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.
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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.
TRON: Legacy offers compelling fantasy world
TRON: Legacy is a true spiritual successor to its predecessor. Anyone who loves flashy visuals, sci-fi action-adventure, and stylized glowing jumpsuits is bound to enjoy this film.
X-Men returns to arcade
For those unfamiliar with this particular title, X-Men is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game released back in 1992, featuring the titular cast of superheroes sporting their 'classic' look. After eighteen years, does the revamped X-Men still hold up in an age of twitch-fests and cinematic quality games?
Black Swan offers new perspective on ballet
Black Swan is modern day re-telling of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, Swan Lake. Rather than a tragically beautiful, tale of lost true love however, the film offers a frightening and at times hideous look at the obsessive, self-destructive side of classical dance.
Blue Valentine offers realistic portrayal of love
The poster for Blue Valentine is misleading. It shows Ryan Gosling’s character Dean and Michelle Williams’ Cindy in a passionate embrace, full of the hope that their burgeoning romance promises.
The Cape fails as melodrama
Looking for a superhero fix to tide you over until the Thor and Captain America movies? If you can forgive some terrible logic and occasionally cringe-inducing dialogue, NBC’s The Cape might just scratch your itch.
1/20/11: Eating Atlanta
Buford Highway continues to host Atlanta’s finest with Panahar Bangladeshi and Indian Cuisine, which is one of the best of its kind. Panahar keeps a low profile as an unassuming, unique experience into the rarely ventured cuisine and culture of Bangladesh.
Cataclysm provides needed enhancements
On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the third expansion, Cataclysm, was released and the World of Warcraft was changed forever. The expansion follows the return of the Dragon Aspect Deathwing the Destroyer, whose arrival from the elemental plane to the mortal realm caused The Shattering, which ripped Azeroth apart.
Blue Man Group brings color to Fox
The loud and mute Blue Man Group plays a new show Jan. 18-23 at the Fox Theater as part of their U.S. National Tour. For those who have seen them perform before, the chance to see the Blue Man Group live in your city is too good to pass up.
Disney’s Beast enchants Atlanta
Disney’s The Beauty and the Beast is on tour and here now in Atlanta’s Fox Theater. This past Wednesday, I braved the bad weather and...
Weepie returns strong, wows Variety
Two weeks ago on Wednesday, Nov. 17, Variety Playhouse hosted The Weepies, an indie pop-folk group of six based out of Los Angeles. Led by...
The Nutcracker amazes, excites crowds
For its 51st year, the Atlanta Ballet is putting on the holiday classic, The Nutcracker.
12/3/10: Eating Atlanta
This week we visited one of three Pure Taqueria locations in Inman Park—one of Atlanta’s most fiercely dedicated communities and home to a myriad of...
Disney’s Tangled succeeds
Tangled takes long hair to the extreme, transforming the tale of Rapunzel into an exciting adventure. The original Rapunzel story is evident, but Tangled adds...