<![CDATA[The Daily Aztec - Under the Scope RSS]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/se/the-daily-aztec-under-the-scope-rss-1.756069 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:12:59 -0400 en <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: 'She's Out of My League']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-she-s-out-of-my-league-1.2188854

By: Maggie Pehanick, Staff Writer


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 aro...

]]> 1.2188854 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:14:29 -0500 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Vocalist of Biffy Clyro talks about upcoming show]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/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 w...

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

By: Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor



Paramount Pictures’ newest film “Shutter Island” 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 ...

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

By: Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor



Paramount Pictures’ newest film “Shutter Island” 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 ...

]]> 1.2149319 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:13:16 -0500 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: FilmBuff launches new movie Web site and mobile channel]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/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,...

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

By: Aleesha Harris, Managing Editor



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....

]]> 1.2116780 Tue, 8 Dec 2009 23:49:54 -0500 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Kill Brand electrifies with neon threads]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-kill-brand-electrifies-with-neon-threads-1.2116769

By: Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor


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?”...

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

By: Josh Elwell, Senior Staff Writer



“The Boondock Saints” 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 ‘em up” revenge flick a cult favorite....

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

By: Tim Draut, Staff Writer



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

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

By: Aleesha Harris, Managing Editor



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. ...

]]> 1.2090810 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:34:08 -0500 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Get 'up'lifted with new trio]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-get-up-lifted-with-new-trio-1.2090804

By: Tim Draut, Staff Writer


Colorado-natives UpRoot earns its place among the locals

Want to hear some local dub beats? UpRoot is an up-and-coming reggae-rock band currently living in Pacific Beach. All four members are originally from Boulder, Colo. where the band formed in 2005. Lead members Jesse Gawlik (lead guitar / vocals) and Peter...

]]> 1.2090804 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:31:32 -0500 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Talented musician gets crafty at Oceanside show]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-talented-musician-gets-crafty-at-oceanside-show-1.2090672

By: Paul Hernandez, Staff Writer



Early American roots music is being revived thanks to a gentleman known as Nathan James. Based in Oceanside, James takes his full-time blues and roots act across the globe, but always finds time to make a northern San Diego stage feel like a back porch wi...

]]> 1.2090672 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:37:20 -0500 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: SDSU student gives 'healthy' dose of soul]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-sdsu-student-gives-healthy-dose-of-soul-1.2090661

By: Kaitlin Trataris, Staff Writer


Contessa Black shows off her talents on her debut album "Sick Woman"

Contessa Black boasts an impressive track record, performing at many well-known venues such as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, as well as singing back up for Josh Groban’s hit song “You Raise Me Up.” Black has maintained he...

]]> 1.2090661 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:35:11 -0500 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Grandma’s house in the woods gets fresh]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-grandma-s-house-in-the-woods-gets-fresh-1.2060711

By: Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor



“It’s off to grandmother’s house we go” in San Diego State’s newest play “Into The Woods.” The show, which throws everyone’s favorite fairy tale into one modern story, is told via grand set designs of elegan...

]]> 1.2060711 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:55:16 -0500 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Melodic quartet on its way to top charts]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-melodic-quartet-on-its-way-to-top-charts-1.2049475

By: Aleesha Harris, Managing Editor



Pop-punk band All Time Low has the recipe for infectious, upbeat songs down to a science. With the recent release of its third album, “Nothing Personal,” garnering the band praise from fans and critics alike, All Time Low has significantly rat...

]]> 1.2049475 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 23:41:55 -0500 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Oren Peli Interview]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-oren-peli-interview-1.2029757

By: Tim Draut, Staff Writer



The Daily Aztec: The film draws a lot of comparisons to “The Blair Witch Project,” stylistically was that your biggest influence? Oren Peli: It was definitely an influence. “Blair Witch” is the most successful movie that employed t...

]]> 1.2029757 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:57:24 -0400 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Tucker Max confesses being a 'smart bomb']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-tucker-max-confesses-being-a-smart-bomb-1.1931840

By: Kaitlin Trataris, Staff Writer



The Daily Aztec: What inspired you to make a movie based on your book? Tucker Max: The fact that I could make a lot of money from it (and) I wanted to make a shrine to my own ego. No, it was once I realized the stories were pretty popular I think it was p...

]]> 1.1931840 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:45:28 -0400 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Pulitzer Prize winner updates classic in San Diego]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope/under-the-scope-pulitzer-prize-winner-updates-classic-in-san-diego-1.1912961

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Managing Editor


Doug Wright, renowned playwright and famed adapter, is gracing the San Diego community with his talents. August Strindberg’s psychological thriller “Creditors” has been reworked for a contemporary audience by none other than Wright himse...

]]> 1.1912961 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:39:37 -0400 <![CDATA[UNDER THE SCOPE: Hardcore rockers dish the dirty details]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/under-the-scope-hardcore-rockers-dish-the-dirty-details-1.1912012

By: Aleesha Harris, Managing Editor


Architects (UK) and Bring Me The Horizon talk with The Daily Aztec

The United Kingdom has churned out some memorable musicians. From the smooth rock ‘n’ roll of The Beatles in the ‘60s to the piano-driven sounds of Coldplay at the cusp of the new millennium, the small cluster of water-logged land has pr...

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