Cheney defends actions in Time
This book is less about a life than about an ideology and spends the bulk of its pages defending the most controversial decisions of the Bush administration and the dangers of compromising.
Entertainment
Carter IV marks end of Lil’ Wayne’s prime
Upon first listening, Lil’ Wayne’s Tha Carter IV delivers a gut punch of heavy beats, absurdly profane lyrics, and witty quips about Lil Wayne’s apparently abundant mistresses. Further examination will reveal, however, that Wayne has lost his edge.
Black covers Ferst in sarcasm
Picking out what is fiction and what is reality with Michael Ian Black can be difficult. It’s a little like telling up from down—in outer space. One thing is for certain, though. Black will be appearing on Tech’s campus on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m., performing the new act from his “Black is White” nation-wide tour.
Peppers relive former glory
Fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers all around the world have waited too long. Wishes have been fulfilled and the Peppers released their newest album I’m With You on Aug. 29 which follows their previous smash hit release Stadium Arcadium, the album that bagged 5 Grammy Awards and has sold over seven million copies to date, back in 2006.
Deus Ex augments the FPS
The world of first-person shooters (FPS) has been pretty plain over the years. The player goes into them expecting the regular old shoot ‘em up style with a generic story line. Deus Ex: Human Revolution is nothing like that.
Night prevails through superb casting
Lately Hollywood has been obsessed with remakes of classic films, churning them out at an alarming rate. Many assumed Fright Night, a remake of a 1985 horror film, would be just another unnecessary remake, but it actually is a cleverly done horror film that improves upon the original and successfully straddles the line between comedy and horror.
Concert obtains little through added effects
Despite Glee’s cult-like following, their concert special Glee: The 3D Concert Movie opened this past weekend to surprisingly dismal numbers.
Glee Club shows off through preview show
The Georgia Tech Glee Club held a preview concert of some of its upcoming shows this past Monday, Aug. 22, giving attendees a chance to observe the organization’s creative process in action. They played a medley of some old classics as well as new standards that they will perform in upcoming shows.
Dance disappoints after delays
Newcomers to G.R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series may not appreciate the significance of the release of A Dance with Dragons. That said, those familiar with Westeros may be disappointed by this new installment.
30 Minutes indulges in lewd, loud humor
30 Minutes or Less, director Ruben Fleischer’s crude, lewd and often hilarious film, does not pull many punches. In between many laughs, the audience often...
Catherine furnishes unique, refreshing adventure
There is a hotly-debated topic within the sphere of video gaming that pits the traits and qualities that define Western and Japanese games against one...
Fox hosts critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof
The Fabulous Fox hosts Fiddler on the Roof for a week as it passes through Atlanta. The acclaimed show has a strong cast and a great venue. On the corner of Peachtree and Ponce, the Fox adds just a little more timelessness and magic to the show.
Harry Potter saga ends with a bang
Wizardry is not for the faint of heart. This becomes evident in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the final chapter of this generation’s most popular series.
Balkans impress with self-titled debut
In recent years, indie music has been experiencing a growing evolutionary shift toward some electronic utopia. The more simplistic guitar tones are being temporarily pushed...
Enthralling First Avenger Sets Up Bigger Plans
Rounding out this summer season's action movie fare is Captain America: The First Avenger, which brings a well-crafted, rousing story to film as well as being an integral part of Marvel Comic's larger plans for the Avengers franchise.
Transformers 3 proves to be nonstop action sequence
Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon is the latest entry into the summer blockbuster landscape. It distracts bored summer minds very well and even stands just above the current offerings.
Rock of Ages: Constantine brings ’80s to Fox Theatre
The hazy Fox Theatre in Midtown Atlanta was filled with an anxious crowd on Tuesday, July 5, in preparation for the debut of Rock of Ages, a musical about a wide-eyed rising rock star on the sunset strip set to an all eighties hair metal soundtrack.
07/08/11: Eating Atlanta
Capping off the last year of on-campus dining updates, the new dining hall at the North Ave. Apartments is nearly ready to open for regular operations on Aug. 31.