ENTERTAINMENTpage 23 Technique • Friday, April 19, 2002 • 23 Two Bits: a final crusade One, two, three... Tech’s most humorous student, the The title The Last Waltz sounds like ENTERTAINMENT Two Bits Man, tells the tale of his chess- something that includes powdered wigs playing adventures with a sidekick and and thick accents. If you want to find Technique • Friday, April 19, 2002 an evil adversary. Page 25 out what it really is, read on. Page 27 ‘Murder by Numbers’ a slow, painful death Sandra Bullock stars as Cassie Mayweather, a homicide detective and crime scene specialist assigned to the murder of a young woman in the California coastal town of San Benito. Ben Chaplin plays her new partner. By Bryan Basamanowicz degree murder. By day, Richard and Assistant Entertainment Editor Justin are far from friends and bare- ly even communicate unless to ver- Title: Murder By Numbers bally assault one another. But beyond Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan the gaze of public scrutiny, the two Gosling, Michael Pitt arrange frequent, pseudo-ceremo- Director: Barbet Schroeder nial rendezvous at an abandoned Rating: y 1/2 cabin to exchange perspectives, ideas, and plans. Every now and then an action Both Justin and Richard are packed thriller will stun audiences strangers to their wealthy, but bro- with a fast paced, ever-twisting plot, ken families. In an effort to quell a a showcase of convincing acting, lingering adolescent restlessness by and a climatic conclusion that will exploring a primal curiosity, the two keep audiences in deep contempla- odd companions plan and carry out tion for hours to come. And then a random homicide of an unknown there are movies like Murder by victim. Combining Richard’s con- Numbers. The title sounds kind of fidence with Justin’s intelligence, intriguing the two careful- doesn’t it? I was ly arrange to set guessing that the up the school jan- film might of of- Some of the itor to take the fered a cinemat- characters offer an fall for the deed. ic profiling of an On the investi- estranged serial edgy intrigue...others gation scene we killer who left a are low dimensional meet Cassie homicidal John Mayweather Nash-quality puppet like figments (Bullock), a sav- numerical puz- of writer Tony vy and sassy ho- Photo courtesy CASTLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT zle for the cops micide Casey Mayweather (Sandra Bullock) and Sam Kennedy (Ben Chapmen) ponder over the chaos of a bizarre to trace and un- Gayton’s imagination. investigator who, crime scene in ‘Murder by Numbers,’ partially inspired by the murders of Dartmouth College profs in 2000. ravel with the as- of course, is tor- less innocent than first glance would out. So it seems as if the two adoles- use another round of serious edit- sistance of an mented by a mys- suggest. cent killers have gotten away with ing, and maybe even a rewrite be- ingenious mathematician. But in terious past trauma. Along with her The DA’s office and higher rank- little worry. But armed with a vom- fore I would ever recommend paying fact, the story is even more far fetched newbie partner Sam Kennedy (Ben ing police officials are eager to wrap it sampling identified as Justin money to see something it. We’ve and no elements of genius, cine- Chapman), they begin piecing to- up the case concluding that the jan- Pendleton’s, Mayweather will stop got a borderline homoerotic rela- matic, mathematical, or otherwise gether the decoy evidence, placed itor is the sole guilty party. No one at nothing to expose the connec- tionship between two polar adoles- are present in the film’s composi- so skillfully by our two high school is compelled by Mayweather’s in- tion between Justin and Richard, cent opposites that springs up out tion. killers. While Kennedy is convinced tuition, not even her partner. Fur- and their mutual connection to the of nowhere (from the audiences per- When Justin Pendleton (Michael early that it was indeed Ray, the thermore, Richard happens to be bizarre homicide. spective) and ends up being power- Pitt), the shy, book buried, class Janitor, behind the homicide, May- the son of a powerful public official It’s almost like the movie came ful enough to compel a murder. geek finds a common bond with weather, after an encounter with and the last thing the DA’s office out prematurely, not because it And hot on their pursuit, we have a the privileged and popular high Richard, becomes convinced that wants to do is follow Mayweather’s doesn’t center around a relevant dark and disturbed version of San- school showboat, Richard Haywood the smooth talking and effortlessly estranged leads into an investiga- contemporary topic, but because it’s (Ryan Gosling), the result is first charming high school stud is a lot tion not worthy of the political fall- completely unbalanced and could See Numbers, page 30

