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Getting involved Tech swims onward Dispel the involvement pipeline myth: Tech’s women’s swimming & diving Entertainment despite links between organizations, it’s team took 7th at the ACC Champi- Page 9 Page 28 Technique • Friday, February 29, 2008 never too late to get involved. onships held in Atlanta.

The red carpet glowed with simple Oscar Fashion Buzz fashion choices on award night By Emily Chambers train was donated to charity to of the night’s common trends, piece by Versace. While stunning, vin Klein dress was elegant and Opinions Editor support research for women’s wearing dramatic red pieces in Swank’s gown didn’t have the ef- appropriate. heart disease. asymmetrical, one-sleeved shapes. fortless glamour of those worn by Simple strapless cuts in bold The red carpet of the 80th an- The red trend did inspire a few Heigl’s slim-fitting silk Escada Heigl and Hathaway, as this year’s solids and blacks dominated the nual Academy Awards unveiled missed decisions, however. Helen gown featured a cut-out shoulder Versace designs, like Mirren’s rest of the night, with Amy Adams’ an array of beautiful gowns in Mirren’s gorgeous red custom- detail, while Hathaway’s more Chakra, seemed a bit over-fond of early arrival in an emerald green classic but safe fashion choices. The made Georges Chakra gown was intricate flowing silk Marchesa detailing that overshadowed the Proenza Schouler frock heralding obvious trend of the evening was over-shadowed by the Swarovski design was completed with a spread elegance of Swank’s overall look. good things to come. The signa- red, with nominees, announcers sleeves attached to it, a disappoint- of lace roses spilling over her right Nominee Amy Ryan of Gone ture bustier cut of the bodice and and women of all ages donning ment after her stunning golden shoulder. Baby Gone continued the one- elegant structured mermaid train the color. gown from last year’s awards. Past Oscar winner Hillary shoulder trend while toning added glamour to the otherwise Nominees Ruby Dee and Julie Actresses Katherine Heigl and Swank also went for the one-shoul- down the detailing seen on many understated look. Christie both wore sleeved silk Anne Hathaway channeled two der column dress, an elegant black other stars. The simple navy Cal- Penelope Cruz and Jennifer gowns. Dee’s frock was designed Garner both played it safe in black by Kevan Hall and included a strapless dresses with cinched cinched waist and demure faux waists. Cruz’s couture Chanel blazer, while Julie Christie wore a creation featured the same intricate ruched short gown that she helped details at the neckline as so many design herself with the aid of stylist others, with feathers enhancing Tanya Gill. Even budding actress the bust and neck, while Garner’s Miley Ray Cyrus went for red in Oscar de la Renta gown went for a slim-fitting Valentino that made drama at the base. The flowing her look like 15 going on a very skirt was voluminous to say the elegant 25. least, harking back to de la Renta’s The most dramatic piece of the Spanish influences that have been evening was the red couture gown so evident in previous years. by John Galliano that graced the Jessica Alba’s strapless plum carpet on model Heidi Klum. Marchessa gown elegantly cov- The gown was fashion with a Heidi Klum wowed the Award-winning writer Jessica Alba sported ered her very pregnant stomach, cause; every seam of the elegant crowd with her flowing Diablo Cody shocked in a strapless plum dress and the feathered details at the bustier style-gown with its intricate red John Galliano gown. her Dior leopard-print. adorned with feathers. asymmetrical collar and expansive See Fashion, page 17 Images Courtesy of oscar.com

Jerry brings Image Courtesy of Stone Village Pictures tour to Tech By Wade Cotton Contributing Writer

From humble beginnings to daytime legend, Jerry Springer has seen it all. Tech students will get a glimpse of this span tonight, Feb. 29, in his Fantasy flick makes for Inside the Actors Studio-style lecture. Springer, born on Feb. 13, 1944 to Margot and inspirational fairy tale Richard Springer in London, England, emigrated to the U.S., specifically Queens, New York, in Rated: PG 1948. He graduated from Tulane in 1965 with a B.A. in Political Science, then moved on to earn Directed by: Mark Palansky his J.D. from Northwestern in 1968. Genre: Fantasy/Comedy Interestingly enough, the infamous “Ringmas- Starring: Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, ter” began his career as a sort of “politics