powerful guitar. Christopher Ar- fact, I’ll let that be my first piece of Bits man has three of them in his proud to say that the last time I kind of song with which you’ll rison supports Youmans with advice: don’t focus on the negatives closet. If they were stylish, he’d ac- went to this club, I was in the top just want to start singing. This adroit rhythm guitar and bold that may not happen. tually wear them, and if they were one percent of cool people in the cut—reason enough to buy the soloing. While the band illus- Instead, they should change that unique, he wouldn’t own three. If whole building. While that was an album—has an INXS flavor that trates many styles on this album, classic speech to a speech that would they were both, I’d have three piec- ego-enhancer for me, it was hardly lends itself to everything from “Throwaway Culture” is clearly legitimately prepare you for the rig- es of eBay-worthy headgear. None- worth hanging out with dweebs and driving to dancing. Once this their defining song—it blends ors of Tech. In my humble opin- theless, the caps have some intrinsic jailbait. Of course, the Two Bits album hits national top-40 ra- intelligent lyrics, robust guitar ion, the speech should be more like use. For example, if you were on a Man knows that you probably won’t dio stations, the band should and progressive rhythm so well this: “Look to the left; look to the plummeting airplane with 50,000 take his advice, but nonetheless, he’ll expect overnight stardom. that it sets Trinket above all the right. Everyone you see will get a RAT caps, and a seamstress who be laughing when you go to that While the album has a many other local alternative acts. parking ticket before graduating.” could sew faster than a speeding club, and you remember his article. assertive tracks like “Boom,” a Trinket’s Set to Explode is one Since it appears to be an unfortu- bullet, you could fashion a make- Well RATS, I sure hope you’ve large part of the disc contains of the most amazing albums to nate part of Tech culture shift parachute that would simulta- learned some valuable lessons about keenly written pop ballads. Per- ever come out of the North Geor- that people like to focus on negative neously show your school spirit and the myths surrounding Tech. After haps the most unique thing about gia alternative scene. With tracks events, I feel that you should be ward off death. all, revealing truth is my life’s work— Trinket is their rare aptitude at ranging from good all the way to prepared for a negative event that The next issue is transit around kind of like Mulder, only I’m sexi- keeping pop music interesting. phenomenal, there is not a sin- will definitely occur, rather than one campus. For those older folks who er. Just remember that with a little In that respect, they succeed where gle cut that merits skipping. In that might occur. As a junior, I can follow Two Bits, you know that I work, and a lot of skipping class, Vertical Horizon and its con- short, if you buy this album, your tell you that I’m still here, and I always have some way to complain you too can be as successful as me. temporaries fail. decision will definitely not blow most assuredly have gathered my about the Stinger. Well kiddies, there Until next issue, I am the Two Bits Most notably, Trinket’s up in your face. share of parking violations. you have it. The Stinger is pretty Man, and these are my thoughts.

“I don’t want to be pretentious about my paper.” -Chris 4 • Friday, August 25, 2000 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT GTCN—it’s always on MLR offers more than just music By Rebekah Bardwell Know Channel (channel 16), which James Frank Stovall, IV from alternative to country to rap between listening to whatever mu- GTCN Video Producations Mgr. hosts the newest videos 24 hours a Reduce, reuse, recycle to hard rock to easy listening, it is sical selection is cued up on the day, 7 days a week. also very likely that the Music Lis- main sound system or you can look The Georgia Tech Cable Net- Each week, Flava 101 and Phat Many students pass through the tening Room has your favorite CD. through the huge list of CDs and work (GTCN) was established five Videos feature the latest music vid- Student Center every day, not real- They are constantly adding new se- ask the DJ to load up any of them to years ago, and has grown signifi- eos and bring students to events on izing the many services offered. One lections to keep up with the latest one of the many listening stations cantly to provide Georgia Tech stu- and off-campus. GTCN’s comedy of these often overlooked resources music, and often receive extra CDs with your own set of headphones. dents with a diverse and sizeable shows, Tech Shorts and Dr. Staff, is the Music Listening Room. Lo- donated by the Technique’s Enter- The Music Listening Room also amount of useful resources. GTCN poke fun at Tech life in creative, cated on the South end of the sec- tainment section. has a lot more than music, includ- provides educational and entertain- unusual, and good-natured ways. ond floor of the Student Center, When you walk into the MLR ing subscriptions to many major ment programming, and the net- All of Tech’s student-produced shows across from the MOVE office and you will see the front desk surrounded magazines such as People, Time, Life, work is one of the campus’ most are shown on the Ion Channel (chan- the computer cluster, the Music Lis- by a room full of couches, tables Sports Illustrated, , Spin, accessible outlets for information nel 21). tening Room is a great place to come and chairs. While others sit listen- Ebony, Car and Driver, and Cosmo. regarding the Tech community. GTCN is also an information listen to your favorite CDs or just ing on a set of headphones, there is They also have subscriptions to major One of the main goals of GTCN outlet for Tech students. On the relax between classes. often someone studying or sleep- newspapers including the N.Y. Times is to provide educational support to student organization level, the Geor- With over 1000 CDs ranging ing. Upon entering, you can decide and the Wall Street Journal. These the campus. In conjunction with gia Tech Cable Network produces periodicals are a real treat for stu- the Learning Assistance Program, live broadcasts of the Student Gov- dents who often can’t afford the GTCN produces nightly call-in tu- ernment Association and the Resi- subscriptions on a student budget, toring from 10pm-midnight, Sun- dent Hall Association’s meetings. and are often out of touch with day through Thursday. The tutoring, GTCN provides Cinema Select, a what’s going on outside the realms along with class lectures, is featured voting system where students who of Ma Tech. They also have cards, on GTCN’s T.E.A.Ch. Channel live on-campus can go online and chess and several other games, and (channel 20). vote for the movies they want to the occasional special event, such as GTCN has also helped the For- have shown in the following month. bringing in a masseuse to give mas- eign Language Department restruc- GTCN’s student-produced sages during finals week. ture the pedagogical approach to newsmagazine, The Buzz, offers an The Music Listening Room is learning the French language. Each array of stories each week that in- not only available during the day. semester, with the help of French cludes Tech news, international Their night hours, on weekends, students, GTCN produces short news, sports updates and even the have often been used by students video skits for the department. Many latest weather information. For on- waiting on the list for a pool table or students, including computer sci- campus events, the TechKnow chan- a bowling lane. In addition, cam- ence, industrial design, and science, nel runs video ads, so students can pus organizations can rent out the technology and culture majors, have always stay up-to-date on the latest room with a DJ and music for only also used GTCN as an internship Tech happenings. $75 a night. to earn course credit and to get on- So stop and take a look inside the-job experience. The Georgia Tech Cable Network is the Music Listening Room the next The Georgia Tech Cable Net- operated by and functions for the stu- time you have a few minutes in the work also provides entertainment dents. If you’re interested in being Chris Baucom / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Student Center, whether it’s to pre- programming. Those who love music part of the GTCN team, you can The Music Listening Room often gets overlooked as students hurry through view the latest CD or take a break videos should appreciate the Tech- reach them at (404) 894-0309. the Student Center. Slow down sometime and relax to your favorite tunes. from a busy Fall semester.

