Tech grad competes on reality show
TBS has finally launched a reality show relatable to Tech students. Starting Thursday, Jan. 17, the executive producers of The Biggest Loser, The Amazing Race and Survivor are bringing King of the Nerds to TBS.
Entertainment
Gangster film lacks direction, succeeds visually
Gangster Squad, released on Jan. 11, is a polished gun that shines but often misses its mark. This is another brawn-over-brains Hollywood production, but it leaves viewers recalling striking scenes and cinematic sequences well after leaving the theater.
Global Vibes North Korea: Romcom pioneers film as art form
This week’s Global Vibes section takes us to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, more commonly known as North Korea.
Guster discusses group dynamics, unique performance style
This month, Atlanta received a blast of acoustic vibes with the arrival of Guster, an alternative rock band originating in Boston.
Les Misérables true to original, may not appeal to all viewers
Since its first performance on Broadway, the musical Les Misérables has been associated with a sense of grandeur and emotional depth. The modern entertainment industry rarely produces work at such a high level.
Django racially charged, classic Tarantino film
Whether one loves him or hates him, Quentin Tarantino undeniably has style. Five minutes into his latest movie it is readily apparent that he is the director of Django Unchained.
Global Vibes Jamaica: Carlos a rapper on the rise
Jamaica is known for having the fastest man in the world, beautiful beach resorts and a rich culture. In the future the little island in the Caribbean may have something else to add to its list of achievements: Jamaican hip hop artist Nomad Carlos, a man who was born to drop a beat.
Erdrich details life, culture in latest novel
Louise Erdrich’s latest novel, The Round House, is a little bit of a mystery, a little bit of revenge and a little bit of a coming-of-age story for teenage boys living on Native American reservations. This menagerie is paradoxically the book’s greatest strength and weakness.
Greg Bates entertains with New Year show
While he may be known as a one-hit-wonder to true country music fans, Greg Bates put on a well-rounded and entertaining show on New Year’s Eve.
Icelandic artists grace Tabernacle with powerful performances
This past Thursday, Nov. 29, Iceland took over the Tabernacle. Sóley (pronounced Soul-lee) is a soulful musician from Reykjavík , Iceland, and a former member of the Icelandic band SeaBear.
Fox production more beauty than beast
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is fondly remembered by children of the nineties as a fairy tale with funny talking clocks and terrifying monsters, both anthropomorphic and human. It was adapted for the stage and enjoyed a successful Broadway run from opening night to 2007.
Naysayers say yea to Yeasayer’s psychedelic extravaganza
Just before Thanksgiving break on Sunday, Nov. 18, indie electronic group Yeasayer came to the Tabernacle to make up for the show they missed early this year for their Fragrant World Tour.
Boy Meets World gets modern sequel, girl-centered
Although it has been almost thirteen years since Cory (Ben Savage), Topanga (Danielle Fishel), Shawn (Rider Strong), Eric (Will Friedle) and the gang left ABC sitcom TV in 2000 after seven wonderful years on air, a Boy Meets World sequel is currently in the works on the Disney Channel.
Day-Lewis embodies spirit of Lincoln with accuracy, vitality
Whether or not one agrees or disagrees with his politics, it cannot be denied that Abraham Lincoln was one of the most influential and revolutionary presidents that have ever led this country.
Wolfe’s latest delves into Miami
Tom Wolfe sets his latest novel in the volatile and dangerous city of Miami, drawing characters and cultures together to the point of breaking.
Bond returns with renewed gusto, explores character relationships
Most spies last a few years if they’re lucky. Fifty years in the field is unheard of, except for London’s favorite man of mystery, James Bond.
Global Vibes: Japan’s Disney Comes to America
Beginning today (Nov. 9), Atlanta’s own Midtown Art Cinema will be transformed into a land of walking fortresses, friendly and fiendish cats alike, teenage witches in training and goldfish princesses.
Chris Tucker chooses Atlanta for new show, discusses future
Chris Tucker will always be known for fighting crime as Detective Carter alongside Jackie Chan in the Rush Hour series, but he has some different plans for the future.