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Sanctum stumbles through plot

Robert Solomon on February 11, 2011 in Entertainment

There are two weekends in which bad movies are left to their deserved fate: Labor Day weekend and Super Bowl weekend. This alone leads one to believe that Sanctum, being released opposite the Super Bowl, would be pretty low in quality. Yet, above the title, one can find the name James Cameron, the director of Avatar. How can this be? Firstly, Cameron did not direct the movie, he merely produced it.

Bring It On: the Musical relies on choreography

Chris Ernst on February 11, 2011 in Entertainment

Bring It On: The Musical brings together the seemingly disparate worlds of theater and cheerleading at the Alliance Theater in Midtown. The show is a traditional musical with plenty of singing, acting and dancing, as well as high-flying cheerleading and stunting.

Civil Wars captivate with unique harmonies

Online Editor on February 11, 2011 in Entertainment

The Civil Wars completely entranced the crowd at Eddie’s Attic on Tuesday, Feb. 8, not with the set or lighting of the show, but with the authentic reality of the music and the heartbeat the duo seemed to share. This folk/Americana band is composed of the adorable California-raised, Nashville-native Joy Williams and resident Johnny Depp look-a-like, John Paul White.

TDU2 races past others with features

Andrew Akker on February 11, 2011 in Entertainment

The Test Drive video game series has been known for its vast worlds and realistic handling of racing mechanics. The 10th game in the series, Test Drive Unlimited 2 (TDU2), takes all of the aspects that make the Test Drive series fun and expands upon it.

Atlanta ComicCon offers little to fans

Hank Whitson on February 11, 2011 in Entertainment

Compared to Dragon*Con and MomoCon, Atlanta ComicCon is a miniscule affair. The entire event took up one hallway and a ballroom, with about twelve different vendors and artists. I saw a grand total of two cosplayers, and there were no con games or panels popular at the other conferences.

2/11/11: Eating Atlanta

Matt Schrichte on February 11, 2011 in Entertainment

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.

Roommate falls short as psycho thriller

Kristina Sharifi on February 11, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Hank Whitson on February 4, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Online Editor on February 4, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Chris Ernst on February 4, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Andrew Akker on February 4, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Joe Murphy on February 4, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Robert Solomon on February 4, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Matt Cohen on February 4, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Andrew Nelson on February 4, 2011 in Entertainment

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.

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