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meet the team Publisher/Editor in Chief Chris Shepperd Business Manager Leisha Shepperd MANAGING EDITOR Chris Zebo Creative Director Brittany Hicks ASST. Creative Director Bekah Skinner LAYOUT/DESIGN Sally Franckowiak PHOTOGRAPHY Catherine Neil SALES MANAGER Caleb Holt writers

Topher Hawkes Katie Lea Luke Murray Brandon Nowalk Amanda L. Reynolds

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Special Feature:

Hullabalooza 2013 promises even more talent than last year. Headliners Ludacris, Josh Turner, Flux Pavilion and many more round out a stellar line-up.

INTERNS Kathleen Callison Claire Hand Chandler Hodo Olivia Montagna Cheyenne Mueller Catherine Neil Kaitlin Vickers Dani Wilkins DISTRIBUTION Chris Frank

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Listen 6 - Arcade Fire’s highly

Look 27 - Brandon gives

a rundown of this anticipated new album, week’s top 20 box Reflektor, is like 13 Arcade Fires in one. Read office films. this week’s review.

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what to know before you go BY CHRIS ZEBO

FUN FUN FUN FEST If you go to Fun Fun Fun Fest solely for the music, you’ll miss half the fun. Now in its seventh year, the 3-day, independent, genre-based festival has significantly increased both attendance numbers and festivalground spectacles since its humble beginnings in 2006. This year’s festival at Auditorium Shores will host a jam-packed music schedule divided onto three stages, another stage devoted to comedy shows and stand up, a skate/bike park with a vertical ramp, a trailer food court representing some of Austin’s best street food, an outdoor shopping mall featuring local boutique clothing designers, and so much more. Navigating the sprawl of spectacles will take a feat of endurance and planning; that’s why we’re here. Here’s a brief rundown of what to expect at F3F 2013. Music First, do yourself a favor and download the free F3F app to your smartphone from your respective app store (just search for “Fun Fun Fun Fest”). It’ll help you plot your auditory journey from stage to stage. Headliners such as MGMT, Snoop Dogg, M.I.A., Slayer, Lupe Fiasco, Descendents and more will top the bill for undercard favorites such as Washed Out, Bonobo, Thee Oh Sees, Beach Fossils, Big Freedia, Daniel Johnston, and Deerhunter. Below that lineup are even more bands, ones even the most pretentious hipster hasn’t heard of. And that’s part of the “fun” of Fun Fest—discovering new music the curatorial geniuses at F3F have discovered for you. There are three music stages: Orange, Blue, and Black. Each stage is loosely defined by a “genre,” although deviations do exist within each stage’s lineup. Instead of telling you what genre each stage represents, we’ll make it even easier for you: we’ll tell you 7 bands performing on each stage to help you anchor your ears. On the Orange Stage: MGMT, M.I.A, Cut Copy, The Walkmen, Washed Out, The Polyphonic Spree, and Deerhunter. On the Blue Stage: Snoop Dogg, Jurassic 5, Bonobo, Lupe Fiasco, Big Freedia, Ice T, and Chromatics. On the Black Stage: Slayer, Descendents, Flag (members of Black Flag), Subhumans, Quicksand, Gojira, and Judge.

Comedy Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Rob Delaney, Craig Robinson, Jenny Slate and many more comedians will be on the yellow stage tickling funny bones. The festival’s comic relief stage is a nice segue between bands and exploring other segments of the festival. Fred Armisen of SNL and Portlandia fame will also be in attendance, but we’re not sure if he’s involved with the comedy stage or if he’s spinning a DJ set (we heard rumors of the latter). Skate/Bike This year, the vert ramp returns and BMX royalty Mat Hoffman will be there shredding. In addition, Christian Hosoi, Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Mike Clark, and many more will be on boards and bikes doing jaw-dropping tricks before your eyes. F3F Nites When Auditorium Shores closes down at 10pm, the music doesn’t stop. Prior to opening day, on Thursday night, F3F will begin its “Nites are Free” concerts throughout Austin’s city limits. Attendees with wristbands will be able to catch bands from the festival lineup inside local venues Thurs-Sun evenings. Three-day pass holders can attend any show they choose, single-day pass holders can attend performances specific to that day. Attending shows will be dependent upon venue capacity, so get in line early. Not to miss: On Thursday, Blake Schwarzenbach (of Jawbreaker/Jets to Brazil fame and not on the festival bill) is playing a special set at Red 7. On Friday, Subhumans are playing a special set at Mohawk; Chelsea Light Moving will be at Red 7; and Fat Tony is performing at Holy Mountain. On Saturday, Tenacious D take the Mohawk stage while Cro-Mags take the outside stage at Holy Mountain. On Sunday, Bonobo will spin a DJ set at Parish while the Paramount hosts Sarah Silverman. And that’s just a few of the Nites offerings—there are scores more. For the full schedule, visit funfunfunfest.com/grid for all lineups, participating venues, and show times.

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Tickets They’re not expensive. No, really; they’re not. A pass for any of the three days is just $79 flat (includes taxes and all fees). You would pay that much just to see two of the headliners at one concert; at F3F you get more headliners and so many more bands on each day, including access to everything happening within the festival grounds. A 3-day pass will set you back $179, an Ultimate Smooth Pass costs $325 and is touted by organizers as “your ticket to extreme leisure and festival-going on the tranquil banks of Lady Bird Lake.” For tickets and to see more of the lineup, visit funfunfunfest.com.

Life has not been kind to Anthony Messado, a Wu-Tang affiliated MC also known as Hanz On. His chest displays thirteen bullet scars, where he’s been shot by three different people. He’s also spent a third of his life in and out of jail for selling drugs. But after being released seven years ago, Messado decided that enough was enough. In 2010, the street where he began to lose control is the same place where he began re-building his foundation.

Hanz On at Schotzi’s By Cheyenne Mueller

the scoop What: Hanz on where: schotzi’s when: Nov 9

Stability emerged slowly – $5 at a time – as he went to the same neighborhoods he used to sell drugs, this time selling copies of his CD, Out of Chef’s Kitchen. The album features Raekwon and his Icewater crew — of which Hanz On is a member — and his music contains vivid imagery of the street and how it raised him. Messado channels his harrowing experiences in songs such as “Can’t Change”, which is a personal, painful recount of his life to date. Hanz On will be performing at Schotzi’s on November 9. For more details, check out schotzisbcs.com or call 979.268.2080.

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By Luke Murray

Arcade Fire Album: Reflektor

Release Date: October 28, 2013

Rating: Sounds Like: LCD Soundsystem David Bowie Animal Collective

Recommended Tracks

If one thing can be said of Arcade Fire it’s that the group from Montreal never wears the same hat twice. On Reflektor, the band’s fourth full-length (double album) released last week, AF wears 50 hats. You’ll hear a kaleidoscope of influences make appearances like celebrity cameos; the proto-hipster dancyness of LCD Soundsystem (understandably, since frontman James Murphy produced the album); an 80s nostalgia a la New Order and The Cure; post-Kid-A-Radiohead digital soundscapes; David Bowie in spirit; Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young (singer Win Butler’s voice can bear an uncanny resemblance to both singers at times); and even Arcade Fire.

