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(04/04/23 10:51pm)
The latest addition to the “Good for Her'' cinematic universe comes from an unlikely source. Alongside Midsommar’s Dani and Knives Out’s Marta, Cocaine Bear stands tall against the people trying to take her down. Now, the female protagonist is getting exactly what she wants: an insane amount of cocaine. Directed by Elizabeth Banks, the comedic thriller lives up to the genre by following the misadventures of the titular cocaine bear’s interactions with (and often slaughterings of) an assortment of characters. The film leans into the absurdity of the concept and remains self–aware throughout the entirety of its 95–minute run time.
(03/28/23 11:05pm)
For decades, South Street has been a prime destination for Philadelphians, from its quirky novelty stores to its excellent restaurants. Whether you’re looking for vintage finds, sex toys, or a bite to eat, chances are South Street has what you want. With the variety of unique shops and the artistic sensibilities that seem to permeate throughout, the area has become one of the city’s go–to shopping destinations, perfect for weekend adventures and pleasant detours.
(04/03/23 1:00pm)
“Really? You’re going to raise your kids in the city?” is the question many local parents are asked when they tell their friends and family they are raising their kids in Philadelphia. Without a doubt, education is one of the biggest factors middle and upper class parents consider when deciding where to settle down. While the Philadelphia public school system is underfunded, there are beacons of privilege that are insulated from the issues the broader school system is facing.
(03/27/23 4:00am)
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(03/31/23 12:00am)
At this year’s Oscars, the hit movie Everything Everywhere All at Once absolutely swept the house with seven total wins. Perhaps one of the most important moments was Michelle Yeoh being awarded the “Best Actress” title, becoming the first Asian woman to win this award after her well–rounded performance. As with any powerhouse win, this received both admiration and admonition by critics. Yet, above all criticism, one truth prevails: This movie gave a voice to experiences of deep rooted generational trauma and healing in a way that left viewers laughing, crying, and experiencing everything in between. Everything Everywhere All at Once is a new, stunning example of absurdist comedy as a dynamic and versatile genre.
(03/26/23 7:50pm)
From Rihanna to Cardi B, Brazilian Funk has been enjoying its time in the limelight, but in the midst of its rise and international recognition, the musical genre still suffers from critical prejudice and criminalization from higher classes. Even in its own country of origin, Brazilian Funk is an export product that Brazil’s own citizens have not yet learned to value.
(03/23/23 6:25pm)
“In early modern England the word ‘gossip’ referred to companions in childbirth not limited to the midwife. It also became a term for women friends, with no necessary derogatory connotations,” writes Silvia Federici in her book Witches, Witch–Hunting, and Women.
(03/20/23 12:00pm)
The afternoon following an early screening of their newest movie, Somebody I Used to Know, writer–director Dave Franco and writer–lead actress Alison Brie crammed themselves and ten college kids around a small round table in a room on 19th Street. An interview with college journalists in the Philadelphia area was pretty different from the rest of the press junket the husband and wife duo have been attending; we didn’t make them read thirst tweets, for one thing. But Brie and Franco were full of smiles, well–spoken commentary about their movie and their careers, and good advice.
(04/07/23 10:00am)
Usually the process for writing these letters is standardized. On the eve of our last production night, I’ll set up camp in the Stroffice and bang out a draft in a couple of hours. It’s easier—and somewhat necessary—because of the time frame they exist in: half reconstructing some bygone anecdote, half addressing the reader of a magazine that has yet to be printed.
(04/07/23 12:00pm)
What qualifies an album to be the best? Year after year, Rolling Stone, Anthony Fantano, and countless TikTok users try their hand at curating and re–curating their top albums ever. With various factors involved, whether you care more about profound lyrics or inventive melodies, what it really comes down to is this: How has this record stood, or how will it stand, the test of time?
