<![CDATA[The Daily Aztec - Under the Scope RSS]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/se/the-daily-aztec-under-the-scope-rss-1.756069 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:01:59 -0400 en <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: T.I. addresses controversy, talks “Takers”]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-t-i-addresses-controversy-talks-takers-1.2311277 With a movie debuting and a new album in the works, T.I. is one busy guy

Director John Luessenhop's latest heist action film 'Takers and rdquo; opened in theaters last Friday. The film features an impressive list of actors, including Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Matt Dillon, Hayden Christensen, Michael Ealy, Jay Hernandez, Chri...

]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:35:46 -0400 1.2311277 Hui Ling Tham, Staff Writer Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Group of DJs makes listeners ‘Starry-Eyed’]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-group-of-djs-makes-listeners-starry-eyed-1.2264938 The 12 music makers wax insight about success, passion and teamwork

Chances are, if students have been to one of downtown San Diego's numerous hot spots, they have danced, mingled and hung out with friends to the tune of performances by Starry Eyed Music....

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 00:52:35 -0400 1.2264938 Faryar Borhani, Editor in Chief Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Rock and Morgan discuss life and 'Death']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-rock-and-morgan-discuss-life-and-death-1.2233659 'Death At A Funeral' stars Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan chat about newest movie

'Death At a Funeral and rdquo; is the newest movie that depicts the way a dysfunctional family deals with the patriarch's death. Recently, The Daily Aztec was able to interview actors Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan about their experiences on set....

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:12:25 -0400 1.2233659 Allie Daugherty, Entertainment Editor Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Nonprofit seeks internet funds for films]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-nonprofit-seeks-internet-funds-for-films-1.2224764

Javier Reyna, a filmmaker based in Orange County, is the founder of The Filmworks Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing and distributing character-driven and socially conscious films with the purpose of using the films' earnings to...

]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:27:08 -0400 1.2224764 Tim Draut, Senior Staff Writer Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: 'The Losers' actors give insight on the latest action film]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-the-losers-actors-give-insight-on-the-latest-action-film-1.2222306 'The Losers' actor and director chat

The Daily Aztec: Chris, you've been in a lot of movies based on comic books and graphic novels. Why do you keep taking roles in all of these movies?...

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:15:20 -0400 1.2222306 Maggie Pehanick, Staff Writer Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Soma veterans This Providence return Tuesday for another show]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-soma-veterans-this-providence-return-tuesday-for-another-show-1.2199600 This Providence bassist talks about upcoming show

Seattle band This Providence will be performing a show from its first headlining tour, titled 'The and lsquo;Bout Damn Time Tour, and rdquo; next Tuesday at the San Diego venue Soma. The tour celebrates the success of the band's album 'Who Are You Now...

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:38:38 -0400 1.2199600 Drew Scoggins, Contributor Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: The Cab lead singer Alex Deleon talks about upcoming AP Tour]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-the-cab-lead-singer-alex-deleon-talks-about-upcoming-ap-tour-1.2199583

The Alternative Press Tour returns this spring with a whole new lineup of must-see bands. The AP Tour started in 2007 and has featured bands such as Cute Is What We Aim For, All Time Low, Forever The Sickest Kids, 3OH!3 and The Secret Handshake. ...

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:28:10 -0400 1.2199583 Hui Ling Tham, Staff Writer Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Pierce the Veil]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-pierce-the-veil-1.2196707

By: Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor

Pierce the Veil singer chats

The Daily Aztec: How do you feel about the band's success so far? Vic Fuentes: It's very exciting to see more people come out to shows. It's kind of a surprise for us to see, especially on this recent tour, so many people singing and stuff. To us, we ...

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:13:28 -0400 1.2196707 Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Angels & Airwaves]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-angels-airwaves-1.2196705

By: Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor

Angels & Airwaves drummer chats

The Daily Aztec: How do you feel about your band's success so far? Adam Willard: I am pretty excited. Everything's been going really well with our new record. It's kind of what we hoped for in terms of response: people downloading in a frenzied frea...

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:12:32 -0400 1.2196705 Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Janus makes Southern California debut tomorrow]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-janus-makes-southern-california-debut-tomorrow-1.2193303 Janus talks about first Southern California show

Fans of guitar-heavy music will rejoice when rock band Sick Puppies comes to the House of Blues tomorrow with opening acts Janus and Young Goodman. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening an hour beforehand. General admission tickets are $18 in ad...

