[email protected] Technique Entertainment Editor: Zheng Zheng 13 Assistant Entertainment Editor: Friday, Entertainment Patricia Uceda August 27, 2010 A Successful transition from comic book to flim FILM While “Scott Pilgrim” as a Scott Pilgrim vs. movie doesn’t make it a necessity to have read the comics, it cer- The World tainly helps viewers consider the GENRE: Action/Comedy pleasant similarities and differ- ences. Plucky every-geek Michael STARRING: Michale Cera, Cera takes the title role here and Mary Winstead, Jason perfectly fits the character and Schwartzman then some. DIRECTOR: Edgar Wright The surprisingly charming, yet awkward character of Scott Pil- RATING: PG-13 grim displays a wide range of feel- RELEASE DATE: August 13, ing, from anger to elation to de- 2010 pression and confusion. Cera not only manages to nail this emo- OUR TAKE: ««««« tional cocktail perfectly, he makes the character really stand out. By Andrew Ho The ensemble is large, with Contributing Writer Knives Chau (Ellen Wong), Scott’s underage and doting Scott Pilgrim vs. the World fills girlfriend and several of Scott’s a curious void in pop culture, in bandmates. Bipolar Stephan Stills spite of its humble beginnings. It (Mark Webber) on guitar and vo- could be mistaken for merely a cals, sour Kim Pines (Allison Pill) video game movie by some or a as the drummer and oblivious comic book movie by others, but Young Neil (Johnny Simmons) this would be a sore mistake as make up “Sex Bob-omb.” Things Scott Pilgrim vs. the World effec- seem to be moving along fairly tively blurs and blends the story typically for Scott in wintery To- across different media to keep the ronto as he’s pleasantly satisfied audience riveted. It throws hu- with his current relationship and mor, poignant thought and bois- his band is setting up for their first terous fight scenes onto the screen battle of the bands. so fast that it makes viewers feel as Pilgrim Image courtesy of Universal Pictures though they have ADD. See , page 15

Toadies latest highly 3D delivers gory fun FILM do. In this case, Piranha 3D does Think about Camp Crystal Lake reminiscent of ‘90s it perfectly. and Jason Vorhees. What bur- MUSIC Piranha 3D Let’s start with the age rating. ied this idea for a while were the Toadies GENRE: Action/Thriller This is an R-rated film, for sex Scream films, which lampooned and violence, and it delivers both all of those then-tired clichés. And Feeler STARRING: Jessica Szohr, in near-alarming droves. Why so we all suffered for years with LABEL: Jerry O’Connell is this so shocking? Blame the films under the banner of “psy- last decade, where PG-13 movies chological horror,” many of which GENRE: Alternative/Indie DIRECTOR: such as The Ring made a bunch of were pale shadows of the Asian Rock RATING: R money by being rated PG-13, and horror films they were remaking. TRACK PICKS: “Joey Let’s RELEASE DATE: August 20, thus being accessible to teenagers, What these films forgot, and Go,” “Waterfall” and “Mine” 2010 while also omitting much of the Piranha 3D remembers, is that sex and violence. In conjunction horror films can be funny and OUR TAKE: ««««« Image courtesy of Kirtland Records OUR TAKE: ««««« with this, these movies also at- horrifying, often in the same tempted to be deadly serious, ask- scene. Much of the initial humor By Yammen Huq The album itself is relatively By Robert Solomon ing us to accept the most outland- is driven by Jerry O’Connell, who Contributing Writer light, featuring a mix of short Staff Writer ish of protagonists with a straight appears as a Girls-Gone-Wild in- songs. Each of these has its face. spired impresario named Derrick Are you bored of the same own unique feel, ranging from Before you even read this sen- Now, I enjoy a movie that takes Jones. Derrick has come to the old rap and indie songs? Give screaming punk to somber bal- tence, you are already incredu- itself seriously as much as the lake to convince underage drunk- Toadies a try. A grunge band lads and sarcastic ditties. lous. Five stars? For Piranha 3D? next, but this doesn’t mean it has en girls to remove their tops by that’s not as over reliant on Given the differences be- What sort of staff writer is this? to be boring. Indeed, Piranha 3D plying them with alcohol and the sheer aggression as say Nirvana, tween the songs, it may be more How could you compare this embraces the ludicrousness of its promise of cheap fame. Indeed, he this group provides a unique suitable to purchase your favor- movie with the cinematic greats setup with a rabid zeal. It’s about often succeeds and we witness the sound that hasn’t been heard in ites as opposed to the entire al- of the past? This rating is mean- two hundred million year-old pi- results in ridiculous 3D. the last decade. bum. ingless, you might think, and so ranhas who emerge to terrorize How Derrick receives his This particular album, “Trust Game” is the first on now I must spend the rest of this college kids at Spring Break on an come-uppance is not suitable for Feeler, was originally supposed the list. It starts off with the im- review convincing you. Arizona lake. We expect with this printing in the Technique, but rest to be released in the late 90’s. pression of being an optimistic, As a brief aside, my opinion is setup that the questionable morals assured that it is completely ap- However, a rejection combined motivational song. However, that a star rating should not reflect of these kids will