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WHISTLE A HAPPY TUNE SOFTBALL SEASON ENDS A redesigned whistle has made its The Tech softball team successfully ENTERTAINMENT debut on campus. The new sound is made it to the ACC Regional semi- receiving mixed reviews. Page 7 finals, but lost 1-9 to UGA. Page 15 Technique • Friday, May 28, 2004 Despite rain, Music Midtown not a washout On the Bricks By C. Jason Mabry Additionally, those attending kicks off today Senior Staff Writer the event for the first time may have [email protected] been surprised by the age of many For the fourth straight summer, A few elements seem to be syn- of those in attendance. High school On the Bricks will rock downtown onymous with Music Midtown. This kids looked to be in the majority, but Atlanta starting today. Held at year, along with past years, appears to those in middle school also made a Centennial Olympic Park, the first have not strayed far from that path. surprisingly strong showing. show is tonight and features the mu- Not only did it rain throughout the This year’s big news was the sky- sical performances of Train, Gavin weekend, but the rain was torren- high proposal Saturday afternoon. A DeGraw, Liz Phair and Graham tial. guy paid a pilot to drag a banner ask- Colton Band. Tickets are available Luckily for festival goers, the ing his girlfriend to marry him. for $5 and may be purchased at the rain was worse The 2004 gates, which open at 5:30 p.m. The during last year’s Music Midtown summer series continues every Friday opening sets, and “Jessica Simpson festival had a slew through August 20, and the shows this year the fes- of big names, run from 6-11 p.m. For more info tival was not de- also contributed from Ludacris and a performance lineup, check out layed. to the less-than- and Big Boi to www.onthebricks.com. Unfortunate- the Strokes, the ly, the rain did stellar performance Foo Fighters, put a damper on lineup—starting the Offspring Monster Bash offers the performanc- and yes, Jessica es of Big Boi late, ending early, Simpson. Fledg- classic horror flicks and the Doors and breaking in the ling acts made an of the 21st Cen- appearance with Horror film fans should check out tury; they lost middle, all with no the likes of Da- the first annual Rock ‘N Roll Mon- their crowds in explanation.” mien Rice and ster Bash at the Starlight Drive-In droves around Joss Stone, while movie theatre. Sunday, June 6, gates midnight. classic groups will open at 2:30 p.m. for a thrill filled Also, there is apparently a tacit such as Kansas, REO Speedwagon celebration of rock ‘n roll and horror dress code for festival attendees. and Journey were also prominent. flicks. Live music, burlesque acts, The tank top, or several at once, While the 2003 festival com- wandering monsters, an art exhibit was undoubtedly requisite attire for manded a bigger celebrity lineup, and a hearse show will be featured the women. For those females who 2004 was still a memorable Music throughout the day. Two horror clas- attend next year, do keep in mind Midtown and people of all ages sics, Evil Dead and Phantasm, will the strong likelihood of rain when thoroughly enjoyed themselves. be projected on the outdoor drive-in selecting a white tank top. A noticeable departure from pre- screens once dusk arrives. The cost Nakedness of the male variety vious concerts is the musical switch of this horrific event is a mere $10. also reared its nasty head during the that is slowly occurring and gaining Visit www.hauntedatlanta.com for festival. Those of us who do not sport emphasis. Hip Hop has always made more details. openly visible tattoos or protruding its presence felt in Atlanta and the By Stephen Marek / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS bellies feel somewhat left out of this The always fashionable Jessica Simpson took the stage late Sunday display of skin. See Midtown, page 11 night. Even her good looks could not make up for her mediocre set. Fox Theatre film festival begins June 7 In summer sequel that rivals original, The 2004 Coca-Cola Summer Day After Tomorrow Film Festival at the Fox Theatre has announced its line-up. An in- Shrek 2 delivers ogre-sized laughs dependent feature titled Big Ain’t By Echezona Ukah the previews, I was tempted to exciting, not factual Bad will make its Atlanta debut on Staff Writer think that the movie would be Monday, June 7, at 8:00 p.m.; it will [email protected] very predictable. Luckily, I was By Alexandros Salazar as it can be saved, when an entire also become the first movie of the The memorable trio, Shrek, wrong. Contributing Writer hemisphere is plunged into a new festival. Master