Reflektor Here Comes the Night Time It’s Never Over

Track Listing:

DISC 1: Reflektor We Exist Flashbulb Eyes Here Comes the Night Time Normal Person You Already Know Joan of Arc DISC 2: Here Comes the Night Time II Awful Sound It’s Never Over Porno Afterlife Supersymmetry

That last band, however, is hard to pin down lately, with each album successively revamping the group’s sound (AF has even performed shows recently under the pseudonym The Reflektors). Afro-Caribbean percussion, disco, pop punk, electronica, and rock all clamor together on Reflektor like hordes of fans shoulder-to-shoulder at one of the band’s sold-out performances. For some listeners, Reflektor’s hyperbolic ambition might be its Achilles heel; for others, it’ll be Christmas early—like having 13 different Arcade Fires all in one release. For the AF devoted (and we mean the Church of Arcade Fire), Reflektor might be a slight letdown. For those fans who regard Funeral as a masterpiece testament of indie music’s upraised fist to the establishment, Reflektor’s sometimes lighter subject matter and flippant playfulness might downplay the mainstream-indies as false prophets. But singer Win Butler’s penchant for pathos still makes notable guest appearances on tracks such as “We Exist” and “Normal Person.” The album certainly has its share of catchy earworms, too (most addictive are “We Exist” and “Here Comes the Night Time”), and for audiophiles, Murphy’s mixdown is masterly.

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Eminem

“The Marshall Mathers LP2”

Release Date: Nov. 5, 2013 Drake preaches about starting from the bottom on his rise to fame, but his buddy Marshall Mathers might be a step or two wiser on the subject. Everyone knows the story of the poor boy from Detroit who made his way up through the rap game to eventually become, arguably, one of the greatest rhyme-gods of all time. Who’s the real Slim Shady? He’s a legend, and of course he’s back to steal the charts and emasculate all of the wannabes who’ve sullied the radio. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 is 21 tracks of rhyme, rhythm, and the unmatchable precision that’s trademark Eminem. We’re still trying to grasp the idea of an album coming off raw yet polished, but Em is ahead of the game. He’s paired up with Dr. Dre again for a suite of hard-hitting beats, sarcastic wit, cutting wordplay, and a surfeit of celebrity jabs. Recommended Tracks: The Monster, Rap God

Thomas Rhett

“It Goes Like This”

Release Date: Oct. 29, 2013 Most country music noobs would say that Thomas Rhett is a new kid on the block. They’d only be partially right—It Goes Like This is Rhett’s debut album. But the young Georgia native has been penning chart-toppers for several years. His most popular singles—“Beer With Jesus” and “It Goes Like This” (both included on the album)—are classics in the making, and he’s also one of the songwriting masterminds behind several tracks by Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, and Florida Georgia Line, among others. Being that he’s also the son of famous singer/songwriter Rhett Akins, it’s easy to say that music is stitched into his genes. Much of that songwriting brilliance comes through on his album, complete with 12 tracks of gritty lyricism on subjects ranging from confessions and keggers to pick-up lines. Recommended Tracks: Make Me Wanna, It Goes Like This

Chris Tomlin

“Burning Lights”

Release Date: Jan 8, 2013 Winning a Grammy is no small feat; doing it as a contemporary Christian artist puts it in a whole different ballpark. Evangelical albums get very little love from charts and radios, and having the tenacity to break barriers is what separates the yielding from the chosen. Tomlin, a native Texan, has broken records in concert attendance, album sales (with 4 golds and a platinum release), award nominations, and now Burning Lights has debuted an album at Number 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart— becoming only the fourth contemporary Christian album to achieve that benchmark. Burning Lights, his twelfth solo album, is 12 tracks of fret-progressions that strike similarities to the likes of Coldplay and U2. His faith-driven messages are anything but mundane—you wouldn’t expect less, with adrenaline-pumping soul, rich poprock fusions, and even a piano ballad for good measure. Recommended Tracks: Burning Lights, White Flag maroonweekly.com • November 6, 2013 • MAROON WEEKLY • p 7

hulla balooza music festival With acts ranging from hip-hop to EDM to country, this year’s Hullabalooza will feature two entertainment-packed stages, dubbed “Yin” and “Yang”, to keep things balanced and to eliminate dead space between acts. Held at Wolf Pen Creek Park in 2012, last year’s event featured artists such as Awolnation, Rusko, and Paul Wall. This year, the all-day concert has migrated to a much bigger outdoor venue, the Texas World Speedway, located just off Highway 6 South.

BY KATIE LEA

Hullabalooza 2013 promises even more talent than last year. On November 17, you can enjoy the festival atmosphere for a full 12+ hours from noon past midnight. The festival kicks off with Texas talents Cassie Nicole, Blunt Force, and Preemo, with DJ Matt Murdock from Houston joining the crew later in the afternoon. Riff Raff, another Texas original, both raps and collaborates, and he isn’t afraid to bridge the gap between rap and performance art. Honestly, Riff Raff isn’t afraid to ignore all boundaries. His enigmatic fashion style will undoubtedly turn heads as much as his surreal, stream-of-conscious, lines, he’s also rapping them and doing stand-up—both talents featured lyrical cunning. Similarly, The Niceguys, also from Houston, aren’t afraid on his album, Camp, released earlier this year. Not to be outdone, Ludacris has been double-dipping in both the music and movie industry to tango with any genre, from rap to heavy metal. for years, starring in three of the six Fast and Furious films, among In the afternoon, you’ll be serenaded by Cory Morrow, who also got his other productions. The prolific beatmaker has been been laying down start in Houston. He spends a lot of his time touring the southwestern contagious tracks for us to get down to for over a decade. states, namely the great state of Texas. Following Cory, Josh Turner’s deep croon will wash over you just before the sun sets. His distinct If you’ve been wanting to get away, Radical Something specializes in a South Carolina twang and signature baritone voice will be a pleasant unique blend of hip-hop and alternative rock with just a hint of reggae. The band’s transitory “feels” will have you feeling like you’re someplace else, like transition into a rollicking evening. the sun-soaked shores of Cali. Cherub, an indie band all the way from the UK, Childish Gambino found his fame as a comedy writer for 30 Rock and as will ease the vibe away from country and assist in setting the mood for a an actor on the hit show Community. Now, in addition to writing clever mostly electronic, hip-hop focused evening, beginning with Passion Pit.

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Passion Pit played a phenomenal live show at ACL a few weeks ago, but don’t expect to see all the band members at Hullabalooza. They’ll be performing a DJ set, meaning only one or two of the band will be there in person. However, they’ll be spinning all sorts of records—including their own songs and remixes. Famous for their original, electronic, hip-hop fusions and their ability to innovatively mix songs from other genres, Zeds Dead is a Canadian duo formerly known as Mass Productions. Almost nothing beats a Zeds Dead remix if you’re looking for a dubstep version of your favorite tunes. Make sure to save your energy for Flux Pavilion. Closing the night from 11:30pm to 12:30am, you’re going to want a little pep in your step to keep up with this English dubstep producer’s beats and drops. (On his 2013 album, Blow the Roof, Flux teamed up with Childish Gambino for “Do or Die.”) Tickets are currently on sale for $75.50. If you didn’t get a chance to make it to ACL last month (or even if you did), here’s your chance to taste a smaller and more affordable festival with great acts right in your own backyard. VIP tickets are surprisingly affordable and will only cost you an extra 20 bucks. A free shirt, faster lines, and private bars and stage viewing areas just might be worth it—but you better hurry if you want one.