Renais- Reese Witherspoon sance man.” Not only was he a campaign aide to Release date: Feb. 29, 2008 Robert F. Kennedy, but he also helped to ratify the 26th Amendment, allowing the voting age to Our take: ««««« drop to 18, and became mayor of Cincinnati for three years. By Vivian Fan While in office as mayor, Springer was hired Staff Writer by NBC to anchor an affiliate news channel in the a really warm response to a movie that promotes the value of area for ten years. After the ratings began to rise, A curse, a girl with a pig face and a love story to lift the being an individual and definitely self-acceptance.” NBC sought to replace the host of their daytime TV curse are just some of the tipping points to the film that is In Penelope, the title character receives her porcine facial show, Phil Donahue, with a Penelope. Developed by Reese Witherspoon’s production features after a curse was placed on the wealthy Wilhern fresh face, and for the next company, Type A, Penelope stars Christina Ricci as the title family. While her parents find a string of failed suitors to few seasons Springer flew character, who is cursed with the snout of a pig. Because of break the curse, Penelope meets one who looks past her Image appearance, the dashing Max, played by James McAvoy, Courtesy of every day from Chicago to her appearance, her parents (Richard E. Grant and Emmy jerryspring- Cincinnati for tapings of award winner Catherine O’Hara) lock her up in their man- who really is working for the tabloid writer Lemon (Peter ertv.com his programs. sion from the time she is a girl to when she becomes a woman. Dinklage). Falling in love with her but afraid to reveal his Few people Like any beauty and the beast fairy tale, the only way to break true intentions, Max runs away. Penelope follows to search realize that the curse is for Penelope to find love—but unlike the typi- for him in the outside world. The Jerry cal fairy tale, Penelope instead discovers her own identity Although the movie may seem like the typical fairy tale Spr inger in the process. with its curses and love story, Ricci is quick to dismiss that Show as “[Penelope is about] this girl who is essentially trapped label. Rather, the fairy tale format is used as a tool to move we know in her house for 25 years....she’s trapped in her house so she the film’s message to another level. it today be- has the ability to really sort of develop a strong sense of who Penelope’s journey exudes a feminist message for women gan as a sort she is and what talents she has, and [to do] the things that and girls specifically. While Penelope itself seems to be a of political she does to keep herself entertained and inspired and alive, deviance to the body of work Ricci has done in the past (such pundit show, really,” Ricci said. “I wasn’t aware that it was going to be so sort of rewarding romantically at the end....We’ve been getting See Pen, page 18 See Jerry, page 17 16 • Friday, February 29, 2008 • Technique Entertainment Atlas Sound soothes with calming tracks By Jennifer Aldoretta Records in 2007. the background. It is a very moving emotional state is always apparent Staff Writer Cox started out in 1994 record- song, even though there isn’t much to the listener. ing a song on a karaoke machine in going on. The album was recorded using We often see a trend among great sixth grade. The manufacturer of the All tracks have a lot to offer emo- Ableton Live, a software program musicians and bands. One of the machine that he used is Atlas Sound, tionally, and the album as a whole based heavily on being an instru- members—usually the lead vocal- which is where he gets his name. is incredibly relaxing and enjoyable ment for performance. Most of ist—is the mastermind behind most Atlas Sound is currently signed to to listen to. the musical effects on the album of what the band does. That particu- the indie label Kranky, which is also Despite the positive aspects, the were created from effects that lar band member will almost always the label for his band Deerhunter. songs do tend to run together a bit were already programmed into Cover Art Courtesy of Kranky eventually either split off and go his The Atlas Sound album, which after listening for a while. the software. Needless to say, that own direction or begin a solo project was released on Feb. 19, 2008, is While I do receive immense only allows for so many different and also stay with his band. ambient and incredibly emotional. satisfaction from listening to the things you can do, but Cox pulled Bradford James Cox, solo art- off the task quite