Film & TV
Review: "No"
"No" Directed by: Pablo Larrain Starring: Gael Garcia Barnel, Alfredo Castro, Luis Gnecco, Antonia Zegers Rating: R Running time: 118 minutes In 1988, Chile was divided by two referendum campaigns—the “yes” camp, which aimed to keep Augusto Pinochet in power, and the “no” camp, which aimed to to kick him out.
Which is the Frattiest Movie of Them All?
Street asked Panhel president Jessica Stokes and IFC president Andrew Turell to rank the movies in our "My Big Fat Greek Movie" feature from most accurate to least when it comes to depicting Greek life.
Review: "Mama"
"Mama" Directed by: Andres Muschietti Starring: Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster–Waldau, Daniel Kash, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse Rating: PG-13 Run Time: 100 min. Every trailer for "Mama" brags about producer Guillermo Del Toro’s participation, but don't walk in expecting “Pan's Laybrinth." Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty") and Nikolaj Coster–Waldau star as Annabel and Lucas, a hipster couple who gains custody of Lucas' nieces, who have been living in the woods since their parents' deaths with their ghostly guardian, Mama.
Review: "Broken City"
"Broken City" Directed by: Allen Hughes Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Russel Crowe Rating: R Run Time: 109 min. “Broken City” boasts a number of twists and turns, but can’t escape the predictability that comes with the crime thriller genre.
My Big Fat Greek Movie
About 30% of the student body is involved in Greek life. According to Hollywood, that number should be 100%. We took a look at how sororities and fraternities are depicted in movies, and as for the results—well, let’s just say film fratstars have more fun.
Review: "Amour"
Directed by: Michael Haneke Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva Rating: PG-13 Run Time: 127 min. Amour, the Oscar-nominated film by director Michael Haneke tells the story of the end of a life.
Film Trends of 2013
We consulted our psychics, the stars and IMDB to enlighten us with hottest Hollywood fads to watch out for this year.
Now Playing: Zero Dark Thirty, Django, Les Mis, The Hobbit
ZERO DARK THIRTY Grade: A- Rating and length: R, 157 min. See if you liked: "Argo" “Zero Dark Thirty,” Kathryn Bigelow’s quasi–revenge thriller about the decade–long hunt for Osama bin Laden, transcends mere historical reenactment and instead becomes a grimly effective meditation on obsession.
Moviemaker Profile: Pete Hess
He may claim to not be involved with acting or filmmaking, but Pete Hess is a cinematic genius.
Pete's Fave Films: Chick Flick Edition
“I like watching the occasional chick flick. Especially Nicholas Sparks films!” Hear that, ladies? Pete Hess has got date night on lock. We had him tell us about some of his fave romantic weepies.
Parts Pete Should Have Played
Pete’s a unique guy with many talents. Could one of them be acting? We dreamt about how he’d do in these films and here's what we saw.
Trailer of the Week: “World War Z”
The trailer for the post-apocalyptic film “World War Z” provides a glimpse into one of next summer’s blockbusters in which Brad Pitt races to stop a zombie outbreak from destroying the world. What We Love: Brad Pitt.
"Killing Them Softly" is Subtle Yet Engaging
“Softly” is a straightforward yet subtle spin on the crime genre, adapted from the 1974 novel “Cogan’s Trade” by George V.
Street's Oscar Predictions
As the major contenders hit theaters, the Film editors call their picks for February’s Academy Awards. (Actual nominations are announced January 15th.)
Best of 2012: Street's Favorite Films of the Year
The Oscar–buzziest films aren’t always the most enjoyable. These 2012 films were just a blast to watch.
"My Dad is Baryshnikov" Tells Gorgeous Ballet Tale
Street visited the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, playing now through early 2013 in theatres across Philly.
Street Does "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" Drunk, High and Sober
Film sent three critics to an advanced screening of the Twilight Saga’s epic finale in three very different states of mind.
"Hyde Park on Hudson"...or "Autumn in New York"?
As Juno would say, the “Hot Roosevelt” strikes back.
Trailer of the Week: "Parker"
Jason Statham takes on the role of Parker, similar to Lee Marvin in “Point Blank” and Mel Gibson in “Payback.” This time around, director Taylor Hackford tells the story of a thief with some morals.