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PENNY AND SPARROW

Andy Baxter and Kyle Jahnke perform together as a 2-piece folk duo called Penny and Sparrow. The two met in Austin while sharing a room in a bohemian, “giant, old 5-bedroom (think Animal House)” that they shared with up to 11 other roommates at a time. The crowded house made for close quarters and also allowed for creative endeavors to germinate among the house’s artsy residents. “We all considered each other brothers,” says Baxter, “we all did Younglife one way or another, and we all went to school in Austin.” Andy and Kyle were influenced by some of the best in underground folk, such as The Swell Season, and by some of folk’s mainstream luminaries, Bon Iver and Mumford and Sons. However, they didn’t really congeal into a performance outfit until, ironically, both were out of the house and Andy was married. “The days in that house were incredible though,” reflects Baxter, “and in the event that you need proof of how close all the fellas who came in and outta that house were, both Kyle and myself had over a dozen groomsmen.” We caught up with Andy and Kyle last week to learn more about their music and the inspiration behind their fan-favorite song “Creature”. MW: Where did the name Penny and Sparrow come from? Kyle: Andy and I lived in the same room with one other guy, our good friend Jake (who happens to be brilliantly creative and a writer of excellent short stories and poetry). Creativity was a big deal in our little hovel, so we all read each other’s stories, heard each other’s songs, listened to book recommendations we gave one another, etc. Thus, when the time came to play our first show and people were wondering what we were called as a band, we thought to ourselves, “Oh [expletive], we have a couple songs and no name.” So we remembered Jake’s blog storehouse of great stories which was called “Penny&Sparrow” and we asked to borrow it. We haven’t given it back yet. MW: If you were to describe your music to someone who’s never seen or heard you, how would you describe it? Andy: I would go to “I Heart Video” in Austin and I would rent them the movie Once. Then I would watch them watch it. Then, afterward, we would discuss how gorgeous lyrics and emotive art is good for

the soul. We would cry together and realize that we’re better people for having watched it. Then I would dry my own tears and say, “That’s what we’re going for musically.” MW: Tenboom is your first full length. When you’re writing music together, do you trade off writing lyrics, music, etc.? What does that process look like behind the scenes? Kyle: It’s honestly a pretty exact split. It mostly goes like this: Kyle; 95% of melody line & instrumentation Andy; 95% of lyrics There are two exceptions that prove the rule: “Bones”; 100% Kyle “Duet”; 100% Andy MW: Your song, “Creature”, has become a kind of under-the-radar hit for fans. What’s the song’s backstory?

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Andy: That song came from this short story: “When it woke up, it was still groggy. It was the way things normally were, regardless of how much rest it had gotten. There must be something in us creatures, it thought, that causes this. Almost like waking up was an inconvenience that was wrestled with until the day’s tasks beckoned loud enough or the ability to return, peacefully, to the place it had just left was stolen. It wondered if sleep was so attractive because it was nothing short of being completely reliant. This thought robbed the creature of its first hour of that morning’s existence. It chased the act of sleep around in its imagination until finally deciding that it had to be true. Sleep was both necessary and splendid because it was, in itself, the only time the creature was completely devoid of control over itself and utterly at the mercy of it’s creator. It liked this idea a great deal, and decided then and there that sleep was now to be more respected than it ever had been.” You and I are at our most humble when we sleep. It’s the only time of day we don’t try and claim credit for stuff we couldn’t possibly manage—like our pulses, breaths, or staying alive while sleeping. The song is about humility, which somebody said was “the accurate representation of one’s self.” We like that quote and agree.

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HOW A LITTLE BACK-ALLEY BAR HELPED TRANSFORM AN ENTIRE TOWN BY CHRIS ZEBO When Rola Cerone graduated from Texas A&M over a decade ago, she had to make a tough decision: to stay in Bryan-College Station or to move. Almost all of her nuclear family lived in BCS. Not only that, but they were running successful businesses in the region, beginning with Cenare Italian Restaurant, opened in 1981 and currently helmed by Rola’s mother. Rola’s father, Giovanni, commonly addressed as “Mr. G”, owned (and still owns) a popular pizza restaurant, Mr. G’s, opened in ‘94. And in ‘95, her brother, Rami, opened yet another restaurant, Caffe Capri, voted one of the best restaurants in downtown Bryan for years. (The Cerone family also owns Terrazzo Coffee and Wine Bar, located next to Cenare. They may even own more establishments; we’ve lost count.) Even though the allure to embody the family’s entrepreneurial spirit coursed through her veins, Rola felt like something was missing from the region: culture. To be specific, a counterculture— one rooted in the arts. If she was to stay in BCS, Rola would have to do something about that; she would have to start a revolution. In the past decade, Revolution Cafe and Bar (“Revs” or “Rev” to locals) has become an oasis for avante garde musicians and indies, belly dancers, slam poets, open mic singer/songwriters, fire jugglers, performance artists, rap groups, and so much more. It’s a satellite of urban culture in an otherwise suburban landscape, the kind of bohemian, alternative joint you’d find in Austin or Portland. Revolution, at the time of its opening, was a brick-and-mortar manifesto for an emergent culture and helped to break ground for other revolutionary establishments, such as The Village (which celebrated its 5-year anniversary last week) and The Stafford (which was re-opened as a music venue by an ex-Revs’ employee, now under new ownership). To commemorate ten years of operation, on Thursday, November 7 at 6pm (the exact date Rola swung open Revs’ doors to the public a decade ago), the venue is hosting a party to celebrate its storied past and to raise a glass to the future. WeB3, a jazz trio consisting of Greg Tivis, Chris Hollar & Richard Kent, will perform a special set—special because Tivis performed at the bar’s opening night 10 years ago. We caught up with Rola last week to take a long look back. MW: Alright, let’s go all the way back to the beginning. How did Revs come about? Cerone: While attending A&M, I was surprised at the absence of music venues in town, considering a student population of 40,000+. When I decided to stay in the area after graduating, I considered opening a business, and everything fell into place quickly from there. Zane Anderson [a prominent realtor] was a friend and showed me the location that would become Revolution. It was a small, hidden spot in an already quiet downtown area. Logically, it wasn’t an ideal location but something about it kept bringing me back. When I brought friends to see it, we’d always end up staying for a few hours, hanging out on the concrete floors or in the courtyard under the stars. Something about it felt magical. I spent some time in Italy and Spain after graduation and wanted to model Revolution after the

