Turismo 5 offers realistic driving experience
The driving simulator genre of video games has seen no better series than Gran Turismo since the first one landed on shelves in 1997 on...
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Love and Other Drugs
If Love and Other Drugs was an actual person, it would quickly be diagnosed with multiple personality disorder. The movie attempts simultaneously to be a romantic comedy, cultural commentary and quirky indie drama. While overall the movie, which is based on Jamie Reidy’s non-fiction book Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman, is enjoyable and certainly worthy of viewing, it would be more successful if it simplified its storytelling. As it is, the film feels somewhat disjointed.
Holeman and Finch
Last week my dad flew into Atlanta on a late night flight and I took the opportunity to look for a restaurant with long hours. A Google search and a few clicks later, I stumbled across glowing reviews for Holeman and Finch in Buckhead. We decided to give it a shot, and the dinner that followed still brings a smile to mouth and a little trickle of drool to my chin. If you’re looking for a night of fine dining that isn’t too formal, I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Black Ops multiplayer excels, falls short on innovation
Call of Duty: Black Ops is not an innovative title by any stretch of the imagination, but there are signs of genuine playfulness here which...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...