ENTERTAINMENTpage 15 Technique • Friday, September 21, 2001 • 15 Get your crossword on! Get your live music on! Check out what mind-boggling There’s a lot to listen to in Atlanta, and ENTERTAINMENT challenges we have in store for you in the Technique is your source for this week’s grueling puzzle. Page 20 information on what to do. Page 21 Technique • Friday, September 21, 2001

Heart of new film ‘Hearts of TV debuts fall program choices Atlantis’ in the right place By Chuks Ibeji The four major broadcast television networks are set to bring out their new crop of Contributing Writer shows, including many designed to ride the tide of reality TV’s popularity with viewers. MPAA rating: PG-13 Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Anton Yelchin, Mika Boorem, Hope Davis Director: Scott Hicks Studio: Warner««« Bros. Rating: 1/2

“We live in the age of hit-and-run mov- ies—screaming directors, screaming pro- ducers, all action—and it’s so mindlessly boring. But this is a very touching story. I like these small, well-contained, beautiful films.” The above quote comes from Anthony Hopkins. Typical. Would you really ex- pect anything different coming from him? He has, after all, made a living playing characters in movies that made you dig for some purpose. Movies, which at the very least had intentions that were as fiery as Hopkins himself. It’s this indignant reser- vation that causes one to believe that Hop- kins holds some sort of revulsion towards Hollywood’s blockbusters. Granted, he’ll step out and do a Mission Impossible 2 or a Hannibal every now and then. But for the

most part he sticks to his guns and plays for Courtesy of ABC Photography and New Media the underdog. A new series from the creator of ‘Felicity,’ ‘Alias’ stars Jennifer Garner as a athletic grad-student who works as a CIA agent after school. This time around, Hopkins’ underdog An agent for SD-6, a top-secret division of the intelligence agency, her job and the details of the show have remained quite secret. comes in the form of Hearts in Atlantis. The film is the partial cinematic take on Stephen in early and are too lazy to change by day, CIA agent by night! Fox comes into King’s book of the same name. It’s partial ABC keeps old the channel from the formulaic Sounds corny, but it’s not. Jen- because the movie deals primarily with the formula with and reheated reality show for- nifer Garner projects braininess, its own this fall first portion of the book, “Low Men in mat of ‘Mole II.’ John Stamos sloe-eyed allure, and a kickbox- By Chris Webb Yellow Coats.” For those of you who don’t and Melissa George play dia- ing move that’ll have jaws drop- new additions Contributing Writer know, the book has garnered praise near mond thieves who are caught by ping all over this new spy hour.” and far. King, who’s best known for scaring By Jennifer Schur the FBI and must recover miss- “Alias” premieres on Friday, Sep- Gone are the days when Fox the living snot out of their readers, again Contributing Writer ing government property to keep tember 30 at 9 p.m. them out of jail. Along with be- ABC sticks with veteran ac- was the ugly stepchild of net- ventures out into mainstream waters. And work television. This fall, Fox again has one of his dramas made into a ABC’s fall lineup is a decid- ing an action drama, ‘Thieves’ tors for the starring roles in all has a dynamite lineup geared motion picture. The Green Mile was a hit edly homogeneous mix of fami- incorporates a romantic element: but one of their new series, with specifically toward the college both at the box office and with critics. And ly-oriented sitcoms, legal dramas, “…the only thing hotter than Garner being the exception. and twenty-something crowd. The Shawshank Redemption—what can you and their now classic hit, “Who the merchandise is the sexual ‘Philly’ is ABC’s obligatory new The perennial powerhouses of say? It rocked. Wants to be a Millionaire.” ABC tension between this dynamic legal drama; produced by Steve hopes to strike another compet- duo” touts the network’s pub- Bochco and lead by Kim Delaney ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘The X-Files,’ The bad news is that Hearts isn’t as good and ‘That 70’s Show’ return once as either film. The good news is that you itive cord in their audience with licity material. (‘NYPD Blue’). The storyline is again with new popular favor- still have a small, quiet, decent film. Just the new action dramas “Alias” ‘Alias,’ ABC’s new Sunday an unrealistic mash of a single- ites such as ‘Dark Angel’ and the way Sir Anthony likes it. and ‘Thieves.’ ‘Thieves’ (pre- evening offering, has been in- parent mom just out of law school ‘Family Guy.’ The movie follows the life of Bobby miering on September 29) fills cessantly advertised online, on who owns her own firm and takes Comedy reigns with the new Garfield (David Morse). After learning about the 9:00 p.m. Friday time slot television, and is even the sub- on assignments from the public following ‘Mole II,’ ABC’s only ject of a code-breaking sweep- defender’s office to help a friend. programming on Fox. The break- the death of a childhood friend, he heads down is as follows: 2 reality shows, back to the neighborhood where he grew primetime reality series whose stakes. Official descriptions of Jim Belushi comes to net- 3 action dramas, 3 real-life po- up. From there, the plot unfolds by way of lack of success doesn’t hold much the show are nonexistent in ABC’s work television in the new show, lice shows, and 12 comedy shows. flashback and Anton Yelchin assumes the promise for a rise in ratings for furtive treatment to hype the ‘According to Jim,’ which is a The most promising of this role of an 11-year-old Bobby. We are brought its sequel. ‘Thieves’ fresh plot spy drama. Entertainment Weekly friendly romp through a fami- new flock of comedies is ‘Unde- back to 1960 where Bobby has two friends and theme might provide some describes the show’s lead char- ly’s day-to-day actions in the face viewers for ‘Mole II’ who tune acter; “She’s a college student of life with three kids, a brother- clared.’ A veteran writing team and an entire summer at his disposal. One leads this romp through college day a strange man named Ted Brautigan in-law and a sister-in-law. This life. If writers like Kristofor (Hopkins) moves into the second floor of contemporary comedy premieres Brown, a former head writer for Bobby’s house. Booby soon learns that the Wednesday, October 3 at 8:30 “Beavis and Butthead,” can shine old man is the owner of a paranormal gift p.m. ‘Philly’ debuts on Tues- on public television this show and the two create a relationship that rede- day, September 25 at 10:00 p.m., an excellent time slot right after will be the hit of the season. The fines the course of the young boy’s life. ratio may be a little different, One of Hearts’ main goals is to create an the season premiere of ‘Spin City’ but the laughter will surely trans- atmosphere of childish innocence. It was with Michael J. Fox at 9:30 p.m. late at Tech. basically left up to Yelchin to get this task Another highly anticipated Another possibly hilarious accomplished. And he had to do so going series, premiering on October 2 comedy is a live action version toe to toe with Hopkins. A formidable task at 9 p.m., is Jason Alexander’s new work ‘Bob Patterson.’ Al- of ‘The Tick.’ Patrick Warbur- for a seasoned thespian let alone a prepu- ton will play the kind yet in- bescent youngster, but he does an excellent exander’s show focuses on the competent crime fighter, the job. It is a delight to watch this kid do his life of Patterson, a single self- Tick. You might remember War- thing. When the film gets you to smile or help guru trying to piece his life burton as Puddy, Elaine’s boy- brings you to the edge of tears it’s usually back together. The show’s friend on ‘Seinfeld.’ Previous because of Yelchin’s performance. premise is promising, but only attempts at translating a comic Director Scott Hicks helps things along time will tell if the writers will grow tired of composing what to small screen tended to floun- by providing subtle yet powerful visuals. der and die. Anyone remember His portrayal of the 1960s is engaging, seems to be the same basic sto- ‘Flash?’ Perhaps you don’t be- particularly when seen through the eyes of rylines for each episode. cause it didn’t survive one sea- an 11 year old. This style reaches a climax Although it was pushed back, son. The Tick animated series during a touching goodbye between Bobby the ABC Fall TV Season still was a huge success, so I’ll keep and one of his friends, Carol Gerbert (Mika has a multitude of offerings that By Aaron Rapoport / FOX can be integrated into an effec- my fingers crossed. See Hearts, page 21 Fox’s new show “Undeclared” follows this recipe: Fill co-ed dorm tive plan for procrastination and with freshmen overjoyed with new freedom, just add hormones. for their entertainment value. See Fall, page 17 16 • Friday, September 21, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Dezeray’s Hammer finding new ways to get extra mileage out of a few simple tools By Alan Back Moderation may be a lost art, than just the weather. I had a lot of friends who were into Now he needed some backup. Senior Staff Writer but not a dead one. Just ask the Most of the music he heard metal. And here I was, 11 or 12 Enter bassist Chris Francisco, whom Spartanburg, S.C.