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cafes and bars that I visited in Europe. I loved going to the same place for breakfast and coffee, then again later for a light dinner, drinks and live music. It just made perfect sense to me. MW: What was the downtown Bryan “scene” like at the time? Cerone: Downtown was very different in 2003. Most building facades were rundown and the streets had potholes. Bars would come and go. Halo and 3rd Floor Cantina had just opened a few months before and were both venues I enjoyed going to. It was inspiring to watch a music venue and a bar that catered to an alternative community breath life into otherwise deserted streets. There was an excitement and almost a speakeasy feel that existed in both spots. The diversity of the clientele was fantastic, as there was finally an alternative to Northgate for nightlife. I became even more confident that the town wasn’t as homogenous as it seemed and that there was a demand for something different. MW: Even though you hold the key to the door, Revs has always felt owned by a community. How did things start falling into place, with people coming together? Cerone: Around that time, I started meeting like-minded people in the community. I became aware of Keos and Brazos Progressives and met some graduate students who played music. I knew that these groups, and others who weren’t always aware of each other, should come together. And that’s exactly what happened. Our first night open was the most wonderful mix of white collar professionals, hippies, musicians, and bikers—all interacting and having a great time. It was everything I dreamed it would be. Above anything, I wanted to open a place where anyone could walk in and feel welcome. I’ve always looked at Rev as more of a collaborative effort than a personal business endeavor. This place has meant a lot to a lot of people over the years, and it continues to. They’ve taken ownership and that’s the reason we’re here 10 years later. MW: It’s an institution at this point. Looking back, what were some of the highs and lows of the past decade? Cerone: There are always changes I’d like to make, but they haven’t always come easily. The current staff has been the catalyst behind recent improvements. They’ve inspired me to reinvest time and effort in actualizing my vision. We now have one of the best craft beer selections in town, we just started opening for lunch and offering quality food that I’m proud to serve, and we’re slowly but surely moving forward with some cosmetic improvements. There have been so many high points, so many world class musicians, crazy fun shows— Spoonfed Tribe playing a show on top of the bar will always stand out—lifelong friendships made, even weddings. It’s impossible to narrow it down to 2 or 3 or 10. I can only be grateful for all of it. It’s humbling.

JOSH ABBOTT @ HURRICANE HARRY’S BY LUKE MURRAY

How does a red dirt mega-star find his way through the smoky bars and neons to the bright lights of sold out arenas across Texas and beyond? A little luck, a little timing, and a lot of Lone Star grit. Venturing into songwriting only eight years ago, Josh Abbott has seen success far and wide with his first three albums. Abbott grew up as a diehard fan of Texas country music, and one night at Blue Light, in his college town of Lubbock, Abbott found his calling. “It happened to be the Randy Rogers Band playing that night, but it could have been Pat [Green] or Wade Bowen or Cory Morrow—any of those guys that I saw over the years,” says Abbott. “I always had this fascination with what they were doing. I’d go to their concerts and there’d be hundreds – if not thousands – of college kids singing along.” Abbott’s roots are planted deep in Texas red dirt, but that won’t keep him from venturing into uncharted waters. Focused on future growth, Abbott has already begun to look ahead, as he and his band plan to extend their footprint beyond the Lone Star state. “For me, the goal is for us to be able to not just maintain, but consistently get bigger,” says Abbott. “I feel like Texas has really done well for us, but I’ll never be satisfied.” Not believing success is derived from a “platinum or bust” philosophy, Abbott and his band mates don’t seek mega-stardom. Their goal is to establish themselves as one the “most successful independent country bands” of the modern age—a goal that they are well on their way to achieving. Abbott will be performing at Hurricane Harry’s on November 8 with William Clark Green. Tickets are available at harrys.bcsclubs.com.

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Heading to lunch at 1pm, we thought it would be off-peak hours at Madden’s. But...it wasn’t. The restaurant was packed. When you enter Madden’s, you experience an interesting juxtaposition of formality (white linen table cloths with wait staff in semi-formal attire) and commerce (the restaurant is tucked inside a high-end home goods boutique). There are other notable contrasts, too; seated around us was an eclectic mix of a large group of ladies in their golden years, a small party of well-established business people in jackets and ties, and two college girls in t-shirts and jeans. To keep you busy while you’re deciding on what eloquently described menu item you’ll be enjoying later, Madden’s serves complimentary Focaccia along with a plate of flavorful olive oil with fresh herbs mixed in. The olive oil is top quality, fragrant, and flavorful. The bread was fresh and soft, with a crispy thin shell that added texture. Madden’s tomato bisque is one of the most popular items on the menu (so popular that it’s sold in jars to go). The smooth bisque

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has chunks of fresh mozzarella cheese that sink to the bottom—a stringy, gooey, delightful surprise when fished out with a spoon. The roasted poblano pepper soup is not spicy but rather earthy and smoky with a hint of cilantro. Had our mothers’ not taught us any better, we would have used our fingers to get every last drop out of the bowl (thank goodness for the bread). The menu description for a crab and avocado salad (a lunch portion) seemed rather standard. However, upon arriving, it was clear it was much more. Julienned greens topped with a fresh avocado layer and a generous layer of lump crabmeat are molded into a circular stack. Sun dried tomatoes and oil decorated the edge of the plate and added zip. The lump crabmeat was slightly briny, just enough to remind you of where it came from. Served alongside freshly made tortilla chips, the salad is the perfect lunch size portion.

As avid meat lovers, we were surprised to enjoy the vegetarian eggplant and zucchini sandwich. Served open face on housemade wheat bread, tender grilled eggplant and zucchini are piled high with fresh tomatoes and salad greens. The tomatoes were fresh – many of the vegetables came from Madden’s private garden. We think the olive tapenade was the perfect punctuation to an otherwise light and fresh sandwich. If you’ve come to the end of your meal and are completely sated, don’t be disheartened when you see the mouthwatering offerings on the dessert menu. Madden’s offers mini desserts! Whether you choose the blackberry bread pudding (one of the best) or the raspberry chocolate truffle tart, we definitely recommend you also splurge and order a French press of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee—some of the best coffee beans in the world.

Taz Indian Cuisine If you have never tasted Indian food, stop everything you’re doing and run down to Taz Indian Cuisine. With a wide selection of menu items and an outstanding lunch buffet, Taz is a must for any spicy food enthusiast. The blended curries in entrees such as the Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken are complex and savory. All portions are filling and come with the lightest, freshest naan(bread). Dine in or take out • 2416 Texas Ave S College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 696-6560 • $$

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Rosa’s Tortilla Factory Rosa’s continues to turn out outstanding traditional Mexican cuisine just like they turn out their light and fresh tortillas. Be sure not to miss out on their weekly taco trio special every Tuesday consisting of not one, not two, but three tacos accompanied by rice, beans and a side of their freshly, in-house prepared tortillas. Dine in, take out, or drive through • 710 University Dr E College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 691-8501 • $-$$

Cenare Italian Restaurant For over three decades now, Cenare has been a versatile, traditional Italian restaurant, perfect for large gatherings or romantic evenings. With an extensive menu featuring multiple variations of chicken, seafood, veal, and pasta dishes, hardly anyone will be able to leave with an empty stomach. But should you finish your meal and still find a little room to spare, Cenare’s desserts--tiramisu, triple chocolate silk cake, chocolate dipped cannoli, and cheesecake--will sate your sweet tooth. Dine in • 404 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 696-7311 • $$-$$$