be punished by propriate. with a temporary break-up has the immediate dissonant chords how a movie sits in the annals of this monstrous plague, and we are Coming along with Derrick resulted in the album being and harsh vocals change the at- cinematic history. If that were not disappointed. are a couple of innocent teens who shelved until Aug 10, 2010. In mosphere of the song consider- the case, we’d never see anything This concept is certainly not are offered a job to show Derrick a way, it’s a time capsule, pre- ably. It sets up a dark motif that more than three stars, perhaps. a new idea, as horror films have the “hot spots” around the lake. senting music of a decade that Instead, we should look at it as long made their mark having their These two are almost completely is long past. See Toadies, page 14 a rating of how well a movie ac- campy killers punish the kids complishes what it has set out to who engage in immoral behavior. See Piranha, page 16 14 • August 27, 2010 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Toadies from page 13 list is “City of Hate,” a down-tem- right down to its title. Louder, an- cially in the more lyrical passages. lights, or should I say lowlights po tune that’s almost bluesy. It’s a grier and more profane than any- If you’re looking for a fun, enter- ,of that decade: grunge, anger, the other songs will follow. combination of blues guitars and thing else on the album, this song taining song that doesn’t sound the post-punk feel and a bit of “Waterfall” features a great slow beats combined with laugh- delivers to anyone craving angry too much like what’s on the radio, cynicism. If you are missing some bass ostenato (repeating rhythm). ter. music. then this is it. teenage angst, be sure to buy this The entire song is a mixture of The laughter really gives the It starts off innocuously and “Pink” follows “Joey” with a album. rhythms and melodies that seam- whole song a different edge, one gradually builds to a raging much more light-hearted fare. The album feels like relic made lessly shift into one another. No that’s eerie, yet still maintains a scream and climactic finish. It is The heavy drumbeat brings the during the transition between rhythmic passage lasts too long, hard, bluesy tone. That laughter definitely worth buying by itself song along well and closes off the grunge to modern indie. Because gradually shifting into another adds an almost ethereal element to if you want good punk music and album with a nice, pleasant feel. of this, it features a unique blend passage right before the boredom the song, whose tone ranges from are in need of some angst. It’s not a particularly outstanding of both, something that few other starts to kick in. melodic to almost sinister. “ATF” is entertaining but rela- song, but it is a nice finish to the bands have attempted. This album The vocals are considerably The song that follows, “Mine,” tively standard fare in this album. album. is anything but cheery, however. stronger and more strained in this continues that soft, down-tempo The guitar riff is enjoyable on its Those who buy the entire al- Anyone who listens to this can song, making it a better example feel. A bit more sentimental than own for the driven sound it pro- bum on iTunes will also receive expect Nirvana-like instrumentals of the band’s grunge roots. the earlier songs, “Mine” never vides. There are no real lyrics here, an extra song: a cover of the Bea- with vocals reminiscent of Rage “Dead Boy” is the most com- quite raises to a yell the way the making this good background tles song “Don’t Let Me Down.” Against the Machine, an angry mercial song of the album. With others do. With a light, repeating music for anyone who just wants It’s actually quite a highlight. yet coherent sound. an angry, driven sound and sing- beat to color the music and lyrics, energetic and focused music. The strong, rougher vocals and However, there’s quite a bit of ing that is more about sound than this song makes for much easier “Joey, Let’s Go” is reminiscent more bombastic instrumentals are variation in this album, making it lyrics, this is a great, energetic listening. of the band Cake with its spo- an interesting take on the song, a good buy for any music lover. It’s song. The ending almost subverts the ken word lyrics and mixture of which has a more aggressive pos- good for working out to or relax- The song culminates in a song though, giving a much grim- euphonic guitar riffs. To add to ture than any Beatles song I’ve ing to. macabre chanting of the word, mer feel that the first few minutes that, the lyrics also have a cyni- heard. It manages to blend the el- If you prefer to just buy a few “dead boy,” followed with a large gave. The slightly sinister lyrics cal, sarcastic bent sprinkled with a ements of grunge with the Beatles songs off iTunes, I would definite- scream. This is grunge and punk and dissonant ending makes for deadpan delivery giving the song but still maintains the euphony. ly recommend “Joey Let’s Go,” in its purest form and will not dis- an interesting analysis for anyone a bitter edge. Anyone expecting a blast from “Waterfall,” “City of Hate” and appoint. who wants to put in the effort. The bass guitar really brings the 90’s is in for a treat with this “Mine.” Those particular songs One noteworthy song on the “Suck Magic” is classic punk out the best in this song, espe- album. It brings back all the high- are absolutely worth a listen.

