34th Street Magazine

Bottoms-Down

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Front lawns littered with red Solo cups and crushed beer cans. Trash cans brimming with frat party flyers and drained bottles. Sticky shot glasses lying supine on kitchen counters. The detritus of another Saturday night at Penn. And, to lend credit to Penn's reputation as the "social Ivy," potentially the telltale remnants of any night of the week.

Word on the Street

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If there's any truth in today's headlines, America is currently clashing with every axis of evil on the planet, and it seems that rising temperatures are our latest enemy on this never-ending list of evildoers. According to the cover of Time Magazine, "How We Can Win the War on Global Warming" is by following a detailed battle plan laid out in the pages of its latest issue.

Street Beats

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Man spends 50 years in jail for killing his father, only to discover after release that his father is still alive. April fools!

President Bush appears on Deal or No Deal. Advisers thrilled at the opportunity to show off the president's skill at strategic thinking.

Best Week Ever: Low-Carb Dieters

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Don't you just hate how waiters sneer at you when you order your sandwich without bread? How everyone always wants to go to pasta-only BYOs? Just when you thought you couldn't take it anymore, the man upstairs has saved you from yet another week of weight gain and ridicule.

Ego of the Week

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Former Street Ed-in-Chief (read: has-been) Jasmine "Jazzy" Fournier on her final days at Penn, PennQuest and her brother Nelly.

Street: What do you think of Street this semester, now that you're gone?

Jasmine Fournier: Normally you say people are gone when they are dead.

Les Cuisines Françaises de Philadelphie

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Frog legs, snails and stinky cheeses. I know that sounds gross, but growing up as an American in Paris, I also know that these oddities are delicious. Although Franco-American relations have had some rough patches (remember "freedom" fries?), Philly is full of French.

Drinks of the Week

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the spring term comes to a close, the books disappear and the party begins. In the real world, people celebrate with champagne. But champagne is expensive and the hangover's a killer, so in college� we toast with shots. This year, spice up the José Cuervo a bit and go crazier than the Kamikaze.

Books & Movies Foodies Will Love

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you find yourself going through Food & Drink withdrawal this summer, curl up with a delectable cinematic delight or a scrumptious serving of literature to get you through the hazy, lazy days. While there are many of these to be found, here are some of our favorites.

Recipes of the Week: New South Barbecue

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In my family, summer wouldn't be summer unless we gathered everyone - cousins and all - for a mid-summer barbecue. Here are the Bright family's favorite recipes for a lazy July afternoon.

Ingredients:

One 6-lb bone-in Boston butt (a cut of pork shoulder)

For the rub:

1 tablespoon of:

mustard

minced garlic

cilantro

chopped jalapeño pepper

cumin

black pepper

kosher salt

olive oil

vinegar

For the sauce:

¼ cup white vinegar

¼ cup lime juice

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp chopped jalapeño

1 tbsp roughly chopped cilantro

A dash dried habenero powder

You will also need a Webber, or any type kettle grill and hickory chunks.

Retake the Remake

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A few months ago I took on the (ultimately unfortunate) assignment of reviewing Michael Haneke's own remake of his brilliant 1997 commentary, Funny Games. While the original film was horrifyingly novel, leaving me in a cold sweat by the final freeze-frame of Arno Frisch's deranged smile, the remake found me struggling to remain awake.

Celebratory

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Celebrity Crush

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dear James,

I'll never forget the first time I saw you. You were walking on hind legs, striding across the screen as a Mr. Tumnus so good-looking, C.S. Lewis would consider the pros of bestiality. How could I resist? Your charming faux-English accent (does it bother you that no one realizes you're Scottish?), your limpid baby blues (actually, turquoise - definitely turquoise) and earnest grin single-handedly made me renounce Judaism.

Krilladelphia: The City of Shrimply Film

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Let's just say that M. Night Shyamalan is to Philadelphia what Martin Scorsese is to New York� work with me here. They're both the favorite cinema sons of their respective cities. They both almost exclusively shoot their films in and around those cities. And yes, they both draw heavily on the themes and motifs of those cities.

Summer Movies

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As usual, the summer is dumping ground for prick (Iron Man) and chick (Sex and the City) flicks alike. You'll get your explosions (The Hulk) and your laughs (Tropic Thunder). Watch out for the new Indiana Jones to see Harrison Ford battle archaeological arthritis.

Festival Fun In The Sun

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Need some fun to spice up your summer? Check out one of these summer festivals-the perfect excuse to road trip, get wasted and listen to music with thousands of your closest friends. From nearby New Jersey to the fields of Tennessee, there's a little something for everyone.

The Defibrillator

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Barry Manilow

Greatest Hits

1978

I first met Barry when I was a mere child of five. And by met, I mean I ogled the cover of his 1978 Greatest Hits album, dreaming that one day, I would get to speak to this flamboyantly coiffed and spritely little songster.

The End of Tapes

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tapes 'n Tapes - Minneapolis's rags-to-riches rock boys - return to their comfort zone of clanging riffs and Jim James echo-y vocals on their second album, Walk It Off. While it took them the better part of three years to cook up a sophomore effort, the album neither evolves sonically from nor stumbles upon the ramshackle success of its predecessor, The Loon.

The Week In Music

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tonight: I'm From Barcelona

The First Unitarian Church, All Ages

If it's true that there is power in numbers, then this Swedish pop ensemble could move mountains. Emmanuel Lundgren and 20 (20!) of his musician friends will cross the Atlantic for two East Coast shows, showcasing their dynamic talents on guitars, drums, keyboards, xylophones, trumpets and everything in between.

TRAPPED: TWO BOYS, ONE ELEVATOR

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For 30 minutes you have been waiting in your 4th floor Harnwell room. You sit there, stupidly, unaware of the harrowing crisis taking place right outside your room. You don't know it, but your two best friends, Nate and Rich, are trapped in an elevator. If you did know, you would pass out.

"Always Remember, College Is A Joke!"

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wharton alum, list-serve abuser and wife-beater fanatic Aaron Karo of Ruminations on College Life will be in Philly doing his stand-up thang this weekend. Karo checks in with Street to keep us posted on his rumors and ruminations.

Street: Tell us who you are and why we should care that you're coming to Philly.

West Wing Story

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

April 23rd through 26th

Prince Music Theater

1412 Chestnut St

Like a Phoenix risen from its ashes, Mask and Wig made a glorious return to the stage this past week with their 120th annual production, West Wing Story. As a result of a fire at their Quince Street clubhouse back in March, the show debuted at the much larger Prince Music Theater.

Your Guide To: Pre-Finals De-Stressing

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You may still be residually crunked from happenings earlier this month, but like it or not, finals are fast approaching. With less than a week left before Reading Days, it's not too late to wind down in style.

Sleep: apparently it's good for the soul. Like chicken soup.

THREADBARE

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thread Beauty Bar

1903 Chestnut Street, Loft Level

(215) 557-1953

Threadphiladelphia.com

Located across the street from Thursday night hotspot Pearl, Thread Beauty Bar might just be your new favorite go-to place for manis, pedis, hair removal and more.

Letter from the Editor

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I am terrible at keeping in touch. I can jump up and down stairs on a pogo stick, but despite every tool at my fingertips - cell phone, e-mail, Skype and even stamps and envelopes if I feel like going retro - I often struggle to maintain constant contact with my friends located far from Philadelphia.