Downtown Uncorked Downtown Uncorked offers those looking to escape the loud, hectic bar scene a quiet relaxing refuge to have a glass of wine and sip away the day’s troubles. Though primarily a wine bar, Downtown Uncorked offers a healthy selection of beers from Miller Lite to Chimay Grand Reserve. The wine bar also serves light appetizers, such as hummus and cheese plates to complement your glass of vino or beer. Choose from a variety of Chardonnays, Merlots, Cabernets, and many more varietals. Don’t feel like you’re up to snuff on your wine knowledge? Let the helpful staff talk you through their wine list and help you select the best glass or bottle. Dine in • 206 W 26th Bryan, TX 77803 -- (979) 823-4837 $$-$$$

As October comes to a close and Thanksgiving looms on the horizon, fall recipes reach a fever pitch. Pumpkin rolls are an ideal dessert that packages all that’s great about the season (nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and of course pumpkin) into one sweet treat. The cake-based roll with a cream cheese filling can be served after it cools, or it can be frozen and saved for when guests stop in for the holidays. Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 10 Ingredients: • 2 large eggs • 1 cup sugar • 2/3 can of pumpkin • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • ¾ cup all-purpose flower • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 2 teaspoons cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ginger • ½ teaspoon nutmeg • ½ teaspoon salt Filling: • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened • 4 tablespoons Butter, softened • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: 1.) In a large bowl, combine eggs and sugar by beating with an electric mixer until thick and light yellow in color. Add pumpkin and lemon juice, mixing until blended.

2.) In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt. Add to egg mixture, mixing well. 3.) Spread batter into greased and waxedpaper lined 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake at 350 ° for 15 minutes. 4.) Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes. Place cake on a clean tea towel sprinkled liberally with powdered sugar. Cool for 10 minutes longer, then roll cake up in towel and set aside. 5.) While the cake is cooling in towel, prepare filling. Beat together cream cheese and butter; stir in powdered sugar and vanilla and blend until smooth.   6.) Unroll and evenly spread filling over cake. Re-roll cake (without the towel) and wrap in plastic wrap. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Slice before serving.

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

TUESDAY

Texas A&M welcomes Ryan Crocker to campus.

Wu-Tang MC Hanz Off spins Schotzi’s.

Breakaway brings thousands together each week for worship and teaching.

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the laughs. Presenting on Fridays that precede A&M home football games at 7:30pm. All seats are $8. 29th St. Studio 3705 E. 29th St, Bryan Nov. 8, 2013 7:30 PM $8

SHINYRIBS

After 18 years of performing as part of the Austin-based band the Gourds, Russel took the reins of his musical future and fronted Shinyribs. He pulls from the spectrum of great American music; country, gospel, funk and a dollop of poetry in the middle of it all. Though not reinventing the wheel, the Washers use slight variations from Texas music to put their own spin on Americana, such as alternating lead singers for nearly every song. GRAND STAFFORD THEATER 106 S Main St, Bryan Nov. 8, 2013 8:00 PM $10

JOSH ABBOTT

THURSDAY 11/07 DOUG MOORELAND

In 2012, Doug Moreland released the eighth of his independent albums, The Flying Armadillos. The West Texas fiddle player and songwriter is also a woodcarver and self proclaimed Chainsaw Artist, who is available for fairs, festivals, and custom carving.THE TAP 815 Harvey. College Station, Nov. 7, 2013 9:00 PM

TARTUFFE

Texas A&M’s Department of Performance Studies presents a disco-inspired version of Moliere’s classic comedy Tartuffe. The production, at Rudder Forum, is directed by Amy Guerin. RUDDER THEATER TAMU Campus, Nov 7, 2013 8:00 PM

FEATHERFACE

Houston natives, Featherface, are following up their debut LP Actual Magic with touring and appearances at several prominent music festivals, including Free Press Summer Fest and Index Fest. They began offering

a release of two new singles on 7” vinyl this October. Indie/pop band New York City Queens blends genres ranging from early pop to contemporary modern rock for their sophomore album Burn Out Like Roman Candles. Young Mammals is an indie/ rock band from Houston. GRAND STAFFORD THEATER 106 S Main St, Bryan Nov. 7, 2013 9:00 PM $5

FRIDAY

11/08

BOOTS OFF THE GROUND

Boots Off the Ground: A 21st Century American Military at Texas A&M is an event that welcomes former Ambassador to Afghanistan and Iraq Ryan Crocker, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times and Foreign Policy Specialist David Sanger, and former commander of US forces in Afghanistan Stan McChrystal to speak about the strategic future of American military. RUDDER THEATER TAMU Campus, Nov 8, 2013 7:30 PM

FOOTBALL FRIDAY

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JOSH ABBOTT

The recent video release of “She Will Be Free” has triggered a buzz around Abbott. Set around the theme of sex trafficking, the content is heavier than Josh’s normal music. Always a fun show, there’ll be a full set of his classics and plenty of dancing. Opening for Josh, is William Clark Green, author of “She Likes the Beatles”, a #1 hit on the Texas Music Chart. HURRICANE HARRY’S 313 College, College Station, Nov. 8, 2013 9:00 PM $15

based in Huntsville, Texas. They are inspired by the likes of Eli Young Band and Randy Rogers Band, and perform song covers as well as some originals at each of their concerts. THE BEER JOINT 12550 Hwy 30, College Station, Nov. 9, 2013 8:00 PM

HANZ OFF

Also known as Hannibal the Great, this Wu Tang affiliated rapper is trying to make some waves on his own. Focused on bringing “authentic heat” back to the industry, he’s also created his own record label to bring the industry back to where he feels it should be. SCHOTZI’S 205 University, College Station, Nov. 9, 2013 8:00 PM

SALSA SATURDAYS

Voted Best Night of Dancing 2011 & 2012, Salsa Saturdays starts with a fun “30-Minute Crash Course Salsa Lesson” at 10pm followed by a hot night of dancing. Come prepared to sweat and to meet new people at this Aggie hot spot! Visit www.mambosentertainment. com/salsasaturdays.html for more details. VILLAGE CAFÉ 210 W. 26th St, Bryan Nov 2, 2013 8:00 PM $5

SATURDAY 11/09

FARMER’S MARKET

Brazos Valley Farmers Market creates opportunities for the region’s agricultural community to come together with urban residents to share the bounty of our land. DT BRYAN Nov 9, 2013 8:00 AM

JERRETT ZOCH

Formerly known as East Texas Sky, Jerrett Zoch and the O.S.R. is a Texas country band

SALSA SATURDAYS

STATESBORO REVUE

offer an hour and a half professional dance lesson(8pm) followed by a night of dancing from 9:30-12am. A great night to learn new moves or to just let loose on the dance floor! Visit http:// www.mambosentertainment.com/ grouplessons.html for more details. VILLAGE CAFÉ 210 W. 26th St, Bryan Nov. 6, 2013 8:00 PM $8/5

SUNDAY

EMILY HERRING

Hailing from the Live Music Capital of the World, The Statesboro Revue keeps their music as Southern as their roots. This band is all about travel, good music, good people, and good times and they blend blues and country into rock ‘n’ roll that shakes legs, bones, and souls. CHURCH ST. BBQ 100 Church St. College Station, Nov. 9, 2013 11:00 PM

