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DMX has no ‘Wounds’ Two Bits is burned out! ENTERTAINMENT Rap star DMX joins Steven Seagal in It’s March, spring break is becoming a , which opened in Atlanta memory...yep, that’s it—Two Bits is Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 theaters last Friday. Page 21 betting you’re burned out. Page 23

‘Persons’ premieres Hewitt reigns supreme in ‘Heartbreakers’ Missing Persons, a new film produced, By Nolan Reese of those films that by all accounts good laughs along the way. and a Mercedes, they head south directed, and written by Tech students Joel The Daily Free Press should have been lousy. It’s a Hewitt (Can’t Hardly Wait) to Florida with hopes of reeling Whitley and Jay Zimmerman will hold its premiere on March 24 at 9:00 p.m. in the romantic comedy about a moth- plays the daughter half of the in an even bigger fish—a wealthy Clary Theater of the Student Success Cen- (U-WIRE) Boston Univer- er-daughter con team where, in con team. When the film be- old tobacco mogul played by sity—It seems impossible to de- the middle of a con, the daugh- gins, her mother (Sigourney Gene Hackman (Enemy of the ter. Admission is $2, and seating is limited. scribe anything about Jennifer ter falls in love. Weaver, Alien) is about to wed State). But, as is necessary with The stars include students Dan Caudill, Love Hewitt as “good,” with the Amazingly, Heartbreakers has Dean Cumanno (Ray Liotta, seen romantic comedies, there needs Wendy Fill, Jeff Kock, Katie O'Connor, obvious exception of looks. But— been blessed with a solid script most recently in Hannibal), a to be the love interest to creates and Liz Birmingham. For more informa- tion, visit the duo’s website at http:// horror of all horrors—not only that avoids enough of the traps businessman with a bit of cash a conflict. In this case it’s a bar- www.mantuaproductions.com. has she appeared in a good mov- most films of its type not only Hewitt and Weaver wouldn’t tender (Jason Lee, Chasing Amy) ie this time, but her acting isn’t fall into, but willingly jump into mind scamming. After taking that Hewitt falls for, much to bad either. Heartbreakers is one head first; and contains some him for a few hundred grand her own chagrin. Jay Mohr performs While the plot is far from revolutionary, it sets up some The Student Center Special Events Com- funny scenes and one-liners. Even mittee presents comedian Jay Mohr in the the obligatory sweet, revelatory Ferst Center on Sunday, April 8 at 8:00 moments at the film’s conclu- p.m. Student tickets go on sale Monday, sion aren’t nearly as cringe-in- March 26 in the Programs Area on the third ducing as they should have been. floor of the Student Center, and are $5 with Hackman’s tobacco tycoon, a Tech ID. All seating will be general admis- William B. Tensy, rarely seen sion. For more information, call (404) 894- without a cigarette in his mouth 2805. and looking about a cough away Jay Mohr began his career on Saturday from dying, provides for some Night Live and broke into film as Tom humorous bits as he constantly Cruise’s rival in Jerry Maguire. More re- wrenches from behind a cloud cently, he appeared in last fall’s Pay It For- of smoke. This may be his best ward. role in years, following a disap- pointing turn in the torturous Angie Aparo appears piece-of-awful that was The Re- placements. Angie Aparo will appear at the Ferst Weaver and Liotta also fare Center on Tuesday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m.; well, doing what is required of this event is sponsored by the Student Cen- them. Even Hewitt manages to ter Concert Committee. Student tickets go hold her own, for once not get- on sale Monday, March 26 at the Student ting totally upstaged by her Center Box Office. You can also call (404) breasts, though her cleavage is 894-9600 to purchase tickets. The cost is By Murray Close / METRO GOLDWYN MAYER still on prominent display. $5 with a student ID. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sigourney Weaver are a mother-daughter con team in Heartbreakers, a film Aparo began his career as a musician with a surprisingly solid plot. It manages to avoid the pitfalls found often in other romantic comedies. See Heart, page 22 here in Atlanta and has performed at area clubs and at Music Midtown in 1999. The American, his 2000 , featured the pop- ular track “Spaceship,” and his song “Hush” Brighter Shade has some light for everyone was featured on the soundtrack for the re- cent film Bounce. By Alan Back back up the core pairing: Wild- really, in his own right. That the other members’ harmonies. Now pulling his 85th late shift er Embry, Eric Sanders, and key- was kind of cool, to get him to Musically, the bulk of the board man Damian Cartier. be a part of it.” The Brighter album pitches a loose Sunshine There are as many different “I’ve known Wilder since— Shade tracks that feature him State vibe against a darker, more ways to run a band as there are I don’t know, fifth grade,” Hop- take on a slightly tripped-out jangly, Soundgarden-style mood. bands. Some groups are perma- kins recalled. ‘His house was three jazz vibe—think Widespread However, there are a few sur- nently wedged under the thumb or four blocks from mine in Panic, but not as far out in left prises lying in wait, particularly of a manager who thinks he’s Gainesville. In high school, he field. Their upcoming album, the audience favorite “Break- Napoleon. Others just let ev- had a band that I used to come Divine Ignorance, finds him add- down.” Hopkins stated that the erything float and take whatev- out and help with, running their ing new subtleties under Hop- song, written during the third- er gigs happen to float their way. PA. I had a band too, but my kins’ gritty vocals (Shane Still others just don’t know how guys graduated a year above me, MacGowan, is that you?) and See Brighter Shade, page 25 to get along with anybody; they so I was kind of without a band. By Chris Helcermanas-Benge / 20TH CENTURY FOX change managers more often than We got to be fast friends during they change their socks. that period.” And some bands, like Brighter Embry took McIntyre’s place Shade, give themselves room to in 1998, and Sanders became stretch