(03/21/23 4:00pm)
I hate texting. Not in an exasperated “Technology will be our demise” and “This generation's going to shit” way, but as more of a slightly frustrated vent. Any form of communication that’s not face to face has its misunderstandings. How can you successfully relay to me your thoughts if I am not there to witness which way your eyebrows curve and the context in which your eyes shine, so I can tread anxiously in your pauses?
(03/15/23 11:00am)
From the age of ten, instead of going home after school, Mark Wasuwanich (C ‘23) spent his days in his parents’ Thai restaurant in Orlando, Florida. Washing dishes, talking to customers, and assisting chefs in the kitchen each day, Mark dove headfirst into the hospitality industry. “It was a very enjoyable time. That’s really why I’ve always wanted to work in the food space and maybe even start my own restaurant,” Mark says.
(03/31/23 1:00pm)
Going to college in Philly, we're so often bombarded—on social media and IRL—with seemingly endless options for how to spend our free time. So I’m delighted to announce that Street has done the hard part for you: We’ve rounded up what we think are the can’t–miss events for the month in one convenient place. If I’ve done my job right, there’ll be something in here for every one of our readers, no matter what you like to do with your weekends.
(03/27/23 4:00am)
Focus, focus, focus. Read, words, notes. Study. Focus.
(03/15/23 4:00am)
Titanic hasn’t aged a day since 1997. That’s not just because it still dominates cultural discourse (that damn door), or inspires popular parodies, or just became the third highest–grossing film ever (again!), but because it still somehow feels completely revolutionary. More than ever, it's the antithesis to “modern cinema,” which relishes in self–referential storytelling and superhuman power fantasies. Titanic may be big, but it displays a reverence for human emotion—and for human lives—that you’ll never find in a superhero movie. A restored version of the film in 3D has just returned to theaters, and it amplifies the ways in which Titanic was groundbreaking in the first place. It was Hollywood’s last completely inescapable original piece of drama, and there’s a reason it still resonates.
(03/17/23 4:15am)
As Philadelphians begin to consider the vast range of mayoral candidates campaigning to succeed Jim Kenney, the outrage against rampant gun violence in the city persists as strongly as when the mayor’s almost eight–year administration began. Communities work to simultaneously protect themselves and heal from the effects of gun violence, with many local leaders committed to facilitating this process in any way they can. Residents' livelihoods are shaped by the daily threat of violence in the city, giving rise to strong opinions on how the city should respond.
(03/13/23 10:00am)
TikTok is full of hashtags that end in “–core”: cottagecore, balletcore, normcore. Each of these “cores” relates to an aesthetic or a micro–trend. For example, videos under #balletcore show young women, who are mostly not actual ballerinas, dressing in soft pink, frilly pieces and tying their hair with ribbon. A “–core” on TikTok refers to a certain aesthetic that fringes on being disingenuous.
(03/14/23 3:08pm)
“I was told by my professors that when you’re in school, it’s really good to take the time to experiment,” Cecily Nishimura (C '23) tells me in a crowded coffee shop. So that’s what she tries to do.
(03/24/23 12:55am)
At 42 years old, Lou Lozzi found himself as the “oldest kid in class” studying urban and multicultural education at Eastern University. Inspired by his childhood at his father’s auto repair shop in South Philly, Lozzi chose to leave the corporate world in order to teach. Upon completing his Master’s in Education, he worked for eight years at charter schools until Rich Gordon, the principal of Paul Robeson High School in West Philly, asked him to lead their math and science team.
(03/17/23 4:00am)
There’s a new trend making its rounds on the internet. You’ve probably encountered it while scrolling through your TikTok For You Page. In between posts of fit checks, aesthetic baking videos, and either cats or kids being unintentionally funny, you'll find random Family Guy clips playing beneath videos of disembodied hands playing with colorful slime. These split–screen TikToks seem to be dominating the algorithm. The combination is bizarre, and while it’s captivated users' attention, we're often left wondering how we’ve spent the last ten minutes watching them.
