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(04/05/07 4:00am)
Three years after their last studio release, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank continues Modest Mouse's musical odyssey from where it left off. Fans of Good News for People Who Love Bad News won't be disappointed with lead singer Isaac Brock's obnoxiously addictive blend of cynicism and pop on tracks like "Dashboard" and "Fire it Up". Meanwhile, songs like "We've Got Everything" and "Fly in a Jar" show just how far Brock's tight rope act between cacophony and harmony has come without losing its original charm.
(03/29/07 4:00am)
Any conversation about the changing nature of music in the face of Myspace,
(03/22/07 4:00am)
Land of talk
(03/22/07 4:00am)
In the beginning there was Napster. And it was good. But one day the Recording Industry Association of America decided it didn't really appreciate people getting their product for, you know, free. So for the past seven years, the RIAA has been suing college students and grandmas ... and college students and grandmas have been looking for new ways to get their music for free. But if you're like most people, you're tired of living in fear. And if you're like most people you don't know there's an easy, free, legal way to get music - and it's not Ruckus. Behold: the beauty of the podcast.
(02/22/07 5:00am)
A little after midnight last Thursday my mom called to tell me my grandpa had died. And over the past week, I've found it hard to know how to grieve for my grandpa, who we called Pater.
(02/08/07 5:00am)
As Valentine's Day approaches, I, like all men, agonize over what to get for my special lady friend. At this point chocolates, flowers or sexy underthings are all played out. With that in mind, I've set out to give my girl that extra special, elusive present: an orgasm.
(02/08/07 5:00am)
The Show: Scrubs
(02/01/07 5:00am)
As Valentine's Day approaches, I, like all men, agonize over what to get for my special lady friend. At this point chocolates, flowers or sexy underthings are all played out. With that in mind, I've set out to give my girl that extra special, elusive present: an orgasm.
(11/30/06 5:00am)
If you didn't know better you might think a three-month-long exhibition about the life and studies of Charles Darwin was irrelevant. After all, the man's been dead for more than a century, and the world's had plenty of time to digest his theory of evolution.
(11/16/06 5:00am)
Few actors have generated as much controversy solely on the basis of their hair color as Daniel Craig. But when the announcement came that relative unknown Craig (Munich, Layer Cake) would take over the helm of the James Bond franchise from Pierce Brosnan, you might have thought they'd hired Johnny Knoxville. Ironically, this unorthodox casting choice may have saved the 007 dynasty from extinction. In Casino Royale, Craig offers a grittier, more complicated version of the international man of mystery. While this story is hardly the reinvention of say, Batman Begins, it also distances itself from much of the gadgetry and at least some of the cheesy wordplay of the previous Bond installments. The result is a renewed focus on Bond the character, instead of Bond the marketing ploy.
(11/09/06 5:00am)
Hidden between Sansom and Chestnut, it might take a little patience, or at least some help from Google Maps, to find your way to McGillin's. Once there, though, you'll be happy you made the journey to this classic Irish pub. McGillin's is a landmark in the Philly pubscape, serving pints since the days of Lincoln. Offering up a casual atmosphere, the old-school tavern caters to a slightly older, post-college scene. It's a friendly type of place, where a nearby table had no problem singing "Happy Birthday," and onlookers felt free to join in. In spite of the crowd, it didn't take long (or much money, $5) to get a pitcher, and there was enough room to choose between chilling at the bar or at one of the tables.
(11/09/06 5:00am)
Described alternately as a wunderkind and a hack, Jonathan Safran Foer entered the literary world with his first novel, Everything is Illuminated, at the age of 25. The book garnered wild acclaim and equally fervent criticism. Four years and a second novel later, Foer talked to Street about his writing and the passionate responses it generates.
(11/02/06 5:00am)
Tucked away between Chestnut and Market Streets, you might easily go through your Penn years and not even know Ranstead Barber Shop exists. The barber shop occupies an unassuming building; except for a small barber pole out front, it is as nondescript as the street it's named for. People who frequent the shop however - whether it's polished Rittenhouse executives and attorneys or Penn students - will tell you that's part of the attraction.
(10/12/06 4:00am)
For most of us, the words "pawn shop" conjure up images of Jerry Orbach or Ice-T tracking down a missing necklace that holds the clue to a grisly crime. Maybe that's why Tod Gordon, owner of Carver W. Reed, is careful when he discusses the shop's nomenclature. "We're more like a collateral bank," contends Gordon, the third-generation owner of the establishment that has been dubbed the "Bloomingdale's of pawn shops" by Philadelphia Magazine. "Pawn shops have gotten this bad reputation, and it's a shame because it's a myth."