out—but not so much the band’s main drummer that that everybody runs off. Balanc- same year. (Petrushka has sat in ing individual and group com- occasionally, as have Hopkins’ mitments is no easy task, but brother Michael and a few other these five find a way to keep players.) The appearance of Cart- audiences happy regardless of ier and his jazz/funk influences who’s at the microphone. would have a lasting effect on Gainesville, Ga., native John the overall sound, starting with By Pat Redmond / MIRAMAX FILMS Hopkins (lead vocals, guitar) and the first notes he played on Bright- Andy Birdsall (lead guitar) crossed er Shade as a guest performer. paths in 1994 while both were Hopkins found himself with attending Florida State Univer- some spare time at the end of sity in Tallahassee. Early in the 1994 and took a trip up to New- next year, after Hopkins’ band port, R.I., to visit a group of Distant Relatives had broken up, friends in a band there. “They the two began playing in the needed a bass player, so I went area as an acoustic duo. They up and played bass on their al- relocated to Atlanta that sum- bum. In that time I met Dami- mer and had the first incarna- an, because he lived there in tion of Brighter Shade up and Newport…Every time we went By Nicola Goode / SCREEN GEMS running by the middle of 1996. back to visit, we would see him Also opening in theaters this week: Say It Drummer Marcus Petrush- and get together to hang out.” Isn’t So (Heather Graham, Chris Klein); ka and bassist Sean McIntyre Cartier moved down south in About Adam (Stuart Townsend, Kate were on hand for their self-titled 1998 and began playing with By Alan Back / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Hudson); and The Brothers (Bill Bellamy). debut album that year. Since then, Brighter Shade right off the bat. Andy Birdsall and John Hopkins lead Brighter Shade, whose new a new crew has rotated in to “He’s an all-around genius, CD will be out this spring. Back: guest drummer Michael Hopkins. 20 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Onward and Crossword 54. “______the Great,” (kid’s books) 55. Narcissus’ other admirer With Napster facing restrictions, Double-Nine Nothing! 56. Eye problem 57. Went to the salon, perhaps could Aimster fill its old niche? 123 4567 8910 58. Boat name abbr. By Helaine Tabacoff Although UW regards Aimster 11 12 13 14 DOWN Badger Herald as an illegitimate service, students 1. ______Mahal may feel differently. “There is nothing 15 16 17 2. ______carte (U-WIRE) U. of Wisconsin—As wrong with trading music with your 3. Beaver’s goal friends, and if they are your friends 18 19 20 Napster slowly fades into the back- 4. IOU, for one ground, a new music-sharing ser- they probably have the songs and 21 22 23 24 25 5. In the past vice called Aimster may become the music you want,” Hertz said. 6. A Bobbsey Twin new form of music swapping over Nevertheless, Rust said file shar- 26 27 28 29 30 31 7. Put on the list (2 wds) the Internet. ing clogs UW bandwidth. “Aimster 8. 9 DIFFERENT LETTERS Aimster, an America Online ser- will curb the use of the campus net- 32 33 34 35 9. Dalai ______vice, allows users to swap music with work for educational purposes,” he 10. _____-Gel people on their AOL Instant Mes- said. “It will keep other students 36 37 38 39 12. Tide type senger buddy lists and others using from getting their work done, due

40 41 42 43 16. Type online services such as Gnutella and to network traffic. We get complaints 20. Pac. And Atl., for two Microsoft Networking. from other students when the net- 44 45 21. Critter protection agency (abbr) Aimster allows users to target work is tied up due to Napster, and 22. “Goodbye, ______” files from trusted friends on AIM, we can expect more complaints as 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 23. 9 DIFFERENT LETTERS and avoid viruses, bad files and spam. soon as the students begin to use 24. Reachable area Unlike Napster, the AOL program Aimster on a regular basis.” 53 54 55 25. Opera staple is encrypted, which means users do Although many people have not 28. Ages not have to fear they will be spied heard of this new alternative to Nap- 56 57 58 30. High prefix on while downloading music. As ster, it has already attracted over 3 31. Askance part of Aimster's terms, users agree million users, according to a recent By Kit FitzSimons 26. Listener 34. Susan Lucci’s character to only share files belonging to them. article from CNN.com. All new, all different 27. Shakespearean King 37. Honest Prez University of Wisconsin-Madi- Aimster is similar to Napster in 29. Trade 41. Capsize son freshman Jeff Hertz said Aim- many ways, and may be the new ACROSS 32. “Three” prefix 43. Nick at ______ster could be an alternative to choice for downloading music from 1. Just a bit 33. Bert’s roommate 44. Scripted improv, sort of Napster's diminished capabilities. the Internet. As Napster begins the 4. X-Files’ Scully’s first name 35. Everyone 45. Having frosting “I would use it, because it sounds process of shutting down, or at least 8. _____-Mo 36. Edison’s middle name 46. Boat name abbr. reliable, regardless of the number of limiting the amount of songs being 11. Famous Arkin 38. Place to grow colonies 48. Famous Doris songs you get,” he said. downloaded, Aimster may step out 13. “Oh my!” 39. Hwy. 49. Western Native American However, Brian Rust, DoIT se- of Napster's shadow and make a 14. Row 40. Mistreat 50. “_____ Bin Ein…” nior administrative program spe- name for itself. 15. 9 DIFFERENT LETTERS 42. Where 1 DOWN is 51. Resistance unit cialist, said UW regards the new “We haven't noticed a great deal 17. Famous Thurman 44. Tread 52. Naysayers file-sharing service as unlawful. of Aimster use on the network,” 18. MCI rival 45. Here, to Pierre “Our stance is that Aimster is a said Rust. “But that doesn't mean 19. Just a bit 46. Hula dancer’s need Answers on page 27, back in their program that allows accessing and that students won't begin to use it 21. Upbeat 47. 9 DIFFERENT LETTERS “normal” position. The hardest part sharing of copyrighted material, as Napster becomes less and less 24. Type of dressing 53. Fifi’s ‘if’ of this puzzle is finding the answers! which is illegal,” Rust said. available.”

