Film & TV
Philly Film Festival Review: “Cheap Thrills”
If you’re interested in seeing tons of fake blood on a day that’s not Halloween, you should check out “Cheap Thrills.” For anyone else, this film is simply not worth it. Craig (Pat Healy) is a new father who is down on his luck.
Review: "Carrie"
It’s no surprise that the latest interpretation of Stephen King’s “Carrie” comes after a summer of superhero flicks like “Man of Steel” and “The Wolverine.” Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), who spends most of the movie developing her psychic powers while being ostracized by the popular high school crowd, could very well be the newest member of the X–men.
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS RECAP: "Grave New World" Halloween Special
It’s called the Halloween special: a single episode in between the two halves of "PLL’s" fourth season.
Drunk, High, Sober: College House Film Screening
DRUNK So, I’m drunk at the Harrison “Sky” Lounge. I think this is the only sky lounge I’ve ever been to that doesn’t have a bar.
HIMYM RECAP: "Knight Vision"
There are 45 hours left until the wedding. So, here’s a list of 45 thoughts about this episode: 1.
Philly Film Festival Review: "Young and Beautiful"
After “The Great Gatsby” came out last year, I found myself frequently associating the words “young” and “beautiful” with Lana Del Rey’s renowned single in addition to Gatsby and Daisy’s love story.
Philly Film Festival Review: "Before Snowfall"
In the opening moments of “Before Snowfall,” a sixteen–year–old boy is wrapped in plastic and tossed into a fuel can in order to evade border security.
Netflix Pick of the Week: "The Fall"
“The Fall” is a psychological crime drama series from the UK. Instead of being just another season–long whodunit, “The Fall” flips convention on its head and reveals the murderer in the very first episode.
B–Roll: Wes Anderson, Puppet Auteur
We get it, Wes Anderson, you’re quirky. Your movies have a distinctive style. You pull talent from both the most obscure and most recognizable places and you’re a sucker for chase scenes set to wacky music.
Philly Film Festival Review: "The Suspect"
A black man with a gun robs the local bank in a small Minnesota town. Shortly after, the cops also find a black man, covered in dirt, walking along the side of the road.
If You Like This TV Show, Take This Class: "Scandal"
If you like: “Scandal” Take: Intro to Political Communications (COMM 226) with Dr. Jamieson About Scandal: “Scandal” is a political thriller about Olivia Pope and her team of associates who tackle different scandals on behalf of Washington’s elite.
Review: "A.C.O.D."
“A.C.O.D.” stands for adult child of divorce. If you hate marriage or are a child of divorce this might be a good movie for you, but my guess is, regardless of who you are, it will probably still be extremely mediocre. The movie focuses on Carter (Adam Scott), a seemingly well–adjusted adult who is still dealing with his parents’ fifteen–year old divorce.
Trailer of the Week: "The Monuments Men"
The trailer for “The Monuments Men” was released this week and gives us a glimpse of an interesting angle on World War II. What We Love: George Clooney wrote, directed and starred in this movie, and since we love George Clooney we will have to give it a shot.
PARKS & RECREATION RECAP: "Gin It Up!"
1. Donna's own scandal. Finally, "Parks" fans hungry for some more face–time with the enigmatic Donna Meagle get thrown a bone.
Interview: Stuart Connelly
Stuart Connelly is the writer and director of the new movie “The Suspect.” Connelly is a local filmmaker, and “The Suspect” is his first feature film. It will be competing for two awards at the upcoming Philadelphia Film Festival. Connelly took a moment to chat with Street about his exciting project.
Netflix Pick of the Week: "Top of the Lake"
Television is full of cop shows and serial killers, so it is really hard to reinvent the genre.
Review: "The Fifth Estate"
“The Fifth Estate” follows the rise to prominence and popularity of the WikiLeaks website and founder, Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch), over a five–year period, culminating in the website’s biggest leak: Iraq and Afghan War diaries and government cables.
Philly Film Festival Preview
Sure to please both the gritty American independent film enthusiast and Francophone cinemaphile alike, this year's Philly Film Fest—the 22nd annual—includes categories like Greater Filmadelphia (local picks) and Sight & Soundtrack (rockumentaries and music biopics). Presented below is the best of the hundred–plus field of films.