Too bad we’re not recycling my “thoughts on life and MARTA.” Now that was a classic. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, August 25, 2000 • 5 Undiscovered talent takes the plunge at Atlantis 2000 Atlanta Local Music Awards Stories and photos by Alan Back Some were practically household (Groove Park, the Point), this year’s Conference attendees took ad- Okay, who ordered the cyanide? names in their respective scenes, while acts found themselves in greatly vantage of the showcases to check The annual Atlanta Local others had only recently taken their improved circumstances. 7 Stages, out bands whose buzz was growing, Music Awards (ALMAs) were The third annual Atlantis Music first serious steps into the business. Studio Central, and the Riviera Club Fans, on the other hand, jumped at presented at the Tabernacle Conference was held in Atlanta from A few past and present big names were three clubs that saw Atlantis the chance to see three nights of on August 9, the first night of August 9 through August 12, and even popped in; Bif Naked, Peter action for the first time. In addition, their favorite music without laying Atlantis 2000. Below is a par- with it came a chance for new and Searcy, and the Psychedelic Furs Smith’s Olde Bar hosted a night of out a pile of cash. It remains to be tial list of winners. emerging artists to show off their headlined at the Cotton Club and sets by city winners in the 1999 seen how many acts will find them- wares. Over 200 acts from all over the Tabernacle during the weekend. Band to Band Combat series, selves on the receiving end of a record Best : John Mayer the country played showcases in 13 While the 1999 conference including Atlanta victors Soup (see deal, but Atlantis gave them a chance Best Unplugged Artist: venues scattered throughout the city. suffered due to venue closures article below). to get their work out into the open. Jeffrey Butts Best Heavy/Extreme Band: Injected King Konga (— chimes, congas, shakers, hand cym- Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: 8/12, 10:30 p.m.) bals, African drums, and his “Mal- Goodie Mob If nothing else, this four-piece letKat”—an electronic xylophone Best Alternative/Pop Artist: from Hattiesburg, Miss., knows how that he could use to produce a range Tender Idols to make people happy, and they did of effects. He almost seemed to be Best Rockabilly/Swing exactly that in on doing a juggling act during the set, Artist: Cigar Store Indians Saturday night. Maybe it was the switching from mallets to sticks to Best Rock Band: Something chemistry between the two percus- palms to handheld instruments and Left After Misfortune sion players (Skeeto Valdez on drums, back again. Best Emerging Artist: Steep Tony Lymon on everything else) Whatever their reason, people People’s Choice: Soup and the infectious rhythm grooves crowded up to the edge of the stage they put together. Or maybe it was to sing, dance, and pretend that Visit the Atlantis Web site due to singer/guitarist Dan Han- they were at a beach party instead of (www.atlantismusic.com) for non and bassist Steve Cook, who in a big, drafty auditorium that used more results and highlights knew exactly where to put every to be a movie theater. A little orga- from this year’s conference. note of the melody. nized noise never hurt anyone; a L to R: Cornbread’s Keni Thomas, Eddie Wailen, and Dee Rosario Then again, it could have been little more and the semi-permanent Cornbread (Dark Horse Tavern— other nicely throughout, matching the sheer visual display of all the smog alert and heat advisories stop John Mayer (Cotton Club—8/11, 8/10, 10 p.m.) each other almost note for note at toys Lymon brought to bear: wind being important for a while. 10 p.m.) “We are few in numbers, but we times, with drummer Jennifer Lowe Every night of the week, people are strong in spirit,” said Cornbread muscling forward as needed. get up on barstools and strum gui- lead singer Keni Thomas before start- The deep fryer caught pieces of tars in venues all over Atlanta. This ing up in the basement of the Dark the Beatles, the Wallflowers, and approach works fine in smaller halls Horse. With eight people on the John Cougar Mellencamp and such as Smith’s or Eddie’s Attic, stage—the four band members, an cooked them up nicely with the help but making it pay off in the bigger additional guitarist, and three back- of Rosario and bassist Eddie Wailen. rooms takes a lot of work. A per- ing singers—he almost had to eat A little gospel even bubbled up at former who doesn’t have either tech- the first half of that statement. the end, with one layer of sound nical skill or a good onstage demeanor Though hampered by a couple feeding into the other until every- to his credit can get into a lot of of rough starts and bad sound (the body was ready to go to church a trouble. backing singers could barely be heard little early. What the Atlantis at- Local picker John Mayer dem- half the time), the group lost no tendees took away from the show- onstrated both to a full room at the time laying out their brand of disci- case was a bit of Georgia rock that Cotton Club during the Friday night plined Southern rock. Thomas and didn’t sound like a Collective Soul showcases, backed only by David guitarist Dee Rosario played off each ripoff. LaBruyere on bass at times. Bits of songs by the Police, Suzanne Vega, and Josh Joplin found their way into his set, which showed and King Konga’s Tony Lymon (left) and Dan Hannon pop influences along the lines of Jag Star (Dark Horse Tavern—8/10, thanks to Tipton and vocals 1 a.m.) reminiscent of another Sarah This Knoxville quintet had the (McLachlan, in this case), another odds running against them from might feel like Appalachian folk, the start: a relatively new band, in and still another could echo the the last time slot of the night, stuffed Sundays. into the rathole that is the Dark Balancing high strings (Tipton’s Horse’s basement/music room. Their violin and Sarah’s mandolin) against particular choice of wardrobe (red an electric guitar is no easy trick; the and black nearly all the way across mix got a little sludgy and bottom- the board) probably did little to en- heavy at times. When it clicked, dear them to any Tech fans in the though, things turned interesting place. However, civility prevailed in a one-off sort of way. A little bit and no one tried to give them the of Ramones-flavored punk with a bum’s rush. violin going over it, followed by The front end of Jag Star was some intricate meter-shifting, were L to R: Erik Rowen, Andrew Margolius, and Lee Adkins of Soup probably one of the more eclectic two of the surprises waiting for those lineups to show up on that stage— who stuck around despite the late Soup (Smith’s Olde Bar—8/10, tunes and old crowd favorites to get J. Lewis on guitar, his wife Sarah hour and bad acoustics. Jag Star 11 p.m.) everybody grooving. Kevin Crow singing and playing mandolin, and may not yet be ready for the “next John Mayer Winning the Atlanta finals of spent a decent portion of the set on violinst Erin Tipton—and gave rise big thing” tag, but the thing they Dave Matthews (vocal) and Tim last year’s Fresh Tracks Band to Band electric guitar rather than acoustic; to an equally varied mixture of styles. have deserves a little attention for Reynolds (guitar). Combat would have made most lo- even though he only started plug- One song might carry a Celtic touch the time being. Perched on his barstool and talk- cal groups very happy. Placing in ging in late last year, he seemed ing idly about airports and child- the national competition (and reel- right at home. hood between songs, he behaved ing in a $5,000 check to boot) would Eventually the band had to cut almost as if this showcase was just have been icing on the cake. Acous- loose, much to the crowd’s delight. another gig in a coffeehouse or small tic boogie boys Soup got the whole Margolius, already notorious for club. No gimmicks, no fancy show- dessert tray, earning the big prize in playing his squeezebox from strange manship, nothing between him the the citywide contest, landing in third locations (the monitors, the mer- crowd except a three-foot drop off place nationally, and getting the nod chandise table, etc.), waded out into the edge of the stage—and if he had for People’s Choice at this year’s the room and climbed onto one of fallen, they surely would have picked Atlanta Local Music Awards. the tables to finish out the show. him up and put him right back on Through most of their Thurs- Back onstage, drummer Bram Bessoff the stool. A performer who can in- day night showcase at Smith’s, they pounded his kit hard enough to that sort of respect is someone kept themselves under unusual con- make the air vibrate—not to men- to be reckoned with, whether at the trol. Nobody, not even accordion- tion a few body parts. Any industry local or national level. slinging goofball Andrew Margolius, people in the place received a crash (Mayer will be opening for the went very far off the leash as the course in getting crazy by the time Dave Matthews Band at Lakewood band delivered a mix of freshly minted the lid went back on the kettle. Sarah Lewis (far left), Rafael Harris, and Erin Tipton of Jag Star Amphitheatre on September 10.)