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It’s not only seven pages...it’s seven very LARGE pages. I love my job. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 21 DMX makes leap from music with a bang in ‘Wounds’ By Vivian Vakili He begins to look into the high- Entertainment Staff profile cases and at the precinct’s cocky officers. This is where DMX MPAA Rating: R comes in. Starring: Steven Seagal, DMX After seeing Exit Wounds, one Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak can confidently say that the newest Studio: Warner Brothers and most talented crossover artist Running Time: 117 minutes from music to the big screen is def- Rating: yyyy initely rap superstar DMX. In his acting debut in Exit Wounds, Want an action movie with good DMX (who plays character Latrell acting and a plot? Look no further Walker) proves that he is able to than Exit Wounds, starring Steven portray both villain and hero. Seagal, DMX, and Tom Arnold. At He convinces the audience that first glance, the three actors seem to he is a horrible thief and ghetto comprise a motley crew, but at sec- thug during the first part of the ond glance and thereafter, they work movie, and later additionally suc- together brilliantly. ceeds in portraying himself as a com- Steven Seagal returns to the big puter whiz that is out to showcase screen with his signature stoicism police corruption during the sec- and praiseworthy martial arts moves ond half. as jaded police officer Orin Boyd. Walker is out for revenge on the After saving the Vice President from police department because his broth- an attack by the Michigan Militia, er was arrested—due to police cor- his boss sees his behavior as unpro- ruption—for a crime he did not By George Kraychyk / WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES fessional. commit. He takes it upon himself DMX and Steven Seagal star as a thug with a mission and a jaded cop, respectively, in Warner Brothers Officer Boyd is thus quickly trans- to further exploit the police depart- Pictures’s new film, Exit Wounds. After this great performance, success in acting may follow for rap star DMX. ferred from his high-profile job as a ment in a “lone ranger” sort of way. detective in the glamorous 21st Pre- Eventually, his path crosses with of the aggression-therapy group Boyd quences a notch above most others. Tuesday, and is certainly a must- cinct to a dull series of lowly jobs in that of Officer Boyd’s and the two is assigned to, and later as a host for The film definitely has an element have for rap fans—and especially the decidely unglamorous 15th Pre- of them suddenly combine efforts a controversial morning radio show. of mystery to it, and the plot is not for DMX fans. cinct. to combat the corrupt 15th Pre- Exit Wounds is unique in that it at all predictable. All in all, the movie is no less Upon arrival, he is assigned to cinct. blends plot very well with action One cannot talk about this movie than one would expect from Matrix an aggression-management thera- As for Tom Arnold, his purpose and is not at all overdone. The ac- without commenting on its producer Joel Silver, and everything py group and then given the job of is mainly to bring comic relief to a tion scenes are not the same ones soundtrack. It is comprised of piec- in Exit Wounds is definitely above directing traffic. Obviously, Boyd movie that seems rather serious and that you’d see in every other action es by DMX as well as other artists average for an action movie. is unhappy with this assignment and to balance a main character (Seagal) movie. such as Trick Daddy, , Caviar, suspects the precinct itself of cor- that rarely shows emotion. He is Martial arts can probably be ac- Iceberg, and Mack 10. Seagal, DMX, and ‘Exit Wounds’ ruption. first seen in the movie as a member credited with making the action se- The soundtrack was released last opened in local theaters last Friday. ‘Enemy at the Gates’ features pretty faces, so much more By Anna Roberts Enemy at the Gates begins its sto- Convinced that such a hero, even shootouts, and increasing body are indeed of the pinup-boy caliber, Badger Herald ry at the battle for Stalingrad. As an exaggerated one, will restore hope count, makes the viewer think twice yet their past efforts prove they’re one of the defining moments of the in the troops, Vassili becomes the about reaching for that second hand- not just pretty faces. Enemy at the MPAA Rating: R war, the two-year conflict was in- poster boy for Russian pride. The ful of popcorn. As powerful as it is, Gates is no different, and both ac- Starring: Jude Law, Ed Harris, strumental for both Nazi and Rus- articles and photos have the desired it is reminiscent of Saving Private tors turn in outstanding performanc- Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Wiesz sian troops. If captured, the Nazis effect, and not only does Vassili garner Ryan’s battle scenes but falls short es. Although their good-looking faces Director: Jean- Jacques Annaud would have the upper hand in the the attention of buxom beauty and in the awe department. may be covered in dirt throughout Studio: Paramount Pictures war, using the crucial location to The film sets up scene after scene the film, it is their talent that be- Running Time: 131 minutes advance their power. of cat-and-mouse scenarios. And al- comes the enticing thing to watch. Rating: yyyy Defending the city with soldiers Enemy at the Gates though the key element in the snip- If anything, these stars are used and snipers, the Russian powers were er field is to be still, these scenes to a challenge, and although Enemy (U-WIRE) U. of Wisconsin—The able to trap the German forces and may leave the heart a have the exciting and suspenseful at the Gates is a good picture, it is in drama and bravery of World War II claim victory. Among the Russians little unsatisfied, but elements of a chase. Both Harris’s no way a Best Picture. The script make great fodder for films. Good was Vassili Zaitsev, the sniper’s sniper, and Law’s careful demeanor and asks little more of its cast than to and evil are easily definable and the who, due to Russian newspapers the mind and eyes will seriousness in their roles contribute show up and give a B-plus effort. emotion behind such stories comes and a 1942 type of celebrity report- love it. to the believability of the film. The back story of the characters is with the package. That’s not to say ing, became a national hero. Enemy at the Gates could have almost nonexistent, except for the that every World War II film is a Enemy at the Gates focuses on been a flop and a weak attempt at a token Sniper Jr. scene of Vassili hunt- ready-made hit—the entire produc- Vassili, and, when played by im- courageous story. The director could ing with his grandfather. tion team has to work at it. mensely talented and handsome Jude fellow troop-ette, Tania (Rachel have easily thrown in a few talent- In fact, little is learned about Thankfully, Enemy at the Gates Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley), how Weisz, The Mummy), but the Nazi less pretty boys and filmed them Finnes’s or Harris’s character, and has one of the hardest-working cast can you not focus on him? Vassili’s troops as well. They send their own running around in the mud. Thank- the romance between Vasilli and and crews in the business, as testa- reputation is inflated due to the pow- sharpshooter, Konig (Ed Harris, fully, the day we see Freddie Prinze Tania is touching at times but not ment to their earlier works. The erful pen of political officer and pro- Pollock), to take out Vassili and help Jr. in a military uniform has yet to much more than an afterthought. result is a quality picture with a pagandist Danilov, played but fellow advanced the Nazi troops. come. The film introduces too many ele- strong story that only suffers from a attractive acting powerhouse, Jo- The opening battle sequence, with Annaud’s best move in this pic- willingness to do too much. seph Finnes (Shakespeare In Love). its dive-bombing planes, massive ture was his casting. Law and Finnes See Enemy, page 22

