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(01/27/11 8:04am)
My name is Tucker Johns, and I live by myself. Sometimes when I say it, I feel like I must sound like an old spinster who lives with her cats in a musty apartment. I, however, am not a retiree or even, in my opinion, a fully functioning adult. I am simply a college student with my own apartment. Is that so strange?
(01/21/11 4:45am)
"Did you have, like, the time of your life?” When I tell people that I studied abroad last semester, this is the near–unanimous opening question. It seems that before people want to know where I was or what I did, they want to confirm that studying in another country is the most fantastic, amazing, life–changing experience of all time. They also seek to affirm the popular notion of an all–play, no–work semester that you so often hear about.
(04/22/10 5:39am)
At last month’s Academy Awards, Argentina’s The Secret In Their Eyes pulled off a surprise victory to claim the Best Foreign Language Film trophy. Critics applauded, but most viewers had never even heard of the film. Well, audiences can rest easy, as it finally hits American theaters this month and proves exactly why it deserved its honor.
Alternating between 1974 and 1999, the film follows detective Benjamin Esposito (Ricardo Darin) as he attempts to find the man who raped and murdered a young Buenos Aires woman. He also harbors a not-so-secret love for his Harvard-educated colleague (Soledad Villamil) and has to keep watch over his loose cannon partner, whose alcoholism threatens to negate his undeniable investigative skills.
Director Campanella, a veteran of House and Law & Order, effortlessly weaves romance, comedy and politics into what would otherwise be a fairly standard murder mystery. He builds anticipation gradually before delivering a bang, like an unbelievable one-take chase scene through a packed soccer stadium.
Every cast member holds his own against Argentine superstar Darin, but Villamil matches him blow for blow. Their charged interactions, between two people obviously meant for one another but divided by circumstances, give the film its pulse, and their scenes together are easily the best on display.
It may have taken a while, but The Secret In Their Eyes has arrived at last, and it will keep you enthralled, if not necessarily guessing, until the end.
(04/22/10 5:08am)
I don’t think a junior pairs figure-skating competition falls into any third grader’s definition of an ideal Friday afternoon. But there I was, against my will, watching a friend struggle to maintain her footing through elementary moves. Just as I was about to declare the day a total bust, another pair took the ice to a guitar intro that immediately reclaimed my attention.
(04/15/10 4:10am)
Consumerism takes up residence next door in the form of The Joneses, the seemingly perfect new family in town.
(03/24/10 2:05am)
No, Cerealart is not an emporium for art created out of cereal. Despite the prints of Hank Willis Thomas and Ryan Alexiev’s “Breakfast of Champions,” which recreates a portrait of President Obama out of the breakfast treats, the store focuses primarily on selling multiples of 3D artwork.
(03/18/10 5:42am)
Some people find it bizarre that a film following three middle-aged divorcees as they plot revenge on their ex-husbands ranks among my favorites. These misinformed critics clearly have not experienced the magic of The First Wives Club.
(02/17/10 4:50am)
Sampan chef Michael Schulson clearly wanted to wow the Philadelphia restaurant scene with his debut. A veteran of Buddakan New York and our very own Pod, Schulson opened his first restaurant, Atlantic City’s japanese pub Izakaya, in 2008 before choosing Center City for his newest outpost. Sampan’s pan-Asian menu features Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and, of course, Japanese cuisines, served as small plates to encourage sampling and sharing. And sample and share you should!
(02/13/10 7:54pm)
On the surface, Fish Tank seems like the white, British version of awards show-darling Precious. Both films feature teenage girls with big dreams in seemingly hopeless situations, living in poverty with negligent mothers and little guidance. Like Precious auteur Lee Daniels, writer-director Andrea Arnold refuses to sugarcoat her protagonist’s struggles. Instead, she highlights them in an unflinching character study.
(02/11/10 3:14am)
If Avatar’s success is any indication, we can expect many more 3-D films in the future. This, of course, makes us wonder: what would it be like to watch older movies through the lenses of 3-D specs? Here are our picks for films of the past that would benefit from an extra dimension.
(01/21/10 7:54am)
One would think writer-director Scott Cooper would deserve most of the credit for Crazy Heart's heartbreaking portrayal of a washed-up country singer. While Cooper’s work is certainly solid, every other aspect of the film takes a back seat to Jeff Bridges’ astounding star turn.
(01/21/10 7:33am)
While other magazines may have done their best to highlight the best of aughties cinema, we here at Street have the real recap of the past ten years.
(11/12/09 5:12am)
Nothing about Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire caters to the faint-of-heart, not the gutsy acting or the manic camerawork or the shocking content. Nothing.
(11/11/09 3:53am)
Dining at Northern Liberties BYO Koo Zee Doo is like settling into a meal with the Portuguese family you never knew you had. Named for the phonetic spelling of “cozido,” meaning “cooked” in Portuguese, this cozy newcomer will tempt you with more than just its inventive cuisine.
(11/05/09 2:22am)
In case you were wondering, staring at random farm animals isn’t exactly thrilling. Not that barnyard voyeurism is the primary subject of The Men Who Stare at Goats, but it features more than enough to go around.
(10/08/09 4:05am)
Oh, Couples Retreat, you had so much promise.
(09/17/09 6:39am)
Sure, The Informant! boasts an Oscar-winning director, lauded writers and a top-notch supporting cast, but its success lies squarely on the shoulders of its star, Matt Damon. He completely transforms into Mark Whitacre, an executive at ADM, a rural Illinois Fortune 500 agri-business. When Whitacre confesses to the FBI that he and other execs are involved in a global price-fixing scheme, he assumes the role of government mole, enthusiastically sharing otherwise confidential information. Cheap ties, a bushy moustache and a hefty gut replace the sleek duds, cropped ‘do and chiseled physique so customary for Damon. The actor also immerses himself in Whitacre’s confused psyche, shedding another layer as his innumerable lies slowly unravel.
(09/17/09 6:35am)
As Matt Damon demonstrated this week, sometimes even movie stars sacrifice their typically enviable bodies for the sake of their roles. From gorging on junk food and pizza to logging serious gym hours, these celebrity weight gains take different shapes and forms. Take a break from worrying about the Freshman 15 to check out how these stars did you one better.
(04/16/09 4:13am)
The spheres of politics and journalism converge around two mysterious deaths in the sleek thriller State of Play. Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe), a streetwise reporter, quickly immerses himself in the case. His friend, Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck), is spearheading an investigation into the alleged privatization of homeland security, but finds himself embroiled in the action when reports of an affair with one of the victims surfaces.
(04/09/09 2:07am)
Have you ever wondered why amusement park employees subject themselves to a summer of bumper cars and corn dogs? Adventureland, written and directed by Superbad director Greg Mottola, centers on James Brennan (Eisenberg), who struggles to find summer work before grad school.