Music Listening Room Weekend Excursion to kick off weekend Earth Day celebration at Tech includes diverse slate of music By Jennifer LaHatte moves that were featured on the ESPN Managing Editor College Basketball Awards show this past March at the Alexander Memorial Coli- Attention all tree-hugging hippies: this seum as part of the Final Four festivities. day is for you! Don’t be alarmed if At 11:30 a.m., Atlanta poet you’re not one though, this Steven Wing takes the stage day is still for you too. If with his heartfelt po- you like listening to ems that celebrate live music, or if the importance of you find poet- preserving the ry readings par- environment. ticularly Sujoy Ban- moving, then erjee, fresh- Georgia man CS Tech’s fifth major, will annual Earth also add his Day Festival is acoustic tal- the place to be. ents and is ex- Starting at cited to be on 10 a.m. today, the list of per- live entertain- formers for this ment will run for Earth Day cele- the entire festival, bration. which takes place at the “I think it Student Center Plaza. will be a lot of fun and The first act to take the it’s a good thing to be sup- stage is Weberdog, a band featuring all porting,” said Banerjee, who started play- Photo courtesy WICKED GROUP Tech students, who look to life at Tech as ing the guitar in sixth grade. If you’re looking to start your weekend off with some music, check this out. The band Weekend inspiration for some of their lyrics. He adds that the songs he writes “are Excursion, pictured here, will be hitting Tech today to entertain for free. This no-cost concert will Tech’s Gold Rush Basketball Dance pretty much about everything people ex- be in the Music Listening Room on the second floor of the Student Center at noon today. Team rounds out the next hour of live performances with their ultra-hip jazz See Earth, page 27 24 • Friday, April 19, 2002 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT ...10101010101010101010101010101010101010101...... Two Bits

They say change is often healthy, me,” I called to her, she turned to student center, on a Friday after- Angry and wounded, my mouth “No you don’t,” she called back. and the two bits man, while I never face me and intermittently blessed noon, usually a fairly friendly place put me in serious trouble, ”I will “Please” I pleaded sorrowfully, intend to change my name to the my eyes by exposing another stun- for socializing, bowling, air hockey own your king in minutes!” I pro- not wanting to look directly at her three bits man or one bit man, or ning angle of the flawless collection and the like, became the house of a claimed brashly. face, “just leave me alone.” two and a half bit man, couldn’t of features that detailed her face. I nightmare. My faithful readers, I “Beat me in chess?” his words “If I were a queen and you were agree more. So with the semester looked at her with white-hot inten- appreciate your continuing atten- collapsed away lightly into a gentle my king,” the desperation of her calmly winding down, and the last sity, and found my voice begging to tion, but let me forewarn you that chuckle. His chess cronies imitated voice rose above and cut through all Spring 2002 issue of the Technique say it, “If these desks were squares this next portion of the story may his laughter promptly. “Interesting, the surrounding noises filling the in your hands, I advise you to relax on a chessboard, and I was a knight, shock you. Right next to the ATMs well if you’re anything more than a student center, even the disco blar- and instead of entertaining you with I’d surely take you.” I saw her there, my one and only, babbling technique geek!” Ritz said ing from Dance Dance Revolution. my typical arsenal of sarcastic anec- Maybe you can imagine the re- side by side with and being tutored harshly, the cronies responded with “If I was a queen, and you were my dotes, criticisms and rants, let the action I got after letting that one by Tech’s very own chess master their overdrawn “ooooh”s and “took king,” she repeated as she ran, al- two bits man warm your heart this slip out. Naturally, her eyes beamed Julien Ritz. that”s etc. Ritz continued, “then most stumbling down the student and her mouth curved upward, “You you’ll meet me here tomorrow at like to play chess?” she responded 12 noon.” shyly with a slight blush. And with With nothing to lose, I agreed With the sun’s heat that moment began the blossoming “It seems only right and stormed out of the building, The desperation of beating down on us of a new romantic course that the that while you stick my heart scattered about in a cou- her voice cut through two bits man would sail with ease. ple million pieces. from above, we We filled our days with nonstop yourself away writing After a lonely chess free night, I the surrounding noise indulged ourselves in chess playing. Every time we had a that silly column that headed out towards the student