“Our day begins when yours ends.” —Detective John Munch (Richard Belzer), Homicide: Life on the Street 6 • Friday, August 25, 2000 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT will rock your face off Olive’s dry as a martini By Michael Epstein lease, Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp, gasbord of sounds and styles. There Jamie Schulz guy (“Smile,” “All You Needed,” Also somewhat of a pimp show his continued forays into the are a lot of influences present in Kid What have I done to deserve this? “Indulge Me,” “Speak to Me”). rock-fueled music he performs to- Rock’s Music. For example, “Ya’ These are followed by more self- Artist: Kid Rock day. However, it still retains its rap Keep On” shares resembles a Beast- Artist: Olive expressed liberty (“Liberty”), then Album: elements. Aside from several intros ie Boys song, while “Paid” ironical- Album: more I-love-you stuff (“Push,” “Trust Studio: Atlantic throughout the album, the remain- ly enough sounds like Vanilla Ice Studio: Warner Brothers You,” “Creature of Comfort,” and Genre: Rock/Rap ing tracks are all new. (though it is doubtful Vanilla Ice Genre: Rock “Beyond the Law”). All of this hap- Tracks: 14 The History of Rock is quite a ever used cursed so much). Tracks: 12 pens over the background of a slow Running Time: 64:46 ride. It explodes into the listener’s It’s difficult to make any real Running Time: 58:58 groove too many times to make it Rating: yyyy ears with the first song on the al- picks on the album, which is pretty Rating: yy entertaining. bum, “.” If it much just a great collection of rock While the tracks do not follow Ask today’s Kid Rock fans what sounds familiar, it is with good rea- and roll—a rock and roll that seemed Well, it’s not utter trash. But a one another in the basis of identical Kid Rock’s debut album was, and son; the music is taken from Metal- to disappear with the advent of al- word or warning: if you buy this tempo, instruments, and vocals, the chances are they will tell you it is ternative in the early 1990’s. But, CD, don’t listen to it in the car or overall scheme remains—high-hat, Devil Without A Cause, released back with Kid Rock and especially this while operating heavy machinery, bass kick, some synthesizer chords, in 1998. However, this could not The album is a great album, it seems to have burst back because it induces and a wistful voice be further from the truth. Kid Rock’s onto the scene with a vengeance. drowsiness. Grant- belting out the lyr- first album, Grits Sandwiches For collection of rock and Kid Rock also seems to have the ed, Tim Kellett If you buy this CD, ics. However, Breakfast, was released back in 1990. roll—a rock and roll concept of rap in the palm of his (keyboard, trumpet some tracks do (Looking at Grits Sandwiches For hand, meaning that even non-rap and flugelhorn) don’t listen to it in make an attempt Breakfast shows a very different Kid that seemed to people will really enjoy this album. provides some great the car or while to stand out. Rock indeed as he sports a flattop The only real argument listeners arrangements, and “Love Affair” disappear with the operating heavy haircut not unlike that of Vanilla advent of alternative may have with this album is the Ruth-Ann’s (lead opens the album Ice). The latest album, The History level of vulgarity. Every other word vocals) voice is lust- machinery, because strongly enough, of Rock, is the artist’s sixth album. in the early 1990’s. out of Kid Rock’s is an expletive, ful enough, but and “I’m Not in Essentially, The History of Rock and the subject matter of the songs there’s something it induces Love” is almost is Kid Rock’s greatest hits never heard is usually sex. The subject isn’t nec- lacking. drowsiness. danceable. But the (by most) and then some. It fea- essarily the problem though—the Further investi- album loses steam tures 14 tracks, 7 of which are from lica’s “” from their annoying part is that it just gets gation on this al- quickly, and the al- two of his previous albums. “Prodi- 1991 self-titled release. Despite the repetitive after a while. bum would lead most-but-not- gal Son,” “3 Sheets to the Wind,” fact the music is not original, the All that aside, The History of Rock, one to decide that all the tracks fol- quite dance tracks yield to a slower “My Oedipus Complex,” and “F— lyrical accompaniment is quite the is one excellent album from Kid low the same premise—a woman rhythm and the peppy beats give You Blind” come from his 1992 opposite. Kid Rock tosses out the Rock. Fans will enjoying hearing getting over an ended relationship way to let Ruth-Ann take the spot- release, The Polyfuze Method, and rhymes with an ease and energy that what they may not have known ex- with her boyfriend. How many times light. shows the birth Kid Rock’s rock puts to shame. All isted, and non-fans should enjoy does one have to hear that it’s over, It wouldn’t be all bad, if the al- side. in all, “American Bad Ass” is a the pure rock energy of the album. she’s not in love with the man any- bum could decide what it wanted “Paid,” “I Wanna Go Back,” and helluva way to start out an album. So, run out and grab a copy and more, then that she wants the guy to be and follow that goal. Instead, “Ya Keep On” from his 1996 re- The rest of the album is a smor- listen to it…listen to it loud! back? The answer is too many times. the album is a cacophony of mud- The first three tracks cover her dled images, love, hope, wanting, not needing the guy (“Love Affair,” and disgust. Wanting to follow in Join the Technique Entertainment staff! Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. “Trickle,” “I’m Not in Love”), while the likes of Everything but the Girl, the next four show her wanting the Olive doesn’t quite make it.

I’m stuck in a room with 12 computers, 5 boys, one stuffed shark, and too little caffeine. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, August 25, 2000 • 7 Hey you—there are classy alternatives to the movie theater We all know that it’s only possi- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Romeo and Juliet (October 6-15) www.alliancetheatre.org. Historic Landmark. The architec- ble to study for so many hours per The ASO is currently celebrating and the annual performance of The : Lo- ture alone merits a visit, and tours day. When your left brain screams its 55th season and is one of the Nutcracker (December 1-24). For cated nearby on West Peachtree are actually available on some week- for rest and your right brain is in the youngest American orchestras to more information, visit their web- Street, the Center for Puppetry Arts days. Used primarily as a movie the- mood for some exercise, pay a visit achieve prominence in the past quar- site at http://www.atlantaballet.com. was created in 1977 and is one of ater until the 1970s, the to one of the following places! ter-century after debuting in 1945 Atlanta Opera: The Atlanta Op- the largest organizations in the coun- now plays host to a wide variety of : The High as the Atlanta Youth Symphony. era presents opera productions of try dedicated to the art. The Center shows each year. was founded in 1905 as the Atlanta Yoel Levi is the current conductor. the highest standard while educat- is a place where adults as well as kids Fall shows include the gospel Art Association, and today is the The group has a large variety of ing the community about the art can enjoy professional puppetry per- music extravaganza “Woman Thou city’s only major art museum. Its concert series and engagements, and form and encouraging its growth formances, participate in puppet- Art Loosed” (August 29-Septem- permanent collection is noted for usually plays at the Woodruff Arts with various services and programs. making workshops, and tour the ber 3), “Fosse” (October 31-No- significant holdings of 19th and 20th Center, only a few short blocks away Upcoming performances include Center’s interactive exhibit. vember 12), both of the Atlanta century American art, a critically from the Tech campus. For more Lucia di Lammermoor in Septem- The Center also hosts an annual Opera productions, and the Atlan- acclaimed collection of decorative information, visit their website at ber and Turandot in October. For fall festival, String Fling, featuring ta Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet. Dis- arts, and a burgeoning collection of http://www.atlantasymphony.org. more information, visit http:// a day of family-oriented fun. For ney’s musical Beauty and the Beast American folk art. Atlanta Ballet: Despite a few www.atlantaopera.org. more information, visit http:// will be coming in January as well. Upcoming shows include “Van name changes, the Atlanta Ballet is : The Alliance www.puppet.org. For more information, visit their Gogh's ‘Starry Night:’ Three Mas- the oldest continuously operating Theatre Company is one of the Fox Theatre: You absolutely can- website at http://www.foxtheatre.org. terpieces from The Museum of dance company in the country. From south's premiere professional resi- not live in Atlanta without visiting So there you have it—enough Modern Art, New York” (Septem- the beginning, the Ballet’s roots have dent theatres, and plays to more the Fabulous Fox at least once. The opportunities for cultural immer- ber 2-November 5) and “Chorus of been firmly grounded in the com- than 330,000 patrons each season. building—originally the Yaarab sion to last you through fall semes- Light: Photographs from the Sir munity and the Company has played As a division of the Woodruff Arts Temple Shrine Mosque—was de- ter and beyond. There truly is Elton John Collection” (Novem- a vital role in the Atlanta's cultural Center, the theatre and its variety of signed in the late 1920's as the head- something for everyone. And re- ber 4-January 28). For more infor- revitalization. shows is always convenient to Tech. quarters for the Shriner's organization member, if all else fails, Broadway is mation, visit http://www.high.org. This season’s highlights include For more information, visit: http:// and has since become a National only a short plane flight away. We’ve got culture, yes we do, we’ve got culture, how ‘bout you?