and Commander, the Princess Fiona and Donkey, are King Harold and Shrek get off In the mind of a Hollywood Ice Age. Oscar-nominated action flick star- back in this second animated on the wrong foot, and arguments producer, the only thing more ex- Dennis Quaid plays Jack Hall, ring Russell Crowe, will be shown Shrek feature, and they have ensue. Due to various reasons, citing than a cataclysmic change of a scientist who has some evidence on Thursday, June 10 at 8:00 p.m. brought along some new enter- King Harold is forced to hire climate due to greenhouse gases is… that the previous ice age was caused Movies being screened in June also taining characters. a hit-man, actually a hitcat, to a cataclysmic change of climate due by a spurt of greenhouse emissions include all three films from the Lord Puss-in-Boots, Fiona’s parents murder Shrek. to greenhouse gases that happens in that disturbed ocean currents and of the Rings trilogy, Cold Mountain, King Harold and Queen Lillian, The hitcat, Puss-in-Boots, a week! caused the Northern Hemisphere to Gone With the Wind and Ben Hur. Prince Charm- is a spoof of The Day After Tomorrow is set freeze. He uses his research to send Newer and current releases such as ing, The Fairy The Mask of around the prem- a general warning Shrek 2, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Godmother “Seeing the Zorro, and is ise that global about greenhouse Van Helsing and both volumes of and a host of voiced by the warming is a pre- gas emissions that Kill Bill will be shown in August. other vivid previews, I was recent Zorro cursor to a global “[T]here is nothing is cordially ig- For price and ticket info refer to characters help tempted to think himself, Anto- frigid climate like a huge tidal nored by a very www.foxtheatre.org. add f lair to nio Banderas. change; a theory Cheney-like Vice the film. The that the movie C h a r m i n g that has, on oc- wave to tell President. movie picks up would be very puss, charm- casion, actually you that the big Of course, as Attention all where the first ing puss, I say. floated around things would hap- one left off, predictable. I just wish the the scientific com- moment in the pen in a movie, Resident Evil fans and the makers Luckily, I was fight scene be- munity. film has officially his predictions of the movie tween Puss- The movie come true, and a After the tremendous success delivered big. wrong.” in-Boots and takes a firm grasp arrived.” huge catastroph- of the poster contest for the $100 Newlyweds Shrek was a of this concept ic storm system million grossing hit, Resident Evil, Shrek and Fiona return from their little longer; I felt Puss-in-Boots and makes a solid disaster flick out forms and is set to change the face Screen Gems studio and Play honeymoon to find an invitation gave up too easily considering a of it. of the earth. Magazine are inviting fans to create to meet Fiona’s parents. After cat of his status. By solid disaster flick, please I won’t give out any further plot a poster for the sequel, Resident Evil: much persuasion by Fiona, Shrek I am desperately trying not to don’t misunderstand my label as points, although the plot itself is Apocalypse. Contestants are able to agrees to meet them, but only give away any more of the movie’s “scientifically probable,” “realistic,” rather formulaic, for the sake of build their original posters online because he loves her. plot. However, I will disclose the or any other word that might lend those who like to go into a movie at www.RE2.com. Shrek’s agreement results simple fact that Puss-in-Boots, the credence to the plot of the film. pretending they have never seen a The grand prize winner will be in a dramatic adventure to the Donkey, and Shrek go through I simply mean that the movie movie before. awarded a cash prize of $2,500, “Kingdom Far Far Away” where more exciting adventures, one of is a satisfying experience, with big I will, however, comment on the free movie passes and nationwide her parents, King Harold and disasters happening, little guys spectacular special effects. While exposure of their winning poster in theatres. The winner will be an- Queen Lillian, reside. Seeing See Shrek 2, page 11 toughing it out, and heroes saving the day—well, saving it as much See Day After, page 11 nounced August 2 online. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, May 28, 2004 • 11