cen- filling the student free moment, we inevitably would ter to meet my fate. After all, what seemingly endless be found vigorously going at it in your woman would does further humiliation matter when center, even the Disco sessions of hot chess the library, in the student center, find a real player to you’ve already suffered to the most blaring from Dance the campanile, we even snuck into supreme degree? day in and day out Junior’s Grill once during after hours share her skills with” Arriving on the first floor, I saw Dance Revolution. just for the sake of a new environ- that the table had already been set ment. Sometimes she would domi- up and Ritz had already taken his nate me, and others, I her, but both seat. Ritz’s cronies, along with a week with a story of bravery, ro- of us inevitably always had fun. She must have noticed me just multitude of other chess fans were center stairs. “I would protect you.” mance, and board games. When spring break came around, as I noticed her because I caught the awaiting my arrival and the result- At the base of the stairs, I had no Economics class: she was sitting we decided to head to the beach surprised look of guilt flash across ant match. choice but to meet her eyes, she in the desk two seats ahead of mine where we sat out on the shore, the her face. “It’s not what it looks like,” The game began with Ritz giv- continued, “But I’ll always be your and one seat to the left. By the time sun’s heart of heat beating down on she pleaded with me. But the two ing me the first move. queen and you’ll always be my two I arrived, all the desks immediately us from above, while we indulged bits man isn’t naïve and he knows a “Well here we go,” I thought. I bits man, and you’ve got my heart surrounding hers had already filled ourselves in seemingly endless ses- slap in the face when he feels one. began to think about my opening in check mate.” up with guys eager for her to drop a sions of hot chess day in and day “What’s the surprise two bits strategy when- The pieces remained on the board pencil or to ask for a note she missed out. man?” taunted Ritz, “It seems only “Stop the game!” It was her, hav- unmoved, except for one, my op- from the lecture. But this situation During the course of that spring right that while you stick yourself ing entered from the rear student ponent had knocked over his king; was the usual one, and today was break, I began to really feel that I away writing your silly column that center entrance. “Two Bits Man, only at Tech. my day, the two bits man wasn’t had finally found my soul “check” your woman would find a real play- Please don’t do it!” she called from Until we meet again, this is the going to let a little geographic prob- mate. er to share her skills with.” A popu- the balcony on the second floor, Two Bits Man, that was my story, lem stop him from making an im- Cute, huh? lation of Ritz’s chess buddies began “it’s not worth it!” and I’m sticking to it. Good luck pression. Two desks ahead and one But unfortunately as often hap- laughing in response to their lead- “You don’t need to be here,” I with finals and have a great sum- to the left, it came to me; “excuse pens, trouble came to paradise. The er’s taunts. shouted, “I have to do this.” mer. See you soon. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, April 19, 2002 • 25

Scorsese still ‘Waltz’ing with Earth from page 23 perience in everyday life.” re-release of concert movie Rounding out the end of the On participating in the Georgia Tech Earth Day By Ananya Paul encing a live show of legendary entertainment is Parakeet Nelson celebration: “I think it will be a lot of fun and it’s Contributing Writer musicians with a hint of the so- and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who called “cream of Hollywood.” will be playing a mix of their own a good thing to be supporting.” Originally made in 1978, The All the flaws during the perfor- music and cover songs. Hailing from On his songs: “[They] are pretty much about Last Waltz is making its way through mance make the movie so original, Athens, Georgia, this band com- the hearts of audiences who love for example Clapton missing a few bines jazz, hip-hop, reggae, rock R&B everything people experience in everyday life.” sixties and seventies music. With notes while playing the guitar and and bluegrass producing a unique sound that appeals to a wide audi- Sujoy Banerjee one of America’s best filmmakers, Robbie Robertson jumping right CS freshman, musician performing at Tech’s Earth Day celebration Martin Scorsese, directing and some in to fill in. ence. of the best musicians of all time The sharing of the microphones Also featured as part of the Earth assembled on a single stage, this when all the performers are on stage, Day celebration are prize giveaways, The Georgia Tech Earth Day children,” said Cindy Jackson, Earth movie truly is a