well. Our take: ««««« It is considered to be part of the album, I can say with confidence ist Atlas Sound, lead singer of the genre called “shoegazing,” which that it’s not for everyone. You can Atlas Sound’s debut album Release date: : Feb. 19, Athens band Deerhunter, recently emerged in the United Kingdom feel how personal an album it is to is certainly worth listening to if 2008 released his first solo album,Let the in the ’80s. Shoegazing got its name Cox. This also means there isn’t much you are into the whole ambient, Genre: Rock Blind Lead Those Who Can See but from performers showing very little fluctuation or excitement among the calm music thing. Even if that’s Cannot Feel. movement during shows and staring different tracks. not your cup of tea, listening Track picks: “A Ghost Atlas Sound also has two EPs at their shoes most of the time they However, for someone who listens to Atlas Sound won’t leave you Story”, “River Card”, called Cole Alexander/Bradford were on stage. to and enjoys ambient music quite feeling empty. There is always “Ativan”, and “Let the Cox Split, released in 2006 under The first track on the album regularly, it will be easy to pick out something to learn from someone Blind Lead Those Who the label Rob’s House Records, and is called “A Ghost Story”—it is a the differences. It will be even easier who has a story to tell, especially Can See but Cannot Feel” Atlas Sound/Mexellent Split, released young boy simply reading a ghost to respect him—even if you don’t when that someone is doing what only on vinyl under the label HOSS story over the sound of soft music in often listen to this type of music, his he loves to do. Come to the Photo staff meetings ... Thursday at 6 at Thursday ... meetings staff Photo the to Building Come Flag the of 137 Room in p.m. Entertainment Technique • Friday, February 29, 2008 • 17

Semi-Pro misses out on slam dunk Jerry from page 15 the fictional Flint, Michigan Trop- the vast cultural disparity between “I think [these kinds of char- hosting a span of politicians and of- Rated: R ics. Moon, a one-hit-wonder who many of the gaudy portrayals in acters] are typically American,” ficials. Many of the daytime shows becomes wildly successful after his the movie and the social norms of Ferrell said. “I think a lot of people of the day, as Springer said, “were all Directed by: Kent Alter- man song “Love Me Sexy” tops the charts today. in this country have what I call trying to be like Oprah… catering and nets a fortune, uses his wealth to “You can’t wear short shorts like ‘unearned confidence.’” to that crowd.” Genre: Comedy/Sport pursue his dreams in basketball. that anymore [in basketball],” said Ferrell’s distinct style, more Taking a gamble, Springer de- The Tropics seem doomed, how- André “3000” Benjamin, better apparent as his movie career has cided to go with the road less traveled, Starring: Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, André ever, when the heads of the ABA vote known as half of hip-hop duo Out- progressed, is indicative of the as Ricki Lake had just previously Benjamin, Maura Tierney to merge with the NBA without Kast. “I knew I’d be uncomfortable unique relationship he has with his done, and cater to youth. Moon’s team. He expertly convinces wearing them, so I always practiced directors. Often, Ferrell will shoot “We didn’t decide to go wild,” Release date: Feb. 29, them to hold a tournament to deter- with them on.” a fully scripted scene followed by Springer recalled, “we decided to 2008 mine which four teams will go on to Benjamin co-stars as Clarence one or more ad-libbed versions of go young.” Ratings soared, and with the NBA. Moon, a poor basketball “Coffee” Black, an extremely talented the same scene. that came mandates from the suits at Our take: ««««« player himself, must now whip his basketball player for the Tropics who “It’s gotten to the point where NBC to keep the train rolling, which disorganized team into shape and pioneers the alley-oop. I don’t even ask if it’s okay. I just is just what Springer did. By Richard Otis boost poor attendance at the Trop- Semi-Pro follows a long line of start talking,” he said. “Sometimes Contrary to popular belief, Contributing Writer ics’ stadium to save his team and the movies in which Ferrell parodies it’s funny, sometimes I do it and I Springer does not orchestrate a pride of his hometown. a larger-than-life, egotistical main think, ‘Eh, that wasn’t funny.’” rehearsed act on stage. Will Ferrell makes yet another Much of the movie’s humor character whose hubris serves as the Ferrell’s