Entertainment
'He's Just Not That Into You' Fails to Wow
By Broadside Staff Writer Ross Bonaime. Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.
He's Just Not That Into You shares more than a few similarities with the 2003 romantic comedy Love, Actually: an ensemble cast comprised of 20- to 30-somethings interacting and dealing with their problems involving love and the different ways to deal with various aspects of love. The main difference in Love, Actually is that it dealt with a whimsical view of the beginnings of love. He's Just Not That Into You deals with more realistic views of relationships, where people sit at home, staring at the phone, pondering “what could have been” and why their lives are not more like the lives of people in movies like Love, Actually.
Virginia Is for Lovers of Chocolate
By Broadside Managing Editor Sherell Williams
It’s back: the annual Chocolate Lovers Festival will descend once again on the city of Fairfax for two days on Feb. 7-8 bringing with it the return of several popular events from years’ past. Beginning Saturday, students and residents can purchase obscene amounts of chocolate, candy, and other cavity-creating goods at the annual Taste of Chocolate featuring goods from local area confectioners, chocolatiers, and pastry chefs.
WGMU: This Week's Top 10
By WGMU Music Director Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson.
| THE KILLERS | Day and Age |
| WINTERSLEEP | Welcome To The Night Sky |
| FIRES OF ROME | You Kingdom You |
| GLASVEGAS | Glasvegas |
| WHITE LIES | To Lose My Life |
| NORMA | Book of Norma |
| MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS | Light of X |
| HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL | Casting Shadows As Tall As Giants |
| ESCAPE ACT | Loosely Based on Fiction |
| ANTENNAS | Feeling Feline Tonight |
Mason Cable Network Presents Food Talk Live
Check out this confrontation between the lady representatives of peanut butter and jelly from last Thursday's live show on Mason Cable Network.
Food Talk Live - Ep 1 from Stratospherikal on Vimeo.
Watch Mason Cable Network each Thursday night for more live entertainment, and keep watching all week for a variety of student programming.
Perhaps My Dorkiest Article Yet
By Broadside Style Columnist Andy Minor
Those of you who frequently play your Xbox 360 may have encountered a game entitled Braid this past August, due for its PC release in a matter of weeks. It was an old-fashioned side-scrolling puzzle game with time travel attributes which, once mastered, proved to be a truly unique gaming experience. I was overjoyed at this, because ever since games came into the 3D realm I've been a failure. My Sega Genesis was my pride and joy growing up, and I can still beat Sonic 2 if I've got two hours to spare. But when video games became more lifelike I stayed in the dust. Braid, however, combines the more complicated puzzles of a modern game with the side scrolling fun of old (the references and homages to Mario are frequent).
The Killers Dazzle During Tour Stop at Patriot Center
Story and Photos by Broadside Correspondent Jason Hartsel
Sam’s Town city limits expanded on Wednesday to include George Mason University’s very own Patriot Center, as Las Vegas synth rockers The Killers brought their sold out Day & Age world tour to campus. The 90-minute show, complete with faux palm kitsch and soaring strands of dirty neon, whipped an enthusiastic capacity crowd into a Hot Fuss that smoldered in the icy January night.
A Load of Bull: Red Bull Cola Revealed
By Broadside Staff Writer Dylan Hares
The staple for the college diet is normally an amalgam of Ramen noodles or other instant midnight meals and energy drinks; and when you think of energy drinks, you think of Red Bull. Originally introduced in 1987, Red Bull is aptly named for its main ingredient, taurine, which is a naturally occurring acid in the body usually used during physical exertion and originally isolated from bulls. The ingredient is produced synthetically and is used in conjunction with caffeine to “combat mental and physical fatigue.” We’ve all seen the ads claiming that “Red Bull gives you wings” to study harder, be smarter, fly, or enjoy nighttime activities. All-in-all, the combination keeps you wired and is commonly used for all-nighters.
World Renowned Dance Company Coming to Mason
By Broadside Assistant Style Editor Pearson Jones
The internationally revered Philadelphia Dance Company, Philadanco, is bringing its extraordinary technique and style to George Mason University for a one-night show. The dance company’s endless repertoire of classic and contemporary dance performances have been praised by critics as powerful, unique and a show that simply lights up the stage. Founded in 1970 by Joan Myers Brown, Philadanco has become one of the most renowned modern dance companies in the world, integrating numerous cultural influences into their performances, thereby reflecting their unique diversity.
PHOTOS: Bull Riders Fight at the Partiot Center
Photos by Randy Urick
Mason students are used to seeing the Patriot Center as a basketball court or concert venue, but this weekend it was transformed into a rodeo arena for the Professional Bull Rider's Fairfax Invitational.
- PHOTO GALLERY: See what it's like to take on a bull and win.
To see what other events are coming up at the Patriot Center, check the venue's online calendar.
Fans Making Concerts Annoying
By Broadside Style Columnist Andy Minor.
Many times before have you fine readers heard me ramble on about the importance of live music and attending shows. How it is the ideal arena for contact between artist and listener, how it can make or break how a band is perceived, et cetera, et cetera. And while I don’t mean to reiterate myself, there is a large element of the show-going experience which I have yet to comment on: fans.