ENTERTAINMENTpage 19 Technique • Friday, October 4, 2002 • 19 Local art exhibition Tech vs. Wake Forest Native Atlanta Annika Connor hosts an Check out the preview for this ENTERTAINMENT art exhibition for young artists. Go feed weekend’s game. Your parents are here, your cultural cravings. Page 22 so hopefully we’ll win. Page 31 Technique • Friday, October 4, 2002 BDO 500 : Modern rock bands take over show Sum 41 and Filter. Having just en- were the obligatory T-shirt and con- By the time Sum 41 played its joyed its tenth anniversary, in which cession vendors, as well as the ap- set, the designated “pit pass” area of listeners were treated to an intimate pearance of overpriced Henna stage for which a “special” pass was concert with the Red Hot Chili Pep- tattooing, a fad that seemed to come required (read: a $75 ticket was start- pers at the Tabernacle (tickets could into its own during summer con- ing to really build with energy and only be won through giveaways and cert series like Downtown Rocks bodies, though the area was far from did not go on sale) and the hugely and On the Bricks. unbearably crowded). Thankfully popular free concert series Down By late afternoon, a decidedly absent at BDO 500 was the incred- Town Rocks, there was much an- older crowd, including the colle- ible crush of people that formed at ticipation for the 500-plus minutes giate scene stared showing up, and the front of the stages, such as Down- of music that 99x had in store at as the day and drinking progressed, town Rocks, in which those intrep- HiFi Buys. BDO 500 kicked into high gear. id enough to fight to the front were With the continuous pounding Facilitating this by keeping with the often too busy preserving body parts of rain the days leading up to BDO racing theme of speed was the rotat- to enjoy the music. 500, courtesy of tropical storm Isa- ing main stage that allowed one band The lawn crowd was, as yet, rather dor, there was the distinct possibil- listless, which was soon remedied ity that this year’s BDO was going by Sum 41’s lead singer’s mock out- to be a rather soggy one. Thankful- rage at the lack of a good mosh pit. ly, come Saturday morning, both “BDO 500 was a The lawn crowd was more than will- fans of modern and the fitting swan song for a ing to oblige and the ensuing en- great outdoors were greeted to clear thusiasm, plus a weeks worth of rain, skies, sunshine and a severe case of whirlwind summer created a mud pit in no time flat. BDO. Gates opened at noon and concert season, one Not long after, event security had with three stages under the hood, to step in to break up the pit after the well-oiled machine that was BDO in which 99x proved people started slipping down the 500 was off. yet again that it is big grassy incline of the lawn. BDO The first act, Trance Arc, took 500 hit a pothole of sorts with the the Sunday School Stage rough thirty dog out among radio last minute substitution of Stone minutes after the gates opened. It stations.” Sour for Filter. While the bowing was followed by Five-Eight, The out of Filter disappointed many, Hiss and Sparta. Across the lawn the energy of Stone Sour and prom- area of HiFi Buys, fans of the 99x’s ise of STP kept this pitfall to a speed weeknight radio segment Living to set up while the other played, bump. At 8:30 p.m., Stone Temple Loud were treated to more of what Once done, the stage rotated and Pilots took the stage, and like a Por- they loved at the Sprite Living Loud the next act could start playing. GT sche 911 taken into sixth gear, the Stage with Fozzy and 30 seconds to student Joel Linderman was just one crowd responded. Mars and Trust CO. Both die hard of many who approved of the exe- Combining the first class light fans and first time listeners alike cution. Said Linderman, “The 99x and sound systems of HiFi Buys By Robert Hill / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS were particularly enthused with the lineup was a hit, and the show was Amphitheater with the stage pres- Lead singer Scott Weiland of STP plays the last set of the evening, performance of New Found Glory, great because you didn’t have to ence that comes from over 12 years bringing over 500 minutes of music at 99X’s BDO 500 to a close. Other the last act to play on the smaller wait a long time for the next band to of experience and five best-selling bands included New Found Glory, Stone Sour and 30 Seconds to Mars. stages. play.” albums, STP took control of the It took a couple of hours for Earshot was the first to take the evening with practiced ease. Signa- By Robert Hill Big Day Out, the biggest fall music things to start picking up, and the main stage at 4:30 p.m., and the ture megaphone in hand, lead sing- Staff Writer festival held in the south. Falling on gaping maw of the amphitheater next two hours were ripped through er Scott Weiland regaled the crowd the last Saturday of September and was rather bare of warm bodies in by Tonic, Roots. In particular Lin- with new songs and then dipped The Atlanta summer concert sea- dubbed BDO 500, the eighth re- the early afternoon. The age of the derman was struck by Roots’ rap- into his older, more known materi- son made one last encore appear- prisal of the 99x’s annual concert afternoon crowd was decidedly on ping ability. Recalled Linderman, al which truly won the crowd. As ance this past weekend at HiFi Buys