newest release aims to “I’m not around much to know trip to the storied world of sports comes from recognition that many movie’s central comic motivator and please, circles the rim and scores. what the chow is about,” he ex- with the release of Semi-Pro, a of the gimmicky promotional stunts punch line. There are a number of hilarious plained. “When I come in they give movie that is both a homage to and dreamed up by Moon moments in the film, me a card with the names [of the parody of the American Basketball are taken directly from including a gratuitous, guests], I ask what’s going on, try to Association (ABA), a competitor the history books of the ironic game of Russian be a viewer and tell some jokes.” to the NBA that eventually merged ABA. roulette. Andrew Daly’s Among the epics created on the with it in the ‘70s. “There actually was performance as Tropics set, Springer stated that his absolute “They put the teams in the most someone who wrestled a play-by-play announcer favorite episode was the story of the random cities,” Ferrell said. “I think bear,” Ferrell remarked also stands out, with his man who married his horse. The Mis- they had one in Lexington, Ky.” about a scene in the movie character’s inflated sense souri man had widened his home to The ABA, though less com- where his character gets in of formality contrasting accommodate the companion. mercially viable, was known for its the ring with a live baby sharply with the absurdity Between laughter, Springer ex- flamboyant promotional ploys to bear to fill seats at the of the film. Overall, the plained that “eventually the horse left get fans in its stands. This is where Tropics’ stadium. film, taken into historical him. The horse had standards.” the central story of Semi-Pro begins The movie will likely context, succeeds as an Today, straying away from the to take shape. resonate more with those Image Courtesy of New Line Cinema over-the-top parody of a farm-animal-fond, Springer tours Ferrell stars as Jackie Moon, the who grew up during the Will Ferrell stars in Semi-Pro, a comedy about period already known for the globe giving lectures like the ABA’s top promoter and owner of 1970s and can appreciate an ABA basketball team trying to rise up. ridiculous showiness. one Tech students can attend, all focusing on the dynamic of culture made the drape over her belly appear menswear. There was one exception to the and media. Upcoming dates include Fashion from page 15 poorly fitted, and the deep scoop-cut Snipes was not the only actor safe and chic choices of the night—an UCLA, American U., Rhode Island on the bust line looked strained to who set out to shock with his outfit. outfit that managed to shock the and Cincinnati. Altogether, he has bust echoed the rose appliqué on cover her chest, only adding to the British Best Actor Daniel Day Lewis paparazzi while still looking flawless. traveled to over 60 countries, which Hathaway’s Marchessa design. Alba too-small look of what would have donned a classic black tux, and then Diablo Cody, the stripper turned he said “really helps me keep in wore the deep plum well, glowing been an otherwise lovely gown. spoiled it with brown trim and shoes, Best Screenplay winner for Juno, touch with pop culture and today’s in her third trimester, but not all While disappointing, Blanchett’s pulling off the nearly impossible task arrived in a leopard print sheath with youth.” those who chose purple were quite gown was an award-winning choice of clashing with his own outfit. a plunging neckline by Dior. Add in As a final note: when asked if he as successful. compared to Wesley Snipes’ use of At least one eccentric tuxedo did the risqué tattoos that she showcased could take his bald bodyguard, Steve, Cate Blanchett’s couture ma- the color. Snipes arrived in a deep hit the mark, though, with Spanish on her arms and a shiny gold Oscar, in a fight, he promptly responded, ternity-wear in plum by Dries Van purple tux, complete with pocket actor Javier Bardem’s risky high-col- and you have a daring combination “Not a chance. I’m pretty much a Noten while pretty, was not as flat- square and a light blue bow tie. lared four-button ensemble by Prada of class, high fashion and risk that wimp.” Don’t miss this chance to tering as Alba’s choice. The lifted Sadly, no designer could be found coming across as a confident take on was slightly lacking in the rest of the see the king of daytime talk, live at hemline in the front of the gown to take responsibility for this daring the classic look. contenders outfits. the Ferst Center tonight.