Believe it or not, you can see some great shows and Frayn’s “Noises Off” later this fall. musical acts without even having to leave campus. Our The Ferst Center also hosts a wide variety of other very own DramaTech is the longest-running theater in acts, ranging from comedian Paula Poundstone to Atlanta, usually producing one or two major shows per Cirque Eloize to magicians Penn and Teller. Those semester either in the Dean Dull Theater or the Robert making appearances this fall will include Yo Yo Ma, Ferst Center for the Arts. They will perform Michael Midori, and the Eroica Trio.

Dale Russell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS COLUMBIA ARTISTS MANAGEMENT INC. Drama Tech provided fans with a masterful and very entertaining The Budapest Ensemble brought the national dance of Hungary to Georgia Tech with their performance of performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing last April. “Csardas—’The Tango of the East’” last February, only one of many unique acts to pass across the Ferst . Use your brain; read some books At the field, court, rink... By Rebecca Cutri-Kohart Must-Read Fiction: Must-Read Non-Fiction: If you’re a sports fan in search of the rest of the team begin their sea- I have opinions about everything! After 6 or 7 years here its easy to These books are selected to force even more than Georgia Tech Ath- son in the against forget you ever read for fun. Since you to think crtically about the world letics can offer, you’re in luck! With the San Francisco 49ers on Septem- Georgia Tech does a great job of you’re all engineers, scientists, and around you (especially science and four professional sports teams in ber 3. For more information, visit preparing you to work in the de- critical thinkers, I definitely leaned nature) and help you sound like the town, there’s always a game on. http://www.atlantafalcons.com. manding, innovative, technologi- a little toward science fiction and academic elite that you are! Atlanta Braves: Chipper Jones, Atlanta Hawks: Have a hanker- cal world. But it falls upon you to fantasty and cult classics here. No 10. A Brief History of Time, Steven Andres Galarraga, Andruw Jones, ing for a sport that uses a bigger stay well-rounded and be able to one’s perfect, but here are ten books Hawkings Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine...the ball? In that case, the National Bas- maintain conversation with friends that you should appreciate! 9. Ideas and Opinions, Albert Ein- list of Major League Baseball All- ketball Association’s Hawks might from those lesser, other universi- 10. Drifters, James Mitchner stein Stars on the Braves’ roster goes on be more up your alley. With former ties. Between CS projects and math 9. Frankenstein, Mary Shelly 8. Origin of Species, Charles Darwin and on. Catch the winningest team Tech players Dion Glover and Drew problem sets, you’ll be busy, so I’ve 8. Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, 7. On Walden Pond, Henry David of the decade in action at Turner Barry on the roster, the Hawks be- taken the liberty of preparing a list Douglas Adams Throeau Field, only a short MARTA ride gin play in nearby Phillips Arena on of books to fool your family and 7. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle 6 Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feyn- away. The season runs through the October 31. For more information, friends into thinking that you actu- Maintenance, Robert Pirsig man, Richard Feynman end of September—and knowing visit http://www.nba.com/hawks. ally have time to pay attention to 6. Divine Comedy, Dante 5. Demon Haunted World, Carl Sa- the Braves, probably well into Oc- Atlanta Thrashers: The city’s the real world. 5. Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand gan tober. For more information, visit newest professional sports team be- All the books were specially se- 4. Stranger in a Strange Land, Rob- 4. Reviving Ophelia, Mary Bray Pipher http://www.atlantabraves.com. gan play just a year ago. The season lected to keep the interests of your ert Heinlein 3. Journal of Irreproducable Results, Atlanta Falcons: If Tech foot- begins October 7 (also in Phillips average tech-nerd in mind and are 3. Microsurfs, by Douglas Copland George Scherr (editor) ball games don’t give you your fill Arena) with a matchup against the some of the diversions that have 2. Harry Potter (all four of them!), 2. I Hate Georgia, Paul Finebaum of guys tackling other guys, hope- New York Rangers. For more in- managed to distract me from home- J.K. Rowling 1. Godel, Escher, and Bach, Douglas fully the Falcons will fill the gap. formation, visit their websitea at work during my last 3 years at Tech. 1. Ender’s Game, Orson Scott Card Hofstadter Quarterback Chris Chandler and http://www.atlantathrashers.com.

EAT ME!! 8 • Friday, August 25, 2000 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT DVD provides higher quality, more information vs. VHS Jayson Wehrend intended. Otherwise you get a pan incredible storage capability, the DVD Man and scan (or full frame) version of entire movie audio track can be in- the movie. This means that the stu- cluded. Thanks to audio tracks like So what is this DVD thing any- dio took the movie and cut the edg- Dolby Digital 5.1 you can listen to way? I’m sure by now practically es off to force it to fit in a TV-sized your movie exactly like you heard it everyone has seen these mysterious screen. By doing this, viewers are in the movie theater. Let me break little gold discs. DVD stands for robbed of up to 40% of the film’s this down. Each of the numbers either Digital Video Disc or Digital image. Trust me, after 2 minutes listed in the audio format describes Versatile Disc—it really depends you won’t even notice the black how many discrete channels of sound on who you ask. Regardless of what are in the soundtrack. For old mov- it means, DVD represents the new- ies a 1.0 monaural track is listed. est form of high quality data stor- Sound only comes out of one speaker, age. With an average storage space Due to the disc’s with no surround effects at all. Ste- of up to 16 gigs on the newer discs, incredible storage reo Surround 2.0 is one better with DVDs are the ideal way to store all 2 speakers and effects traveling across the complex audio and video infor- capability, the entire one speaker to the next. Generally mation of your favorite film. movie audio track can older movies and newer low budget No amount of description on movies get the stereo treatment. VHS my part will make you understand be included. can only handle up to stereo sound. the huge gap between DVD video Jayson Wehrend Next is the true Dolby Digital 5.1, and VHS. Suffice to say that I can’t DVD Man the movie theater format. Just like watch VHS anymore without cring- in a theater, you have left and right ing at the lack of detail and color front speakers, a center speaker, left clarity. DVDs also offer studios the and right rear speakers, and the LFE chance to release their movies in the bars. However, any of you who re- (Low Frequency Effects) channel. Chris Baucom / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS original aspect ratio. The aspect ra- ally hate letterboxing will be happy Different sounds can come out of Digital Video Discs, or Digital Versatile Discs as they are sometimes tio of the movie is the ratio of the to know that usually a pan and scan each on of these speakers for a total- known, offer an array a features not found on a traditional VHS tape. screen height to the screen width. version of the movie is available on ly immersive surround effect. The The higher the ratio the wider a the flip side of the disc. Lastly, DVDs LFE channel is the one that gives 5.1 and it has a clearer sound and though it varies from disc to disc, film will look. If you’ve ever seen a can be anamorphic (aka enhanced boom to the explosions and is com- tighter bass control. You must have many times a director’s commen- movie that has black bars at the top for widescreen TVs). Essentially that monly called the subwoofer track. a DTS decoder to use it, however. tary is included. This allows you to and bottom, you’ve seen a wide- means that if you are lucky enough It represents the .1 since it only has For real movie fans, DVD also watch the movie with the director screen (or letterboxed) film. Con- to have a HDTV you can get an 1/10th the frequency range of a nor- offers an incredible range on extras. and hear his thoughts on the film. trary to somewhat popular belief, even better looking image. mal speaker. Only one other sound Besides the standard abilities such Occasionally deleted scenes are in- letterboxed films are not a bad thing. Usually the thing that really blows format has gained any support oth- as zoom, subtitles, other languages, cluded so you can see parts that Letterboxing allows you to see the people away about DVD is the au- er than Dolby and that’s DTS (Dig- and chapter stops a DVD can store film the way the director originally dio capabilities. Due to the disc’s ital Theater Sound). DTS is always hours of additional material. Al- See DVD, page 13