11/10

MIC CHECK POETRY

Speak your mind or listen to those who perform at Mic Check Poetry Slam. Hosted by Revolution Cafe, MCPS is held every Sunday at 8:30 and completely free. Break out of the mold and channel your inner artist; you’ll go home feeling inspired. REVOLUTION 211B S. Main St., Bryan, Nov 3, 2013 8:30 PM

Night from 9pm till just before midnight– ending just in time to sleep 8 hours before class on Tuesday. REVOLUTION 211B S Main St, Bryan Nov 4, 2013 9:00 PM

PUB QUIZ

OPEN MIC

Sundays are trivia night at O’Bannon’s, so grab a group of friends to play or just to watch. Check with their Facebook page the day of to find out what the topics will be. O’BANNON’S 103 Boyett, College Station, Nov 3, 2013 9:00 PM

MONDAY

TRIVIA NIGHT

11/11

Monday nights are pretty boring; it’s too early in the week to party and too early in the week to study. So, you’re kind of left with nothing to do but Facebooking, channel surfing, or Netflixing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if you could spend a Monday night with a drink in your hand and “study” at the same time without feeling like you’re partying or doing your homework? Well, you can do just that. Every Monday night, Revolution Cafe hosts Trivia

MIC CHECK POETRY

Schotzi’s is giving you the chance to show your stuff with Open Mic Night every Monday. Get some $2 liquid courage with wells and domestics all night long! SCHOTZI’S 205 University, College Station, Nov. 4, 2013 9:30 PM

TUESDAY

11/12

CRAFT COCKTAILS

Dreamer brings an eerie undertone to what would be considered pop goes punk. The News Can Wait hails from Dallas, Texas and are marked as an experimental punk band; but with messages of liberation, priority, and assertion, it’s more than just music to these guys. Least of These crafts indie rock music set to spread Christ’s mission throughout the nations. Electric Astronaut is a local rock band built from the remains of BonnieBlue and Legacy Fails. GRAND STAFFORD THEATER 106 S Main St, Bryan Nov. 12, 2013 8:00 PM $10

BREAKAWAY

Mixing beings at 4:30pm each Tuesday and continues throughout the evening. Cocktails are expertly crafted by resident mixologist Cody Schilling. His handmade mixers, fresh ingredients, and premium liquors make falling off your bar stool delicious. GRAND STAFFORD THEATER 106 S Main St, Bryan Nov. 5, 2013 8:00 PM $8

Non-denominational Breakaway Ministries’ events have already set a record for attendance, and Tuesday’s assembly of worship, inspiration and entertainment will surely set yet another one. For more details check Breakaway Ministries Facebook @ http:// www.facebook.com/breakawayministries REED ARENA Nov. 5, 2013 9:00 PM

HE IS LEGEND

WEDNESDAY 11/13

He is Legend is an imaginative and alluring band – much darker than the normal fairytale much harder than the normal rock band. Fever

SALSA WEDNESDAYS

A born and bred Texan, Emily Herring combines the many things that Lone Star natives love so much: traditional country, Tejano, western swing, and southern blues. She has a unique poetic style that seems to capture the last 50 years of local country, all with her own sound. GRAND STAFFORD THEATER 106 S Main St, Bryan Nov. 13, 2013 8:00 PM

TARTUFFE

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By Cheyenne Mueller

Sycamore Row BY John Grisham Sycamore Row revisits Clanton, Mississippi, the site of Grisham’s first book, A Time to Kill. Just three years have passed since young Jake Brigance fought his way through Clanton’s most racially heated murder trial. Now 1988, Jake has established a small practice, a big reputation, and a housing problem thanks to Ku Klux Klan members torching his home. The suicide of a wealthy white man named Henry Seth Hubbard is the catalyst for the novel. Hubbard’s original will made beneficiaries of his two grown children, but on the last day of his life, Hubbard supposedly changed his mind. A revised, handwritten will is delivered to Jake’s office, and the new beneficiary becomes Lettie Lang, Hubbard’s black housekeeper. The legal issues raised by two differing wills entice a large crew of eager lawyers into the fight. Lettie’s potential inheritance would make a black maid the richest woman in Mr. Grisham’s Ford County…and the Ford County of 1988 is not about to let that happen.

My Story by Elizabeth Smart and Chris Stewart On June 5, 2002, religious fanatic, Brian David Mitchell and his wife, Wanda Barzee, took then-fourteenyear-old Elizabeth Smart from her home in the middle of the night. She was kept chained, dressed in disguise, repeatedly raped, and threatened to have her and her family killed if she were to try and escape. After her rescue on March 12, 2003, Smart rejoined her family and began to try to pick up the pieces of her life. In the ten years after her rescue, Smart transformed from victim to advocate, traveling the country and working to educate, inspire and foster change. She created the Elizabeth Smart Foundation to help prevent crimes against children, and she is a frequent public speaker. In 2012, she married Matthew Gilmour, whom she met doing mission work in Paris for her church. pg 18 • MAROON WEEKLY • November 6, 2013 • maroonweekly.com

Five Billion Years of Solitude by Lee Billings For 4.6 billion years, Earth has been alone in a vast and silent universe. However, that isolation could come to an end. Over the past two decades, astronomers have discovered thousands of planets orbiting other stars. Some of these exoplanets may be mirror images of our own world. Science journalist, Lee Billings, explores the past and future of the “exoplanet boom” through in-depth reporting and interviews with the astronomers and planetary scientists at its forefront. Billings recounts the stories behind world-changing discoveries and captures pivotal moments that drove their historic search forward, leading them to discover the first potentially habitable planets beyond our solar system.

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By Katie Lea

Laser Pointing the Way to Better Research

Roadtrips and Getaways Within a Day’s Drive It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Wurst of Times By Dani Wilkins

Texas A&M has recently received a $10.8 million investment award, set to span over the next three years, that will allow them access to a highly refined quantum laser. All that dough will provide funding for a laser that will jumpstart biophotonics research at A&M, allowing the sophistication of available technology to catch up with the intellectual prowess of scientists in the field. Improved equipment will lead to even more exceptional studies in the area, as well.

There are few things better than ten days of beer, dancing, carnival chaos, and mouthwatering plates of festival food. The only thing that could make this better is if the majority of funds raised went back into the local community to preserve and promote local heritage (and they do). This weekend, take the opportunity to check out all that New Braunfels’ Wurstfest has to offer, and stuff yourself silly of sauerkraut and strudel.

Phonetically, biophotonics combines the study of biology with photonics, and while the breakdown of the word sounds simple enough, its meaning is far from simple. Most of us remember biology as one of the classes we hated in high school, or maybe college – unless of course it was your calling (then more power to you).

After sitting in the car for a two and a half hour fahren (yep, let’s work on our German now) to New Braunfels, the last thing you’ll want to do is wait any longer for brats. Luckily, a genius invention aptly named the “Wurstwagen” is going to be your chariot to revelry. They’ll pick you up at one of many stops throughout New Braunfels, deliver you to the Wurstfest grounds, and then take you back to your car after hours of eating, drinking, and chicken dancing. For $15, you can get a round-trip ticket for the day, or for $25, snag a ride and ticket to Wurstfest itself.