sliver www.nique.net/sliver I just found out that Gambit is going to be in the Wolverine movie. To my roommate: Please change your phone ringer. I am tired of feeling like I’m in a really loud and lame dance club every time you get a call. PLEASE. POISONBLACK!! “Thermodynamic Champion? - Stay over in Tech Square, buddy Running starts for bowling in the tech rec = very sore body... too slippery that’s what she said “Oh sliver, how I adore thee. For thy insight is well needed in this time of strife and silliness by the authorities of the land “ “Thanks for sliver, Shakespeare. “ physics is consuming my life! You two don’t even look cute together Has anyone else been to iCondomz.com??? It makes me want to sit on my couch outside. Greetings and salutations earthlings! “Marty, why are you making girls cry??? “ Does anyone have any Preparation H wipes???? I hate the cold...and the rain...and the crowded stingers when it’s cold and rainy :( Polos and Pearls... how much more classy could a girl look? GT Parking charges too much. Pedestrians are finally taking notice of biker superiority. Deathmatch to determine our fourth roomate in the fall! “A picture is worth 10,000 formulas. “ That’s a huge nappe Atlanta roads couldn’t get worse. 18 • Friday, February 29, 2008 • Technique Entertainment

Horror onslaught haunts theaters Pen from page 15 as Black Snake Moan and Monster), Diary it was this message that drew Ricci Signal succeds in captivating proves dead on arrival to the film. a marriage to a man she does not story unless it has interesting dia- Rather than merely being a fairy Rated: R love. Anessa Ramsey plays Mya Rated: R logue and excellent acting. tale, the film is used to give a message Directed by: David effectively, portraying her as de- Directed by: George That brings us to the next prob- to women and young girls to have Bruckner, Dan Bush, Jacob pendent and idealistic. Mya’s lover, Romero lem; Diary of the Dead does not have confidence in themselves. Gentry Ben (Justin Welborn), shares her these things. The whole idea of the “What I found the most attractive naïveté as they both hope to leave Genre: Horror/Thriller film is to have a very realistic feel, Genre: Horror/Sci-Fi/ about this was really the message that Thriller the city of Terminus by getting on Release date: Feb. 15, which means the characters should it had....I’m so sick of all the nega- a train at Terminal 13. The plot 2008 act very realistically. But they don’t. tive imagery and negative messages Everyone in the film acts like some- Our take: ««««« doesn’t waste time and immediately Our take: ««««« that are out there for women right throws the viewer into the chaos one who is trying to act natural, but now and little girls and, you know, caused by the signal. Mya arrives they aren’t very good at it. It’s like some of the things that are aimed at By Philip Tharp home from Ben’s one night to find By Daniel Spiller someone doing a bad impersonation. children that are at the same time Staff Writer Lewis, her husband, fixing the TV Staff Writer It’s just irritating. really kind of sexually exploitive.... with some friends. The TV begins Deviating from the bad aspects When I read the script and then I read What differentiates The Signal to emit strange noises accompanied There’s no debate; George A. for a moment, Diary does have this kind of twist in it and...realized from so many other films is its meld- by equally bizarre flashing images, Romero is the undisputed king of admirable qualities worth mention- that this was [a] very feminist film ing of genres. Describing the movie as capturing Lewis’s attention. Shortly the undead. Ever since exploring the ing. Gore-hounds will be pleased to simply a horror or a new-wave zombie after, Lewis gets the “crazy,” killing subgenre in 1968 with his classic know that the grisly blood and guts thriller would fail its uniquely artistic one of his friends and forcing Mya Night of the Living Dead, no other are in top form here. Not only is the “‘...one of the vision as a social commentary on into the hallway, where it appears director has been able to use zombies makeup on the zombies excellent, but things that’s really dependence on electronic devices. many of her neighbors have also the way he has. the head explosions that fans have Not only does the film, told in three been exposed to the signal. The Romero’s Living Dead films have come to expect are very satisfying. great about this linear yet fundamentally disjointed intensity of the situation is shown always had more depth than typical After all, the best defense against the movie is that it is “transmissions” by three different in the streets, and a scared Mya tries horror movies. While his films are undead is still a bullet to the brain, directors, hold its own as a potential to get away with the help of another both entertaining and scary, the and Romero has not forgotten it. really universal.’” cult classic, but it also creates a world one of Lewis’s friends. real meat comes from the social The film is at its best when the of alternate viewpoints in the city “Transmission 2: The Jealousy commentary he is able to infuse zombies are an imminent threat to of Terminus (harkening back to an Monster,” directed by Jacob Gentry, into them. the students. These scenes are the but [it] also...places a high value on historical name for Atlanta). focuses on Lewis’s plight of finding This time around, Romero has most entertaining because it’s when the individual,” Ricci added. The film, shot in and around his lost love, Mya. Infected by the gone the Cloverfield route and de- the movie finally decides to have a “I think that one of the things Atlanta by directors who grew up in “crazy,” the audience follows the cided to shoot his film in a handheld little fun. The action and suspense that’s really great about this movie the city’s suburbs, essentially follows story through Lewis’s eyes, as his style. Diary of the Dead follows work well by toning down on the is that it is really universal....And I the three main characters during mind tricks him into mistaking a a group of film students who are seriousness of the material. know that it’s not just women who New Year’s Eve as a mysterious signal local woman for Mya. working on their own monster movie Romero is no newcomer to his experience these things and, you plagues the city’s electronic devices. The stark contrast in tone for this until they are interrupted by dead films having a serious tone, but this know, your insecurities can be about The signal appears to distort people’s second transmission, characterized people who have come back to life. time around he doesn’t have the anything.…[The movie] promotes interpretation of the events occur- Everyone decides it would be best to this idea [that] you should love ring around them, and, in a sense, See Signal, page 19 go home and be with their families See Diary, page 19 yourself and that vanity is really a drives them into states of paranoia during this rather odd turn of events, silly thing....[Maybe] people could and primal desires. Those that are so our camera-wielding heroes set off actually walk away with something “infected” exhibit personal realities on the road. Then bad things start new to think about,” Ricci said. that are shaped by the suggestive to happen with all the flesh-eating The film is the third to come auditory and visual inputs of local and whatnot. from Witherspoon’s Type A Films. events, leading to extreme modes So the story is pretty basic, which The film also stars Witherspoon of thought. brings us to our first problem: how (Walk the Line) and Simon Woods “Transmission 1: Crazy In basic the story is. What I have listed (Pride & Prejudice). Penelope will be Love,” directed by David Bruckner, Image Courtesy of Sidneyt above is practically the entire plot of Image Courtesy of Romero-Grunwald Prod. released by Summit Entertainment introduces the audience to Mya, an People struggle against forces the film. A runtime of 95 minutes Students making a horror movie nationwide in theaters this Friday, unfortunate young woman stuck in caused by a mysterious signal. cannot be supported by a barebones stumble on to real zombies. Feb. 29.

sliver www.nique.net/sliver Does anyone else watch ER reruns everyday? “No, you’re the only loser I’ve ever heard of that watches ER re- runs. Do you watch 90210 and Melrose Place too? my birthday’s not until wednesday! what boy doesn’t have at least 1??? rookie mistake “Hot blonde girl with the Victoria’s Secret bag, will you marry me? “ I will not marry you. I won’t even acknowledge your disgustingly pathetic exsitence. The only thing from Victoria’s Secret that I own and that you will ever see is this bag. “You’re now free to post creepy, pitiable slivers about people you see on the Stinger but are too much of a pansy to initiate converstation with. I’m going to sleep and will not be awake to post retribution slivers. “ Murgles margles. peanuts at the baseball games? “I’m tired of all these kids and their baggy, baggy pants. “ quit hating on PTFE... “sliver fairy, this one’s for you. “ “bears, beets, battlestar galactica “ Entertainment Technique • Friday, February 29, 2008 • 19 DramaTech spotlights creative directing By Kenny Phillips mind as you sit in suspense for the mir and Estragon, soon wonder why fill this season’s position that would Contributing Writer conclusion of the story. As a touch they wait at all, but many impressions have been chosen by the late Greg of nostalgia, this was also the very and comic situations occur when Abbot, the former DramaTech For their 60th season perfor- first play performed in DramaTech’s locals intrude upon their lengthy artistic director, to whom the show city scene mance schedule, DramaTech first season. wait for this mysterious benefactor. was dedicated. Theater has listed two plays for the Waiting for Godot is a touch more Samuel Beckett, author of this work, If you are looking to immerse your momentous occasion: The Valiant obtuse in its allegory, but it has many truly took the time to flesh out each creative receptors in something a bit Dark Star at Variety and Waiting for Godot. more humorous