Unstoppable speeds past typical character development
To describe Unstoppable on paper is to be underwhelmed by the plot: A train pulling a load of dangerous chemicals gets out of control, with...
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Miracle captures spirit of Atlanta in improv
The Second City, an improv comedy troupe of six performers from Chicago, has once again put on their hilarious holiday-inspired show, Miracle on 1280 Peachtree...
Points provides refreshing insight
George Bush summarizes his own life journey as “one interesting ride.” The man was at the forefront in the decade of most Tech students’ formative...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh film in the Harry Potter franchise, covers only the first half of J. K. Rowling’s final novel in the series of the same name.
Iron & WIne
A quiet and awaiting crowd lined Euclid Avenue on the Tuesday night, Nov. 16. The crowd trailed from the doors of the Variety Playhouse where...
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
Ever since the first Assassin’s Creed game in the franchise came out in 2007, fans of the series have been pulled far into the compelling story that is full of twists and turns. Assassin’s Creed II was an excellent follow up to the award winning game, which followed a new character from a later timeline than the first game.
Skyline falls
The trailers for Skyline depicted humans being abducted into the sky by blue lights and spaceships. Based on these trailers, audiences can expect aliens, violence and plenty of high-end special effects. The actual movie provides very little else.
Stevens transcends conventions
Like an accomplished tailor, Sufjan Stevens wove together an elaborate, complex and overwhelmingly beautiful experience that transcended convention. The Michigan bred singer-songwriter led the Tabernacle...
Date delivers familiar premise
Tell me if you’ve heard this story before: A high-strung, caustic fellow has to get home in time for a critical event in his life...
Cirque du Soleil’s OVO takes stage
Cirque du Soleil unveiled their newest show, Ovo, Nov. 4 under the Grand Chapiteau tent at Atlantic Station. It was a truly unforgettable experience. This show presents a magnified look into the breathtaking world of insects, featuring everything including ants, grasshoppers, spiders and butterflies.
Festival presents subpar art pieces
The Chastain Park Arts Festival was starting to wind down when I arrived just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. The few signs posted...
Calvin Harris Concert
Green and purple lasers sliced through the smoky air of the swarming Loft Atlanta on Nov. 5, setting the atmosphere for Calvin Harris’ energetic DJ set. Fans came prepared to dance until dawn at the Scottish singer/songwriter/DJ’s much anticipated high-energy show. Although Harris did not technically begin his set until the wee hours of Saturday morning, the crowd was more than warmed up by the time he began. This was thanks to the opening DJ who spun mixes of Phoenix, La Roux and other popular dance tracks.
Conan returns with hair, flare
For those of you who don’t know, Conan O’Brien hosted his “second annual first show” on Monday, Nov. 8. This marks O’Brien’s return to television...
Enchanted Fable innovates franchise
The Fable series has enchanted players since the first game appeared on the Xbox and PC back in 2004. Over the course of the past...
Carey’s holiday album flops
Usually when you see a Christmas album by an artist, it is either a thinly veiled attempt at bolstering a faltering career or a cash-grab...
Hornet’s Nest offers weak franchise finale
The final film based on Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy, more casually known as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series, goes out with a whimper instead of a bang. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest picks up immediately where The Girl Who Played with Fire left off, transforming the taut, action-packed murder mystery into a conspiratorial courtroom drama that feels far less urgent and compelling than it ought to.
Weezer
Last Saturday night, throngs of fans packed into the Chastain Park Amphitheater to witness Weezer playing their last show of the touring season. Roughly a month after the release of their latest album titled Hurley, Weezer has been touring the country to put their new sounds on display as well as treat their fans to some classic songs.
MGMT
Bright colored lighting and excited fans of many ages welcomed American indie rock psychedelic band MGMT onto stage at the Tabernacle on Tuesday. The band...