Photonics, on the other hand…is not exactly a common discipline we hear about. That’s because it’s the study of photons, or quantum units of light, and the science and technology that goes into manipulating and detecting them. When you put these two things together, biophotonics is essentially a superior method for studying biological materials by exciting matter via light. Exciting, right? While it may be a little overwhelming to laymen, researchers at A&M are certainly thrilled. The ability to invest in a high-quality quantum laser, or investing in building one ourselves, will lead to greater and more fruitful research projects, including increased accuracy in cancer detection and diagnosis, biological and chemical sensing (doing the work of dogs to scent explosives and drugs), and crop infection detection. In addition to expanding research, the procurement of the laser is already facilitating interdisciplinary cooperation and recruitment of faculty to A&M. Marlan Scully, a quantum physicist at A&M and the director of the Texas A&M Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering (IQSE), has been ring-leading efforts to bring in more scholars to the project. Thus far, he’s managed to snag Roy Glauber, a Harvard professor and Nobel Prize recipient, as well as Wolfgang Schleich, a theoretical physicists.

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No matter if you’ve got a little one headed to Kinderhalle, a special children’s entertainment area, or find yourself heading straight to the newly built Stelzenhaus to dance the day away, take a second to take it all in. There’s something for everyone out there, you just have to find it. Executive Director and Wurstfest aficionado Suzanne Herberlin gave us a few tips to make sure that you see the best that Wurst has to offer. With bands from all over the nation, and at least one group from Germany, take the time to see multiple shows. For band members, Wurstfest serves as a homecoming and chance to be together. That single band you’re checking out may really be a conglomeration of three or four bands at one time. With four different zones of entertainment, venture between the stages for a little auditory treat from each. The new Stelzenhaus features a wood floor and is home to the most serious of dancing queens (and kings). Wursthall’s concrete floor, on the other hand, makes it a little harder for long stints on the dance floor; but it’s totally okay to sing along if your feet get tired. The tents are where the true entertainers perform – with loads of crowd interaction and “schtick.” Feel free to clap, sing, and laugh the day away. Or, if you’re more into visiting with friends, settle down in the Riverwalk area a little further from the action. Take your beverage, a bite to eat, and enjoy the scenery and each other’s company. If New Braunfels natives stop by the fair on their way home from work to grab dinner, it’s got to be something good. Make sure you go hungry. Most notable bites: sausage (of course), Reuben sandwiches, wurstentoshen (a bratwurst stuffed into a pita pocket with sautéed peppers and onions), potato pancakes, streudel, and bread pudding.

Boots Off the Ground: A 21st Century American Military BY CHANDLER HODO Boots Off the Ground: A 21st Century American Military is an event that welcomes Ryan Crocker, former Ambassador to Afghanistan and Iraq; David Sanger, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times and Foreign Policy Specialist; and Stan McChrystal, former commander of US forces in Afghanistan to Texas A&M.

drones, and cyber-warfare evokes countless inquiries and doubts about the future of the American military. Though these new tactics can undoubtedly save the lives of American soldiers, the United State’s ethics and legal issues, as well as their long-term diplomatic strategy, are seriously questioned.

The event is hosted by the MSC Wiley Lecture Series, which has Boots Off the Ground will take place on November 8, 2013 at 7:30pm brought world-renowned speakers to the Texas A&M campus for the in Rudder Auditorium. To purchase tickets, visit the MSC Box Office or past 31 years. boxoffice.tamu.edu. Students and guests with a military ID will receive a discount. The speakers at Boots Off the Ground will lead a discussion on national and foreign policy issues, with a focus on US warfare tactics and the current transformation from manpower warfare to reliance on intelligence-led precision warfare. The increasing use of new tactics such as Special Forces strikes,

#MWphotocontest Maroon Weekly presents #MWphotocontest. Each week, we’ll announce a theme across our social media channels. The theme, as with most things in life, is open to interpretation. Take a photo which best represents the theme as you interpret it, and our staff will decide which is the best of the best among all entries. If your photo wins, we’ll place it in the upcoming issue of Maroon Weekly. You’ll also win a sweet prize package from our sponsors. Last week, the theme was “Carving Creations” We had so many amazing entries. But here is this week’s winner. Make sure to follow us on Instagram (@maroonweekly). And be on the lookout each week for the new theme so you can start submitting your pics. Also make sure that we are following you so we can see your submissions. Good luck and Gig ‘Em!

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By Topher Hawkes

Battlefield 4 Enriches the Genre and Its Own Legacy Finally, Battlefield 4 is out and ready for another round of war games. Released a week before its rival –Call of Duty: Ghosts – Battlefield 4 unleashes the first assault in the class-based, first-person shooter combat genre. In the latest installment, DICE gives fans what they want: gorgeous destructible environments, lots of gadgets and vehicles to get around in, and massive multi-player battles. Destroying Stuff is Fun Battlefield: Bad Company 2 took blowing things up to the next level. There were always areas that gamers weren’t allowed to obliterate, and while most of us understand it’s done for programming reasons, it’s still a restriction. Battlefield 4 expands on this premise and pushes it to a completely new extreme. Players are given the power to bring down dams, buildings, and skyscrapers on a grand scale. For instance, gamers can blow up a 12-story hotel eliminating hiding spots, snipers, or anyone else in the structure. In addition, sometimes dynamic events force players to adapt to the environment and change strategies. For example, when a dam bursts the water level rises dramatically, it forces players to seek out new routes or spend more time swimming. More Guns = More Fun Battlefield 4 is out now on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. In the past, Battlefield games have consisted of enormous multi-player game fights. The scale of these fights is toned down a little bit in the console versions. Games can reach a maximum player count of up to 24 people (12 people on each team), where the PC version can include up to 64 people (32 people on each team). This might seem like a huge difference to some, but most gamers who have played console versions won’t feel much of a difference; previous games have had the 24-player limit as well. Console players might notice a few graphical glitches as they destroy some buildings. This is due to DICE pushing the limits of current-gen consoles – and really – it’s just minor flashes of lost data, nothing that will affect gameplay or gamers’ experiences. Coming Soon The next-gen version of Battlefield 4 will be available later this month with the release of the Xbox One and PS4. Like the PC version, these versions will allow battles of up to 64 players (32 vs. 32).

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- By Brandon Nowalk -

Ender’s Game THRILLER (PG-13)

12 Years a Slave DRAMA (R)

The only headlines about Ender’s Game revolve around source author Orson Scott Card’s virulent anti-gay comments, and no wonder. The movie is an unimaginative CGI bore next to Card’s dense young adult novel about an academy training young minds to find the next commander in the coming war against antlike aliens who attacked Earth fifty years ago. The casting scores high—True Grit’s Hailee Steinfeld as Ender’s friend Petra, Viola Davis as a psychologist—but chokes when it comes to the two leads, British Asa Butterfield, who tries mightily but isn’t vocally up to the task, and old Harrison Ford, who hasn’t been awake onscreen in decades. But the real problem is director Gavin Hood, whose take on the novel is basically point-andshoot. Condensed into lifelessness and illustrated in pixels, Ender’s Game only comes alive in the coda, so superficial that it takes a genocide for it to connect with audiences.