“i love christina.” I came in and my sliver box already said that. Normally I’d be mad that someone else took a sliver, but since I do love Christina, I’ll leave it. 22 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Semisonic concocts album with ‘Chemistry’ Heart from page 19 By Whitney Pierce different,” Wilson said. All About someone for everyone when the band written by the legendary . Heartbreakers’ real standout, how- The Reveille Chemistry is a concept album that sing “when the lights come on and King not only helped write the song, ever, is Jason Lee, one of the most takes the listener through a journey the party’s through, there are al- but she also contributes vocals along- under-appreciated actors out there. (U-WIRE) Louisiana State U.— of sexual and social situations that a ways a few with nobody to do.” side Wilson. Lee, best known for his work in Minneapolis-based band Semison- group of friends experience in mod- Though several of the songs seem “I think her balance of emotion- Kevin Smith’s New Jersey films, plays ic is open once again for business ern-day America. depressing at first listen, they al- al power and pop brilliance is like a sarcastic bartender who is the per- with its latest CD, All About Chem- Each song is related to the chem- ways lighten up with the usual get- an I’ve always been reaching fect foil for Hewitt. His dead-on istry. When its second album, Feel- istry between people, hence the CD’s over-it advice. for,” Wilson said. It was pretty amaz- delivery of some sharp one-liners is ing Strangely Fine, went platinum title, title track, and tracks repre- All of the songs on All About ing to find myself sitting in a room classic, and he actually manages to with the success of the popular air- sented by figures as they’d be viewed Chemistry are light and airy and can with her, singing ideas back and show some emotional depth. View- wave hit “Closing Time,” Semison- in a chemistry book. be classified into the pop category, forth.” ers are supposed to feel sympathy ic felt liberated and ready to give its “On the last album, I wrote al- but ’s message is for a more King’s influence is evident as soon for his character, and he manages to fans a new album in which to revel. most all the songs as secrets being mature audience than that of the as the song opens and the begin- elicit this without being as cheesy “It was sometimes overwhelm- told to just one person,” said the usual fluff bands. ning piano piece reminds the lis- and obvious as many actors would ing to read all the e-mails we’d get Grammy-nominated Wilson. “This In “She’s Got My Number,” Wil- tener of her famous “You’ve Got a have done in his position. about how deeply our music was time around, I envisioned a big group son sings “she’s got my number/I Friend.” The release of a funny, if short of affecting the fans,” said guitarist/ of friends at a great party, where must confess one look in her eyes/ Listeners will hear “All About brilliant, film like Heartbreakers songwriter . Wilson add- everyone has done a few things they’ll and I feel undressed/she doesn’t care Chemistry” on radio stations across means that the “last year’s trash” ed that fans, pouring out support, remember forever and everyone has all of the world’s standing at her the country, mixed in with songs portion of the year is finally coming let the band know that its music done a few things that they’d rather door/she doesn’t even care what and artists who deserve no recogni- to an end. More than a few cuts was helping people “make sense of forget.” they’re waiting for,” expressing his tion. However, above enjoyable films that should their lives and times.” Each of the 12 tracks tells stories fascination with a woman who is evidence that Semisonic has beat- have been much better and down- This, of course, was the encour- about the ins and outs of love and doesn’t give others the time of day. en the one-hit wonder rap and will right awful messes, Heartbreakers is agement and inspiration for the relationships. “Get a Grip” tells of “One True Love,” a song of pity continue to produce good music a clever film that should make for band’s current album, All About the fact that there is not necessarily for oneself for being alone, was co- that is easy to listen to. an enjoyable night at the movies. Chemistry. The new CD is not just a Aside from the fact that Jennifer product of Semisonic’s songwrit- Love Hewitt probably isn’t inter- ing and musical talents, but fea- ested in a 19-year-old-film-geek- tures various digital recording devices, college-movie-critic, there’s little else sound-processing equipment, syn- that’s heartbreaking about Heart- thesizers and samplers that Wilson, breakers. bassist and drummer incorporated into the band’s music-making process. Enemy from page 21 “I told John and Jake that I wanted us to produce it ourselves,” Wilson said. “I figured this was a chance to ments of personal history and never get the new songs on a CD the way truly explores them; it is hard to feel I heard them in my head.” a part of the film because of the lack With the rest of the band in agree- of connection to the characters. ment, Semisonic took on the role as Still, the tactics of the two snip- producer as well as talent. “Since we ers and the situations that have them produced the record ourselves, we going head to head are some of the didn’t have to explain these weird most suspenseful scenes in the the- sounds to anyone,” Slichter added. aters these days. A sniper’s best friend All About Chemistry is the band’s is his eyes, and the director plays on way of trying something new. this, giving the viewer extreme close- “I told the guys that I thought ups and interesting point-of-view we’d done a great introspective al- By Ken Schles / MCA MUSIC shots. Enemy at the Gates may leave bum last time around, but this time Semisonic, the band that hit it big a few years ago with “Closing Time,” has just released their new album, All the heart a little unsatisfied, but the I wanted to make something really About Chemistry. The band produced the album themselves,ensuring that each track is just the way they wanted. mind and eyes will love it.

