Deon Cole on humor, safe spaces, free speech
Wikipedia often offers a litmus test for how well-known something is: the length of their article. However, there is another measure: trolls. Recently, Deon Cole’s...
Entertainment
‘Mother!’ dependent on audience interpretation
Many people reject independent and alternative films these days for being too “pretentious.” Sometimes, they are not wrong. Much of what the “pretentiousness” of a...
Student and professional improv brings laughs
Last Saturday, Sept. 16, the Robert Ferst Center for the Arts hosted Arts@Tech’s first performance of the semester, an improvisational sketch comedy group. Before the...
Cirque returns with imaginative take on Mexico
Cirque du Soleil’s new production “Luzia” whisks the audience away to Mexico and features a diverse collection of acts. Filled with music, dance and humor,...
MODA explores role of text in modern life
From Twitter to textbooks, text is omnipresent in students’ lives, but rarely do most people acknowledge or question its influence. The new exhibit at the...
Argha Noah brings fresh ideas to Grant Park
Community, connecting people and revitalizing urban space. The Technique talked to Kyle Morais, a member of Argha Noah, about how temporary art projects and installations...
‘Southern Blood’ punctuates influential life
On May 27, Gregg Allman passed away from liver cancer, officially closing the door on a 50-year musical career that influenced many and inspired even...
TNT’s ‘Will’ fails to revive Shakespeare
Fans of The Bard beware. TNT has deemed William Shakespeare worthy of his own TV series. Ten episodes later, they recanted and cancelled the show....
King’s ‘It’ returns with novel narrative framework
The latest iteration of Stephen King’s iconic horror novel “It” hit theatres last week, capitalizing on the timely homicidal clown theme while simultaneously bringing equal...
‘Destiny 2’ improves on original’s weaknesses
The release of Bungie’s Destiny in 2014 was something of a cultural phenomenon. Rarely does a game generate that level of hype; Bungie’s reputation for...
Trope-following ‘Lemon’ leaves a sour taste
In many quality films, it would appear that nothing happens at all to the unaccustomed viewer, and then the ending is the key to the...
Coming to a small screen near you: Fall TV guide
As the weather cools, the TV schedule heats up with premieres of new shows and returns of fan favorites. Plan your season around a cozy...
‘Taming’ delivers laughs despite age
Located less than a mile off campus, the New American Shakespeare Tavern has been host to all of Shakespeare’s plays as well as the works...
Taylor Swift shocks and awes with ‘Look’ single
Without warning, Taylor Swift’s fans were consumed by darkness. Around 11 a.m. on Aug. 18, the much-publicized celebrity’s Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Facebook and official website...
Brian Regan talks origins, TV, inspiration
Brian Regan stands apart from the saturated comedic landscape through his observational and clean humor. Regan has performed at Radio City Music Hall in New...
Smoke clears on ‘Thrones’ penultimate season
The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long. This classic Chinese adage found weight in the seventh season of HBO’s “Game of...
Queens of the Stone Age revive ‘70s rock
Mainstream rock fans lead tough lives these days. While there are still major tours from classic bands, like The Rolling Stones and The Who, and...
‘Good Time’ challenges romanticized criminals
Hollywood loves to romanticize the criminal: the good man doing bad things. The thug with a heart of gold, forced into crime, is left with...