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2012 Warped Tour maintains cheer despite heat

Amanda Florentine on July 27, 2012 in Entertainment

Despite the close to 100-degree weather and the stress of having to choose from a plethora of bands featured on eight stages, the Warped Tour 2012 audience was incredibly persistent at not letting these obstacles prevent them from having a fantastic time.

Dark Knight Rises ends trilogy on high note

Joe Murphy on July 24, 2012 in Entertainment

This summer, the Batman is back for one last time.

Milo Greene triumph at debut in Atlanta

Joe Murphy on July 23, 2012 in Entertainment

Newcomers Milo Greene filled the Drunken Unicorn this past Saturday, July 21 with their unique combination of folk, country and rock.

Carlile prepares for upcoming show, talks to Tech

Joe Murphy on July 20, 2012 in Entertainment

Recently the Technique had the opportunity to talk with singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile as she tours the nation.

Batman keeps genre grounded

Addison Sheu on July 20, 2012 in Entertainment

After the massive success of 2008’s The Dark Knight the hype of the second sequel has not let down since.

Atlanta playwright debuts Sheddin’

Joe Murphy on July 20, 2012 in Entertainment

Little Five Points’ Horizon Theatre transformed last Friday, July 13, into the backyard man-cave of Walt and his friends in the world premiere of Tom Jones’ latest comedy Sheddin’.

Brave settles for industry cliches

Lauren Payne on July 3, 2012 in Entertainment

Brave falls palpably short of the animation studio’s long-running gold standard.

President Lincoln fails to impress as vampire hunter

Joe Murphy on June 29, 2012 in Entertainment

A bold new spin was put on the legend of our 16th President this past week with Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, which premiered on June...

DJ Borgore set to thrill Opera

Chris Ernst on June 28, 2012 in Entertainment

Don’t expect a typical DJ set for this show. Borgore is a DJ as well as a performer.

Sara Watkins proves expert fiddler of tunes, audience

Jonathan Peak on June 13, 2012 in Entertainment

Best known as part of the trio Nickel Creek that rose to fame and success in the early naughts with their clever modernization of bluegrass and with backings from the likes of Alison Kraus, Sara Watkins continued her solo career before a full house at Smith’s Olde Bar last Friday, June 9

New exhibits at the High deconstruct the South’s past, present and future

Jonathan Peak on June 8, 2012 in Entertainment

Atlanta’s foremost art museum is unveiling three new exhibitions tomorrow (June 9) as it revamps its temporary collection for the summer season. Two of the three exhibitions feature art that is distinctly Southern in both topic and style.

Jersey Boys renews charms of doo-wop group The Four Seasons

Jonathan Peak on May 26, 2012 in Entertainment

The Fox Theatre’s latest offering, Jersey Boys, provided more than just a few surprises, soaring well beyond admittedly low expectations.

Global Vibes Spain: Veteran pop groups return with pasión

Jonathan Peak on April 20, 2012 in Entertainment

Proper Spanish music sounds quite different from its overseas counterparts, eschewing the passionate rhythms, blasting horns and pulsating beats. Instead, Spanish artists opt for a more pop-rock, European sound more common to their continent.

Wrinkle’s classic tale thrills with strong cast, effects

Brent Hornilla on April 20, 2012 in Entertainment

The production features strong performances all around, Andrew Crigler and Marianne Fraulo are exceptional as the five-year-old Charles Wallace and the mysterious Mrs. Whatsit, respectively.

Mraz maintains signature sound

Jillian Broaddus on April 20, 2012 in Entertainment

It would be accurate to say that the majority of recent college students grew up to the music of Jason Mraz. Whether jamming along to the Grammy-award winner’s hit “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” back in 2002 or playing “I’m Yours” on perpetual repeat since its 2009 release, Mraz has proven himself to be a timeless, captivating, multi-hit wonder.

Poetry celebrated by Tech students

Jillian Broaddus on April 20, 2012 in Entertainment

Whether enjoying some free candy or cookies along Tech Walkway, admiring the moss graffiti in Skiles Garden or noticing students wearing T-shirts with poems on them around campus this week, Tech students can be seen actively participating in National Poetry Month.

Lockout jammed by implausibility

Joe Murphy on April 20, 2012 in Entertainment

Starring Guy Pearce (Memento) and Maggie Grace (Taken), Lockout, a film about a maximum security prison in outer space, premiered on April 13. Unfortunately, while the movie’s premise certainly shoots for the stars, viewers may be less than thrilled about its flat acting and implausible storyline.

Korra matures, revolutionizes Avatar universe

Jonathan Peak on April 13, 2012 in Entertainment

While The Last Airbender created a world for its characters to live in and fight for, The Legend of Korra expands this world, delving deep into the social and moral issues of the world they created.

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