2/11/11: Eating Atlanta
Sandwiched between Jos. A. Bank and the Tin Drum, Which Wich is Atlantic Station’s newest eatery and the best sandwich chain most Tech students have never heard of or had. It’s certainly the most innovative.
Entertainment
Roommate falls short as psycho thriller
We have all experienced the nerve racking moment of roommate selection process and then the moment of truth on move-in day when you actually meet your other half for the rest of the year. Hopefully your experiences are better than Minka Kelly’s character’s in The Roommate. This thriller starring Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester boasts a gorgeous cast, but as a thriller movie, it is a little worse than disappointing.
Dead Space 2 fails to impress
The Dead Space series seems to live by the motto “Mediocre Games borrow. Great Games Steal.” Fortunately, it takes from the best. It cribs Alien’s aesthetics, boosts its gunplay from Resident Evil 4 and pilfers Final Fantasy X’s sphere grid system for upgrading weapons.
Peter Pan dusts crowd with magic at Pemberton Place
Between the World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium stands a 100-foot tent encompassing the scenery of 1904 London, the perilous seas on which Captain Hook of the Jolly Roger sails and the fabled island of Neverland.
Step Afrika stomps expectations
Step Afrika is the first professional dance troupe in the world dedicated to the new tradition of stepping. Their excellent full-length shows blend story-telling, humor, dance and music in an easily-digestible vignette style.
The Mechanic delivers action-packed fun
Action movies over the past few years have featured various big stars. However, you seem to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into once you’ve discovered that the star is action hero icon Jason Statham. His past movies have delivered the perfect amount of edge-of-your-seat action that will keep you drawn into the movie until its very last minute. The Mechanic is no different from these.
Archer provides endless laughs
FX’s animated comedy Archer follows the exploits of the eponymous Sterling Archer as he navigates the treacherous waters of international espionage office politics. Sterling Archer...
Speech triumphs with strong actors
The King’s Speech stars Colin Firth as Prince Albert, second in line to the British throne and plagued by a crippling affliction for a public...
Beam gives Kiss experimental, pop sound
For nearly a decade, Sam Beam, the core and only constant member of Iron and Wine, has whispered his way into the hearts of listeners with his soft, entrancing voice and minimalist folk music. Over the years, however, the style of his music has evolved, and the sound has advanced tremendously.
2/4/11: Eating Atlanta
Oh, the humble coffee house. From the corporate hegemony of Starbucks to the lowly carts that dot the city streets, coffee shops come as varied as the roasted bean juice they serve. Their caffeine-deprived patrons flock morning, noon and night to these establishments to drink, converse and thrive amid the buzz of grinders and the glow of low-slung lights.
West Side Story leaves much to be desired vocally but delivers in execution
The Fox Theatre’s current production of West Side Story delivers a classic theatre experience of blended comedy, drama and great music. This particular musical has been around since the 50s, which is also the time for the setting.
Strings does new take on traditional rom-coms
No Strings Attached pulls a flip-flop on the traditional Hollywood rom-com in a couple of ways. Instead of two people falling in love until they finally hook up, we have two people hooking up until they finally fall in love.
Little Big Planet offers endless levels
Among the early PS3 exclusives, few were as well acclaimed as the original Little Big Planet. A whimsical platformer, it traded in the harsh-edges of a first-person-shooter for cloth and fur.
DC offers players chance to become superheroes
In the world of massively multi player online role-playing games, or MMORPGs, one of the most anticipated games has approached comic fanatics in DC Universe Online.
Tokyo Police Club headlines at the Masquerade
Tokyo Police Club and Two Door Cinema Club headlined an energetic night of indie rock at the Masquerade on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Accompanying them was the up-and-coming band Somebody Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin.
Groban departs from previous work
Josh Groban’s Illuminations is his fifth studio classical crossover album and also his most personal and progressive yet. While die-hard fans may be upset by the change in direction of Groban’s style, many fans and even newcomers can find his new, different style more accessible.
CAKE leave fans satisfied
Known for their unique musical and lyrical styles, CAKE delighted fans with a three-hour performance that sampled from the band’s extensive discography.
Veterans Train steal show at Center Stage
On Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 people crowded into Center Stage in Midtown Atlanta for the Not So Silent Night concert. Performing on the evening were Christina Perri, Plain White T’s and Train, in that order.