Mixtape Atlanta was at the Quiet Hounds show on Saturday... Were you? If not, you definitely missed out! If you were one of the lucky ones to come out to the unveiling of Atlanta's most buzzed bands, you can pick up your Quiet Hounds photo booth picture HERE.
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February 29, 2012
February 24, 2012
The Reel Mix: RAMPART
Using minimal score, harsh lighting, and voyeuristic camera angles, Rampart tells the story of an aggressive, chauvinistic Los Angeles police officer in 1999. Set during the days when the Los Angeles Police Department’s Rampart division was under heavy investigation for police brutality, Rampart chooses to focus on just one cop- Dave Brown played by Woody Harrelson.
Harrelson gives a powerful portrayal of a deeply disturbed, dysfunctional man, but the tragedy of his character is that he does not seem to realize the fiasco of his life as much as the audience. With a propensity for random one-night stands, an unfortunately nickname of “Date Rape Dave”, and fathering two daughters by two different sisters, Brown’s character is a hard one to empathize.
The supporting cast is stellar and the screen time given to the police department ensemble including Sigourney Weaver, Steve Buscemi, and Ice Cube is too brief. More exploration into the downward spiral of the LA Rampart division feels like an unfulfilled promise. The promotion for the film bills Brown as “the most corrupt cop you’ve ever seen onscreen,” but the corruption is mostly focused on his personal life.
Anne Heche, Cynthia Nixon, and Robin Wright tackle the difficult roles of the main women in Brown’s life, but even their characters are not given enough exploration, especially as to why two sisters would live, fall in love, and birth children by the same man.Although the hook of the story falls short by the end, there is no denying Harrelson’s ability to carry a strong, challenging role and with a stronger evolved storyline this ensemble could’ve knocked it out of the park.
Rampart is now playing at UA Tara Cinemas. Check listings for showtimes.
Kim Burdges
February 22, 2012
Quiet Hounds Take The Farm
Excitement has been stirring for several months regarding the new band Quiet Hounds, but are these masked musicians really new to Atlanta's music scene? All will be revealed on Saturday, February 25 at The Goat Farm. Don't miss a special intimate performance from Quiet Hounds starting at 9:30PM sharp. Doors open at 8PM, so get there early and enjoy drinks, special treats by Good Food Truck and Marlay House, and a photo booth by Mixtape Atlanta from 8- 10PM. Cover is only $5 cash at the door.
The Goat Farm is located at 1200 Foster St. Atlanta, GA 30318- Building B-9, be on the lookout for QH posters.
Hemlock from Quiet Hounds on Vimeo.
February 16, 2012
Escape to WANDERLUST
Last year, movie stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd were seen spotted around Atlanta enjoying the city's sites and fine dining. Now, see what they were doing the rest of the time.
Their new movie, Wanderlust, which was filmed in the Atlanta area opens nationwide on February 24. Mixtape Atlanta is giving "the locals" a special sneak peek at this new comedy with a screening on Wednesday, February 22 at Regal Cinema Atlantic Station. To win a screening pass for two, send us an email at [email protected]. Winners will be notified Tuesday, February 21.
February 08, 2012
February 07, 2012
Murder at The Masquerade
The Kills pounded Atlanta's skeez rock scene last Wednesday night. The band consists of only two members, guitarist Jamie Hince and vocalist Alison Mosshart, who is better known for her newer band, The Dead Weather- a super group formed with Jack White. Mosshart and Hince trampled the stage for fifteen songs and a four song encore. Mosshart led the band with two-thirds Joan Jett and one-third Stevie Nicks influence, as if she was once a pop lover, who was swooned by Detroit's depressed sludge rock scene.
All the while, Jamie Hince rocked just as hard, in his own right. He slammed on his guitar, as often as he actually played it, taking breaks to hold it up like a shotgun, reminiscent of the original Man In Black. Gothic tones intersecting American blues thundered from the stage, while a man with a bandana over his face hit floor toms for the duration of the show. It sounded as if the darkness of the Motor City scene, the sludge of today, and the wailing of 70 years ago had moved into Atlanta for a night.Some of the city's alumni watched the show side stage including Jack White and Jack "Little Jack" Lawrence both from The Raconteurs and Dead Weather; all the while cheering on the The Kills as fans, not modern music tycoons. Nine songs into the night, the duo covered the country classic, "Crazy" by Patsy Cline. Hince played minimally, letting Mosshart and the crowd carry the tune to the hilt of emotion. They played their major hits- last year's hot tracks, "Future Starts Slow," "Satellite," "Heart Is A Beating Drum," as well as singles from their previous records. They also touched on some of the deeper cuts, such as "Sour Cherry" and "Monkey 23," from 2008's Midnight Boom and 2003's Keep On Your Mean Side. The crowd loved it, and even though there are two members in the band, not once did they fight for the attention of the crowd, rather the crowd was enraptured for nineteen songs.
In their ten year existence, The Kills haven't always been popular, but they've been consistent. They aren't striving for approval; but after seeing them live, you see that's exactly why they've obtained it.
Ben Israel Thompson
