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Apocalyptic thriller falls short in acting, visuals CITY SCENE Photo by Chris Gooley/ Student Publications By Roshan Kalghatgi Contributing Writer Todd Glass rolls into Laughing Skull Lounge Are you interested in a good laugh and some good eats? he Laugh- ing Skull Lounge is proud to present the comedy of Todd Glass all this weekend. Glass is an original and innovative comic whose mate- rial stretches the limits of conventional stand-up comedy. A polished performer with a wide variety of stand-up experiences, Glass is famed for his performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Comedy Central Presents: Todd Glass. Ticket prices for the show range from $15 - $23. In addition, be sure to check out the Vortex Bar and Grill which is directly connected to the Laughing Skull Lounge. Known for its amazing food, motorcycle bar atmo- sphere and a no-nonsense approach to customer service, the Vortex Bar and Grill is a great complement to a night of stand-up comedy. For more information about the Vortex Bar and Grill or the Laugh- ing Skull Lounge please visit www.vortexcomedy.com. Yonder Mountain String Band brings bluegrass to Tabernacle Yonder Mountain String Band (YMSB), one of today’s leading progressive bluegrass bands, will be performing at the Tabernacle this Friday night. Originating from Nederland, Colorado, YMSB is an experienced touring group that is known for their various live perfor- mances in venues, including the historic Fillmore, across the nation. Deined by their musical improvisations and the frameworks set up by lead guitar Adam Aijala’s performances, YMSB brings a modern lavor to the American roots music. If plays or musicals fall outside the range your artistic taste and stand-up simply does not fulill your rhythmatic desire, YMSB’s performance at the Tabernacle is the per- fect choice to spend your $25 this weekend. Ansley Park Playhouse hosts Image courtesy of Screen Gems Peachtree Battle FILM by the caricatures subsequent- Scott Stewart, worked for Come see Atlanta’s longest running play at the Ansley Park Play- Legion ly introduced to the audience. many years as a special efects Starting in a scene where a artist, the visual efects in Le- house. In production since 2001, the Peachtree Battle is a hilarious GENRE: Action, Thriller sweet elderly woman curses gion would have never reveal it. look at what happens when a Buckhead socialite decides to marry STARRING: Paul Bettany, like a sailor and inlicts some he cheap special efects a Hooter’s waitress. No one is spared in this comedy. Concepts of Lucas Black, Dennis Quaid not-as-grandmotherly injuries, makes the ilm look like a SyFy racism, ignorance and homophobia are explored in the mockery and DIRECTOR: Scott Stewart the tone of the movie quickly Original Movie, which fur- parodies of everyone from Georgia politicians to the Atlanta social turns deliciously facetious. thers the campy atmosphere RATING: R set. For a night of theater fun, head down to the Ansley Park Play- What starts out as a character and takes the audience out of house and catch the Peachtree Battle. General admission is priced at RELEASED: Jan. 22, 2010 drama has oicially became the surreal story. campy farce. Not that the movie can around $26 - $35 per ticket which is expensive, but well worth it for OUR TAKE: ««««« However, the newly found- draw them very far in anyway. Atlanta’s favorite play. For more information, please visit www.ans- ed tone again does not last and he worst part of it all is that leyparkplayhouse.com. By Chris Ernst the seriousness found earlier the movie really has to rely on Staf Writer in the ilm eventually returns, its poorly executed special ef- Young Frankenstein stomps to the more or less for good. he fects to convey the vast masses Legion revolves around movie works best as a tongue- of attacking forces. Fox heatre a group of people who ind in-cheek iteration of an apoca- he movie is advertised as If you liked the original smash hit movie, then you will love the themselves to be maybe the last lypse movie while making a religious, apocalyptic hor- survivors of the human race. jokes about the end of the ror movie, but there the theme stage musical version of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. When the Cut of from everything, they world and zombies. his gen- of religion is scarcely found. famous brain surgeon Frederick Frankenstein inherits his disturbed are stranded in the middle of erally does not make the audi- Paul Bettany’s character is the grandfather’s castle and laboratory, he is faced with the choice of con- the desert. he ilm stars Paul ence feel for the characters. archangel, Michael, but that tinuing his conventional scientiic pursuits or inishing his grand- Bettany, Lucas Black, Tyrese Unfortunately, the movie is about the extent of the reli- father’s experiments of reanimating the dead. Just like the motion Gibson and Dennis Quaid, strives to be something “bet- gious aspect of the ilm. picture, this show is both hilarious and entertaining while featuring among others. ter” and errs toward unin- he ilm in reality