ENTERTAINMENTpage 17 Technique • Friday, October 3, 2003 • 17 Two Bits unmasked Breakin’ up the ‘Pack ENTERTAINMENT Our resident sage bids you beware of Check out the ‘Nique’s prediction those giant robots. Sit back with the on the Jackets homecoming match Two Bits Man. Page 21 against NC State. Page 27 Technique • Friday, October 3, 2003 Jack Black plays it loud in School of Rock The ‘Nique sits down with the hilarious star in Midtown to discuss his movie and undertakings with Tenacious D By Jason Allen When he’s tossed from his band Contributing Writer and finds himself pressed for cash, he takes advantage of the opportu- Even Jack Black suffers from ex- nity to become an impostor substi- haustion. Understandable, consid- tute teacher at a rigorous elementary ering he had just flown in after prep school. performing a tribute at Conan The dandy uniforms and strict O’Brien’s 10th anniversary special rules get thrown out the window He keeps busy with performances once he discovers that his young like these, which include a stint as a charges have abundant musical tal- presenter at the 2003 MTV Video ent, and he begins the initial steps Music Awards. That Michael Jack- to reclaim his throne as the lead son parody, by the way, was Black’s singer of the greatest band in town. own creation. From rock history to the swag- He appreciates that the King of ger needed for commanding the stage, Pop hangs “around to do the dumbest the pupils receive a thorough musi- possible things. He brings us all so cal education at the expense of tra- much pleasure and joy. Without ditional lessons. him, life would be a What exactly is little more boring.” Black doing in a Now running the genuinely funny press circuit in pro- film that reeks of motion of his latest cross-generation- movie, School of Rock, al appeal? After all, Black has been hit School of Rock this is the same with the gauntlet of ttttt man whose band, radio, television and Comedy Tenacious D, has print interviews. Starring: Jack Black churned out such Holed up in the Directed By: Richard inimitable fami- presidential suite of Linklater ly classics as “F— a top-notch Atlanta Her Gently.” hotel, with snacks on tables lining He views that as more of “an Photo Courtesy Paramount Pictures the walls, he appears visibly tired as instructional song. I think it’s a Jack Black stars as Dewey Finn in the School of Rock which opens everywhere today. The multi-talented actor he sits in his chair and spars with the public service...I think that the ten- and musician took time out to speak with the press in Atlanta. Of course, the interview never offered a dull moment. last journalists on his schedule— derness has been lost.” the five college kids. Despite his previous works, see- especially for him. only his comedic skills but his mu- Tenacious D ten years to put out However, his eyes soon begin ing him on screen exuding chemis- He said, “It’s like if someone sical ability as well. Tunes pepper our album.” doing that side-to-side dart, and he try and instant charm with children builds a Ferrari for you and puts the film, although Black only takes However, the classroom scenes turns on the devilish grin. He em- proves his versatility. Black recog- blue flames on it...it was just a creamy credit for one in the “part of the feature him generating lyrics off- ploys his full body in expression, nizes that here he finally carries the experience, very creamy.” movie, [where] we needed kind of a the-cuff. He demonstrates here by gesturing with his hands and curl- weight of a feature on the shoulders Black relished the opportunity shitty song.” bursting into a chorus, elongating ing his upper lip as he changes tone of his 5’6” frame. to take his game to the next level. In When Dewey takes his students each word into an operatic display, from serious to mocking in a single No longer content to lurk in the order to prove he has what it takes to the big competition, they require “There’s no way you can stop—the breath. shadows as the irreverent record store to be a leading man he, “‘let it rip. I a hit to wow the audience into sub- school of rock!” In School of Rock, Black plays the clerk in High Fidelity or as the sec- went out full guns-a-blazin’. If it mission. So, the filmmakers brought Sitting around in jeans and street character of Dewey Finn, an unem- ond fiddle to a plump Gwyneth Pal- bombs, then it’s definitely my f— in outside help for a catchy single. shoes, while sporting a scruffy beard, ployed bum who mooches off of his trow in Shallow Hal, Black has the ing fault.” Black said he feels, “like I could’ve Black comes across during conver- rent-paying roommate and spends