Arts & Entertainment
Van Pick of the Week: Se7en (1995)
This pre–Fight Club David Fincher classic is the ultimate psychological thriller.
DIY: <3 Bookmark
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Playlist of the Week: 2.7.2012
The Playlist - 2/6/12 by Street Music on Grooveshark Check out our recent playlists.
Album Releases: 2.7.2012
Air – Le Voyage Dans La Lune Everyone’s favorite ambient/electronic group from Versailles, France adds to their soundtrack repertoire with this score for Le Voyage Dans La Lune, a short science fiction film released in 1902 that has recently been restored.
Woman In Black Fails To Frighten
Radcliffe’s Career Suffers in Post–Potter Pitfall
Street Interviews Andrew McMahon
Street spoke with former Something Corporate front man Andrew McMahon, who has channeled a sunnier California-based sound into his latest project, Jack’s Mannequin.
Street Genius
Looking for a new, slightly cooler oracle to show you the way? Street’s here with our superior, algorithm–free judgment calls.
Tandem Biking and Other Dangerous Pastimes For Two
Artistic Director Hannah de Keijzer chats with us about Green Chair Dance Group’s upcoming performance. Don’t miss the opening night of [insert absurdly long title here] in Annenberg!
A Guide to Recognizing Your Cinema Studies Professors: Christopher Donovan
Each week, we interview a Cinema Studies professor on their relationship with film. First up is Christopher Donovan, sci–fi connoisseur and House Dean of Gregory. Be sure to check 34st.com for the full interview.
Thank God It's (First) Friday
From graffiti to outer space, Philly offers some eccentric artistic explorations — matched by free wine, cheese and automatic sophistication — this month in Old City.
Talkin' With Tycho
SPEC Jazz & Grooves brings Tycho to the Rotunda this Friday at 8 p.m.
Up Close & Personal
Philly is the only American stop for this ground–breaking Van Gogh exhibition.
Philly Arts Websites
With only so much space each week, Arts can’t possibly cover all things local and creative. And that’s where these amazing sites step in — click, drool, repeat.
Coming Soon to an Institution Near You
Let Street guide you through some of the events that may (or may not) interest you, including Cuban exports, indie oldies and more.
Netflix Instant Watch of the Week: Fish Tank (2009)
Before he bared it all in Shame, Michael Fassbender proved he had star power to spare in 2009’s BAFTA–winning film Fish Tank. This micro–indie has probably been seen by about five people, but Netflix Instant can help remedy that.
Album Review: Born To Die
Let me preface this review by noting the grudge I hold against Lana Del Ray for shaming SNL with the most breathy, awkward, wince–inducing performance I’ve seen since passing an asthmatic homeless woman choking out “At Last” in a New York subway station.
Album Review: Old Ideas
Leonard Cohen, the legendary Canadian singer–songwriter, is equally known for writing incredibly emotional, moving songs and for being totally unable to actually sing them.
Save the Whales
Though entertaining, Big Miracle is a bit less than miraculous.
Weekend Concert Listings: 2/2-2/4
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour w/ Vacationer - Union Transfer, Thurs. 2/2 Doors at 8 pm, $15 This Danish alternative pop band - whose quirky sound has been featured on Heineken and Mad Men commercials - is promoting their Golden Age EP, alongside the "serenity-inducing sonic arrangements" of Vacationer. Check the site for tickets and more info. Tycho w/ Beacon (presented by SPEC Jazz & Grooves) - the Rotunda, Fri.