is actu- lyrics and music written by Mel Brooks himself. Young Frankenstein Initially, the ilm seems to spired, one-dimensional dra- ally a zombie movie; people be quite serious by its explo- matics and cheap scares, never become possessed and attack will be showing at the Fox heatre from now until January 31. Gen- ration on the themes of unre- quite being able to keep the other people. Humans are eral admission prices are high and range from $30-$60, but if you’re a quited love and the purpose comedy from leaking through pitted against each other in a Young Frankenstein or theater fan it might be worth it for a chance to of life. hat tone, however, is the serious veneer. see a great movie through a diferent medium. For more information, almost immediately forgotten Although the director, See Legion, page 15 please visit www.foxtheatre.org. 14 • January 29, 2010 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Spoon’s Transference pleases fans of indie genre he next song, “he Mystery drumbeats, crashes and loud nois- Zone,” shifts the tone slightly. es in general makes this song for Featuring a much more laid-back garage band aicionados. guitar portion with a still repeti- he next song, “Goodnight tive backbeat, this song blends its Laura,” seems to be trying some- guitar sounds with the synthe- thing totally new. In a soft, sweet sizer and piano elements. Overall, ballad where lush piano vocals while the lyrics are nothing spe- abound, this song is a complete cial, this song is great for easy lis- standout. he sweetness of this tening and the music is deinitely quick ballad is a huge contrast to relaxing. the harsh, maverick sound of this Next up is “Who Makes Your album and indie bands in general. Money,” a song that completely Sweet, but still staying indie changes the atmosphere of the al- is “Out Go he Lights.” Main- bum. Using a guitar to create the taining a harmonious, occasion- backing rhythm, the song con- ally choral vocal segment with a tains slightly eerie, occasionally repeating drumbeat, the song is otherworldly vocals. Mixing that interlaced with a variety of in- with shakers and the band has struments like synthesizers and created a song great for a light, electronic instruments. It seems grooving feel that still manages to to almost be a compliment to stay indie and new. “Goodnight Laura” and a transi- “Written in Reverse”, the al- tion back into the beginning of an bum’s irst single, comes with a indie inale. much more active energetic vocal. “Got Nuin” kicks the album he beat is well intermixed be- back up to critical energy, presum- tween a percussive piano rhythm ably for a high-powered inale. A and a rollicking, almost rebel- fast drumbeat and bass line that lious, tone. It owns up to its title never feels old, but fast-paced and of “irst single” well and carries a urgent, the song’s music matches mildly manic energy not found in the lyrics, which speak of urgency many of the other songs. and pursuing goals. However, this Bringing down the energy to is oddly followed by “Nobody a more stable level is “I Saw the Gets Me But You,” which reiter- Light.” Unlike previous songs, ates a heavy beat and lower key the background space where har- lyrics. he song is extremely bare, monies often lie is well illed with bringing it to full circle with the grungy guitars and basses. he earlier songs. Ultimately, this ends Image courtesy of Merge grungier solos are worth listening up as a low-key end to the album. MUSIC By Yameen Huq mentary harmonies. For the most to and complement the singer’s Overall, the album gives what Spoon Staf Writer part, one hears the bare rhythm harsh vocals throughout the song. it promises; an indie beat that ap- Transference and guitar melodies, as well as the Its piano solo near the end is well peal to fans of the genre. Main- Harsh, bare sounds and non- singer’s voice, but nothing else. worth the buildup. stream audiences might instead GENRE: Indie Rock professional vocals deine the he latter half of the song, how- he garage sound and roots enjoy the more relaxing songs LABEL: Merge sound of indie band Spoon. heir ever, does feature a nice choral of the band are reairmed in or the energy of the more fran- latest album, Transference, is an- element that adds to the song’s “Trouble Comes Running” with tic ones. With this album, what TRACK PICK: “Written in other example of their indie ga- diversity. a faster drumbeat that lacks the you see is what you get. If you’re Reverse” rage-brand of music. Following this up is “Is Love repetitiveness of previous songs. an indie fan, you’ll deinitely he album begins with “Before Forever,” a rather unorthodox love he vocals remind one of Red Hot be pleased. If not, then the few RELEASED: Jan. 15, 2010 Destruction” which, true to form, song that features a thick, slightly Chili Peppers for certain portions standouts will make this album OUR TAKE: ««« «« begins the song with very bare vo- head-rocking beat that is supple- of the song due to their frenetic, worthwhile for listening but not cals and a lack of sound comple- mented with reiterative vocals. “rap-esque” delivery. he array of purchasing.

