SIEGE 2008 attracts expansive gaming audience
With video game sales and popularity still on the rise with a continually increasing base of fans across the world, competition and ambitions are growing...
Entertainment
Two Bits Man shares thoughts on presidential picks
This November, we are privileged once again to exercise our God-given rights as Americans to engage in a time-honored tradition that affects nearly everyone. This...
nano-chromatic
Apple’s new fourth-generation iPod nano has recently been released and now has twice the capacity as the third-generation nano…for the same price. I was fortunate...
Choke director Gregg discusses first film, future
Sex and addiction were featured in the new, raunchy comedy Choke. The Technique was recently given the opportunity to participate in a round-table interview in...
O.A.R. disappoints with lackluster performance
By Jarrett Oakley Staff Writer Early 90s jam bands have the succulent distinction of being the all-you-can-eat buffets of music. Certain tunes can be tasty...
Gervais shines in mediocre Ghost Town
Bertram Pincus is a fine dentist but quite a horrible person. He is a jerk. Though not one to care for opinions about him, he...
Rockwell steals the show in Gregg’s racy Choke
Despite the fact that it will undoubtedly raise comparisons to David Fincher’s adaptation of author Chuck Palahniuk’s previous novel Fight Club, Clark Gregg’s film adaptation...
Two Bits Man sheds some important light on beloved group project personalities
Ah, it’s that time of year again. By my watch the leaves should be changing colors and temperatures should be retreating from the mid-80s, but...
City Scene
Hot Chip comes to Variety Playhouse Hot Chip will be performing in Little Five Points at Variety Playhouse on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 8:30 p.m....
Chopstix serves up tasty, overrated cuisine
By Kristin Hanson Contributing Writer Buckhead, known for its fine dining, is the home of the gourmet Chinese piano bar Chopstix. It has been honored...
Mraz’s We Steal Things provides in-depth look at life
By Chris Ernst Contributing Writer We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things, Jason Mraz’s third studio album, blends hip-hop and musicality in a way only...
Abrams’ Fringe provides edgy, supernatural thrills
The two-hour pilot of Fringe managed to hold my interest throughout despite its slightly hackneyed script and somewhat bland acting. Co-creator J.J. Abrams grabbed my...
Square Enix’s Infinite Undiscovery falls short of expectations
By Kristin Hanson Contributing Writer Finally, Microsoft has heard the call from gamers everywhere for the Xbox 360 to become a more RPG-friendly console. With...
Strong performances save slow Kill
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino share the screen in Righteous Kill (this season’s serial crime thriller) as partnered New York City police detectives. Thrown...
Coen brothers’ Burn After Reading revels in ridiculousness
Last Friday, Joel and Ethan Coen released their latest soon-to-be hit, Burn After Reading. The film showcases such talents as George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Tilda...
BUZZworthy
DVD: Risky Business: 25th Anniversary Edition It’s been too long since you’ve seen Tom Cruise dance around in his underwear, and Warner Brothers knows it....