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Market specializes in hyper-local, nutritious foods

Sometimes the old ways are the best. Though many modern stores offer a wide array of organically grown foods, the place to find the freshest grown fruits, vegetables and meats is at the Athens Farmers Market. Although organic specialty stores do offer convenience and selection, they differ from the Athens Farmer Market by freshness and [...]

Ciné transforms from ‘giant box’ to art house

Athens is filthy with films. It’s 2005, and blockbusters clog local movie screens. There are no art houses; there is no diversity. But Brigitta Hangartner doesn’t see nothing. Hangartner sees potential. “I wanted to do a meaningful urban renewal project,” she said in an email. “And as soon as I found out that Athens did [...]

now showing! — ‘The Trip’

“The Trip” is a film that wants to be a comedy, drama and buddy movie. But formed from so many competing genres, the film fails to become a single compelling one — let alone a clever blending of the three. It plays simply as the story of two guys, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, playing themselves, [...]

now showing! — ‘Beginners’

“Beginners” is a film that defies a simple rating.  Instead, it provides its audience with a window into the lives of its characters, showing both their successes and failures — before the credits roll. Though made in the U.S., the direction of “Beginners” is European, particularly French. However, those who arrive ready for a more cerebral, [...]

Exhibit conveys ‘depth, breadth and richness’

The Georgia Museum of Art will be playing host once again. For the next four months the museum will be displaying a new exhibit in the recently opened wing of the museum.  The show will be an introduction to the diverse centers of art that are present within the museum. “The ‘Introduction to the Centers’ [...]

Learning about the great study spots

We’ve all been there, walking in utter apprehension on the third floor of the Miller Learning Center looking for an open study room. Passing each door with growing fear, each one occupied until there are none left — and you still have a big exam looming So where can you study when the MLC is [...]

now showing! ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’

Comedy is split between raunchy films such as “Bad Teacher” and more intellectual pursuits such as “Midnight in Paris.”  Somewhere in the middle (but closer to the intellectual side) is “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” The film, though marketed as a pure comedy, is more of a mix between drama and comedy — dramedy, if you will. [...]

now showing! — ‘Cave of Forgotten Dreams’

“Cave of Forgotten Dreams” is a documentary by Werner Herzog concerning the oldest prehistoric cave drawings ever found.  Yet, instead of attempting to learn more about the Paleolithic artists who lived in southern France, Herzog focuses his film on understanding more about the human spirit. This is an acceptable decision because we still know very little [...]

now showing! — ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’

Over the last decade the movie-going public has been treated to some good and bad superhero movies. We have seen films that changed the implications of the genre, such as “X2: X-Men United” or “Batman Begins.” We have also seen abominations such as “Elektra” and “Batman Returns.” While Captain America is not by any means [...]

What to Watch: Movie classics at Ciné or summer blockbusters?

The battle between young and old goes back centuries — Father Time versus Baby New Year, Julius Caesar fighting Pompey the Great, Luke Skywalker opposed by Emperor Palpatine.  Movies themselves are a part of this struggle; an eternal conflict exists between the classics and the modern blockbusters. Now you, the local Athenian viewer, can choose [...]

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