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ENTERTAINMENT Technique • January 29, 2010 • 15 Book of Eli creates enjoyable sci-i ilm Legion from page 13 ight to the death until humanity once grew there is now dust and recreate that same following with is gone. desolation. him at the helm. here is a brief lashback to Mi- Eli’s mission is unclear at irst, does a wonderful job portraying chael and Gabriel in Heaven, with although we do learn that he is this evil dictator. angels lying about and clouds carrying the last single copy of the plays Solara, a abundant. Bible on earth. his is because af- young girl under Carnegie’s power his is the kind of movie Legion ter the world was destroyed in the who unknowingly informs Carn- should have been: religious esoter- big war, people started to blame egie that Eli has a Bible in his pos- ica, ideological good and evil and religion as being the root of all session and sets of the manhunt. precariously balanced souls. problems. As a result, every single Not only is Eli able to hold his Interestingly, the Devil is con- Bible was burned. God helped Eli own against Carnegie’s cronies, spicuously absent from the ilm. ind the last remaining Bible and Solara eventually joins him on his As a result, when in the mood for tells him he must deliver it west, journey west because her mother a modern religious thriller, see where it will be safe. believes Solara will be safer with Constantine instead. Eli is determined to not let him than under Carnegie’s evil he story revolves around Mi- anything deter him from his watch. Kunis does a good job of chael, who shuns God and comes holy mission. He does not seek further breaking out from the to Earth to save an unborn child violence, but when attacked, he comedic actress mold and estab- that will supposedly save human- ights back in a horriic way by lishing herself as a serious actress. ity. killing anyone in his path. he However, it is quite unbelievable How and why are never ex- scenes of violence are very graphic that her character seems to always plained. his one child seems to and deinitely not appropriate for be able to maintain perfect hair in be special for no particular reason. young children. Denzel Washing- this future world, where showers Although being the main goal of ton does a good job of playing this are a luxury of the past, and other the characters in the movie, the stoic character, although it should female characters are running very reason why this child has to be said that the range of emotions around with dreadlocks. be saved is never explained. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Eli possesses is not very expansive Another unrealistic feature of he movie is acted well FILM use of religion, a prevalent theme and could probably be played by this movie is the fact that thirty enough, but aside from the two throughout the whole movie. anyone. years has supposedly past, yet main characters, the rest are not The Book of Eli Directed by Albert and Al- While the movie certainly Eli has still not reached the West very engrossing. It is almost like GENRE: Action, Adventure len Hughes, he Book of Eli takes looks very depressing, don’t be coast. Eli attributes this over ex- these two people are in a movie place in a near future that is al- discouraged. he ilm is not all aggeration of North America’s solely because, even though they STARRING: Denzel most a direct warning of what about gloomy scenes and random continental size to the fact that seem quite normal, everything Washington, Gary Oldman would happen if a major atomic acts of violence. Utilizing Gary he doesn’t really know how to around them and everything that DIRECTORS: Albert and war had taken place. Denzel Oldman as Carnegie, the manip- get there; he is letting faith guide happens to them is ridiculous and Allen Hughes Washington plays Eli, a man who ulating and intimidating villain, him. Similarly unrealistic is that fantastical. has been traveling west for thirty the are able to by the looks of the ictional world Legion is best when taken not RATING: R years since the big “lash.” Men- create an interesting story about created in he Book of Eli, one too seriously. While it may take RELEASED: Jan. 15, 2010 tioned by several characters, this the core of humanity and the bat- would guess that the big war had itself a little too sincerely, it works “lash” was probably a rip in the tle between good and evil. happened a few months ago and almost exclusively for a campy, OUR TAKE: ««« «« ozone layer caused by the atomic Eli irst encounters Carnegie not thirty years. You would think fun time. warfare. when he comes upon the rundown someone would have igured It does not have a preaching, By Patricia Uceda In this future world, there is no town ruled by him. Carnegie has something out in thirty years so pretentious tone, which could Contributing Writer civilization or law left. he roads built a small kingdom by selling that people did not have to be ter- have easily been made possible. are ruled by ruthless gangs who precious water to his followers, us- rorized at every turn. he special efects fall way short A growing trend among Holly- will murder people for as little ing his knowledge of two under- Overall, this movie is very en- of expectations, further enforcing wood today seems to be apocalyp- as a pair of shoes or some water. water lakes to his advantage. He is joyable and a good take on the the campy feel of the movie. tic movies, and he Book of Eli is People have resorted to eating cats obsessed with power and longs to apocalyptic sci-i thriller. he he main characters are engag- no exception. What sets this ilm and even accounts of cannibalism ind a Bible because he remembers ending involves a surprising twist ing, but the others are borderline apart from all the other apocalyp- were sighted. he bleak highways how religion was able to move and and the themes of religion and hu- silly. Legion is actually quite hu- tic thrillers is how it is able to ind are littered with rusted, deserted control people in the old world. man nature will deinitely make morous, if it is approached with a deeper meaning through the cars, and where grass and trees Using a Bible, Carnegie wants to you think through out. the right attitude.