-based trio Dezer- around the old neighborhood had years old, wanting to make new Whisnant met through his music Some new bands try to hit fifth ay’s Hammer, whose members know been along the lines of the Beatles friends and make a good impres- lessons. “I was taking lessons at the gear from the moment they start full well that the bottom rungs of and Jimi Hendrix, with some jazz sion with them. I guess it was about time from a neighboring guitar teach- up. They charge all over town try- the ladder are there for a reason. and other styles mixed in. It was “a the time I hit high school when my er and bass player,” he commented. ing to get bookings at every club Singer/guitarist Aaron Whisnant lot of different stuff that had some brother and a couple of other fami- “One day I heard another guy talk- they can find; they hit the road for experienced a bit of culture shock actual substance,” he chuckled. What ly members made me aware of the ing to the teacher and asking, ‘Do weeks of gigs in empty rooms; they when he and his family moved to he found in Spartanburg was a re- lack of substance in that music.” He you know the names of any bass promote themselves until everyone the South from their hometown of vival of hard rock and heavy met- already had a few songs under his players?’ He said, ‘Yeah, there’s one is sick to death of them. They may Ashland, Wis. He was about 11 then, al—so he went along with it, at least belt, but this advice (and a few early about your age; his name’s Chris even be good, but too many of them and the move pushed him from one for a while. R.E.M. and Soundgarden albums) burn out before they get their chance. extreme to the other in more respects “When I moved [to Spartanburg], helped him shift directions. See Hammer, page 19 ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, September 21, 2001 • 17 engage a host of audiences from “The X-Files”. Meyer plays Adam Schwartz, who puts on quite a performance, but Fall from page 15 housewives to college students. This Ellen DeGeneres is back in the aspires to be a sportscaster, so when who wants to watch a show about a fall, the third season of the hit series sitcom business with a new CBS you see physical manifestations of guy who has a television show? La- On the action side of the coin is “Survivor” is putting the 16 lucky offering, “The Ellen Show”, which what is running through his head; a gasse is no Tim Allen, and “Emeril” “24.” The enigmatic title comes from contestants in the wild territory of will debut next week. The comedy sportscaster or referee announces is no “Home Improvement.” the show’s premise: to capture an Africa. “Survivor: Africa” is sure to features Ellen as a failed Internet them. Think “Ally McBeal” but with The last new drama surprisingly entire 24 hours in one season. Kief- be a hit due to the program’s repu- entrepreneur who returns to her sports. Did I mention that this show doesn’t have any cops in the lead er Sutherland plays a member of a tation as the premiere reality TV hometown to reassess her life. This has many sports references? Schwartz cast, but instead undercover agents, Counter Terrorism Unit that must series and it’s mass of devout fol- new program is produced by De- just got dumped by his girlfriend hence the title “UC: Undercover.” stop an assassination attempt on a lowers. CBS’s newest reality TV se- Generes herself and will likely rouse and you get to follow him around If you like cool spy gear, powerful Presidential nominee. During this ries, “The Amazing Race”, debuted her ABC audience out of retirement. on all his dates. Who says we don’t guns, and techno music as a drama a countdown clock will run last week. This series is seems to be need more comedies about dating? soundtrack, you may enjoy this one- until the inevitable season finale. If essentially “Road Rules” with a larger NBC brings largest Well, I do. Also, the visual expres- hour drama. This new show can this show is a hit Fox might consid- budget. Eleven teams of two, guid- sions of unspoken thoughts would possibly hold your interest for sev- er extending this show for another ed by clues and challenged with new contingent not be overused if this were the only eral episodes, quite possibly the en- season, but currently they are silent missions, are