boasted an impressive lineup with the young side as well—middle “[The Roots] a capella of a turn amphitheater in the guise of 99x’s the likes of , school and high school. Out in force table [sound] blew me away.” See BDO 500, page 25 Red Dragon does not live up to its roots By Andrew Goldthorp while capturing the psychiatrist Contributing Writer and cold blooded-killer Hanni- bal Lecter, played yet again by After last year’s disappoint- Anthony Hopkins. ing Hannibal, Universal Pictures Years later, when two fami- and MGM decided to resurrect lies are murdered in similar fash- the Silence of the Lambs series yet ions one lunar month apart, the again in hopes of creating the FBI attempts to rein in a reluc- box office success it did in 1991. tant Graham to join the search While its latest attempt, Red for a man referred to as the “Tooth Dragon, fails to maintain much Fairy,” performed with zeal by of the original power of Silence Ralph Fiennes. of the Lambs and fails to utilize It turns out, to no surprise, Anthony Hopkins to his fullest, that the Tooth Fairy is a fan of it makes for a good edge-of-your- Lecter’s, often writing him let- seat thriller, thanks to some strong ters of admiration. Graham even- performances from the support- tually gives in to joining the ing cast. investigation, but he soon hits a Red Dragon occurs chrono- dead end and must enroll the logically before both Silence of help of his nemesis, Lecter, in the Lambs and Hannibal. This order to track down the Tooth film, like its predecessors, is based Fairy before he strikes again. on the novel by Thomas Harris. While Norton gives a respect- Edward Norton plays FBI able performance as Agent Gra- agent William Graham, who quit ham, the stars of the film are the bureau and retired from crim- Fiennes and Emily Watson. inal investigations since his last By Robert Hill / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS case, during which he almost died See Dragon, page 21 BDO 500, held at Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheater, attracted many teenagers and college-aged students. Above, a crowd gets down a dirty in a mud pit from the week-long rains during the set of punk rock band Sum 41. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 4, 2002 • 21 Technique Crossword: Memories of Burma Shave

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19. Start of question 78. End of question 38. Ion prefix 42 43 44 45 46 47 22. Anger 86. Cheap dye 39. Trunk layer 23. Juan’s wife 87. Resembling the back of the eye 40. Before, poetically 48 49 50 51 52 53 24. Sound of Music lyric: ____s 88. Couric post 41. Cash register company and cads will offer you food and 89. Special NSA activities 43. Ship anchors 54 55 56 57 58 wine 90. Large stage props 45. Montreal airport code 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 25. Most students, eventually 91. Wide open 46. Cantankerous, with dialect 29. Young bird 48. Affectionate embrace 66 67 68 69 32. Part II of question Down 49. CSA defeater 70 71 72 73 74 35. EU forerunner 1. Bavarian export, by way of Green- 50. First-generation American 36. Adam’s hometown ville 53. Excel recording 75 76 77 37. Old NBC comedy show, with 2. High school football cheer 56. XP predecessor Hee 3. Frigid 57. Latin pronoun: tu, __, tibi, te, 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85

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Dragon from page 19 on’s use of Hopkins remains the For Director Brett Ratner, Red who won an Academy Award for film’s biggest disappointment. The Dragon marks his first adventure his work on Silence of the Lambs. Watson plays a blind woman a chilling display of psychotic and film aims for Lecter to retain his outside the realm of comedy. He that falls in love with Fiennes’s char- youthful innocence. intimidating presence and wide- has mastered the odd-couple come- Verdict: acter without knowing his true iden- However, it is that combination reaching intellect in the world of dy and adventure films in directing Those expecting two hours of tity. She is convincing as the of behavior that leaves the viewer psychiatry. hits such as Money Talks, Rush Hour, Hannibal Lecter may be disappoint- quintessential warm and kind wom- slightly confused on Fiennes’ moti- Yet the script expects Hopkins Rush Hour 2 and Double Take. ed, but the supporting cast more an longing for affection from a gen- vations. Fans of Hitchcock will catch to act like a stand-up comedian, For his first suspense film, Rat- than compensate for Lector’s lim- tle man, which clearly contrasts with on to some similarities between Psy- matching every insightful informa- ner does an admirable job in creat- ited character development. Fiennes’ hidden dark side. cho’s Norman Bates and Fiennes’s tion exchange between himself and ing a rehash of the film that spawned While not as original and pow- The villainous role of the Tooth character, which fails to bring sym- Norton with a contrived joke meant the Hannibal Lector series, Micha- erful as Manhunter, Red Dragon Fairy suits Fiennes very well; he was pathy from the audience to his char- to be understood by only those mov- el Mann’s 1986 Manhunter. will please those looking for a sus- stunning as the ruthless Nazi com- acter. ie-goers who caught the Red Drag- Producers Dino De Laurentiis penseful roller coaster. mander in Schindler’s