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8 2 7 3 4 5 Pirates of Penzance headlines Ferst 5 9 7 PERFORMANCE Although a pretty sober Ferst Center. A few of the no- orchestra. heir musical per- Pirates of Penzance sounding afair, it soon pro- table voices and character from formance was spectacular. I 8 1 gresses to the realm of ridicu- the opera deserve individual was quite pleased with the LOCATION: Ferst Center lous as Major-General Stanley recognition. overture and the rising orches- 3 7 6 8 2 4 DATE: Jan. 23, 2010 bounds in with his introduc- Foremost of these would be tra pit allowed the musicians to TYPE: Comedy tion, “I am the very model of the baritone of Stephen Quint take the stage with great ease. 9 8 a modern Major-General.” as Major-General Stanley. His Upon seeing the entire pit, I WRITERS: Sir William S. he harassment of the pirates performance may have been was most astonished a Gilbert Gilbert and Sir Arthur 8 2 3 Sullivan quashed, Frederic, happily be- most ludicrous of any, but I and Sullivan opera could actu- trothed to Mabel, thinks him- was enthralled by each of his ally be completed with so few 7 4 9 5 OUR TAKE: ««««« self free. comedic solos. musicians. hen, in the beginning of he bizarre bits were per- Each one gave exceptional 5 8 By Kenny Phillips Act II, he Pirate King re- fectly in theme with the char- work and some were even Senior Staf Writer turns to impress upon Fred- acter, whereas I perceived he called upon to play a second- eric the true situation at hand. Pirate King’s behavior was hu- ary instrument. Fortunately, Pirates of Penzance, most Although by years Frederic’s morously deicient despite his all performers and players re- SUDOKU loved for its comedic libretto indenture should be void, the perseverance. ceived a standing ovation from and strong musical score, is wording of his apprenticeship In short, David Wannen’s a very appreciative audience. PUZZLES the ifth collaborative work stipulates his 21 birthday is portrayal as he Pirate King Overall, I found Pirates of Fill in the grid so that between Sir William S. Gil- when he shall be loosed. was not to my liking. Perhaps the Penzance an interesting every row, column and 3 bert and Sir Arthur Sullivan. Forever still the slave of Wannen’s he Mikado would tale deserving of its century of by 3 box contains the Verily, I found myself ecstatic duty, Frederic returns to the suit him better. circulation and accolades. Its digits 1 through 9. to have the opportunity to see life of piracy. While the inale Colm Fitzmaurice, as Fred- music was stirring and the mo- a touring production on cam- may not precisely stop (in the eric, did not afect me much, ments humorous, if a bit old- 8 2 9 1 3 pus. Although I was prepared name of Queen Victoria) the but his tenor voice was strong hat. Fall-gags may be timeless, for the comedic silliness, the show, the heartwarming con- enough to compensate. he but I was hoping there would 5 8 tale of this opera was alien to clusion does provide a lovers’ ranges of all vocalists were be a certain reinement in 19th me. reunion. quite large as necessary for the century English comedy. 6 2 Frederic, a young man and I believe it would make my libretto from Sir Gilbert. hen again, I would cite slave to duty, celebrates his i- point to pontiicate on this I believe Mabel and the myself as overly cynical or 7 3 8 4 9 nal birthday as an apprentice. performance of he Pirates of nursemaid Ruth were the most sober when it comes to rudi- No longer tied to his master Penzance. Gilbert and Sullivan requiring in shear potency. mentary humor on many oc- he Pirate King, Frederic fol- have created the skeleton of an Both Michele McConnell’s casions. lows his unfailing sense of immortal beast, but it requires Mabel and Angela Smith’s I still ind myself glad to 4 3 2 8 7 duty to exterminating the pi- the lesh of talented musicians, Ruth wowed the audience have spent that evening at the rates. Upon leaving, Frederic singers and actors to animate with booming notes of power. Ferst Center and hopeful for 3 2 stumbles onto the beach par- it. I suppose this is due to Sir Gil- the many more groups to set ty of beautiful maidens and his performance has such bert’s ironic twist to the usual up stage on Tech’s campus. 