dancers on stage with him during his the tornadoes, which were certainly son, and Emmy Rossum was an apt from page 9 set. The Strokes also had a success- from page 9 CGI, looked realistic. love-interest to the latter. Midtown ful performance and contributed a Day After And since every weather disas- So all in all, get some popcorn, “dirrty” south; now it is eking out very energetic and crowd-pleasing I’m not sold on the scientific accuracy ter imaginable is included for our and go see the movie. It’ll be fun, its niche in Music Midtown, and if set. Damien Rice, Fountains of of them, they are visually stunning viewing pleasure, lots of eye candy you’ll have something to trash from things keep moving in this direction, Wayne and Story of the Year also and very satisfying to watch; there permeates this movie. a science standpoint, and you’ll get the niche may soon include a large had dedicated supporters. is nothing like a huge tidal wave to With the characters being stereo- some great visuals. If you are an portion of the festival indeed. Sunday brought the musical tell you that the big moment in the types, the actors could not do too EAS major, this is definitely not for The Atlanta music scene is begin- talents of Cee-Lo, Ween, Jason Mraz, film has officially arrived. much with their given roles, but they you (trust me on that one—you will ning to mesh not in terms of a musical Fuel, Jessica Simpson, Courtney The effects blend in well with acquitted themselves nobly of the cry). preference, but in terms of the people Love and Twista. Anyone who the live action, well enough that my job, despite some rather trite lines. But if you just want to spend a fun who listen to its diversified sound. saw the Courtney Love show can relatively untrained eyes could not Dennis Quaid had an appropri- couple of hours in a theatre , then go. Demographics attest to the sad distinguish where reality ended and ately mournful face, Jake Gyllenhaal You’ll have a blast. Oh, and watch are spanning performance. CGI started by eyesight alone. Even looked the part of his estranged out for the Prez’s appearance. musical genres “Ludacris started Love played her and the festival the festival with a usual antics, this year clearly contributing to reflected that ob- bang, pumping up the naked female from page 9 overlapping of dialogue (especially be nominated. Yes, it will definitely servation. the crowd by playing scene and per- Shrek 2 when Shrek and Fiona arrive at the be nominated. Now for a forming medio- which includes turning the Donkey palace), as well as twists and quirks Seriously though, it is a beautiful quick festival all his radio hits.” cre renditions of into a noble steed. It is evident that about classic characters that make piece of animation that is also an summary: open- her songs. MTV Eddie Murphy, the voice of Donkey, them even more interesting. accurate snapshot of current and ing night Ludac- reality star and definitely had a great time with the For example, The Fairy God- classic pop culture. ris started the festival with a bang, singer Jessica Simpson also contrib- character. mother happens to be a manipulative I would recommend this movie pumping up the crowd by playing uted to the less-than-stellar perfor- Oh, and you must remember b#$%h. I didn’t know that, so I bet to kids and adults of any age, and all his radio hits. Hoobastank and mance lineup— starting late, ending the Gingerbread Man and his most you didn’t know that. I am definitely looking forward to Tantric were also huge Friday favor- early, and breaking in the middle, memorable quote from the first film: I also bet that you don’t know Shrek 3. I wonder what that story ites. all with no explanation. “No, no! Not the buttons!” You do the relationship between the Frog would chronicle... Saturday held perhaps the best With the exception of rain, some remember him, right? in fairytales and Fiona. Am I right? Maybe the Kingdom Far Far lineup, with a five-hour run including heat and too many drunk concert- He is back and tougher than Well, go see the movie for yourself Away goes from a monarchy to a the Strokes, Big Boi, Wyclef Jean, goers, the 2004 Music Midtown ever in Shrek 2 with his new, flour- and, I assure you, you won’t be democracy, and Shrek has to run the Offspring, the Foo Fighters and festival was plenty of fun. Perhaps generated legs. Oddly enough, I disappointed. against Prince Charming and the the Doors of the 21st Century. next year all the wrong people will suddenly feel the desire for some It is a good thing the Oscars Bush twins, who happen to be Big Boi provided quite the spec- stay clothed, and the right ones will gingerbread. now have an animation category, Democrats. Well, I am just brain- tacle with hordes of performers and get naked. One can only hope. Overall, the movie boasts smart because this movie could definitely storming!

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