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(02/08/07 5:00am)
It's officially that time of the year again. The weather's getting colder, the days are getting shorter and it's getting tougher to muster the strength to walk to class (or to Smoke's) depending on your proclivities. But we at Street have the cure for the winter doldrums: movie rentals. So bring out your inner bum, pop some corn and make a call to one of these fine (and legal!) establishments:
(10/26/06 4:00am)
At first glance Death of a President seems like an anarchist's dream: a mock documentary, set in 2008, which profiles the 2007 assassination of George W. Bush and the attempt to find the murderer. Despite its controversial premise, British director Gabriel Range is careful to give an overall positive view of Bush, portraying him as a kind and sensitive man, and the riotous protestors as a group of violent savages. That being said, Death is too boring and too idealistic to be considered good filmmaking.
(10/12/06 4:00am)
As someone who has made a few horror films, Felix Diaz is a huge fan of the genre. A man who believes that such films give the viewer "something you can't get from real life," Diaz sought to give horror, sci-fi, fantasy and thriller films the credit they deserve. Despite the presence of fan conventions, Diaz noted that there were very few festivals for these films. After conceiving of the idea this past January, Diaz will hopefully rectify this issue with the advent of the First Annual Terror Film Festival.
(09/21/06 4:00am)
Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel and following the 1949 film, All the King's Men depicts the rise and fall of Governor Willie Stark (Sean Penn) through the eyes of his right-hand man, former-journalist Jack Burden (Jude Law). Burden follows Stark through his gubernatorial candidacy, and the corruption that follows his ascent to power through demagoguery. Although the film is about the rise and fall of those in power, it also conveys the profound influence that specific events have on an individual's life.
(03/30/06 5:00am)
Looking for a little piece of Italy in Philadelphia? Ever wish you could bring back those memories of your trip to Florence or your semester abroad in Rome? Look no farther than Capogiro. Since December of 2002, owners Stephanie and John Reitano have been satisfying Philly's need for Italian ice cream. They call themselves "gelato artisans," and it's easy to see why; the restaurant makes wonderfully amazing frozen dessert.
(02/23/06 5:00am)
Aaron Karo may be a 20-something comedian, but he's still a guy with his finger on the college pulse. The Penn alum answers all of his e-mails himself and sends Facebook invites to new acquaintances. "I still have a soft spot in my heart for Penn," he confided with a laugh. And with his first visit to Penn in two years, the author of Ruminations on College Life has proven that he's still a college kid at heart.
(01/26/06 5:00am)
So, you're the trendsetter, the style maven. You think that Vogue is two months behind the fashion trends. Your friends know that Mary-Kate stole that bohemian look from you. And you definitely regret wearing those larger-than-your-face sunglasses around Penn three months ago. So naturally, you shop at Kimberly Boutique in Rittenhouse Square.
(12/01/05 5:00am)
Young's has been a part of Philadelphia so long that it is literally a historical landmark -- the interior of the old-fashioned candy store is registered with the Smithsonian. Amazingly, aside from a stint as an ice cream shop in the '20s, the store hasn't changed much over its 100-year existence. Outside, signs advertise "kettle-fresh peanut brittle." Inside, the store resembles the candy shop from Willy Wonka; hard candies of every color fill glass jars, and chocolates cover the counters. "We thought about modernizing," says Harry Young, the owner (and the original owner's grandson), "but we had no time to close down."
(10/27/05 4:00am)
Jewelry has been a fashion staple since your grandmother wore those white pearls to her afternoon tea. You've been borrowing your mother's old necklaces since you could find the lock to her jewelry box, but where can you go to find some new pieces that you can add to your collection? Look no further than Dahlia's. Just off of Rittenhouse Square in Center City, the store is known throughout the area for its beautiful jewelry. And it's easy to see why: the place has an astonishing selection of accessories from earrings to Tiffany lamps to scarves and evening bags.
(09/29/05 4:00am)
What is the meaning of life? Based on the book by Walter Kirn, the new film Thumbsucker tries, but fails, to provide an answer to this often-asked question. The plot: Lou Pucci stars as Justin, a poster boy for teen angst. He sits in the bathroom during his lunch breaks and pines for the pretty girl on the debate team. Justin's parents (Tilda Swinton and Vincent D'Onofrio) think that these problems all have an underlying cause: his thumb-sucking.
(03/17/05 5:00am)
In The Upside of Anger, Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen), a cynical mother of four girls, drowns her sorrows in alcohol when her husband leaves her. She finds solace in Denny (Kevin Costner), a former baseball player whose idea of a pick-up line is telling a woman that he'll mention her on his radio show. Their relationship evolves and allows them to develop with each obstacle they face together.
(02/24/05 5:00am)
It's easy to expect inspiration with Rory O'Shea Was Here. The film tells of Rory O 'Shea (James McAvoy), a rebellious teen with muscular dystrophy, and his friendship with Michael Connelly (Steven Robertson), a shy boy whose cerebral palsy gives him difficulty speaking. The two become close friends at a home for the disabled where Michael uses Rory as an interpreter. Rory gives Michael more than a voice; he gives him a drive for independence.
(11/11/04 5:00am)
Humor is blended with gravity, and fantasy with reality, in the enjoyable Finding Neverland. Set in 1903 London, the film chronicles the true story of J. M. Barrie (Johnny Depp), a playwright who finds inspiration in widowed mother Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (Kate Winslet) and her four sons. The hours they spend playing make-believe together become the basis for his play Peter Pan.