sent on a grand adven- show NBC did it in, but it’s not. tire season, but this show is in danger about any future plans. ture across the world. Whether or By Alyson Laura “Scrubs,” the other show to use of running out of storylines. With their older shows, Fox fol- not “The Amazing Race” will attain Contributing Writer this technique, is a comedy set in a NBC didn’t totally mess up, lows the adage “if it ain’t broke, quite the darling status of “Survi- hospital. John “J.D.” Dorian, played though, as they may find success don’t fix it,” and with its new ones, vor” is quite an unanswerable in- One important element televi- with “Scrubs,” “Inside Schwartz” the philosophy “variety is the spice quiry. Reality TV audiences are not sion producers forget to add when or “UC: Undercover.” “Law and of life.” easy to win over, as they are becom- writing a new show is an imagina- Order: Criminal Intent” may also ing increasingly dissatisfied with mo- tive plot. Unfortunately for us, NBC, cash in on an already-established notonous, seemingly stamped-out who airs popular shows like “Friends” Unfortunately for us, fan base. CBS prepares for programming. However, this pro- and “Law and Order,” chose to pi- NBC chose to pilot NBC rounds out its program- gram’s beautiful backdrops of sights lot three new shows that are lacking ming with reality TV. “Lost” is a “Survivor: Africa” from around the world may allow it the extremely important attribute three new shows that show not to be missed. It started By Brian Basamanowicz to stand out in the eyes of viewers as of originality. are lacking the when the first set of three two-per- Contributing Writer not just another reality TV show. First, “Law and Order: Crimi- son teams and three cameramen were CBS’s new fall lineup also in- nal Intent,” has promise as a show extremely important dropped off in Mongolia. With lit- Shortly after the Wednesday night cludes a few new one-hour drama in the “Law and Order” tradition, attribute of originality. tle food and money, pairs of strang- airing of one of the final episodes of shows. The most interesting of these but with the criminal’s view. Vin- ers need to find out where they are “Big Brother 2,” currently CBS’s additions appears to be “The Agen- cent D’Onofrio, one of the lead and try to get to the Statue of Liber- highest-rated program, I decided to cy”, produced by Wolfgang Peters- actors, is making his transition from ty in a very long and grueling race. delve into a chat room to get a feel en (who recently produced the film movies to television and will also by Zach Braff, is a medical intern in To survive is one challenge, which for the buzz that this program could The Perfect Storm). It will debut in help to capture a fan base, but this a hospital who saves lives and still is fast becoming trivial, to win proves generate. It was quite a gossip fest as late September, and is a detailing of show just adds to the pool of cop has time to fall in love with a co- your determination. the chat room, stocked full of active the inner workings of the CIA. Also shows. If you were looking for some- worker. “Scrubs,” from the co-cre- As you watch this fall’s lineup participants, readily relayed infor- noteworthy is “Wolf Lake,” which thing new, this won’t be it. ator/executive producer of “Spin on NBC, don’t get lost in the sea of mation and opinions about the re- premiered this week. “Wolf Lake” In the next miss, Jill Hennessy, City,” is set up to be an instant hit new shows, as half may be canceled cent developments unfolding in the follows a Seattle police officer’s at- from “Law and Order,” has her own with its young cast that mixes hu- before you even get a chance to give reality drama. tempt to recover his missing fiancé show called “Crossing Jordan” where mor and tragedy with ease. them your vote at tribal council. CBS’s most recent claim to prime- who mysteriously disappeared. His she plays a medical examiner who If you want an original story line, time fame comes from its cheaply search takes him to a small North can’t fight the urge to help solve the “Emeril” has it, but you may not For those on campus with TV sets produced reality TV shows. Their Pacific town where, to be blunt about crimes behind the deaths she exam- want to watch it. The title character connected to the Georgia Tech Cable offering of reality programs, such as it, people turn into wolves. The show ines. This show also inundates viewers is a chef with his own show, played Network, ABC is channel 3, Fox is “Survivor”, “Big Brother”, and now is produced by Alex Gansa, co-writer with more law-enforcement drama. by Emeril Lagasse, who in real life channel 4, CBS is channel 6, and “The Amazing Race”, can deeply for some of the earlier episodes of On “Inside Schwartz,” Breckin has his own cooking show. Emeril NBC is channel 9. 18 • Friday, September 21, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

