Arts & Entertainment ...........11 .................... 1 ■■ Comic book heroes save the summer Cheap Dates for broke students Miles Keenlyside Managing editor So your purse was just stolen, snack bar for all the popcorn you’ll and you’ve got a big date coming need for that double feature. up tonight. Or maybe you just want Oakland Cemetery—For star- to take that special someone out for cross’d lovers with more gruesome a night on the town, but you cringe interests, there is always Oakland every time you have to reach for Cemetery. Its free to walk around your wallet. and explore, and you’ll be sure to Well cringe no more, because discover plenty interesting pieces of your friends at The Collegian have history while your there. Afterwards, dutifully researched some of the scoot on down to Six Feet Linder best cheap date ideas for the frugal and with your date and ponder the student in Atlanta. meaning of life over crab legs. Java Monkey—This indepen­ There are plenty of options out dently operated coffee shop has there for cheap dates for impover­ quickly become a staple, hip hang­ ished students, and these are just a out in the Decatur area. With an few of them. Go out and have fun, Superhero movies dominated this super hero who remembers nothing outdoor patio as well as a bar, it is but most importantly, save money. summer with five heroic tales being of his past. a fun, cheap and casual date that is E-mail your Cheap Date ideas to told in the span of three months. Hellboy, a series from Dark easily accessible by MARTA. You [email protected] Batman and Hellboy returned with Horse Comics, also had a sequel to can try and impress your date with sequels while Iron Man, Hancock, its original 2004 Hellboy in Hellboy your knowledge of exotic coffees and Hulk begin their own franchises. II: The Golden Army. The demon and teas, as well as your hip indie Marvel Comics are represented in Hellboy must stop the revival of hangouts. (If that last part doesn’t two movies, Iron Man and The In­ an ancient army of machines that work out, don’t blame us.) credible Hulk. Iron Man follows the threaten the world. Starlight Six Drive-In—The story of a billionaire weapon seller This summer received the arrival drive-in on Moreland Ave. is al­ and manufacturer Tony Stark, as he of the superhero films generously. ways a good time. The cheap price creates an armored suit to protect the The Dark Knight (currently at $ 491 of $6 for a double feature and the world from danger. million), Iron Man ($317 million), retro experience make it almost un­ The Incredible Hulk, a movie that Hancock ($226 million), The Incred­ beatable. Plus, you get to sit in the establishes new origins for the green ible Hulk ($134 million), and Hell­ comfort of your own car along with hero, while ignoring 2003’s Hulk boy II ($75 million), all contributed your date. But don’t get too wild, Java Monkey Organic Coffee spot and story completely. In this retelling, to the growing marketability of the kids— wouldn’t want to miss the Wine Bar is just one of the local hot spots movie. Remember to check out the that’s great for a date that won’t have you Edward Norton plays Bruce Banner, new superhero movie genre. To­ breaking your piggy bank. a scientist on the run when under gether these movies have grossed even the slightest agitation will turn $1.22 billion domestically, accord­ LondzelPs Jazz and Blues Café into an unstoppable monster. ing to the-numbers.com, a resource 2003’s Hulk, helmed by Ang Lee, for tracking business information on Robby Evans was far from embraced, said Stef­ movies. Editor in Chief fen Silvis, cinema reviewer for The One can be subtly blown away the here a lot,” says Cruzado. When he Prague Post. “Financially, it was a second they step foot into Londzell’s was asked if he meant the ‘Purple flop, which makes the quick second Still craving more Jazz and Blues Cafe in Roswell, Ga. Rain’ Prince, he replied, “Yeah. attempt astonishing.” superhero movies? From the amazing live music to ‘Purple Rain’ Prince. ‘When the D.C. Comics, long time rival of the dim setting, Londzell’s hands Doves Cry’, all that.” Marvel Comics, is represented with Punisher: War Zone will arrive you more than you could ask for out There is something happening the sequel to Batman Begins, The in theaters December 5, following of a local jazz and blues club. every night at Londzell’s. Every Dark Knight. Batman, as played by the story of the Marvel anti-hero, Jose Cruzado, a server at Lond- Wednesday night from 8 p.m. to 11 Christian Bale, challenges two new The Punisher, as he fights organized zell’s, describes its setting as “a p.m. Londzell himself hosts an open villains, the Joker and Two-Face. crime his way. Next year will bring nice lounge area that’s laid back mic night where anyone who plays Anticipation for the film reached a D.C. comics Watchmen and The for people to come in for romantic an instrument or has a musical talent fever pitch with the film receiving Spirit, along with the Marvel movie dinners.” Londzell’s also provides a can play in front of a live audience. positive reviews from early screen­ X-men Origins: Wolverine, full bar for its customers. Most events at Londzell’s have a $5 ed and the death of actor Heath respectively. Londzell’s atmosphere resem­ to $ 10 cover charge. Ledger. Ledger died due to an bles that of the old New York jazz Londzell’s cooks southern style accidental overdose of prescription Did you know... scene. Some of the best musicians cuisine and is known for its shrimp medicine this past January. in Atlanta meet at Londzell’s to and grits. The food is moderately “The key performance in the jam with each other and meet new expensive with most dinners rang­ that the Angelina Joliefilm ‘Wanted’ movie is by the late Heath Ledger.” musicians for jobs when they aren’t ing from about $9 to $20. But the was also based on a comic book? Roger Ebert, movie reviewer for the touring. Some of these acts are Reg­ quality of the food is good enough Mark Millar s Top Cow comic Chicago Sun-Times said. Ebert also gie Hines, blues guitarist Andrew to make up for any hit your wallet was set in what was eventually said Ledger’s performance could be Black, Gary Hayes (who had a CD takes. revealed to be a parallel reality Oscar worthy. release party at Londzell’s), even Overall, Londzell’s provides where the world was run by super- “It was amazing!” agrees Angel Bobby Brown has played on stage at good food with a great atmosphere. villians who had killed or defeated Cruz, a student at GPC. “One of the Londzell’s. The music here on average is noth­ their superhero counterparts and best movies I’ve ever seen.” “We have local and international ing short of spectacular. The sound had become somewhat respectable. Noticing the surge in popularity acts; people come from overseas to of the bass at Londzell’s will excite A far cry from the fraternity of in comic book hero movies, Sony play here... I’m really good friends yet soothe the soul of anyone who assassins the movie portrays. Pictures created Hancock. Will with Prince’s guitarist. He comes loves music. Smith stars as Hancock, a drunken September 2008 The Collegian 6.