Playlists
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.
Open Studios Preview: Out in the Open with Nowhere to Hide
We talked to a spectrum of seven different Philly visual artists, who will be exposing their inner worlds to the public this weekend as part of the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours. Download the tours’ free app and learn about these artists who have a wealth of knowledge and talent to share.
Artist Profile: Terrill Warrenburg
Name & Year: Terrill Warrenburg, C’16 Hometown: Little Silver, NJ Major: Fine Art Website: www.terrillwarrenburg.webs.com
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.
Swipe, Click, Tap: Dating Apps at Penn
College hookups can be messy, wrought with hurt feelings, murky motives, and usually, more than a few drinks. Here’s how Penn students are using dating apps to avoid all the shit that comes with getting laid.
Ego Presents: Life Swap
Your college house defines your freshman year. The things you do, the people you meet—everything can be tied back to your choice of dorm. So, wouldn’t it be fun to take three unsuspecting (okay, they completely knew about it) freshmen, mix them up and have them tell us how another college house lives? This is Life Swap.
Review: "More Is Than Isn't"—RJD2
Philadelphia–based musician and producer RJD2 rose to fame on the back of singles like 2008’s “Ghostwriter,” colorful, cut–and–paste blends of downbeat hip–hop, jazz, soul and funk.
Word on the Street: Taunted, Not Teased
At some point during my freshman year, I found myself alone with a guy I’d just met. He had dark hair and eyes, I think, and his name was a generic one I soon forgot.
Quiz: Which Dating App is Right for Me?
Take our quiz to find out!
Overheard at Penn: 10.17.2013
Girl in Starbucks: I just really want a Hermès Birkin bag. I like how they’re subtle.
Review: "Bangerz"—Miley Cyrus
The slow beat and sentimental lyrics from “Adore You,” the first track of Miley’s new album “Bangerz,” show Miley’s maturation into a true singer.
Review: "Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song"—Amos Lee
Philly–born singer/songwriter Amos Lee has always been known for his grass roots musical style, and loyal fans will be more than satisfied with his Americana–inspired turn on “Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song.” Opening track “Johnson Blvd” and fourth track “Chill in the Air” embody the feel of the album best, featuring Lee’s calming vocals with more southern–tinge than usual.
Contrapposto: Taking a Stance on Historical Reconstruction
Philadelphia’s rich history is one of its most venerated attributes—the founding fathers of the United States are memorialized all over the colonial city, including on Penn’s campus.
Review: "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!"—Panic! At the Disco
The exclamation mark may be back, but Panic!
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.