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“I’m more boys to men-ish. I can be the white guy in the back with the jacket.” -Matt Bryan ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 23

Now showing on GTCN ...01010101010 1010101010101010101010...... Two Bits Well folks, it’s that time of the it will count off your final grade. “breathe.” I’ve had to put that last health consciousness, he never ate By Rebekah Bardwell semester when we’re all feeling a “Woohoo! It’ll only subtract three one in my book several times, be- the fattening dip. GTCN Correspondant little burned-out...okay, that’s an points from my grade! I’m skipping cause I often forget. There is noth- 3) You considered not reading understatement if I’ve ever made it!” It’s this kind of blatant disre- ing more aggravating that turning the Technique. Good God man, snap This week on The Latest one. The fact is that we’re all feeling gard for accountability that has made blue and passing out—after all, that out of it! No matter how crazy things Dish, Chef Eric and Matt whip a lot burned-out. This week, I the Two Bits Man the man he is takes valuable time that you could may get for you, you can’t possibly up something even better than thought I’d share with you some- today. be studying. do anything as crazy as not reading vodka shots. Learn how to thing that I’ve been contemplating 8) You don’t remember pressing 6) You’re afraid that rabid mon- the Technique. If you need to, skip prepare a simple vodka cream a lot lately: the top ten signs that the snooze button. If you’re like keys will come and take you away to class or give up showering to free sauce alongside lemon pep- Tech is wearing on your mind. me, you’ve reached a point where their secret lair to torture you and some time to read da ‘Nique. Fortu- per shrimp with rigatoni. The 10) You’ve gone to a fast food you have a Pavlovian reaction to make you drink wine that has turned nately, if you’ve made it this far in student filmVodka With a joint and thought to yourself, “Gee, roll over and press the snooze bar to vinegar. I like to think of myself the paper, there is still hope for you. Twist will make you think that job looks pretty rewarding.” I on your clock. This can happen with- as an astute social observer, and I Just keep on reading. twice about dating. think we’ve all been through this out your even waking up. When always make a point to learn about 2) You’ve thought about joining The Latest Dish airs on one. As much as we’d like to think the alarm finally does wake you up, my readers. In an informal poll, I a cult. Have you ever thought about Channel 21 Sundays at 6:30 that we’re effete, intellectual snobs, found that many students at Tech how exciting life would be if you p.m. and Thursdays at 7:30 the fact is that we’ve all been to a are having this very fear right now. could just kick back in Northern p.m. McDonald’s that was hiring, and at Just a quick reminder though—odds California and spend your day drink- “Bad boys, bad boys, It’s a little known fact least looked at the application to see are that rabid monkeys are not com- ing Koolaid? Sure, you would have whatcha gonna do, whatcha if they have a 401K. that Arnold ing after you. They’re not indige- to give up all your material posses- gonna do when Tech cops You know what I’m talking nous to Atlanta. sions, but it’s a small price to pay come for you?” This week on Schwarzenegger about...You’ve picked up that ap- 5) You’ve ever uttered the phrase, when there’s free punch up for grabs. Phat Videos, Kara hits the plication, and thought, “Wow, it survived for two years “I know that I can pull my grade up If you do take the cult route, I can streets with a police officer to has dental coverage!” If you’re like on the final.” This is a really popu- assure you that you’ll meet at least discover the ins and outs of on Ruffles. However, me, you’ve not only thought about lar one to utter. At this point, many one other Tech student. “Remem- the GTPD. it, but you’ve pondered the oppor- he never ate the of you have at least one class that ber thermo? Have some Koolaid. Phat Videos airs Sundays tunities for advancement. “Say, it you are either failing or have a D. It’ll help with that problem.” at 7:00 p.m. and Mondays at fattening dip. says here that managers make Fear not, that phrase is right. You And the number one sign that 7:30 p.m. $45,000 per year. I bet I could do can pull it up on the final. This has you’re burned-out? You’ve ever been Flava 101 gets one of the that.” Then, right as you’re looking been true for every class in which the Two Bits Man. That’s right first-ever interviews with R&B to see about the health insurance, it you ask yourself why it’s thirty-two I’ve ever uttered that phrase (in oth- folks. Two Bits is a right of passage. group, 4 Shades. From dawns on you that you’ve already minutes after you set your clock. er words, every class I’ve taken in Each time a Two Bits Man gradu- Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal been at Tech for three years, and Of course, I’m assuming that the past four years.) ates or gets taken away in snug- Records, these four men speak you are just a tad overqualified. this means that you’ve hit the snooze 4) You’ve succumbed to a diet of fitting white coat, he passes the candidly on their new record 9) You’ve tried to rationalize not bar four times. I suppose that magic potato chips. At this point in the responsibility on to another student deal and their personal lives. doing work in a class. I