wonderful docu- at one point it was almost three demonstrations of alternative-fuel celebration has grown over the past Day coordinator here at Tech. ment of history. It’s a blend of dif- musicians per microphone scream- vehicles, the Zoo Atlanta Zoo-Mo- five years into Atlanta’s largest cele- So remember, while the day may ferent musicians performing with ing, and it was hard to distinguish bile, and an interactive trivia maze bration of the worldwide environ- be about the Earth, that doesn’t “The Band,” and in the midst of their voices yet so harmonic. It be- with questions regarding environ- mental awareness occasion, and mean you can’t have a little fun. breath taking music are little inter- yond doubt touched the hearts of mental statistics and issues (this is “attracts not only Georgia Tech stu- views by Martin Scorsese. their very appreciative audience. how you get your hands on the free dents, faculty, and staff but Atlanta For more information on the Earth The Last Most impor- t-shirt with Buzz holding the globe residents, businesses, philanthrop- Day celebration, including a full sched- Waltz is alleged- tantly, this mov- in his hands). ic organizations, and local school ule, visit www.gatech.edu/earthday. ly the last per- ie and “The formance of this All the flaws during Band” covered group and the the performance various genres of movie is quite music so that au- the entertaining make the movie so diences with var- and sophisticat- original, like Eric ious tastes can ed concert film. appreciate it. After each Clapton missing a few There was a pres- song, and there notes while playing ence of Ragtime, are a number of Blues, Country, songs, Scorsese the guitar. Blue Grass, Rock proves himself and that too per- to be an excel- formed by the lent interviewer while asking mem- best musicians of all time. bers of “The Band” and the guest The whole movie is mesmeriz- stars of that particular song. ing and so entertaining. It seems Some of the guest musicians with like the audience in the movie the- whom “The Band” performs con- ater were just as involved in cheer- sist of infamous names of rock such ing the musicians after every song as: Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil as the audience in 1979 were. The Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morri- caliber of talent in all these musi- son, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Har- cians, and especially in Scorsese, is ris, Muddy Waters, “The Staples,” incredible. Ringo Starr, Ron Wood, Dr. John, The next time you want to watch Paul Butterfield and Ronnie Hawk- something original while experienc- ins. ing some excellent music, definite- Scorsese’s true skills come out ly catch The Last Waltz. while interviewing the dashing Rob- bie Robertson whose good looks The Last Waltz, rated PG, was re- and adept guitar playing make him released in select theaters on April 5, By Robert Hill / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS the focal point of the movie. and will be released on a special edi- Students at last year’s Georgia Tech Earth Day celebration sign their names to a banner promoting This movie is almost like experi- tion DVD on May 7. environmental awareness. The fifth annual celebration occurs today from around the Student Center plaza. 26 • Friday, April 19, 2002 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Sideways Crossword North Avenue Trade School The Live List: The By Joey Katzen 2. Sam Austin or George Bush 32. Spotted quartzlike rock Contributing Writer 3. Lean 33. 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an investigator, we have to sit through are a few obvious setups exposed in Numbers from page 23 enough traumatic flashback scenes the climax that conclude the film’s “A psychological thriller is so much what you to permanently endow us with trau- various twists and turns but the end don’t say and what you don’t show, and how dra Bullock propelled by a desire to matic flashbacks ourselves. Further- result simply doesn’t flow right and vindicate her own past and assisted, more, when the cat is out of the bag ends up raising more questions than you set the camera and what you allow the actor criticized by and romantically en- and Mayweather spills her guts, not it resolves. And I’m not talking about to show.” tangled with her rookie partner. It’s to ruin the surprise but there is no provocative, disturbing philosoph- a tough story to make work and real surprise; the exposure of her ical questions, but more simple dis- Sandra Bullock director, Barbet Schroeder (Single circumstances doesn’t really con- turbing ones, like “Why is this movie Star and producer, ‘Murder by Numbers’ White Female, Kiss of Death), isn’t tribute much if anything to the film so bad?” and “Why doesn’t this movie up for the job. and the screen make sense?”