Playlists
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.
Review: "Lousy with Sylvianbriar"—Of Montreal
After 17 years of testing genre boundaries, Of Montreal is still surprising fans with its ’60s psychedelic pop/’70s glam rock–inspired 12th studio album, “Lousy With Sylvianbriar.” Opening with standout track “Fugitive Air,” Of Montreal maintains the energized art rock of earlier albums against a backdrop of traditional classic rock.
Philly's Fall Desserts
When your dinners consist of ramen and leftover Chipotle, you might as well dish out the dollars on a decent dessert. Stop by these local restaurants to try some of fall’s best. Entrée: unnecessary.
Review: "Kill Your Darlings"
Biopics are a tough film category to tackle—they are either great, à la “8 Mile,” or fall short like 50 Cent’s “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” However, “Kill Your Darlings” manages to find its place right in the middle.
In–Depth: Underground Arts as a Place for New Ideas
A new player in the Philly music scene makes a strong debut.
Review: "The Speed of Things"—Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
The sophomore release from Detroit’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. sticks to what the band doe s best. Similar to the band’s debut, “Speed of Things” combines electronic grooves with spacey vocals to create dreamy indie pop jams.
Ego of the Week: Kelly–Ann Corrigan
Kelly–Ann Corrigan, the self–proclaimed “Platt Rat,” has had as many PennCards as exec positions. Though this pint–sized powerhouse may be a master at ordering fellow thespians, she’s got a long way to go before she conquers “Two Truths and Lie.”
Rivalries in Music: An Education
Miley Cyrus and Sinead O’Connor’s recent open letter and tweet exchanges reminded us just how much we all love a little musical feuding in our lives.
Toasty Fall Cocktails
Don’t break out the mittens just yet—these hot cocktails are all you need to stay warm.
Lowbrow Does Highbrow: The Round Up
Fall break is officially over and you know what that means: Amy Gutmann has seen her shadow, so it’s six more weeks of Owls gossip!
The Round Up: 10.17.2013
Did you have, like, the best Fall Break, like, ever? You just went home? Yeah, I figured from all the snapchats of your dog.
Review: "Melophobia"—Cage the Elephant
Cage the Elephant’s third studio album, ironically titled “Melophobia” (meaning the fear of music), is a ten–track musical cacophony that makes for thrilling listening.
Lowbrow Does Highbrow: Overheard at Penn
Sorority girl: “Hi, how are you doing?” Ginger outside the Quad: “Hey, that looks heavy, do you need a hand with that?” Freshman: “I know we might not hang out as much next year, but I really enjoy my roommate’s company.” Frat Bro #1: “Did you have sex with Vanessa last night?” Frat Bro #2: “No, I think I need more of an emotional connection before I’m ready to be physically intimate with someone.
Making Mead with Mike and Will
Penn students Mike Bak and Will Zhang turn sweet honey into the Vikings' drink of choice.
B-Roll: My Love/Hate Relationship with "Honey Boo Boo"
My heart quickens; I feel adrenaline rushing through my body as my eardrums await the lovely serenade of banjo notes coming through my shitty laptop speakers.
My Penn Addiction: "Let's Do Lunch"
I really want you to like me, to think of me as a friend. Not like, a good friend, but at least an acquaintance.
Lowbrow Lifestyle: "Only Catheter Stands Between College Junior and Completely Immobile Utopia"
Every college student has one of those lazy Saturdays.
Review: "Bitter Rivals"—Sleigh Bells
Sleigh Bells has been described as a “noise pop” group, and they do nothing if not live up to exactly that description.
Lowbrow Lifestyle: Your Dirty Clothes Look Fine, Just Febreeze that Shit and Go
After a stressful week of exams, College sophomore Alvin Kaplan was all set for a fun evening out on the town—but something was holding him back. Alvin had run out of clean clothes. “I got out of the shower, and that’s when it hit me,” Alvin said.