List, for which While the minimal flaws in Fi- on’s two predecessors; Lector should and Martha De Laurentiis reprise he captured an Academy Award ennes’ character may have only a not be confused with Jerry Sein- their role from last year’s Hannibal. For more information, visit Nomination, and here he combines trivial effect to the viewer, Red Drag- feld. Also back is screenwriter Ted Tally, www.reddragonmovie.com. 22 • Friday, October 4, 2002 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Artists’ exhibit offers art, cultural exposure to Tech students I would love to take all the credit beautiful paintings by Ganske that To me, the most outstanding by stating that I am a brilliant, un- recognized his Hawaiian ancestry. I pieces in the entire show were two discovered, artistic genius, but I can’t. could immediately tell that the art- out of a series of five paintings titled The show, “ReCollection,” was re- ist Adam Robinson was born and “Mirroring my Vanity.” This set sponsible for the enjoyment I expe- raised in Texas from his outrageous illustrated pin-up girls from the 1940s rienced. style. This diverse group of artists and 50s. The two shown were of The artist/curator of the event is allowed the viewer to examine the Gene Tierny painted entirely gold, named Annika Connor. She is an world through several perspectives. and Veronica Lake glancing in a Atlanta native who recently gradu- The most heavily represented mirror. Not only were they painted ated from The Art Institute of Chi- artist was Annika Connor. I was on huge canvases, which, according cago. The show, “ReCollection,” is very pleased not only because I could to my mother means that they are a large exhibition that presents the speak with the artist one-on-one, automatically good, but they were works of her classmates as well as fantastic. I could not take my eyes her own. The central motive be- off either one. hind the show’s opening was to in- Though all of these new and up- troduce the talents of these young Annika’s paintings coming artists are very different, they artists to the Atlanta area. convey a lot of all seemed to have the same com- These new artists include Kate mon feeling—they were all com- Bae, Teodor Dumitrescu, Ben Foch, movement and fortable. It seems from this show Micah Ganske, Palden Hamilton, expression. Things that the new generation of artists is Josh Howland, Jeremiah Ketner, not telling you how they want you John Otter, Nicole Rademacher, that would normally to feel about their work. They are Andrew Rigsby, Adam Robinson, be unnoticed are letting the observer decide using their Ginger Wolfe, Miranda Zimmer own thoughts and experiences. and, of course, Annika Connor. observed as art. Most pieces had a message that The exhibit is actually held in they were trying to express, such as the home in which Annika was raised nuclear war, narcissism or, my per- in. All the rooms, even the bath- but also because I really enjoyed her sonal favorite, angry cats. But they rooms and closets, are wall-to-wall pieces the most. weren’t totally rubbing it in your Photo courtesy of Annika Connor art. This aspect adds an extremely Annika’s paintings convey a lot face. Most of the paintings had a Annika Connor is an Atlanta native who is currently hosting an exhibition cozy feel to the entire scene. of movement and expression. Things light and whimsical feel allowing in town. The show features several of her works, such as the one above. Upon arrival, I was very relieved that would normally be unnoticed ambiguity in each piece’s meaning. to find that Annika was not only a are observed as art. The paintings All in all, the exhibit is culturally By Lauren Bell So when the idea of visiting an talented artist, but also an extreme- are also derived from personal rela- inspiring and well worth the trip to Contributing Writer art show in Sandy Springs came up, ly nice person. While examining tionships and experiences. Sandy Springs. I was a little nervous. I just knew every painting in the show, Annika Annika’s two experiences that I As much as I try not to, I fit the that the artist/curator of the event explained the artist’s style, back- found most interesting were the six For more information, contact Anni- stereotype of the Georgia Tech un- would take one look at me in all my ground and ideas. months spent in Barcelona having ka Connor at 404-237-3730. The cultured nerd. Being at a school Georgia Tech-ness and start laugh- Some of my favorite paintings never spoken the language and her show is held at 1150 Churchill Downs, that has comic book reading in En- ing. To my surprise, the exact op- included a photo-realist portrait by time spent interning at Playboy’s Atlanta, Georgia, 30319. Annika has glish and music classes that no one posite was true. I spent all of my Hamilton, which illustrated a Scan- headquarters in Chicago. Both of also asked if she could interview some can seem to get into has done very early Sunday afternoon having a great dinavian woman in what looks like these experiences have greatly in- female students who were debutantes— little for my refinement of the arts. time looking at art. a war zone. There were two extremely fluenced her work. contact her if interested. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 4, 2002 • 23 Live List ...101010101010101010101010101...... 