moments laced character to represent facets of man. more left-brained than the normal The Valiant is a story of an within its tragic story. When the I believe that this dramatic precision fare at Tech, this season’s DramaT- Dark Star Orchestra, a Grateful unknown young man waiting on lights first hit the stage, two men of is the reason DramaTech chose this ech performances are definitely a Dead tribute band, will play their death row, keeping his identity slight means are revealed near a single piece to complete the couple and must see. renditions of famous songs by the hidden from everyone. A potential tree on the grass. The waiting Grateful Dead this Saturday, March relative, a young woman claiming for Godot (a wealthy man DramaTech’s latest 1 at 8:30 p.m. at the Variety Play- that he bears a resemblance to her who holds their salva- productions, The house. Tickets are $22.50 in advance older brother, appears the very night tion) begins. Their Valiant and and $25 at the door. he is to be executed. What she has day is filled with Waiting for to say may yet shed revealing light nothing but the Godot, upon this man and finally resolve continuing hope highlight- Red Bull Illume his earthly affairs. Will it make that Godot will ed the his passing easier? Will it change soon come. As talents of Red Bull Illume, an action and the outcome of his life to restitute the day progresses the actors adventure sports photography another’s tribulations before he with nothing to and direc- exhibition, will be in Atlanta at is gone from this world? These occupy their minds, tors. Centennial Olympic Park from questions will run through your the two men, Vladi- Photos by John Guthrie/STUDENT PUBLICATIONS March 5-16, from 6-10 p.m. daily. The photos are displayed in 8-foot cubes and illuminated from the final third is the most depressing films made by Tech students at this from page 18 from page 18 inside out. This exhibition is free to Signal and bleak. year’s Campus MovieFest. Diary the public. For a preview, check out The directors’, producers’ and ac- When I questioned the directors redbullillume.com. by a dark humor vaguely reminiscent tors’ loves of cinema permeated the regarding the unsettling nature caliber of actors to carry his message. of an Edgar Wright (Shaun of the screen, and in an interview I had with of the actual signal shown to the What’s worse, the message itself that Dead) comedy, initially disrupts the David Bruckner, Jacob Gentry, Dan audience, they informed me that the audience is mercilessly beaten Regina on stage extremely enjoyable “Transmission they had worked with a specialist, with is very unclear. The film can’t 1.” This upset is quickly assuaged, studying frequency modulations go more than three minutes without Rock and roll artist Regina Spe- as it is in “Transmission 2” where “...The Signal that produced agitation and stress one character whining about how ktor will perform with Only Son this actor A.J. Bowen, who portrays is an excellent in the viewer. It’s a good thing they they shouldn’t be filming the events, Friday, Feb. 29 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lewis, displays an excellent and never showed the signal onscreen while the one holding the camera Tabernacle. Spektor’s latest album, broad range of acting skills. and thoroughly for any extended sequence, as brief proclaims his determination for the In Pink, came out in 2007. Tickets The final transmission, “Trans- entertaining escape glimpses were enough to obtain the “truth.” for the show are $22-25. Doors open mission 3: Escape from Terminus,” desired effects. Further elaboration The idea of whether or not we’re at 7 p.m. directed by Dan Bush, reverts to from the monotonous regarding the signal may come in even worth saving is an interesting a tone similar to that of the first retread of films spat the form of additional movies, as the one, but it isn’t explored well here. and presents the story from Ben’s directors expressed a great interest None of the themes are. I blame most Superstar returns point of view. However, while out by Hollywood.” in presenting more points of view of this on the lackluster cast, who have the first segment presented the from the people of Terminus. sullied a film that could have been Jesus Christ Superstar, the first infection of the signal en masse, Hopefully directors Bruckner, incredible but instead is bland. masterpiece by Tim Rice and An- this transmission provides a more Bush, Alexander Motlagh (producer) Gentry, Bush, producer Motlagh If you’re a zombie aficionado, drew Lloyd Webber, will be playing claustrophobic view as the characters and A.J. Bowen, this passion was and actor Bowen have many more it’s always interesting to see what at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts travel to and from buildings and easily apparent. They all have had opportunities to create innovative Romero has up his sleeve. If you’re Centre from March 4-9. Tickets houses. The viewer also learns that extended work in the underground cinema. The Signal is an excellent not, this isn’t going to win you