Movies from page 3 ‘’ a timeless cult classic, even family man comes home from work zarre explanation. Starring Bruce better as new release on director’s cut DVD to find that he has been cloned, he Willis and Samuel L. Jackson; di- faces a struggle to reclaim his life. rected by M. Night Shyamalan. Jayson Wehrend different structure to the battle. Other possible stick to the theatrical re- Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger; Proof of Life (12/8)—When an Entertainment Staff changes are sprinkled throughout lease. directed by Roget Spottiswoode. American engineer is kidnapped in and any sharp-eyed fan is sure to Extras: Perhaps the best part of How the Grinch Stole Christ- Latin America, his wife is forced to Army of Darkness is nothing if spot them. In general, I really en- this whole DVD is the full length mas (11/17)—The classic Dr. Seuss deal with the matter herself, hiring not a cult classic. Most people have joyed the longer movie. The addi- audio commentary. Featuring ac- story of the Grinch, whose heart is a freelance hostage negotiator. Star- never heard of it, but those that tion clarified a few things and in tor Bruce Campbell, director Sam three sizes too small. He sneaks into ring Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe; have tend to be huge fans. As the some instances the new lines worked Raimi, and co-writer Ivan Raimi, Whoville in an attempt to stop directed by Taylor Hackford. final part of the trilogy, better than the old ones. the commentary is incredibly en- Christmas from coming! Starring Miss Congeniality (12/22)—An we follow the continuing adven- Video: At first I was pleasantly tertaining. Bruce and Sam play off Jim Carrey; directed by Ron Howard. FBI agent goes undercover as a Miss tures of super badass Ash. The whole surprised at the vibrancy of the col- each other as only long-time friends Unbreakable (11/22)—When pageant contestant adventure began when Ash (Bruce ors. The blue sky and green grass can. They point out tons of cool the sole survivor of a horrible train to investigate a terrorist threat. Star- Campbell) took his girlfriend Lin- came out particularly well. In fact, things about the making of the movie. derailment finds himself without a ring Sandra Bullock and Benjamin da to a cabin in the woods. There for the first half of the movie all of They also show a wonderful work- scratch, a stranger proposes a bi- Bratt; directed by Donald Petrie. they accidentally encountered the the new scenes are on par with the ing knowledge of making movies Necronomicon Ex Mortis, The Book quality of the theatrical release. As that grants you insight into how of the Dead. They release the evil siege begins, the video they got some of their more diffi- and soon Linda dies and Ash’s hand quality falls off terribly. Many of cult shots. I haven’t listened to an becomes possessed. After cutting off audio track this good since Ghost- his own hand he mounts the chain- busters. For me, the commentary saw onto his stump and picks up a alone was worth the price of the handy shotgun. As this movie be- For true fans of these DVD. In addition to the 15 min- gins, Ash has been sucked back into movies, this Director’s utes of extra footage four deleted the middle ages and must face the scenes are included as well. They’re terrors of the Deadites once again. Cut is a must have. pretty bad quality and it was a good This new director’s cut is actual- thing they were cut. Most of them ly nothing more than a repackaged were too long and disrupted the version of the second disc of the flow of the movie. The storyboards limited edition set. It comes with the castle battle scenes the shots were for the entire movie were included 15 minutes worth of additional foot- so dark I couldn’t even make out as well. I was happy to find that age, which in terms of movies is an what was going on. If you’ve ever when you turn them on, they ap- incredible amount. It also replaces watched a very old VHS tape you pear in the bottom right corner of the theatrical ending with an alter- know what I mean. This version of the picture. It was great to watch nate ending that the director liked the movie is in bad need of restora- the movie and storyboards at the more. I made a list of all of the new tion. Most of the new scenes were same time. Viewing storyboards sep- footage but by the end the list was fine to watch but I found the lack of arately is very dull and tedious. Lastly so long that it would be impossible clarity on some to be kind of dis- an conceptual art gallery was in- to include here. Therefore, I’ll just tracting. cluded showing much of the pre- focus on the major stuff. The first Audio: Due to the lack of avail- production work. major difference comes at the fight able materials this version was cut For true fans of these movies, scene in the windmill. The sequence with only a 2.0 stereo audio track. this Director’s Cut is a must have. between Ash and his little evil dop- Sound separation was reasonably The new scenes may not be the best pelgangers is about twice as long good. I have to admit I would have quality but they make up for it by and it even explains why Ash trips preferred a full on 5.1 track (the expanding the picture’s scope. It is (something I always wondered theatrical release does have a full kind of hard to overlook the lack about). The next big difference was 5.1 though). The most I noticed film and sound quality and if that is at the castle finale. Extensive changes the sound separation coming in was what you are primarily concerned Ralph Nelson / CASTLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT have been made here, including during the castle siege with the ex- with stick with the theatrical ver- Meg Ryan is back in a slighty different role—from romantic comedy changing of sequence, longer pans plosions moving across from left to sion. I ended up getting both be- sweetheart to the resourceful wife of a political hostage in Proof of Life. across the army of the dead, and a right. If you want the best sound cause I can’t get enough.

Give me headline! ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, August 25, 2000 • 9 Just when you thought it was safe to visit the clubs…