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CITY SCENEPhoto by Chris Gooley / Student Publications Cypress Street 3rd Annual

Image courtesy of Universal Pictures Pig Roast It is that time of year again to eat some slow roasted Pilgrim from page 13 flying. While it’s not the first to Nintendo Entertainment System, pig. Cypress Street Pint and Plate is hosting their an- do so, bits of informative text, which will likely leave younger What throws a wrench into power-ups and announcements and older audience members con- nual festival this Saturday, Aug. 28, from 2 p.m. to 7 this contented situation is roll- appear throughout the movie like fused unless they’re familiar with p.m. There will be free admission, as well as four dol- erblading, colorfully-maned in- an actual game, as well as plenty the concepts. Some of the snappy lar Sweetwater drafts. Cypress Street Pint and Plate is terdimensional delivery girl Ra- of POW’s and BAM-type sound back-and-forth wit between char- conveniently located behind the Biltmore on the corner mona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth effects like those you’d see in a acters in the first half of the movie Winstead), who ends up skating comic. The special effects found also falls flat, but there are more of Sixth Street and Cypress Street. The bar and eatery through Scott’s dreams and right in the fight scenes are brilliant than enough hilarious lines to has their own fire pit, where they will spend an entire into his life. and sharply-animated to fit the make up for it. night roasting a pig for this event. There is even an out- Their first real encounter con- action instead of taking over the Even if one can get past the door patio to enjoy the balmy Saturday afternoon as it stantly tiptoes the line between scene, making every one of the pacing, the problem about this love at first sight and obsession, duels between Scott and an evil ex translation from the comic is that cools slightly into the evening. In addition to free food, but eventually Ramona takes a a uniquely-enthralling experience. it’s basically trying to cram six there will also be giveaways and live music. Don’t miss shining to Scott, which doesn’t Plenty of credit has to be given books of plot into a 112 minute out free, slow-roasted pork within walking distance of end up too well for Scott’s existing to both director Edgar Wright movie. campus. relationship. and “Scott Pilgrim” comic creator Side plots, minor characters Matters quickly get even more Bryan Lee O’Malley. Many of the and scenes that were charming complicated when Ramona’s evil lines, scenes and ideas come di- in the comic book don’t have any London Bistro Ultra Lounge ex-boyfriends (or exes) start show- rectly from the comic, with some room at all despite some being ing up with the intent of control- shots showing panels right from present, but this is excusable if the Come see Leaf, winner of BET’s “Welcome to Dream- ling Ramona’s love life, which the books. Edgar Wright succeeds alternative was to make a Scott Pil- land” talent competition perform at London Bistro Ultra means taking Scott out of the pic- in making these things not only grim trilogy. ture. All seven of the exes (Chris effective, whether it’s for laughs or Not that it would be such a bad Lounge this Friday, August 27 at 8 p.m. Known for her Evans, Mae Whitfield, Brandon tears, but making them his own in thing however, as Scott Pilgrim vs. nimble, guitar-plucking fingers and soulful voice, Leaf Routh and Jason Schwartzman to this translation to a movie. the World is one of the best mov- will be crooning to the patrons of the restaurant and lounge name a few) fit the roles well and The consensus opinion has ies to be released this summer, if make it blatantly clear why their been that Scott Pilgrim is truly not this year. With its perfectly on Howell Mill Road, next to Chick-fil-a. While not for relationships with Ramona didn’t the first video game movie, very set cast, a great soundtrack, use of everyone, London Bistro Ultra Lounge is an eclectic ven- work out. likely because it takes such a dif- video game concepts and aesthet- ue many find memorable for all the right reasons. An up- The battles between Scott and ferent twist on movies than tra- ics tossed together in a masterful her evil ex-suitors are played out ditional attempts. However, the blend, this comic book translation scale menu and European flair give the gathering place a spectacularly, starting off like a sense of the aesthetics, humor and will have many viewers wishing sophisticated, elegant flair. cut scene out of a fighting game pacing seem to be aimed mostly at that the story could go on just a before the fists and notes start an audience that grew up with the little longer. See City, page 16 sliver www.nique.net Anybody else play EVE? Need to find girl. Shouldn’t be that hard on a floor with more girls than guys. Yeah, it exists. My desk drawer consists only of lube and compressed air. /sigh Why isn’t there a Sliver app for Android? Get on this, CS majors! GT Venus seeks her own Sacher-Masoch. Can a brotha get a personals ad in the technique?! Write for us! Lil Jon and Schwayze in the Howie parking lot. Random but I’ll take it. When’s the foam party?! RATS: Enjoy the pretty girls running around in their dresses be- No experience fore they disappear into greek life and/or get fat. the artist formerly known as Burger Bowl necessary! My calculus professor quacks. Drinking in my