spotlight to himself because direc- The performance sequences give written the song…” he pauses for his days playing electric guitar. tor Richard Link crafted the script him ample space to show off not effect. “…if I had time. But it took See Rocking, page 20 Exploding jazz sensation tickles the ivories at Ferst Whole Foods cooks it up right By Erich Hansen Cincotti, naturally enough, has Contributing Writer been compared to Frank Sinatra and As if the Whole Foods Market Harry Connick, Jr. with good rea- wasn’t great fare already, this Satur- Peter Cincotti gave a stunning son. All three are known in and out day nine top chefs from around At- performance last Saturday at the Ferst of jazz communities as cultural icons. lanta will host in-store culinary Center. He received a standing ova- This young performer is well on his demonstrations. The event is part tion for his show, which included way to achieving icon status. of a larger undertaking known as original compo- His musical the Chefs Panel, wherein various sitions and jazz fa- lineup was a chefs will meet regularly to discuss vorites. Joining “Ever since the age of unique combi- pertinent food issues, ultimately re- Cincotti were nation of con- laying new recipes and food issues Scott Kreitzer on three, Cincotti has temporary jazz to consumers. The Whole Foods saxophone, Bar- been musically and swing with Market is committed to natural and ak Mori on bass, a solid founda- organic foods and culinary wellness. and Mark inclined...By the time tion in blues. McLean on he was in his mid- Classics by Fats M.C. Escher’s drums. teens, [he] was a Waller, John Audience Mandel and works on display members were legitimate virtuoso. ” Cole Porter charmed by Cin- were played as This free showing of one of the cotti’s youthful, well as tunes world’s premier graphic artists not yet sophisticated, made famous by only displays Escher’s more famous style. The blend of transcendent pi- Dean Martin and Billie Holiday. pieces, but also showcases his devel- ano melodies with sax and bass ac- However, Cincotti does not just opment. The gallery has several other companiment was intoxicating. play old favorites. artists on exhibit—including Picas- Cincotti’s meaningful lyrics and bril- Original works included the up- so, Miro and Warhol. The exhibit Photo Courtesy Robert Ferst Center liant arrangements ensure that he beat “I Changed the Rules” and the runs through Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 6 Last Saturday, Columbia University student and jazz phenomena Cincotti will earn his place with the jazz leg- p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays performed at the Ferst Center. The audience gave him a standing ovation. ends he admires. See Jazzy, page 21 at Skot Foreman Fine Art. 18 • Friday, October 3, 2003 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Q.E.D. Original Comic Strip by Brian Lewis ([email protected]) ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 3, 2003 • 19 Medu Records releases Dave loses band, stays similar in sound By Edward Tamsberg first hip-hop, soul album Contributing Writer By C. Jason Mabry the first opportunity for most of the Something is missing from Dave Senior Staff Writer artists to market their sound. The Matthews’ newly released solo al- artists already have plans to contin- bum Some Devil. It’s the Band. Brady The young record company ue writing tracks to produce a full Blane on drums and percussion, Tony Medu Records, co-founded by grad- length CD within the coming year Hall on Bass, Tim Reynolds on acous- uates of Morris Brown and Georgia or two. tic guitar and many, many more Tech, recently released a promo- Sine Language, a young hip-hop replace them. tional compilation entitled Medu artist from Toronto, recently signed The album is for the most part Movements. The disc encompasses with Medu. As far as influences, all Dave, but he also collaborates the efforts of five of the company’s Sine Language has drawn from ear- with Stephen Harris, producer of six artists. Artists include Rhythm ly favorites such as Snoop Dogg, the Dave Matthews Band’s latest and Blues singers Raine and Vonet- Jay-Z, TuPac and the Wu Tang album Busted Stuff, and Phish gui- ta, as well as Hip-Hop performers Clan. tarist Trey Anastasio. Sine Language, Frank Legato, and He said joining Medu has been Some may remember Tim Rey- Noah and K-Raw of the Lost Soulz. instrumental in helping promote his nolds from the VH1 special and The individual artists all con- music. He is currently working to top-selling album Dave Matthews tribute a different feel to the label, further promote both himself and Band: Live at Luthor College.