ENTERTAINMENTpage 17 Technique • Friday, October 14, 2005 • 17 A DANGEROUS IDEA? BASEBALL’S BACK Harvey Danger has decided to buck Baseball’s fall practices have begun ENTERTAINMENT tradition and is releasing their new al- and things are looking up for us Page 19 Page 26 Technique • Friday, October 14, 2005 bum, Little By Little..., online. having a strong team. Clooney succeeds with Good Night Godawful racket at Masquerade By Mary Beth Miller Interestingly enough, the only Contributing Writer character in the film that was not Tomorrow night at the portrayed by an actor was Senator Masquerade, space-metal demon George Clooney embarks on his McCarthy, himself. He is only seen band Gwar (who are also totally second directorial venture with Good in news clips, but could have easily from hell) will be playing with Night and Good Luck, which he also been replaced by a famous actor of Devil Driver, A Dozen Furies and co-writes (along with Grant Heslov) today. Perhaps George Clooney Mensrea. The show is all-ages and and co-stars. This indie film is set in decided McCarthy was the only will be in Heaven. Tickets are $17.50 the year 1956, right in the climax of one who could do his own character and doors open at 7 p.m. the communist outcries of Senator justice. Joseph McCarthy. The film isn’t always completely The main character, Edward serious, however. There are many Stones curiously R . M u r r o w light moments, (played delight- specifically be- not dead yet fully by David tween George Straithairn), is For one, the film Clooney’s char- If you can’t get no satisfaction a CBS news re- acter, producer but have no problem getting ticket porter who de- is entirely in black- Fred Friendly, money, then check out the Rolling cides, along with and-white. To the and Edward Stones tomorrow night at Philips his coworkers, Murrow. Arena. Tickets are a steep $62 for the to take on the untrained movie- There are also cheap seats and as much as $352 to monu me nt a l goer, this might many moments actually be able to see Mick Jagger. and somewhat that show off the The show begins at 7:30 p.m. dangerous task seem distracting, era of the film. of attacking Sen- but I found that Pretty much ev- ator McCarthy. eryone smokes, Bands to battle at Also of inter- it was quite the to the point est were all of opposite. where Murrow Photo courtesy Warner Independent Pictures Georgia Dome the supporting lets his cigarette Actor David Straithairn plays famed journalist Edward R. Murrow in characters. Al- continue to burn George Clooney’s excellent picture Good Night and Good Luck. This Sunday afternoon, head over though I was surprised to find that when filming live for the news. to the Georgia Dome to see the best Patricia Clarkson, Robert Downey I thoroughly enjoyed this picture newsroom and there are many news ing Die Hard, they’ve got more of the best of high school marching Jr., Tate Donavan and Jeff Daniels but would not recommend it for clips from that era, they are all shown problems than can be addressed in bands as they compete in the Atlanta (just to name a few) were not in the just anyone. There are a couple of in black and white. It would have a newspaper review. Original Battle of the Bands. With film nearly as often as I would have aspects that might not be appealing been distracting if the film had been Although I have personally done ticket prices from $12 to $15, it’s hoped, the moments which they to the common, blockbuster-movie constantly switching back and forth a project on McCarthyism and a lot cheaper than the Stones and appeared were well worth it. watching person. from black-and-white to color. therefore had a pretty solid base to it’s something you can actually see, Ironically, the most touching For one, the movie is filmed Also, it is not an action flick. This draw on for my knowledge of the even from the nosebleed section. moment of the picture does not have entirely in black and white in keep- movie is highly dialogue-based, and backstory of this film, I do not believe The battle begins at 3 p.m. anything to do with McCarthy at ing with the era. To the untrained if you do not pay attention to what that this base is needed. For those in all. It comes at the climax of the movie-goer, this might seem distract- they are saying, you are sure to miss the dark, all of the facts are displayed film and involves a touching scene ing, but I found that it was quite the something very important. Though, and further embellished. WWII told via with supporting character, Dan opposite. if anyone is going to a period piece In short, Good Night, and Good Hollenback (Ray Weiss). Since many scenes are of the about Edward R. Murrow expect- Luck is a worthwhile 90 minutes. singing nun If you can forget for a moment that the hills are alive, and they’re Thirty Seconds returns with great album almost certainly watching your every move, then it might be okay if you on four different continents over synthesizer effects and the vocals headed over to the Frederick Brown, the past three years and recorded in are more varied, from whispers to Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City to Los Angeles, New York and South outright screaming. catch the Twilight Theatre produc- Africa. The first and arguably the best tion of The Sound of Music. Every member of the band is a track is also the first single. “Attack” General admission tickets are talented musician, the most talented is about a relationship ending bitterly. $15 each. The performance begins probably being Shannon, who lays The album has recurring themes of at 8 p.m. down some of the most technical loss and disillusionment with the drum rhythms I’ve heard. The great world. One of the weaknesses of the strength of the record is that it “Mmm bop da ba band, however, never strays too comes from Jar- far from these doo wop” ed’s songwriting Many will say that themes. It is only skills. He wrote the new record is the third track It’s an indie band extravaganza! over 40 songs before it returns Hanson will be playing at the Roxy before picking a departure from to relationship Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. with the final 12 to the experimental problems with openers Pat McGee Band and an be included on “The Kill.” as-of-yet unnamed local band that the CD. Every space rock that was A n o t h e r won an online competition. Check song is sonically the band’s signature standout track it out, you may be surprised. Tickets gorgeous and is “Was It a are $33.50 and the show is general could be the sound. Dream?” A slow- admission Photo courtesy Virgin Records “best song” on er, more melodic Thirty Seconds to Mars breaks the mold with a photo that does not, any album. track than the in fact, feature them standing in an empty room looking cool. Many will say that the new record previous ones, it describes a painful Beer: it does a is a departure from the experimental relationship in which the narrator has By Kenneth Baskett CD is much more streamlined and space rock that was the band’s sig- blocked it from his mind, only to be body good Contributing Writer down to earth. nature sound. However, it is more reminded by a photograph. On the first album, Jared Leto of an evolution than a departure, as “From Yesterday” is a beauti- This Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1 A Beautiful Lie is the follow-up recorded all the vocals, guitar, bass, is easy to see on the second bonus fully done arrangement featuring p.m. to 6 p.m., Decatur Square will to Thirty Seconds to Mars’ (TSTM) and synth parts, while his brother track, “Hunter.” some of the album’s best vocals and be playing host to The Great Decatur self-titled debut record. Released Shannon played drums. While on However, this is not so clear on most cryptic lyrics. The two bonus Beer Tasting Festival. The festival in 2002, their debut was a spacey, tour, they were joined by guitarist some of the other songs. While the tracks are a welcome addition but will feature hundreds of local and ethereal concept album. It garnered Tomo Milicevic and bassist Matt last record was layered with electronic don’t really fit in with the rest of international beers available for some attention based on the first Wachter, both of whom eventually effects and soaring vocals courtesy the album. tasting, as well as live music. Tickets single, “Capricorn.” Three years joined the band. The new record was of Jared, the new sound is leaner Overall, this is a great record, and cost $30 and include a special tasting and a lineup change later, the new written in five different countries and more direct. There are fewer I can definitely recommend it. glass and program. 18 • Friday, October 14, 2005 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT North Country turns out good but too contrived By Laura Hassett Spacek,) hasn’t quite figured out how Contributing Writer to speak up for herself. In order to make the money Well, Charlize Theron once again necessary to support herself and her succeeds in proving that she’s more kids, Josey takes a job at the coal than just a pretty face.