point when they play and music mier listening rooms: Smith’s Olde Hammer from page 16 born from sometimes-painful per- Bar for electric shows, Eddie’s Attic sonal experience. for acoustic ones. Doing both kinds Francisco.’ I remembered that name, The occasional nap helps, too. of gigs helps them out in terms of and I basically went over and stole “One of the oddest things that’s flexibility and where they can play, him away.” happened to me—I don’t know why, in addition to letting them present The addition of drummer Ken- but often a song will come to me a different side of themselves de- ny Hogan completed a three-piece right when I wake up…I’ll start think- pending on the audience. core lineup that would crop up in ing, ‘Maybe this is just something Though Whisnant would love various incarnations through high I’ve already heard,’ so I’ll show it to see Immune make a major im- school and beyond. One of their around to different people and ask pact, especially through the band’s earlier joint ventures over the past if it sounds like anything they knew. home base in the Southeast, he knows seven years was the now-defunct Occasionally it does, but most of to keep things in perspective. He group Albert Hill. Whisnant de- the time, no.” commented that new bands often scribed that sound as similar to what Regardless of where the material have trouble figuring out how to he, Francisco, and Hogan are doing came from, labels began eyeing it deal with a tricky beast like the mu- now, but with more of a pop slant. not long after the band’s formation sic business: “Unless you’re one of He said, “We had a keyboard in 1999; Arista and MCA were two these acts that are already estab- player in that band; that was the that had expressed interest. In the lished [with a label], it’s a hard thing. main difference. We were very ex- end, though, the ideal opportunity A lot of people don’t realize how perimental, but Dezeray’s Hammer surfaced in the land of the indepen- many bands actually sign with ma- is a lot more straight-ahead rock.” dents. Industry veteran Don Rubin jor labels every year.” Or how many Immune, their debut album for Neu- had been showing their demos to get dropped for poor album sales. tron Records (a subsidiary of Edel various labels when he was named “Everybody thinks that when they By Marina Chavez / EDEL ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment), lives up to that de- president of Neutron. start a band and get a record label Dezeray’s Hammer (Kenny Hogan, Aaron Whisnant, Chris Francisco) scription. No tricks, no fancy stuff, Rubin signed Dezeray’s Ham- involved, it’s like, ‘We’re going to will return to Atlanta on September 28 to celebrate the release of Immune. just three guys who get right to the mer early this year, giving them a be selling at least a million records.’ chance to concentrate on music rather I think those people are crazy,” he than marketing. “Fortunately for continued. “If we can sell 30, 40, 50 us, we get a lot of attention, where thousand records, I would be ec- we wouldn’t at a major label. I can’t static. That would allow us to do a tell you how much we’re enjoying second record. My number-one goal ourselves.” is to do whatever is necessary to get In its day, Albert Hill toured another one made, because I love extensively, reaching as far north as doing what I’m doing.” New York and Baltimore and as far Every band has to start some- west as Texas. The current group where. Where each one ends up has stayed a little closer to home, depends on whether its members focusing on markets in Georgia and know their game—and here are three the Carolinas. “The whole theory guys who are ready to come out and behind our label’s approach is that play. instead of traveling everywhere and spreading yourself too thin, you con- Dezeray’s Hammer will be perform- centrate on a certain area and let it ing at Smith’s Olde Bar on September grow out,” Whisnant noted. 28. Call (404) 875-1522 for details. The trio has put in several ap- Visit the band online at pearances at two of Atlanta’s pre- www.dezerayshammer.com. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, September 21, 2001 • 19

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