Based on the memoir of free black northerner Solomon Northup, 12 Years a Slave is receiving much deserved credit as a corrective to a history of black servitude portrayed in film and in popular history. Northup’s kidnapping, enslavement, and rescue is not a pit stop on a white person’s road to self-betterment. This is a movie about national blackhood, populated by rebellious Northup, collaborator mistresses, slaves who have never known freedom and can’t even imagine a better life, white property owners, relatively benevolent whites, and abolitionists. Simply for the movie’s clear-eyed depiction of the bloody institution that built the south, it stands as a landmark. But the revolution of 12 Years a Slave stops there. Oh, it has its moments, and star Chiwetel Ejiofur (Kinky Boots, Children of Men) roars with the bluntest lines in the screenplay. Director Steve McQueen has flashes of radical genius, like a shot through a bellowing paddle and a close-up on a blazing furnace. They’re familiar objects that are given terrifying new perspectives, searing images of American industry and its dark power. Another creative interlude sees a pow-wow between slaves and Native Americans, the combined powers of dominated subcultures leading to nothing more than a dinner. Then there are scenes like the long take of Ejiofur lost in thought. At one point he locks eyes with the camera, refuses to back down from the confrontation, and then keeps going. That’s the kind of new-clothes artiness you’d expect from McQueen based on his previous features Hunger and Shame. His work is about the physical—a hunger strike’s toll on the body, a sex addict compelled by his body, and now the gore of domination—psychological moments like that are pure surface. McQueen’s also known for long, unbroken shots, which are again the foundation of his style. A tour through Paul Giamatti’s house with slaves for sale lining the walls and a climactic whipping scene convey presence in space, the camera hanging on every word from the powerful white masters. 12 Years a Slave isn’t a great film, but it’s a great story on film. Maybe that’s enough.

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Computer Chess INDIE

With apologies to Machete’s Robert Rodriguez, it isn’t often we get to spotlight great Texas filmmakers; but Austin transplants such as Andrew Bujalski are making the Lone Star a vital center for not only great music but great film. His latest is Computer Chess, shot in Austin and set at an ‘80s chess tournament about a bunch of grad students and programmers competing to find the best computer chess program. On the surface it’s a humdrum, found-footage deal, a credit to amateur actors such as Patrick Riester and cult-film critic Gerald Peary who nail the everyday awkwardness of interaction. Beneath the surface is a roiling sea of anxieties—the ability of artificial intelligence to replicate human behavior, the potential coding of human socialization into data— all suggested by Bujalski’s trippy aesthetic, a (mostly) black-andwhite analog video with moments of profound surrealism that cement this film as one of the year’s best.

1. Ender’s Game

The director of X-Men Origins: Wolverine condenses and regurgitates Orson Scott Card’s compelling young adult novel about a boy genius advancing through strategy school in order to destroy a potentially invading alien force. PG-13 (114 min.)

2. Bad Grandpa

Johnny Knoxville gets out the old-age make-up to play an 86-year-old man taking his 8-year-old grandson across the country. Their goal? To prank an unsuspecting populace, like a cross between Borat and Jackass. R (92 min.)

3. Last Vegas

Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Kevin Kline, and Morgan Freeman go to Las Vegas for a bachelor party in this fish-out-of-water comedy. Think The Hangover meets Grumpy Old Men.

4. Free Birds

Just in time for Thanksgiving, two turkeys get the bright idea to travel back in time and prevent turkey from becoming a holiday staple in this cartoon. Voice cast includes Owen Wilson and Amy Poehler. PG (91 min.)

5. Gravity

In this revolutionary 3-D rollercoaster, a space mission gone awry forces astronauts Sandra Bullock and George Clooney to fend for themselves among various space stations and to get back home. PG-13 (90 min.)

6. Captain Phillips

Based on a true story, Tom Hanks stars as the captain of a U.S. ship transporting supplies to Kenya when his ship comes under attack by Somali pirates in this journalistic depiction of international institutions colliding. PG-13 (134 min.)

7. 12 Years as a Slave

The Toronto Film Festival winner by chic arthouse director Steve McQueen chronicles the abduction of a free northern black man (Chiwetel Ejiofur) and his enslavement for 12 years on southern plantations. R (133 min.)

8. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Our hero, Flint Lockwood, voiced by Bill Hader, leaves his job when he finds out the machine responsible for the original is still in operation, leading to another avalanche of foods crossed with animals. PG (95 min.)

9. Carrie

After getting picked on at school, a young outcast, Carrie, develops telekinetic superpowers. Then one of the girls feels guilty and gets her boyfriend to take Carrie to the prom; the rest is horror history. R (100 min.)

10. Escape Plan

In this high-concept action flick, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger team up to escape from a dangerous, off-the-grid, maximum-security prison that puts all the prisoners in clear glass boxes on stilts. R (116 min.)

11. The Counselor

Michael Fassbender stars as a lawyer who gets involved in a cartel deal that goes wrong in this hard-bitten, star-studded neo-noir. Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt, and Javier Bardem co-star. R (117 min.)

12. About Time

The latest English rom-com-drama from the writer-director of Love Actually is this story about a young man who learns he can time travel within his own life and the woman (Rachel McAdams) he falls in love with. R (123 min.)

13. Enough Said

Julia Louis-Dreyfus befriends a hippie poet (Catherine Keener) and her exhusband James Gandolfini at the same party. Her relationships with each start to threaten each other. Her college-bound daughter only cranks up her emotions. PG-13 (93 min.)

14. All Is Lost

stranded on a life raft with diminishing resources as he tries to get home. Directed by JC Chandor (Margin Call). PG-13 (106 min.)

15. Insidious: Chapter 2

Patrick Wilson may have gotten his son back from the demonic spirit world, but is it really his son? And why are the demons so intent on possessing him? Rose Byrne co-stars. PG-13 (105 min.)

16. Despicable Me 2

The heroic Anti-Villain League hires Steve Carell as a grumbling supervillain turned adoptive father to help fight a new supervillain. Featuring the voices of Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, and Russell Brand. PG (98 min.)

17. We’re the Millers

A road trip comedy about a bunch of outcasts playing an all-American family (Jason Sudeikis as dealer dad, Jennifer Aniston as stripper mom) to sneak into Mexico and retrieve a marijuana package for a quick buck. R (110 min.)

18. Prisoners

When the daughters of two neighboring families are kidnapped on Thanksgiving, the parents take matters into their own hands, even as the police investigate in this starstudded drama (Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal). R (153 min.)

19. Rush

Beefy Chris Hemsworth squares off with brainy Daniel Bruehl through the ‘70s as they compete in races across the globe. The only thing is, as an opening monologue tells us, there’s a tragedy in their future. R (123 min.)

20. Planes

Disney goes Pixar with a Cars-style take on a world of sentient planes. Dane Cook as a cropduster dreams of competing in a race around the world.. Brad Garret, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and John Cleese co-star. PG (91 min.)

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