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Dawn breaks, dazzles as comedy

Joe Murphy on December 1, 2011 in Entertainment

Breaking Dawn: Part 1, the latest film from the Twilight franchise, hit theaters on Nov. 18 to the everlasting excitement of pre-teen girls around the globe. The vampire craze that has sunk its teeth into this nation has managed to produce yet another film, and even though Dawn has newcomer Bill Condon as a director, it certainly lives up to the impressive standards set by the previous three movies.

Grinch delights audiences with classic tunes

Amanda Florentine on December 1, 2011 in Entertainment

The Fox’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas effectively delivers all of the joy and excitement that goes along with the holiday season. Although the performance is clearly geared towards a younger audience with its incorporation of youthful characters, plot line, and set, the performance is sure to be thoroughly enjoyed by an audience of all ages.

Skyrim beautiful and brimming with adventure

Joe Murphy on December 1, 2011 in Entertainment

Skyrim is the fifth installment in the Elder Scrolls series, and the name of the region where the game occurs. After years of absence, dragons have returned and are terrorizing the land. You are the last Dragonborn, a mortal with an extremely rare and powerful form of magic: the ability to speak with a dragon’s voice.

Williams vulnerable, stunning as Marilyn

Patricia Uceda on December 1, 2011 in Entertainment

Directed by Simon Curtis, My Week with Marilyn is a beautiful film that offers a closer look at the complicated and tortured soul that was Marilyn Monroe.

Catching up with The Green

Brian Edmonds on November 17, 2011 in Entertainment

On Saturday Nov. 5th Hawaiian Reggae band, The Green, played an hour long show at The Masquerade. The Technique's Brian Edmonds interviewed singer and lead guitarist JP Kennedy.

Lykke Li set to stun Buckhead Theatre

Matt Cohen on November 17, 2011 in Entertainment

On Sunday, November 20, Lykke Li will be performing at the Buckhead Theater with fellow Swedish act First Aid Kit. Both Lykke Li and the members of First Aid Kit are singer-songwriters, but their styles greatly differ and offer a unique variety to attendees.

Harold & Kumar return to their roots

Chris Ernst on November 10, 2011 in Entertainment

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas continues the low-brow trend from the previous two installments of the stoner-comedy franchise, returning to the original’s mundane ridiculousness and eschewing the sequel’s jet-setting sensibilities.

1Q84’s dystopian past tackles complex issues

Jonathan Peak on November 10, 2011 in Entertainment

When released in Japan 1Q84 sold out on its first day. Two years later, after a push for a quick translation, 1Q84 becomes easily accessible to English speakers as perhaps the most hyped book in recent history not involving wizards or vampires.

Crazy offers thoughtful romance

Brent Hornilla on November 10, 2011 in Entertainment

In Like Crazy, a 2011 film directed by Drake Doremus, two lovers are torn apart by mere distance.

Bones bludgeons fans with excessive drama

Patricia Uceda on November 10, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Joe Murphy on November 10, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Hank Whitson on November 10, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Amanda Florentine on November 10, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Patricia Uceda on November 3, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Brent Hornilla on November 3, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Amanda Florentine on November 3, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Lauren Payne on November 3, 2011 in Entertainment

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

Basheer Tome on November 3, 2011 in Entertainment

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.

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