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If you’re the only girl in a room full of guys, never offer to entertain them. (Even if you don’t mean it that way!) New Dungeons and Dragons movie hyped at Dragon*Con By Emily Cavender for the film and acquiring merchan- industry. Many questioned the plau- warrior Elwood, and Bruce Payne the dragon fight sequences and ren- On loan from Blueprint dising rights from TSR. After sev- sibility and even the completion of (“Passenger 57,” “Warlock III,” dering capabilities the special ef- eral year of unsuccessful begging, the script. It was rumored at “Nikita”) as the evil warrior Damo- fects crews had obtained. It was Elven magical swords, the vil- he approached Hollywood action Dragon*Con that as many as 15 dar. particularly important to Solomon lainous Profion, red and gold drag- producer Joel Silver (“The Matrix,” drafts were floating around. The Fans of Dungeons and Dragons that the fantasy aspects of the film ons, elves and dwarves, the Empress’ “Lethal Weapon,” “Predator”) with intelligence of Silver’s decision to are lusting to see elements of the be brought to life in a breathtaking, royal scepter—nothing but eye can- his proposal. Miraculously, Silver fund the film has also been ques- game on the big screen. Dave Arne- action-packed manner. He empha- dy—and you should have seen the granted Solomon a test run, gave tioned. One thing is for sure, though: son, co-creator of the game, took a sized that the visuals of the film trailer. him a full crew and a budget of $1 the life or death of Dungeons & role as an extra in the production would make all the difference to the The dedication and support that million, and told him to film a three- Dragons rests on Solomon himself. and explained, “I don’t think they viewers. There was a lot of uncer- pours from loyal Dungeons and minute action sequence from the However, if all comes out success- broke any of the rules. But when tainty floating around whether the Dragons fans is phenomenal to be- Dungeons and Dragons shooting ful and rich on the other side, then you’ve got 11 hardbound volumes film was being hyped much like last hold, and this was none more evi- Solomon and the principal actors year’s “The Phantom Menace” or dent than at the unveiling of the have all signed on for a trilogy. If whether the film would truly go trailer for “Dungeons and Drag- Fans were already the premiere flops, than the trilogy down in the books as a cult classic. ons: The Movie” at Dragon*Con designing the will likely be permanently shelved. “I really didn’t expect One thing was sure, though, D&D 2000 on July 1. Although the film With a final budget of roughly the trailer to be as fans made the trip to Atlanta from is not set for release until either costumes of their $35 million, Solomon signed a cast all over the United States in full Thanksgiving 2000 or Memorial that consisted of both well know good as it was.” dress to view the trailer—and they Day 2001, fans were already de- favorite D&D and virtually unknown actors and were certainly not short on “ahhh”’s signing the costumes of their favor- character for the actresses. Jeremy Irons will play the Ashley Phillip and “ohhh”’s. ite D&D character for the premiere. villainous Profion, and Thora Birch Convention Visitor “I really didn’t expect the trailer With a rating of PG-13 for vio- premiere. (“American Beauty”) will be in the to be as good as it was,” said Ashley lence, “D&D” brings to life the tale role of the young Empress Savina. Phillip, a South Carolina visitor at of a young thief, a youthful em- For the leads, Solomon went with of rules, who can tell?” Solomon the convention. “I really think that press, a treasonous noble, a barrage script. Solomon succeeded and Sil- lesser known actors such as Justin stated at the conference that the when the film is released, it will be a wizards, countless dragons, and ver signed on. Whalin (Jimmy Olsen from “Lois film would follow the gaming rules as big as ‘Star Wars’ was in the ’70s.” yes—magic. Funding would follow from the & Clark”) as the thief Ridley, Mar- as literally as possible. He intended So the question remains as to whether The movie is the crusade of one likes of James Cameron and Francis lon Wayans (“The Wayans Bros.”) to utilize the Dungeons and Drag- “Dungeons and Dragons: The Mov- man—Courtney Solomon. At age Ford Coppola and an assortment of as Ridley’s partner Snail, and Kris- ons framework to shape and create ie” will be as original as “Star Wars” 19, Solomon founded his own pro- Hong Kong investors. It was only ten Wilson (“Get On the Bus, Doc- the monsters, magic, and fantasy or whether it will turn out to be yet duction company and bought the after funding was secured that the tor Doolittle”) as a half-elf champion. that has endeared the role-playing another easily forgettable eye-can- film rights to Dungeons and Drag- film began to take shape. Scarily, In addition, Zoe McClellan (“Slid- adventure game to fans throughout dy film like “X-Men.” That is a ons from TSR, Inc., the company “D&D” marks Solomon’s first out- ers,” “Inventing the Abbots”) will the world. question only loyal Dungeons and that invented the popular fantasy ing as a writer, director, and pro- co-star as the young magician Ma- Solomon gushed about the film’s Dragons fans can answer, and even role-playing game. Solomon spent ducer. This fact alone caused much rina, Lee Arenberg (“Action,” “Fa- photorealisim and special effects. they will have to wait until Thanks- the next 10 years seeking funding doubt and fear within the movie cade,” “Cradle Will Rock”) as dwarf He was especially enthusiastic about giving.

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By Jayson Wehrend movie done right. 11-minute dragon battle over the Entertainment Staff The story is something com- city. Over 150 fully rendered gold pletely new; it is not based in any and red dragons will battle for Like many children of the ’80s, of the pre-established worlds. So- supremacy over the skies. This I was a huge fan of Dungeons and lomon said he wanted to avoid massive battle required 280 shots Dragons. I was first introduced telling a story that has already and untold hours of special ef- into its fantasy world by the clas- been written because fans already fects work. The movie is slated sic children’s cartoon (which is have preconceived notions as to for a 100-minute running time airing on FOX currently) and soon how the characters and story should and will be rated PG-13. began reading the fantasy novels. be. The story follows human thief As a fan of the DVD format I Later a friend taught me the rules Ridley Freeborn and his party as couldn’t help but ask Solomon of the dice-and-paper role-play- they attempt to find a magical what he would consider for the ing game, and we played off and item to stop the archmage Profion DVD release of his film. I was on for several years. Even though (Jeremy Irons). The movie should quite happy to find that he fully I don’t read the books or play the be released either in November supports DVD and plans on pack- game anymore (although I have or December of this year, or near ing it full of extras for fans. First caught a couple of cartoon epi- Memorial Day 2001. of all, he said that there would be sodes), I still have a fondness for For fans of Dungeons and a director’s cut of the film that the definitive fantasy world. You would run about 145 minutes. can only imagine my excitement Also, during the filming of the when I found out that a Dun- movie, 86 hours’ worth of be- Dale Russell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS geons and Dragons movie was in For fans of hind-the-scenes footage was re- DramaTech presented the unique Electricity: We Shall Be Monsters, the works. Fortunately, I was able corded. Once this is edited down an adaptation of the Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, last February. to attend the press conference for Dungeons and to a manageable level, it will be the film at this year’s Dragon- Dragons, this movie included as a special featurette. *Con. With as much computer graph- Attending the conference were is packed full of ics work as is in this film, there director Courtney Solomon, pro- things to love will be all sorts of digital effects DVD from page 11 ducer Ann Flagella, and actors features. One thing that is already Justin Whalin (Ridley Freeborn), finished is a 12-minute outtake otherwise would have been impos- also include something called re- and Lee Arenberg (Elwood). From reel. I asked Solomon specifically sible to see otherwise. Isolated scores gion encoding. This annoying little the outset of the conference, you Dragons, this movie is packed full about making a director’s com- allow you to listen to the film’s mu- add on means that you can’t watch could tell that all of them had of things to love. A full compli- mentary for the DVD; he said he sic without any of the dialogue or a DVD from anywhere except North great fun making this movie. As ment of imps, beholders, skele- would love to do one but he needs sound effects. Many times a behind America. A Japanese, European, or Solomon said, their enthusiasm tons, wraiths, elves, dwarves, and to see how much room is left on the scenes feature will be included even Australian DVD won’t work for the movie will show through most of all, dragons pop up all the DVD before he does one. All and almost always you can expect in your player. Lastly, a DVD is in the film itself. Just watching over the screen. The sets are noth- in all, it sounds like it will be an to get the original theatrical trailer. only as good as the company that Solomon, Whalin, and Areberg ing less than what you would ex- incredible DVD release. Extras vary far and wide from abso- makes it. Badly encoded DVDs can interact with each other I could pect from a great fantasy movie. Solomon revealed one final tid- lutely nothing to a huge 2 disc col- look pixilated, the subtitling can be see the friendship between them. Cities of 1600-foot-tall mage tow- bit about the movie. It was writ- lectors set with countless hours of mistimed, and the audio has even According to Solomon, the bud- ers, deadly thief mazes, and dan- ten as the first part of a trilogy; if additional fun. skipped before. However, more com- get is estimated at $35 million. gerous sewers are just some of the the film does well, we will see two Now before I get called out for panies are starting to realize the profit Through the course of produc- places the heroes encounter. Nat- more after it. And keep your eye presenting a one sided description, potential of DVDs and recently we’ve tion, it has gone through 10 years urally, there will be plenty of com- on the character Damadar—So- I will admit DVDs have their disad- seen a string of releases and special of development and 16 scripts. puter-generated magic as well. The lomon refused to tell us what char- vantages too. For one, they are much editions. All I recommend is that Needless to say, a great deal of main action sequence that is sure acter class he is. He said it was a more expensive than your average you at least watch a DVD on a effort has gone into getting the to blow the audience away is an surprise for D&D fans. VHS. The equipment to watch is reasonably good system and see for also quite a money eater too. They yourself.