know you elves could have stormed your bed- semester, you’re probably so over- who is sufficiently indignant with Live a cappella performanc- know what I’m talking about here. room the night before and reset your whelmed with studies that you’ve school to carry the torch. es from the group highlight It’s 3:00 a.m. on Monday morning, clock, but why would a magic elf had to give up your normal healthy When my mighty mentor escaped the show. Flava 101 airs on and you have yet to start that home- care about your clock? diet of ramen noodles. After all, boil- with a degree in Computer Science, Sundays and Wednesdays at work which is due in your 8:00 7) Your appointment book is ing water takes precious time that he looked at me with a frightening 7:30 p.m. class. At this point, you have two full. No, I’m not talking about hot you could otherwise be using to glimmer in his eye, and said, “You, choices: you can either spend five dates. Even though Georgia Tech is read three pages of a textbook. yes you, shall write Two Bits.” Just To find out more about these hours doing that homework or you world renowned for it’s hoppin’ so- Don’t worry too much about think about it folks...I was a year shows or to vote for the movies can get the only five hours of sleep cial scene, you’ve had to fill your this one. It’s a little known fact that and a half less-burned-out when I that the GT Cable Network that you’ll get in the next week. DayRunner with things like “Meet Arnold Schwarzenegger survived for started this job. Now, thanks to the broadcasts each month, go to At this point, it’s time to check with senior design group,” “appoint- two years on Ruffles. However, as magic of Ma Tech, I’m as sane as http://www.gtcn.gatech.edu. the trusty syllabus and see how much ment with Professor Smith,” and he has always been known for his letter-carrier.

“What do you mean you fell on the baseball team? Like, oh, you just tripped and there was a baseball team?” -Christina (the actual quote was funnier, but I can’t remember it) 24 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Brighter Shade from page 19 Lots of music, no green beer… wave ska revival of the late 1990s, Diggity. there to party and have a good time, would probably have been left off if Then there’s the Go Lounge, part make a little cash and goof off.” CJ’S LANDING (270 Buckhead Ave.) 3/24—Connected, Roger Sanchez, not for the way it went over at shows. of what used to be known as the But do all these other gigs some- (404) 237-7657 Aphrodite, Darren Emerson, DJ Klever He commented, “When I was Atlanta Beer Garten, cwhich gets a times get in the way of Brighter http://www.cjslanding.com 3/25—Sloppy Meat Eaters, up in Newport for that extended little Shade twice a week. Polenta is Shade? “Without question,” Hop- 3/23—Greta Lee, Buffalo Nickel Whippersnapper, Nuclear Saturday, period of time, [ska] was very popu- a four-piece outfit that plays on kins admitted—but for five guys 3/24—Ethan & the Ewox, Lickety Split Clocked In, Stranger by Day lar up there. We were going to see Thursdays and features Birdsall step- who play on a full-time basis, it’s 3/28—Remi, Ethan & the Ewox, 9 From 10 3/29—Nothing Inside, Nekura, Stuff Kittens, the Skatalites at a bar in Providence, ping to the front. not unusual. “We get together when 3/29—Tree Sound Studios: Songwriters in Slitch so I think that might have some- “It’s not even really a band at we can to rehearse new songs and the Round 3/30—Jucifer, X-Impossibles, Syrup thing to do with the intensity of 3/30—Ghost Town this point,” Hopkins said. “It’s a get ready for shows. Basically, we’re ROXY (3110 Roswell Rd.) that kind of sound coming through group of us who are getting togeth- out there doing it to make a living. COTTON CLUB (152 Luckie St.) (404) 233-7699 on a song that’s basically about fight- er to play. We’re planning to do At this point, in anticipation of the (404) 688-1193 http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/roxy.asp ing to keep control.” some writing in this group, and we CD, we’ve been playing about once http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/cottonclub.asp 3/28—They Might Be Giants, OK Go The curveballs keep coming from just want to get out there and get a month.” 3/23—Sick Speed, Steep the stage as well. Embry and his tight together…We’re looking for- He continued, “Being on the road 3/24—Stereo Mud, The Feds SMITH’S OLDE BAR (1574 Piedmont Ave.) bass may start gyrating like a weath- ward to getting Andy in front of the for two years and booking it all your- 3/28—Our Lady Peace, American Hi-Fi (404) 875-1522 er vane caught in a Force Five gale, self is kind of draining. We’re hop- 3/30—Drill 187 http://smithsoldebar.citysearch.com while Cartier sometimes takes off ing to pick up some sort of support 3/23—Big Sky, Lithp DARK HORSE TAVERN (816 N. Highland Ave.) 3/24—Tommy Thompson Band, Bradley Cole on a few explorations of his own “We’re out there system that’ll help us achieve a more (404) 873-3607 Smith, Mike Plume Band that recall Widespread and Herbie extensive touring schedule without 3/23—Cornbread, The Wood, Falling Up 3/26—Paine’s Promise, Crown Electric, Hancock. Or the group might turn hitting it, and we just having to break our backs in the 3/24—Acres, 9 From 10, 6 Against 7 Uncle Sideshow itself into a bar band to play a few keep plugging away. office ourselves.” 