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:26:54 -0400 1.2193303 Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: 'She's Out of My League']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-she-s-out-of-my-league-1.2188854 Jay Baruchel of 'She's Out of MyLeague' talks pranks, hockey and dweebie typecasting

The Daily Aztec: Do you think this film has the potential to be a classic of this generation? Jay Baruchel: I think that it could hit a nerve. I'll just be psyched if kids dig it at all. I think it might be the DVD kind of thing that gets passed around ...

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:14:29 -0500 1.2188854 Maggie Pehanick, Staff Writer Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Vocalist of Biffy Clyro talks about upcoming show]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-vocalist-of-biffy-clyro-talks-about-upcoming-show-1.2176534

By: Katy McCreery, Staff Writer


Scottish band Biffy Clyro is soon to hop across the pond to grace San Diego with its presence at the House of Blues alongside Manchester Orchestra, The Features and O'Brother this Sunday. But before it does, The Daily Aztec had the chance to speak with ba...

]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2010 22:39:14 -0500 1.2176534 Katy McCreery, Staff Writer Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: The brains behind Shutter Island]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope-the-brains-behind-shutter-island-1.2159316

Paramount Pictures' newest film 'Shutter Island and rdquo; is set for release Friday, Feb. 19. Recently The Daily Aztec was able to attend the movie's press junket in New York City to get all the behind-the-scenes information from producers Mike Medavoy a...

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:25:31 -0500 1.2159316 Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor Entertainment <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Exposing 'Shutter Island' Secrets]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope-exposing-shutter-island-secrets-1.2149319

Paramount Pictures' newest film 'Shutter Island and rdquo; is set for release Friday, Feb. 19. Recently, The Daily Aztec was able to attend the movie's press junket in New York City to get all the behind-the-scenes information from director Martin Scorses...

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:13:16 -0500 1.2149319 Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor Entertainment <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: FilmBuff launches new movie Web site and mobile channel]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope-filmbuff-launches-new-movie-web-site-and-mobile-channel-1.2149314

By: Hui Ling Tham, Contributor

Fans of cinema will revel in this motion picture electronic encyclopedia

The freedom to enjoy favorite films anytime, anywhere just became easier. With the recent launch of its official Web site and mobile channel, FilmBuff will help bring video on demand to a whole new level. FilmBuff, found online at www.cineticfilmbuff.com,...

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:01:08 -0500 1.2149314 Hui Ling Tham, Contributor Entertainment <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: The Devil Wears Prada plays 'Yay or Nay']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-the-devil-wears-prada-plays-yay-or-nay-1.2116780

With a population of less than 200,000, Dayton, Ohio may not be the most remarkable city. Despite its geographical downfalls and relative obscurity, the mid-Eastern town has produced one notable offspring: The Devil Wears Prada....

]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2009 23:49:54 -0500 1.2116780 Aleesha Harris, Managing Editor Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Kill Brand electrifies with neon threads]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-kill-brand-electrifies-with-neon-threads-1.2116769 Former Tokyo Rose band member, Jonny Smith, chats about business

An age-old question has always been, 'Is it the man who makes the clothes, or the clothes that make the man? and rdquo;...

]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2009 23:44:18 -0500 1.2116769 Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: 'Boondock' sequel producer and director chat on decade-long gap ]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-boondock-sequel-producer-and-director-chat-on-decade-long-gap-1.2098479

'The Boondock Saints and rdquo; was in theaters for only two weeks back in 1999. It wasn't until its DVD release that teenage boys and men around the nation made the 'shoot and lsquo;em up and rdquo; revenge flick a cult favorite....

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:28:17 -0500 1.2098479 Josh Elwell, Senior Staff Writer Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: SDSU grad develops 'new and noteworthy' iPhone application]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-sdsu-grad-develops-new-and-noteworthy-iphone-application-1.2098476

San Diego State alumnus JT Tyler recently gave a guest lecture in Noah Arceneaux's (assistant professor of journalism and amp; media studies) media convergence class, along with longtime friend Richard Piety (CSU Long Beach) and freelance iPhone programm...

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:26:22 -0500 1.2098476 Tim Draut, Staff Writer Under the Scope <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: San Diego sextet gets tough]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-san-diego-sextet-gets-tough-1.2090810

Gnarly waves and a mean California burrito aren't the only tough things to come out of sunny San Diego. Meet the band: In Fear and Faith. ...

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:34:08 -0500 1.2090810 Aleesha Harris, Managing Editor Under the Scope