It’s time for the 2:15 round of cursing. Pretty faces paired with ‘Ugly’ plot Get your yum-yums here Jayson Wehrend By Jamie Schulz cards. No reservations required, but No longer the mystery writer Everything is meat, meat, meat large groups may want to call ahead. One of the best, cheap places to go. MPAA Rating: PG-13 So it’s Friday or Saturday night, There’s usually a very short wait, Starring: Piper Perabo, Maria and you’re sick of trying to find the the food is standard Italian provi- Bello, Adam Garcia, John rate at which a cylinder drains its sion (lasagna, spaghetti, ravioli), but Goodman liquid. Or three o’clock in the morn- you get bread, a salad, and ice cream Director: David McNally ing, and you’re tired of cramming with the main dish. Studio: Touchstone Pictures for the thermo test that you have in Cheesecake Factory: 3024 Running Time: 86 minutes five hours. You could do Einstein Peachtree Rd. Accepts credit cards. Rating: yyy Brothers, Waffle House, or Mc- Reservations not required, but they Donald’s (well, just Waffle House will put your name on a “call ahead” One has to question who exactly if it’s three in the morning), but list. Pretty good food, large selec- this movie was aimed at. From the why not try one of the local places? tion of really yummy cheesecakes previews, it would be easy to say After all, you could eat at a different (hence the name). Pasta dishes are men in their teens or early twenties. restaurant each night for the next sometimes heavy on the cheese. Ser- What else can one conclude when year, and you still wouldn’t cover vice is pretty good, though the wait the trailer is full of half-naked women all the restaurants in Atlanta. Here’s can be very long on the weekends, dancing around on a bar? Why then just a few close restaurants that won’t especially on a Saturday night. It is is the movie rated PG-13? To get clean out your wallet. , after all. the kind of audience they were look- Fellini’s: 1991 Howell Mill Rd., Micks: 229, 2110, and 3393 (Le- ing for, a higher rating would be 923 Ponce de Leon Ave. Accepts all nox Mall) Peachtree Rd. Accepts needed to give the audience what major credit cards. No reservations credit cards. Again, no reservations they want. After having watched it, required. Good pizza, bit on the required, but will put you on a “call I can see that this movie attempted greasy side. Usually a short wait, ahead” list. Darn Micks and their the impossible. It tried (in its own free refills on drinks, good beer list. large portions! While it is pricey at weak way) to please everyone. For Mellow Mushroom: 30 Pharr times, you will leave Micks full. Good you see, this movie isn’t just wom- Rd. (in Buckhead), 4058 Peachtree salads, chicken, and burgers. en dancing around on that bar. It Rd. Accepts credit cards and checks Eats: 600 Ponce de Leon Ave. tries to deal with issues such as leav- (if picking up). No reservations re- Accepts cash only. No reservations ing home, overcoming an uncaring quired. Better than Fellini’s (in my required. My experience at Eats was world, and of course finding true opinion), good salads, free refills, kind of spooky and I won’t divulge Patrick Demarchelier / TOUCHSTONE PICTURES love. With the exception of the bar short wait on most days, service var- the details. However, they do have Clockwise from left, Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Bridget Moynahan, and scenes it appears as though this was ies (my local ‘Shroom is run by high good jerk chicken, a variety of pasta Izabella Miko teach Piper Perabo the subtleties of bartending in Coyote Ugly. really meant as a woman’s movie. schoolers—a class of humans known choices, and a quick service staff. Let me start by disappointing all that they make tons of money and scenes made him seem a little too for their atrocious behavior), usual- Krispy Kreme: 295 Ponce de the men who may have considered one of them will soon be quitting to good to be true, but he pulled it off ly a casual atmosphere. Leon Ave. The place for doughnuts, seeing this—there are only about start law school (I had to choke with a bit of charisma. Rocky Mountain Pizza: 1005 no doubt about it. Go while the three bar scenes, and most are done down my disbelief at this point). The Coyotes never stay on screen Hemphill Ave. Accepts credit cards. “hot doughnuts now” sign is lit and to such excess that they seem rather Violet applies, gets the job, and long enough to have more of a per- No reservations required. Good piz- you can watch the folks make them. comical. Any fans of Tyra Banks soon starts overcoming her fear by sonality than “we’re so bad and sexy!” za, sandwiches, choice of fries w/ Java Jive: 790 Ponce de Leon will be disappointed to find that singing and dancing in front of a If you’re seeing the movie solely for entrees. If you’re with a group of Ave. Accepts cash, reservations not she’s only in about a third of the crowd of rowdy drunks. Sounds log- them, don’t bother. You have to sit people, vary the fries between sweet required. Good mix of coffee, try movie. And the rest of the Coyotes ical, right? Once things start get- through a lot of slow parts to get to potato and cross fries. Team trivia their waffles and such. don’t get much screen time except ting good, the bottom has to drop the next bar scene. The only other on Tuesday and Wednesday nights Mary Mac’s Tea Room: 224 for the main character. So if it’s not out of everything. We have the stan- character with a noticeable person- at 8:30—go early if you want a ta- Ponce de Leon Ave. Accepts cash about half-naked women what is dard break-up nonsense, a misun- ality is the bartender, Lil (Maria ble. Otherwise a short wait, just go only, no reservations required. Last the movie about? derstanding, a hospitalized parent, Bello). She’s the barroom veteran in and sit down. time I went, we were greeted by, I Violet Sanford (Piper Perabo) is and a lost job. If you’ve ever seen a who takes care of her girls. She had : 61 North Ave. Ac- suppose, the greeter, who proceed- an aspiring songwriter with a stage- movie before, you’ll be able to fig- some funny lines and I liked her cepts cold, hard cash. No reserva- ed to interrogate us by asking “WHO fright problem. She moves away from ure out what happens in the end. jaded outlook on everything. tions required. If you can smell the ARE YOU?!” Turns out, she was her overbearing father to fulfill her Violet comes off as very naive Overall the movie was decent, onions rings frying even when you’re wanting to know if we were smok- dream in New York. Naturally, she and innocent in the big bad city. but I wouldn’t recommend it strongly nowhere near the locations, it’s got ers or non-smokers. There is a very fails for the first half of the movie. She is generally likeable, but her to anyone. Men will complain about to be good. Six bucks gets you a small selection which varies from Through a chance enoucnter, she constant struggle with stagefright the lack of bar scenes and women couple of chili dogs, a side of onion day to day. The food is no better meets a nice Australian named Kevin soon gets rather tiresome. If she can will find the bar scenes to be some- rings or fries, and a Frosted Orange. than standard cafeteria fare, and the (Adam Garcia) who tries to get her sing and dance in front of a bunch what insulting. There were enough Great place to go to before a foot- service is atrocious (no refills, ei- to work through her stagefright as of boozed up men, why can’t she funny parts to keep my interest, but ball game (or on any weekend) and ther). they start dating. Violet also meets sing in a nice club? Boyfriend Kevin a movie has to be more than a few watch the tourists try to stutter out Billy Bob’s: 525 10th St. Accepts: some Coyotes at a diner and hears was a good character also—a few clever phrases. their orders in response to the cho- credit cards. Sure, it’s close. But the rus of “what’ll ya have?” service is not that great, the food is The Spaghetti Factory: 249 lousy, and the atmosphere is kind Happy Birthday Kent! Ponce de Leon Ave. Accepts credit of crappy.

You are so lucky I didn’t have room for a picture to go with the b-day wishes. Local Restaurants When you need a break from on-campus dining, here’s a partial listing of nearby places to grab something different.

Prices: $ ($1-5), $$ ($5-100), $$$ ($10-20), $$$$ ($20+) Information courtesy of Georgia Tech Aquatic Center Miles: Approximate distance from Aquatic Center E-mail [email protected] with comments