3/28—Slackdaddy, Vortex X, Marc English 800 3/28—The Clarks, Brown covers; then anything goes and all According to his estimate, Di- 3/29—50 Cent Assassins, Velour, Hundred 3/29—Kevn Kinney, Chuck Carrier bets are off. And we’ll see how vine Ignorance should be ready for Dollar Day 3/30—Cigar Store Indians, David Franklin Crowds up and down the East many people actually release sometime within the next 3/30—Supafuzz, Drednot, Sing Sing Prison Coast and as far away as Colorado two months. Until then, and be- STAR BAR (437 Moreland Ave.) have had the chance to watch the jump on the yond, life goes on much as it has for ECHO LOUNGE (551 Flat Shoals Ave.) (404) 681-9018 (404) 681-3600 http://www.cloun.com/starbar.html group pull a few rabbits out of their bandwagon.” the past six years. http://www.echostatic.com/echolounge 3/23—Countdown Quartet, Johnny Dowd collective hat. They’ve also put in “We’re out there hitting it, and John Hopkins 3/23—Drive-By Truckers, Honky, Amy Pike 3/24—Mastodon, Bully, Edgewood appearances as openers for the likes we just keep plugging away. There & Anna Kramer 3/28—Skylarks, Train Black, More Noise of Drivin’ n’ Cryin’, Derek Trucks, Brighter Shade are no guarantees or promises, but 3/24—Bend, Darling Machine, Universal to Go and Sister Hazel. But rehearsals, gigs, at the end of it all there’s going to be Joint 3/29—Atomsplit, Nillah and recording sessions aren’t the a bunch of records that we put to- 3/26—Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, 3/30—Flash to Bang Time, Alastor, only things you’ll find in Brighter masses, and getting Sonny [Del gether and really had a great time Kingsbury Manx Yum-Yum Tree Shade’s day planner. You’re just as Grosso, guitar] and me off to the doing. And we’ll see how many peo- 3/29—Amy Ray, The Butchies likely to run across entries that send 3/30—pH Balance, Tria di Luna TABERNACLE (152 Luckie St.) side because we like to make fools of ple actually jump on the bandwag- (404) 659-9022 the members all over Atlanta—they ourselves and not worry too much on.” EDDIE’S ATTIC (515-B N. McDonough St.) http://www.tabernaclemusic.com have plenty of outside work to keep about singing.” Whatever band members hap- (404) 377-4976 3/23—Papa Roach, Alien Ant Farm them on the go. He trades his guitar for a bass in pen to be onstage a given time can http://www.eddiesattic.com 3/24—Vertical Horizon, Pat McGee Band Cartier has done shows at the Polenta, then switches back on Sat- be counted on to deliver a few trick 3/23—Jennifer Daniels, Billy Cerveny 3/30—Pantera Midtown lounge Cosmopolitan; he urdays to gig with the Woodpeck- shots for listeners. Track them down 3/24—Michelle Malone, Daniel Lee and Sanders (and sometimes Bird- ers. With basically the same roster and see what they cook up next. 3/25—Straight Up Green, John Lester, Keith VARIETY PLAYHOUSE (1099 Euclid Ave.) sall) also have a group that regularly as Distant Relatives, the group quick- Naylor & Asiam (404) 521-1786 plays at Nathaniel’s, a restaurant in ly won a following of its own among John Hopkins plays with Polenta and 3/28—Grant Livingston, Ed & Rick, Vicki V. http://www.variety-playhouse.com 3/29—Commonbond, Karen Reynolds 3/24—Lee “Scratch” Perry & the Mad Marietta. Hopkins and Birdsall, Tallahassee’s cover-hungry crowd. the Woodpeckers at the Go Lounge on 3/30—Billy Pilgrim, Talia Paul Professor meanwhile, still do the occasional “The Woodpeckers today are three Thursdays and Saturdays, respective- 3/27 and 3/28—Djavan, Tropicus 22 gig as an acoustic duo, and Hop- of four from that group. There are ly. Call (404) 261-9898 for more MASQUERADE (695 North Ave.) 3/30—Acoustic/Electric Jazz Is Dead kins has played the weekly Open so many Florida State people here information. Damian Cartier regu- (404) 577-2007 Mic Night series at Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta that we’ve had good re- larly plays at Nathaniel’s. Call (770) http://www.masq.com Check out the Tourdates Web site (he’s qualified for the semiannual sponses from playing the same cov- 955-1464 for details. To check out 3/23—Sepultura, Hatebreed, Flybanger, (www.tourdates.comwww.tourdates.com) to see where your finals in May). Embry writes songs er songs at the [Go Brighter Shade online, visit http:// Puya favorite bands will be appearing next. and sings lead for the local group Lounge.]…Basically, we’re going www.brightershade.com.

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well i haven’t rambled in a long time, so i guess it’s appropriate to have another box. or not. we fill this paper with so many random things, it makes me laugh. so let’s see. last weekend i went to michigan, next weekend i’m going to boston, and sometime after that, i’m going to palo alto. i still have no idea what i’m going to do next year. anyway, michigan was dang cold. it snowed something like three inches. everyone kept saying they wish i could’ve had better weather for my visit, but i found the snow fascinating. it was falling! it was sticking! you could make snowballs and snowmen and snow angels! northern people don’t realize how amazing this is to a person who has never lived north of charlotte, and who spends her summers in the insufferable heat of houston. now i worry that i am rupturing my eardrums with the volume level of my headphones. i can’t hear anyone else even talking. they must’ve said something funny though.

Genay is in the office! Yay! ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 25

technique: come write for us. or take pictures for us. or take pictures of us. either way, we’ll put all the unflattering ones in the paper. and the scary thing is, you’ll learn to love it.