over. range from $20-47 and can be it is possible to transcend the effects Atlanta film scene and showed and thoroughly entertaining escape While certainly not terrible, Diary purchased online. Most shows are of the signal by focusing on the sur- their support for local artists, even from the monotonous retread of films is frustrating and disappointing. My at 8 p.m. Find out more at cobben- roundings; despite this, the film’s acknowledging the excellent short spat out by Hollywood. advice: stick with Cloverfield. ergycentre.com. 20 • Friday, February 29, 2008 • Technique Entertainment 0100101101001010Two Bits1001101010011010 Two Bits expounds upon pros, cons, anecdotes of travel by plane The best opportunities at Tech Atlantic in steerage. To start off, on a about your wedding plans to your draw in terms of seating arrangements. things too far; we can just chuck ’em are those that involve getting at least plane filled with Nordic goddesses for friend despite the fact that I’m trying My flight to Europe wasn’t so lucky. out once we hit cruising altitude. a thousand miles away from campus stewardesses, my section was served by to get some sleep. I use the doctors’ I now know for a fact that there is a A century ago, people would dining halls. There are numerous the only male attendant on the flight. orders as an excuse to walk up to the devil because his three children sat have been ecstatic to be able to soar possibilities to go work or study abroad My flight attendant gave me my first first class section and release any gases in the row behind me. They amused above the clouds, but I’m so used to for a semester. For instance, a friend exposure to a foreign language when I’m holding in my intestines. themselves by playing games like “who airplane travel that I don’t care about of mine recently got an internship he addressed me in German instead of During previous can kick the seat ahead of him the the miracle of flight anymore. I just in Kazakhstan. I didn’t even know English. After that, I was too afraid to hardest” and “how long can I scream want to spend my time watching Kazakhstan was a real country; I ask him for anything the entire flight before the passenger in front of me year-old movies and sleeping, which thought it was just made up for the because even the most effeminate turns around and shoves a hot towel is why I always ask the guy in the Borat movie. After working for one gay male sounds threatening when in my mouth.” It’s moments like this window seat to pull down the blind. week, he is now the Vice President of speaking in German. At least he that you realize how regrettable it is I don’t care if volcanoes are erupting Kazakhstan. He will be staying there gave me three hot towels—that’s that human beings are not a species through a rainbow illuminated by the for the next six months (or until the two more than normal, which shows that eat their young. northern lights. Close the window government disbands, whichever you that it always pays to flirt with When they started screaming, no shade. You’re letting light in, and I’m comes first). In addition to better food the flight attendant, no matter the parents on the flight claimed them. trying to watch Shrek 3. and exposure to a different culture, gender. Though I never understood The little monsters were probably On my flight back from Europe I going abroad allows you to meet more why airlines give out hot towels in dropped off at the airport and put was trapped next to a foreigner who women; and foreign chicks will believe the first place, or why they serve them on a one-way flight to Lithuania. refused to put the window blind down anything you tell them. If anyone with tongs. Are we supposed to eat Europeans don’t hate American so I turned to him and said, “It doesn’t from France asks, I am the archduke the towels? because of our foreign policy; it’s matter if you’re a refugee fleeing to the of Wyoming. On long flights you’re not supposed because they have to put up with our United States and trying to get the The only downside to going abroad to sit still the entire time. Doctors children on international fights home. last glimpse of your homeland you’ll is the overseas flight needed to get advise you to get up and walk flights, I have never I saw a woman crate a puppy for the ever see, if you don’t pull down the there. On a recent trip to Europe, down the aisles to prevent deep vein gotten stuck next to obnoxious small flight; why can’t we do the same to shade right now I’ll have you locked I found out that travel conditions thrombosis, which leads to all sorts of children, nor placed by an attractive human toddlers? Okay, maybe my up in Abu Ghraib. Yes, I do have haven’t improved since my great- nasty complications like heart attacks, female trying to get her mile high club frustration has broken my sense of that authority; I’m the archduke of great-grandfather first crossed the strokes and the desire to jabber nonstop membership, so I considered this a rationality, and I’m starting to take Wyoming.”

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