Restaurant Miles Price Comments Phone # Address McDonald’s 0.0 $ At the GT Athletic Association (404)685-9100 Techwood & Bobby Dodd Varsity 0.2 $ Fast food; famous “Naked Dogs” and “rings” (404)881-1706 61 North Avenue NW Subway 0.2 $ Across from Varsity (404)875-9320 619 Spring Street NW Yin Yang Cafe 0.2 $ Best for coffee at night; alternative crowd (404)607-0682 64 3rd Street NW Arby’s 0.3 $ fast food; roast beef sandwiches (404)881-8535 744 Spring Street NW Cafe du Jour 0.3 $ Pretty good deals (404)876-8133 675 Peachtree Street NE Mick’s 0.5 $$$ American (404)875-6425 557 Peachtree Street NE Pleasant Peasant 0.5 $$$ Southern-influenced American food (404)874-3223 555 Peachtree Street NE Alon’s at the Terrace 0.5 $$ Elegant sandwiches and pastries (404)724-0444 659 Peachtree Street NE Bridgetown Grill 0.5 $$ Laid-back island service; Caribbean food (404)873-5361 689 Peachtree Street NE Agatha’s A Taste of Mystery 0.5 $$$$ Call ahead; murder mystery dinner theater (404)875-1610 693 Peachtree Street NE IHOP 0.6 $$ 24 hours; pancakes, sandwiches, and burgers (404)876-1112 129 North Avenue NE Abbey Restaurant 0.7 $$$$ French contenintal; great atmosphere (404)876-8532 163 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Patti Hut Cafe 0.7 $ Very casual; Jamican food (404)892-5133 595 Piedmont Avenue NE Checkers 0.7 $ Fast food, drive thru only (404)876-3186 989 Spring Street NW Hard Rock Cafe 0.7 $$$ American cuisine (404)688-7625 215 Peachtree Street NE Planet Holywood 0.7 $$$ American cuisine (404)523-7300 218 Peachtree Street NW Savannah Fish Company 0.8 $$$$ Excellent seafood; inside Peachtree Plaza (404)589-7456 210 Peachtree Street NW Sun Dial Restaurant Bar & View 0.8 $$$$ Top of Westin Peachtree Plaza (404)589-7506 210 Peachtree Street NW Mary Mac’s Tea Room 0.8 $$ Southern food (404)876-1800 224 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Rio Bravo Grill 0.8 $$ Good Mexican food and margaritas (404)524-9224 240 Peachtree Street NW The Old Spaghetti Factory 0.8 $$ Best deals in town for Italian (404)872-2841 249 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Papa Johns 0.9 $$ Pizza; delivery or eat-in (404)872-5252 990 State Street Taco Bell 0.9 $ Mexican fast food (404)355-4997 1761 Howell Mill Road NW Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 1.0 $ Wonderful doughnuts (404)876-7307 295 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Pittypat’s Porch 1.0 $$$ Corny Southern deco but good fried chicken (404)525-8228 25 International Boulevard NW La Bamba 1.0 $$ Good mixed drinks and margaritas (404)892-8888 1139 W Peachtree Street NE Touch of India Tandoori Restaurant 1.0 $$$ Indian food (404)876-7777 1037 Peachtree Street NE Jocks N Jills Sports Bar 1.0 $$ Sports bar (404)873-5405 112 10th Street NE Chinese Budda 1.1 $$ Fairly good Chinese on a budget (404)874-5158 144 14th Street NW Silver Skillet 1.1 $$ Old timey coffee shop; Southern food (404)874-1388 200 14th Street Rocky Mountain Pizza 1.1 $ Pizza, salads, bar; trivia nights (404)876-8600 1005 Hemphill Avenue NW Big Red Tomato Bistro 1.1 $$ Pastas and pizzas (404)870-9881 980 Piedmont Avenue NE Veni Vidi Vici 1.1 $$$$ Italian (404)875-8424 41 14th Street NE Gorin’s 14th Street Diner 1.2 $$ Home cookin’ (404)892-2500 1170 Peachtree Street NE Einstein’s 1.2 $$$ Great desserts (404)876-7925 1077 Juniper Street NE Bobby & June’s Country Kitchen 1.2 $$ Home cooked meals, ‘50s barbecue (404)876-3872 375 14th Street NW Houlihan’s 1.3 $$$ American cuisine (404)873-1119 1197 Peachtree Street NE Zesto Drive-In 1.5 $ 1950s drive-in; good ice cream treats (404)607-1118 544 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers 1.5 $$ Great calzones and pizza (404)350-0501 1715 Howell Mill Road Eats 1.6 $ Pasta and jerk chicken; very filling (404)888-9149 600 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Java Jive Coffee House & Cafe 1.8 $$ ‘50s style deco; coffee, sandwiches, dessert (404)876-6161 790 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Chin Chin II Chinese Restaurant 1.9 $$$ Voted bet Chinese in Atlanta; very good (404)881-1511 699 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Tortillas 2.0 $ Packet Tex-Mex burritos (404)892-0193 774 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE TGI Friday’s 2.2 $$$ American cuisine (404)350-0199 2061 Peachtree Road NE Huey’s 2.2 $$ Great beignets, coffee, po’boys (404)873-2037 1816 Peachtree Road NW R Thomas Deluxe Grill 2.2 $$ Unusual and vegetarian; 24 hours (404)872-2942 1812 Peachtree Road NW Shipfeifer on Peachtree 2.2 $$ Greek cuisine and pizza (404)875-1106 1814 Peachtree Road NW Café Intermezzo 2.2 $$ Great coffee/desserts; European atmosphere (404)355-0411 1845 Peachtree Road NE Miami Subs 2.3 $ Subs and Philly cheesesteaks (404)603-9111 1861 Peachtree Road NE Smiths Olde Bar 2.3 $$ Pub fare (404)875-1522 1580 Piedmont Road NE El Azteca 2.4 $$ Mexican (404)881-6040 939 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Cow Tippers 2.4 $$ Mixed crowd; casual dining (404)874-3469 1600 Piedmont Avenue NE Agnes and Muriel’s 2.4 $$ All-American diner; Mom’s cooking (404)885-1000 1514 Monroe Drive NE Waffle House 2.4 $ 24-hour coffee shop (404)355-5562 1701 Northside Drive Luna Si 2.4 $$ Great coffee; good food combos (404)355-5993 1931 Peachtree Road NE Mozzarella’s Cafe 2.6 $$ Casual American dining (404)351-8433 2040 Peachtree Road Everybody’s Pizza 2.7 $$ Great pizza and build-your-own salads (404)873-4545 1040 North Highland Avenue NE Manuel’s Tavern 2.7 $$ Great pub food; good crowd (404)525-3447 602 North Highland Avenue NE Cafe Diem 2.7 $$ Very alternative; cheap coffee and cheesecake (404)607-7008 640 North Highland Avenue NE El Amigo Mexcan Restaurant 2.7 $$ Cheap Mexican (404)351-7656 1715 Howell Mill Road NW Great Panda Restaurant 2.7 $ Cheap but good Chinese; inside Kroger (404)351-2777 1715 Howell Mill Road NW Murphy’s 2.7 $$ Great breakfast/brunch; Irish accents (404)872-0904 997 Virginia Avenue NE The Dessert Place 2.7 $$ Great desserts and coffees (404)892-8921 1000 Virginia Avenue NE How Well Dragon 2.8 $$ Cheap Chinese delivery (404)351-9216 1782 Howell Mill Road NW Fratelli Di Napoli Ristorante 2.8 $$$ Wonderful Italian with large helpings (404)351-1533 2101 Tula Street NW Mick’s 2.8 $$$ American cuisine (404)351-6425 2110 Peachtree Road NW Vortex Bar and Grill 2.9 $$ Great hamburgers, interesting waiters (404)875-1667 878 Peachtree Street NE Houston’s 2.9 $$$ American cuisine (404)351-2442 2166 Peachtree Road Benihana 2.9 $$$ Japanese; dinner prepared in front of you (404)355-8565 2143 Peachtree Road NE Melting Pot Restaurant 3.1 $$$ Fondue; good appetizers and dessert (404)351-1811 857 Collier Road NW Nuevo Laredo Cantina 4.1 $$ Voted best Mexican in Atlanta; cheap (404)352-9009 1495 Chatahoochee Avenue NW Atlanta Fish Market 4.6 $$$ Voted best seafood in Atlanta; waits are long (404)262-3615 265 Pharr Road NE Nava 4.7 $$$ Clever menu and great presentations (404)240-1984 3060 Peachtree Road NW Cheesecake Factory 4.7 $$$ Wonderful cheesecake and food to die for (404)816-2555 3024 Peachtree Road NW Gorin’s Diner 4.7 $$ ‘50s diner and homeade ice cream (404)239-0018 3390 Peachtree Road NE John Harvard’s Brew House 4.7 $$ Pub fare (404)816-2739 3039 Peachtree Road NE