fluid mechanics class... Makes sense to me! Freshman, you’re smiling faces, optimism and hope are pissing Just show up! me off. Stop it. Short bone player in the band, roll down your shorts, no one wants to see that. The Wrack Club was sporting BP sponsored polos at Freshman Tuesdays @ 7 Convocation. Way to support oil spills! Nique is biased as anything Flag 137 Freshman, stop using the student center food services. Go endure Woody’s and Britain like we all had to. What? An English speaking Math TA? THE BZ IS BACK! I guess he’s an X-box and I’m more Atari But the way you play your game ain’t fair. I pity the fool that falls in love with you Only at tech would a professor claim that “Taylor series expan- sion” is layman’s terms Note to Nique: Time to get serious about online content. The website is hideous Surprised by the number of cute girls in my 4000 level maths. i forgot that white people are a minority at tech. have fun getting shafted, freshies! 16 • August 27, 2010 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Piranha from page 13 City from page 15 devoid of characterization, and this is largely the point. No one Atlanta Ice Cream Festival is characterized beyond the bare minimum of necessary exposi- Just as it seems like there will be no break from the tion. Hence, we can project our heat, on Saturday, Aug. 28 comes the Atlanta Ice Cream own hated foes on the villains, Festival to help cool things off. So grab your friends and let our moral selves fill the heroes. Most of these heroes live. and head on over to Piedmont Park. A plethora of ven- The rest get chomped, and you dors will be selling their ice creams and various other will cheer it on. goodies in Piedmont Park on The Green Meadows. Besides the main characters, a However, the festival is not all about ice cream but also large portion of Piranha 3D fol- ways to help you burn off that ice cream. There will lows a huge slew of Spring Break revelers, whose like have long in- be free health screenings and fitness information for vaded MTV with their role-play- anyone interested. You can relax on the grass and enjoy ing as college partiers. They do the delicious ice cream while grooving to the sounds of so much of these things because local DJs and the Atlanta School Drummers, or enjoy they feel like it is what they are supposed to do. Screw authority, the sights of State Championship Step Team and local they proclaim, as they flip off the cheerleading squads. Make sure to stop by Piedmont authorities and jump in the water Park between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. this Saturday for a little when they are told to evacuate the Image courtesy of sensory treat. lake. You can guess what happens next. Why is this so enjoyable? Give shot with 3D cameras. Every ter- this with was screaming, but they Comedy at the Landmark Diner the credit to the excellent pacing rible moment found in prior hor- were also laughing. The tone of and tension maintained by the di- ror movies finds new life in the the film manages this tricky bal- The Landmark Diner in Buckhead will again be hosting rector, Alexandre Aja, who clearly 3D format, particularly when the ance, which lets you enjoy both in knows exactly what he is doing. properties of water are used. It equal measure. That is, if you are “Comedy Gold,” a stand-up comedy show of rotating co- For much of the first hour, we supplies a depth to the image that into this sort of thing. medians, this week including Cougar. Cougar abandoned don’t see much of the piranha be- was found in 3D and was As such, I’ll state the obvious the corporate ladder and now embraces comedy as her pas- yond a feeding frenzy in the mov- missing in post-production 2D to and say that this is not a film for ie’s opening moments. Instead, 3D conversions such as Alice in everyone. If you are squeamish in sion in life. She has been featured on the WE Network’s the fallout of their frenzy is seen, Wonderland and Clash of the Ti- the slightest, you will want to stay “Secret Lives of Women,” and is well known for her enter- building the creatures up until tans. far, far away from Piranha 3D. Go taining comedic banter. Tickets are $6 with a student ID or they finally unleash themselves on When chunks are torn away, see instead. the crowd. It’s perfectly done. Less you can see the resulting nega- They could use the bucks. $12 without one. Located on Roswell Road, the Landmark is more, and then more is piled tive space where there was once a However, if you enjoy a heap- Diner is a staple of Atlanta and features desserts prepared upon more until you feel you have limb It makes the carnage more ing dose of satire and yearn for gotten far too much. Restraint is realistic, to be sure, but it also the days when low-budget horror on the premises. They have regular comedy shows that in small supply with Piranha 3D, manages to make it more hilari- films could manage to have a little feature all types of comedians from NYC to LA, so be and this is a good thing. ous somehow. The hyper-realism fun, you will thoroughly enjoy sure to check it out if you are ever in need of a few laughs. Why is the lack of restraint makes it even more unreal. The this. This is Evil Dead 2 levels of great? Because this is a movie Saturday night audience I viewed funny, people. Shows are Friday and Saturday starting at 9 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • August 27, 2010 • 17

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