. If this assessment The editing time definitely sounds overly cynical, then I strongly ship between the two high school any of the detective’s forensic tools problems con- could have been advise you to go see this movie and killers, possibly at the expense of might be used outside their favor. tribute most se- better spent. In see if you aren’t plagued by the same Bullock’s overdrawn flashback vi- There is a particularly smart and verely to the The highlight of the an interview re- dilemmas. gnettes, the film might have been effective shot of a crime scene inves- films suffering film is surely the high garding the film, Some of the characters that pop- adjusted in favor of a better balance tigation textbook burning in the counter-dy- Sandra Bullock ulate this film offer an edgy intrigue between plot and character devel- fireplace at Justin and Richard’s cab- namic asymme- energy, fast paced claimed that “A at best while others are simply low opment. in. try. For forensic analysis psychological dimensional puppet like figments The highlight of the film is sure- All in all the concept, thought example, May- thriller is so of writer Tony Gayton’s imagina- ly the high energy, fast paced foren- difficult, isn’t a bad one, and maybe weather’s dark sequences. much what you tion. On the scarce bright side of sic analysis sequences. In these scenes director Barbet Shroeder, is anx- past is made don’t say and the picture, Gosling and Pitt work the film cuts back and forth be- ious to move on to his next project, known to the what you don’t well together on screen with their tween the investigators (Bullock and or maybe the pre-screening I viewed audience through her sudden en- show, and how you set the camera roles. Despite the unexplained fac- Chapman) meticulously piecing to- lacked some finishing touches that counters with voices and visions from and what you allow the actor to tors that guide their relationship gether the details of the crime scene, will make a world of difference be- ago. Admittedly, it’s a little intrigu- show.” Such insight may have been with one another, the scenes in- and then rewinds back to the elabo- fore premiere night, but Murder by ing the first time we see her go through useful to the film’s editor. volving Gosling and Pitt’s charac- rate planning undertaken by the two Numbers is simply not a complete one of her “episodes” but before we To further the film’s editing woes, ters are the most psychologically teenage homicide culprits (Pitt and movie. actually find out what happened the climatic scene is a virtually di- provoking ones. With a little more Gosling) as they plan for, predict, and how it’s relevant to her work as sastrous misallocation of space. There attention devoted to the relation- and pre-empt the possibility that

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DRA IN LACE RANG Photo courtesy CASTLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT Michael Pitt and Ryan Gosling (center and right) are implicated and try to dodge detective Cassie Mayweather TENDS ANTS DUKE (Sandra Bullock) in the new psychological thriller ‘Murder by Numbers’ which hits theaters nationwide today.

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Reindeer Games and Phan- By Derick Stanger and beer money, nothing more, try origins from being overbearing. (U-WIRE) U. Houston - Can toms have been two of his poorer Assistant Sports Editor nothing less.” The most amazing part is the fact anyone else smell the sour stench of choices. This attitude is clearly shown that they were able to come up with movie cheese? Just when you thought Jackson, however, delivers an im- Artist: Nappy Roots through their music. Nappy Roots 20 unique beats, unheard of in their nothing could be cheesier than Bruce pressive performance as usual. Au- Title: Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz has burst on the scene with this field, all of which can make a house Willis walking in slow motion to diences can expect his high energy Genre: Rap latest release. However they did not or car stereo boom. the space shuttle in Armageddon, and intense realization. Jackson’s Label: Atlantic have to sell their soul and compro- Very few flaws can be found in Ben Affleck decides to pull the same character is a guy having the worst Tracks: 20 (including bonus) mise their vision in order to land a this CD, however, one is that the move in a water-drenched office. day imaginable and desperately try- Rating: yyyy record deal with Atlantic Records. artists did stretch themselves a bit Changing Lanes is a new film ing not to go over the edge. Like Before they even released their too thin. Instead of a 20-track re- with high expectations bearing hard Michael Douglas in Falling Down, It seems that these days every first CD they were the buzz around leased, 15 tracks would have been upon its shoulders. With a team Jackson finally snaps and lives out rapper or group that releases