Crazy offers thoughtful romance
In Like Crazy, a 2011 film directed by Drake Doremus, two lovers are torn apart by mere distance.
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Bones bludgeons fans with excessive drama
Bones is a crime drama television series that airs on Fox Network. Its premise is based on the unlikely pairing of FBI Special Agent Booth, played by David Boreanaz, with forensic anthropologist Dr. Brennan, played by Emily Deschanel.
Murphy steals show in Heist
Brett Ratner’s new comedy Tower Heist, which opened on Nov. 4, certainly looks like a classic bank robbery blockbuster on the outside. Sadly, however, for those viewers who are expecting another Ocean’s 11, Heist falls short in the areas of both plot and character depth.
Uncharted 3 lacks predecessor’s pacing
While Uncharted 3 is a tremendously satisfying game and one of the best releases of 2011, it fails to fully live up to the legacy of its legendary predecessor.
Mamma delights audiences
Mamma Mia! graced the Fox Theatre from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, delivering an upbeat, feel-good musical about “A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!”
In Time falls short of premise’s promise
Justin Timberlake ventured once again into the world of movies with In Time, a futuristic sci-fi thriller co-starring Amanda Seyfried.
All 4 One offers simple fun
Insomniac Games has returned with another installment in its much-loved shooting platformer franchise: Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One.
Coldplay shines with new, innovative style
Coldplay has certainly become the master of trying their hand at every style to see what works and have been successful with basically every attempt. Due to the band’s immense popularity and the fact that they are entering their second decade, their fifth album, Mylo Xyloto, was a major project.
Thompson’s enigma eludes Diary
The tagline of Bruce Robinson’s The Rum Diary boasts, “Absolutely nothing in moderation.” While this philosophy would naturally befit a film adaptation of the semi-autobiographical novella of the same title penned by gonzo journalist and professional nihilist Hunter S. Thompson, the film crew responsible for its production delivers a surprisingly low-key homage to Thompson’s years as a budding anti-authoritarian.
T-Pain blazes through homecoming performance
If a Bugatti Veyron rolls to a stop next to the Burger Bowl and the door opens, does it make a sound? A few hundred screaming fans roared “Yes,” at Tech’s homecoming concert this past Oct. 27, where the main act, T-Pain, entered the scene.
Isaacson paints complex portrait of Jobs’ genius
Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography, is the portrait of an entrepreneur from beginning to end, examining the nuances and contradictions that made up his character, and an atlas of the counter-cultural West Coast.
Puss will please charitable audiences
After sitting through only a few minutes of Puss in Boots, anyone expecting it to be a recycled, and therefore, lack-luster, version of Shrek will find themselves mistaken. With the exception of borrowing a character, Puss in Boots stands on its own feet and does not waste time leaning on its cash cow of a cousin. Puss in Boots is a sufficiently entertaining romp through the nursery rhymes of childhood, with a little more adventure thrown in for excitement’s sake.
ASO features Coucheron in Rachmaninov & Scriabin
As the holiday season approaches, one expects the average orchestra to begin winding down in preparation for holiday concerts and shows. However. the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is not like other orchestras. In the past week alone they have released a new recording and performed a U.S. premiere of a new piece led by David Coucheron, who joined as concertmaster last year.
Life prepares fans for future album
Mac Miller’s sixth mix tape, and second in 2011, I Love Life, Thank You, follows the familiar Mac Miller formula: girls, weed, alcohol and money.
Activity 3 follows familiar horror formula
A prequel to Paranormal Activity 1 and 2, this latest installment in the faux-documentary series focuses on the childhood of the unlucky pair of sisters, Katie and Kristi.
Battlefield 3 stresses teamwork in multiplayer
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Dice released Battlefield 3 (BF3), one of the season’s most hotly-anticipated first-person-shooters. The environments are vivid, the weapons sound crisp and the buildings shatter from rockets just as a civil engineer would imagine. Although there are some flaws, the game is definitely worth a look.
New Arkham installment impresses
In 2009, Rocksteady Studios brought us Batman: Arkham Asylum, easily the best superhero game of all time; that same year, they announced the development of Batman: Arkham City. The highly-anticipated sequel hit the shelves last week, and it was well worth the wait.
High showcases modern works
One of the largest displays of modern art to be exhibited in the Southeastern United States, “Picasso to Warhol,” can delight art experts and novices alike through its entrancing multimedia collection.