Playlists
Trailer of the Week: "Side Effects"
The eerie trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s star–studded psychological thriller, “Side Effects,” hit the web on Friday with the morbidly cheesy tagline, “In Some Instances, Death May Occur.” What We Love: This manic trailer is cryptic but enthralling, painting a dark and sensuous world where nice young women start popping prescription pills to manage anxiety, wake up next to dead bodies and have to start asking themselves the hard questions. The trailer, like its characters, seems to dance on the edge of a nervous breakdown, flickering with paranoia, scandal and lots of drugs—a potent cocktail for a psychological thriller.
Review: Andrew Bird - "Hands of Glory"
Last March, the release of “Break it Yourself” strongly redefined Andrew Bird’s sound, featuring melodic pop hints and multifaceted song lyrics.
Review: Lulu Gainsbourg - "From Gainsbourg to Lulu"
Lulu Gainsbourg’s debut album “From Gainsbourg to Lulu” is startlingly bad.
Review: Cee Lo Green - "Magic Moment"
While Cee Lo Green is certainly not the first jolly, portly man most people associate with Christmas, his sparkly new Christmas album “Magic Moment” certainly brings the holiday cheer.
"Something in the Air" is an Old Story with a New Look
Talkin’ bout my generation—in French.
"Tabu" Brings the Drama
Portuguese drama “Tabu” revives the tumult of classic cinema and injects it with a dose of eccentric energy.
Ego of the Week: The Men of BMOC
The virile dudes of Big Man on Campus, AXO's annual philanthropy competition, weigh in on guac, Gabby Douglas and everything in between.
The Dissidents
Penn's brochures would have you believe that starting freshman year is like walking onto the set of some combination of "Good Will Hunting," "The Social Network," and "A Beautiful Mind." For many, disenchantment sets in as the classes are more boring and the people less thrilling than advertised.
Get Up Offa That Thing
…and let Street satisfy your culture cravings every week with these Philly arts finds.
Word on the Street: Why I Didn't Vote
You’ve got two choices: chocolate or vanilla. If you really like pistachio, you can technically choose pistachio, but you’re still going to get either chocolate or vanilla, so you might as well choose between those two. At Penn, liking chocolate means you fit in.
The More You Know-Vember
Think your November will be different from last year's? Think again.
Four Faves From First Person Arts
The 11th annual First Person Arts Festival, presented by Penn’s own LPS program, is back.
Themadelphia
Sometimes a plain dining or drinking experience just won’t cut it. Luckily, theme–tastic eateries are popping up around Philly. Take your pick.
"Skyfall" Is Sleek But Not So Smart
Despite the requisite melodrama and a sprinkling of well–timed one–liners, “Skyfall” is, in some ways, a refreshingly different Bond film.
Replacing the Philly Diner
There’s a huge empty space on 39th and Walnut — and in our hearts. But what could replace our dear Philly Diner? Lowbrow has some suggestions.
DIY: Candles
November has arrived and it’s as cold as a witch’s tit. If your room’s lacking in the warm and cozy department, these easy–to–make candles should do the trick.
Street Talks to Agyness Deyn
Street sat down for a candid chat with the supermodel–turned–actress about her new movie, “Pusher.”
"Silver Linings" May Move You But Won't Change You
It’s autumn in Philadelphia, and Mom picks up Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) from a mental hospital — he was checked in after a breakdown he had when he caught his wife cheating. As we follow Pat’s tough but at times humorous journey, it’s clear that this is a formulaic romance.