their WKU. They started their own record much better. including Affleck, Samuel L. Jack- the stress-relieving anger we’ve all own CD is following the same for- label and started their own line of At times they faltered lyrically son and Sydney Pollack, nothing dreamed of releasing. mat. Take some street violence, throw Nappy Roots clothing. Atlantic and hid these faults behind the bass less than the best should be expect- The film also includes a moral in some money and women, add and the DJ. They must also realize ed. lesson. Don’t worry about missing some lyrics with shock value and that their twang does not go along Affleck does for Changing Lanes it because each scene is saturated they have themselves a gold or plat- with every beat imaginable and what Willis did for Armageddon. with it. The lesson goes a little some- inum LP, depending on how well It’s rare and should stick with what works. He’s a well-known actor who’s sure thing like this: In today’s world of its promoted. No release can be perfect and even to bring in an audience, but his self-centered indulgence, people tend Too many “artists” are just try- refreshing when a the very few tracks that are slightly performance lacks tremendously. He to forget the importance of doing ing to get the most “bling, bling,” group comes around flawed are still enjoyable to listen plays a moralistic, high-priced law- right by others. the most platinum caps, the most and breaks this mold. to. yer who unknowingly has turned to When two star-crossed strang- Bentleys. It’s rare and refreshing when If Nappy Roots had to be de- the dark side. ers rub each other the wrong way, a group comes around and breaks In fact, one could say scribed as a mix of artists, it would An unrealistic chain of events one day can ruin the rest of their this mold. In fact, one could say it’s it’s as refreshing as a take the creativity of Outkast and teaches him how to do the right lives. Depressed yet? Feeling like as refreshing as a juicy watermelon Wyclef, the southern drawl of Bub- thing—the hard way. Maybe the you should hug the person next to on a hot summer day. And in their juicy watermelon on a ba Sparxx and the beats of Dr. Dre. recent drug-rehab ordeal has im- you? Me neither, but that doesn’t first major release Nappy Roots has hot summer day. On occasion they can sound like a paired his judgment when choos- stop “Changing Lanes” from tak- done so with Watermelon, Chicken less harsh D-12, without Eminem. ing movie roles. Whatever the reason, ing an in-your-face approach to re- & Gritz. What makes them so hard to place Affleck should stick to his earlier, vealing the dramatic consequences Even their name epitomizes why are their six separate tones of voice independent film projects. The ac- of disregarding people. they stand out from the typical “gang- Records approached the group af- which range from the higher pitched sta” crowd. Nappy is a term that ter they mastered the small-time Skinny Deville to the deep tone of was created by B. Stille, Big V, R. market with their 1998 release, Coun- Scales. Prophet, Skinny Deville, Scales, and try Fried Cess, which quickly flew In short, Watermelon, Chicken Ron Clutch back when they met at off the shelves. Their newest cd is & Gritz is perfect for any rap fan Western Kentucky University. Nap- already near the top of the Bill- that is tired of the mundane, copied py means simple, real and keeping board charts and their first release music that is being released and re- it close to home. Awnaw is getting major play-time released. Take a step away from the “Nappy Roots believes that you on radio stations all over the nation. rap/pop that is being produced now are the diamond. You should shine,” What is so intriguing about their and travel deep into the nappy south. said Big V. “Just be you, and it’s all music is the contrasting styles that Diving into the realm that encom- right to be common, cause there’s seem to intertwine so well but dif- passes “Life, Liberty and the Pur- more common people in the world ferently with every song. Under- suit of Nappyness” is a trip worth than rich, so we cater to the com- neath each single is a country, down taking. mon man. I don’t want to tell peo- home base that almost gives the songs ple something they can’t relate to… a twang. Nappy Roots’ Watermelon, Chick- Photo courtesy PARAMOUNT PICTURES So it’s that way, you know, just However, the Roots mix in a en & Gritz is available in record Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Affleck are both seeking to make up for lost talking in language so that people variety of bass lines and orchestra stores now. For more on the group, time the other has taken in the current box-office king, ‘Changing Lanes.’ know how it is to have pocket lint instruments that keep their coun- visit www.nappyroots.com.

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