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When football weekend comes paper work on the half-foot-long 10/10 Scott Carpenter and the McCoys 10/12 Dave Matthews Cover Band sell the issue short. Falling out of around, Tech is quick to send the strip of countertop space. 10/11 The Reverend Horton Heat 10/17 MeShell Ndegéocello your bed sucks, hangovers suck and parking enforcement squad on a And as expected, the idea of hav- 10/12 Rockin’ Pontoons the ratio sucks, but parking is the break and declare it open parking ing access to a pen in case you’re 10/16 The Hot Club of Cowtown Echo Lounge (551 Flat Shoals Rd.) tool of the devil. season—and then after a tailgate traveling sans class materials is a 10/17 Gene Loves Jezebel/Dynamite Bros. (404) 681-3600 From the Stinger drivers to the party on a location that would oth- simple absurdity to the parking of- www.echostatic.com/echolounge management at Burdell’s General erwise cost you $40, the horrors of fice. 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Other- as “Welcome to College” and wise you wouldn’t spend all of “Facilities,” Steve Hofstetter’s your resources and time to be at book is a masterpiece—a collec- college, right? tion of college truths. “Our routines, which some- No longer will the average times include classes and study- college student think he or she is ing, are what define us. But it’s alone in resisting the urge to call the minutia that defines them. their ex at 5:00 a.m. completely Everyone sleeps at some point, trashed or say after drinking for though some less often than oth- 24 hours straight that you will ers. Everyone showers at some “never drink again,” and then point, though again, some less realize that the word “again” re- often than others.” ally means until Thursday. Some more interesting say- Titled Student Bodyshots, this ings from Hofstetter include: book is filled to the brim with “Why do professors still say By Julia Trapold / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS witty, sarcastic and truthful an- 10-15 pages? Why can’t they just Several Georgia Tech students, above, participate in a Tuesday night Team Trivia event at Rocky Mountain ecdotes on subjects that only a say nine pages with five lines on Pizza Company. Trivia has become a popular activity for many college students, as well as other Atlantans. dorm-living, procrastinating and the tenth page?” hormonally-driven college stu- “The only kind of money col- By Julia Trapold Avenue. Team Trivia is held there from different categories, and teams dent could appreciate. Every lege students ever have is a twen- Entertainment Editor Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and get the length of a song to figure out minute aspect of “the best four ty dollar bill. Since ATM’s only the restaurant is usually packed with the answer. Sometimes the regular to six years of your life” is com- give out twenties, you end up Unless you are a freshman or college students. rounds are replaced by lightning mented on. Instant Messenger, going to dinner with five people haven’t left your dorm in a few years, Rocky Mountain, not in associ- rounds, when all three questions Greek life and midterms are just and no one has change. One guy you’ve played trivia at least once. ation with Team Trivia, also re- are asked at once. a few of the topics Hofstetter has ends up covering it, and every- Over the past several years, team cently added The Simpsons trivia to At Rocky Mountain, there is also chosen to talk about. one says they’ll pay him back as trivia has become an extremely pop- its Monday night schedule. a contest for the best team name, This book will be extremely soon as they get change. Which ular evening activity, being held at The trivia brings more business with the winner getting four free familiar to the reader. Flipping never happens.” numerous places around Atlanta. to the restaurant and also provides shots. through the pages you will find “After 2:00 a.m. on a week- One company that stages the entertainment for the diners. Plus, Other than Rocky Mountain, yourself relating to the “experi- end, Instant Messenger should competition is called Team Trivia, the winners of trivia receive money you can play trivia at Thad & Joe’s, ences” and exclaiming out loud, have a sobriety test. If you come which hosts the activity almost 100 towards future purchases at the res- Taco Mac, Fox and Hounds, Dark “Hey, I thought I was the only home and can’t type ‘I’m not times a week at various locations. taurant. 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BDO500 from page 19 Kennesaw State student Anna Der- and fifth encores, delivering over an enshteyn said, “I didn’t know who hour and a half of music.Big Day STP was, but I knew all their songs.” Out 500 was a fitting swan song for After playing for about 45 min- a whirlwind summer concert sea- utes, Weiland and company left the son, one in which 99x proved yet stage, seemingly ending with their again that it is big dog out among hit ’Creep’ from their first album, radio stations. after their second encore perfor- BDO 500 was able to go the mance. extra mile, and despite some snags, As if to prove that he was hardly put on a concert that went far in half the man he used to be, STP keeping Atlanta on the map as Con- would come out for third, fourth cert Town, USA.

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