I failed in my goal for this week. I was supposed to be done before consensus. Didn’t happen. But midnight is a good 2nd goal, right? 26 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

‘Human’ has no pulse Have fun with ‘Bad Fur Day’ for Nintendo 64 By Jamie Schulz either spend a little longer rehabili- The original invisible man tating, or working on the lyrics. You By Jamie Schulz with a yo-yo to pawning through on strings and keyboard, with the can only work with what you’ve The great mighty who? a, er, skin mag (the game is rated odd selection of children’s laughs Artist: Rod Stewart got, and Stewart can’t work too well “M,” after all). or cries in the background, which Album: Human with this tripe that someone con- Game: Conker’s Bad Fur Day Gameplay: Control is pretty mainly adds to the creepiness. The Label: siders lyrics. “I’m your streetcar Category: Platform standard across the board: “B” to music changes to fit the surround- Genre: Rock/Pop Romeo.” Be still, my heart. ESRB rating: Mature hit, “A” to jump, “C” pad to move ings throughout the game, and yyyyy Tracks: 11 It seems like Stewart is stuck in a Rating: camera angles. My big complaint always comes through crystal-clear, Time: 43 minutes time warp. The songs all have a is in the camera control—it usu- causing me to stop game play just Rating: y heavy, 1980s R&B feel to them, From Rare, famous for “Gold- ally tracks behind Conker, and is to listen. complete with cheesy bass and poor eneye” and “Perfect Dark,” comes difficult to choose camera depth. Another aspect of the game is I previously complained that I keyboard execution. Each song re- a game that breaks Nintendo’s Weapon choice is restricted to a that all speech is actually spoken! didn’t like CDs that are excessively lies too heavily on background vo- long-held tradition for having cute frying pan to clobber enemies, This is probably the biggest rea- short; please now allow me to re- cals, with the singers sighing the last and non-offensive go hand-in- but different situations will allow son that the game play is so short tract that statement. The time spent several words that Stewart tried to hand. Think about it: “Mario 64,” Conker to arm himself as seen fit. (about 15-16 hours), but this is listening to this Rod Stewart’s Hu- croon. Therein lies another prob- “Banjo-Kazooie,” “Kirby,” all of What also is standard is the just another thing that makes man could have been spent much lem—while Rod’s raspy voice may these featured cutesy creatures world layout, with an over-world “Conker’s Bad Fur Day” differ- more productively. The entire CD have been sexy in the ‘70s and ‘80s, jumping and running and being, connecting the several different ent. Each character has a unique is the same—love song after love it really doesn’t impress anymore. well, cute. True, “Conker’s Bad levels, each with increasing diffi- voice, keyed to the appearance of song after love song, each with at Only a duet breaks the monoto- Fur Day” has cute characters, but culty (I’m still trying to get through the character (the pitchfork has a least one wail or whine from Stew- ny of this CD. “Don’t Come Around the cuteness ends there. the stupid “war” level). country accent, or one close art (as in “Loveless,” where he re- Here” features Helicopter Girl, neé Graphics: They follow Rare’s But what really shines are the enough). peatedly screams that he’s, well, Jackie Joyce, a self-taught singer and normal benchmarking ability. The cut scenes, and there are many of Multiplayer: These modes are loveless). The CD also covers a mix songwriter. It obviously shows, as colors are all vibrant, textures are them. The game doesn’t play out about what you’d find in other of styles, from a calypso beat to some neither this Girl nor Rod make the great, and there is very little frame- like one huge cut scene; there are games—capture the flag, a race, kind of dance track so horrible it song exceptionally easy to listen to. rate slowdown. One of the things often large chunks of game play and death mode. Two-player mode seems like even 98 Degrees rejected The lyrics are bland, the music is that will definitely catch the eye is between cut scenes. Yet the scenes is fine enough, but adding a third the track. uninspiring, and there is nothing shadowing. Anyone who has are long and often informative, or fourth will severely hurt the It should be noted that this is the that stands out in the CD. This played “Banjo-Tooie” knows that offering insight to the objective frame rate. Fun, but nothing to first album from Stewart since he may be a blessing in disguise, given there is a well-defined shadow fol- in a certain situation. And, of write home about. had throat surgery. Maybe Rod that no one would really want to lowing the bird-and-bear pair. This course, there are many spoofs of Overall, it seems that this may should have done one of two things— remember it anyway. is the same in with Conker, but famous movies. be the perfect swan song for Nin- even more so. Weirdest of all is the Wizard of tendo. Sure, another Pokemon As his position or the lighting Oz homage, but there are many Stadium is around the corner, but changes, the shadow moves with others, ranging from Saving Pri- there doesn’t seem to be that much the light, more than one light will vate Ryan (in a glorious beach land- for the Nintendo 64, since it seems cast several shadows on the ground. ing scene, complete with that the Gamecube is soon to bow- The lights even cast their respec- slow-motion camera work) to a possibly as early as this fall. tive colors; in one club scene, green quick Exorcist parody. These scenes While the game passes much and red disco lights illuminate introduce the wide array of char- too quickly, it won’t soon tire the the surrounding area. Each char- acters, from a rather well endowed player, as he or she will want to go acter is lip-synched to their speech, flower to a bipolar cog to a bari- back to catch things that may have with his or her own array of facial tone mound of excrement. been missed the first time played. expressions, and Conker gets the Sound: The player has the If the lewd and suggestive lan- royal treatment. He has an array choice of Dolby Surround, ste- guage and graphic violence that of expressions, from disgusted to reo, or mono. Once again, Rare gives the game its “M” rating are drunk to worried. As one notices shines with its orchestrations, ri- overlooked, what lies beneath is a in other Rare games, there is of- valing that of Konami in the eerie truly stellar game that stands out By Tony Duran / ATLANTIC RECORDS ten humorous idle action, and music department. In the as a sample of what the Nintendo Rod Stewart is back from a long absense with his new album Human. Conker has many, from playing “Spooky” level, the music centers designed the 64 to showcase. Unfortunately, he still relies on musical stylings from twenty years ago. “he is in jail.”

silver boxes: things that we make random comments in that get us in trouble