(10/12/06 4:00am)
For about 10 years of my life I spent my summers at Camp Swig, a Jewish summer camp tucked away in the redwoods of Northern California.
(10/05/06 4:00am)
Not every Penn student has the money to waste on coke binges and bottle service at MarBar. In fact, if you’re like most Penn students, you’re wondering whether to settle for another night of Top Ramen and Beast Light or to “splurge” on Greek Lady and Smoke’s. Not to fear. There’s still a way to enjoy your weekend without blowing all your beer money. To get you started, here are six events that won’t break the bank. All you’ll need your PennCard and a sense of direction.Beans & Beats Chapterhouse Café and Gallery620 S. 9th St.Until Fri, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. (215) 238-2626www.myspace.com/chapterhouse The Chapterhouse Café and Gallery has mastered the formula for an ideal night for college students by offering coffee and free live music. The whimsically alliterative “Beans & Beats” will be available for just a couple more Friday nights. You can get your dose of caffeine, the poor man’s club drug, and dance for hours. Host Rob Mall of the hit underground record label tbtmo provides some of the best in electronic music, free of charge.Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art SchoolTrinity Art Gallery158 N. 3rd St.Sat, Oct. 14, 3 p.m.(215) 625-2427www.trinityartgallery.com Life-drawing is fun, but have you noticed how the models are usually the type of people you don’t want to see naked? Finally a solution has arrived in the form of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, a global movement originating in New York that advertises itself as a place where “burlesque and art collide.” While you still may not know what that means, it won’t cost you a dime to find out. Piazza on the Passyunk1601 E. Passyunk Ave.Wed, 5 p.m.(215) 336-1455www.visiteastpassyunk.com For the procrastinators among us, Piazza on the Passyunk offers a fun alternative to First Fridays each fourth Wednesday of the month. At the nexus of South Philly’s diverse food, music and cultural scene, Piazza offers a little something for everyone. Whether you go for the R&B or rockabilly music, or the free samples of pizza, you’re sure to get your fill without emptying your pockets. Artists in Action, 2006 ITE FilmWood Turning Center, Inc.501 Vine St.Until Sat, Oct. 21(215) 923-8000www.woodturningcenter.org With ticket prices setting you back 10 bucks and Sour Patch Kids hovering around five, movies aren’t the carefree diversion they once were. So while you’re saving up for the first round of Oscar contenders, go ahead and check out this documentary about international artists who spent two months in Philly as part of the International Turning Exchange residency program. It’s art about artists. How meta.Poetry Reading by Daisy FriedKelly Writer’s House3805 Locust WalkTonight, 6 p.m.(215) 573-WRITwww.writing.upenn.edu/~wh It’s time to dust off that old black turtleneck of yours and head on down to the Kelly Writer’s House for some culture. Daisy Fried’s poetry covers the topics of work, sex, family and relationships. And since one of those topics was indeed s-e-x, even the most unrefined should be able to find something they like at her reading.Uptown Swing DanceHouston Hall: Bodek Lounge3417 Spruce St.Sat, 5 p.m.(215) 898-6081www.vpul.upenn.edu Sure, it’s been awhile since Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brought back zoot suits and big band music, but that’s no reason not to enjoy a free night of swing lessons. Give yourself a rest from a night of crowded, sloppy-drunk, white dancing on the Smoke’s dance floor and cut loose at Bodek Lounge. Besides, swing is one of the few styles of music with no racial bias. No matter whether you’re black, white, latino or Asian, we all look awkward when we’re trying the 8-step Charleston for the first time.
(09/14/06 4:00am)
HELL NO, WE WON'T GO
(11/03/05 5:00am)
You may not know it, but you and the Hasids have a lot in common. At least that's part of the message of Israeli director Giddi Dar's latest film, Ushpizin. The film tells the story of Moshe Bellanga (played by Shuli Rand), an Israeli who has recently adopted the lifestyle of a sect of Hasidic Jews known as Breslevers.
(10/27/05 4:00am)
Up close and completely exposed, the human body is far more fascinating and unsettling than anything even the most graphic science textbook can portray. Like Joan Rivers, the exhibits that comprise The Franklin Institute's "Body Worlds" are a disturbing combination of body parts and plastic.
(10/06/05 4:00am)
Two for the Money's greatest strength is clearly its originality. Honestly, whoever thought to cast Al Pacino as an aging, cynical, battle-hardened mentor alongside a handsome, naive idealist is a fucking genius. Aside from Scent of a Woman, Donnie Brasco, The Devil's Advocate, Any Given Sunday and The Recruit, this character dynamic is completely uncharted territory for Hollywood.