6 8 meets Mabel. However, the talent. Having the talent of feminine voices. Also, I leave a recommenda- tryst is cut all too short when he New York Gilbert and However, in the category of tion for any new productions 5 2 1 3 8 the pirates arrive and claim the Sullivan Players was a wonder- musical entertainment I would with the New York Gilbert girls. ful perk for the stage of the have to champion the night’s and Sullivan Players. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • January 29, 2010 • 17

THEME CROSSWORD: AVIATION THEOREM By Robert Zimmerman United Features Syndicate 45. Part of NATO: abbr. 85. Estuary 46. Dance-club lights 86. Noted Cubist ACROSS 48. Rust bucket 88. - Plaines 1. Burn 49. Oversupply 89. Drink made with 5. “- - Is Born” 50. Part 2 of quip: 2 wds. bourbon 10. Drinks in cans 52. Hastened 90. - anglais 15. Secondary rail line 53. Precept 91. Relatives of guitars 19. Comfort 54. Fix 92. Boorish 20. Percentage 55. Where Toledo is 94. Greenhouse for 21. Cat- - -tails 56. Auctioneer’s grapes 22. To boot announcement 95. Stage performance 23. Winged deity 57. Decoration 97. Job 24. Firth or Farrell 58. Settles snugly 98. Cut down 25. Famed religious statue 60. What’s carried 99. End of the quip: 26. Head 62. Levitates 5 wds. 27. Start of a quip by 63. Part 3 of quip: 4 wds. 106. Roman poet anonymous: 6 wds. 67. Traps 108. Fill with gladness 31. Stadium events 70. Opposing one 109. Pearly substance 32. Hibernia 71. Speech 110. Club-and-ball sport 33. Religious oicial 74. Passage for vessels 112. Paddy also called hazan 75. Yarn fuzz 113. More secure 36. Defy 77. Writ summoning jurors 114. Form of quartz 39. Hardtops and soft 79. Stage signal 115. Orphanage tops 81. ABA mem. 116. Hold up 41. hai money 82. A shortening 117. Crystal gazers 43. Floe 83. Part 4 of quip: 2 wds. 118. Solitudinarian 44. Sorrowful cry 84. Fools 119. Epic city

DOWN 14. Googled 39. Finally: 2 wds. 1. One of 26 15. Drawing room 40. - Bator 2. Mata - 16. Great abundance 41. Recipe direction 59. Wandering 76. Nest-egg accts. 96. Neatness 3. Beginning: 2 wds. 17. Serv. branch 42. Under covers 61. Choose 78. Tips 97. One of the Apostles 4. Curtail 18. Pole 45. Tree that quakes 62. British spa 80. Notice 98. Loud, in music 5. A going up 28. Outer covering 47. 1970s sitcom 64. Workers 82. Simulacrum 100. Skid 6. Boutiques 29. Notched, said of 50. British - 65. Loire River city 83. Least favorable 101. Hack’s charge 7. Improbable, as a tale leaves 51. Natural endowment 66. Redacts 84. Something to bathe in 102. Villain in a play 8. Diva’s ofering 30. Diner sign 53. Variety show 67. Hard to get 86. Aqua - 103. Diagnostic image 9. Junket ingredient 34. Microscope’s eyepiece 55. One of the 68. Federation of tribes 87. Makers of points 104. Anchor 10. Scrivener 35. Revolutionaries Barrymores 69. Coldest continent 89. Reject a lover 105. Sailors’ saint 11. Russian dome shape 36. Sleazy papers 56. Aid to digestion 72. Climb 93. Unkeyed 106. Sphere 12. Place 37. Daytime TV name 57. One of the Bond 73. Top-notch 94. Mere outward 107. Contend 13. Wall pier 38. Pan fry actors 75. Tablecloth material appearance 111. Ellike 18 • January 29, 2010 • Technique COMICS

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