Playlists
Not Lost, But Found
Our trash is not often other people’s treasure, long forgotten and hopelessly misplaced. But flipping through the 90+ pages in each issue of FOUND is much like taking a trip down someone else’s hilarious and heartbreaking memory lane.
Observing & Reporting
Street: Where did you look for inspiration when playing this darker character? Seth Rogen: Inspiration is not a word that comes up a lot when talking about my acting career. Street: Do you see any similarities between your character and yourself? SR: No, not really.
State of the Union
The spheres of politics and journalism converge around two mysterious deaths in the sleek thriller State of Play. Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe), a streetwise reporter, quickly immerses himself in the case.
He Was Just Seventeen
There are two kinds of people who will like 17 Again. One is someone who will recognize the sad irony of Matthew Perry (“The One Who Was That Guy On Friends”), an actual has-been, playing a has-been.
Defibrillator: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
Before John Travolta hammed it up in drag, the MGM movie/musical reigned supreme. Sure, Singin’ in the Rain may get all the credit in the history books, but dig deeper and you’ll discover a cinematic gem: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the story of the feisty tavern cook Milly and her search for love and family in 1850s Oregon. Unfortunately for Milly, when she marries backwoodsman Adam Pontipee, she’s forced to take care of his six brothers, who are blessed with the charm and manners of drunken Penn students at Fling.
Fling's Most Wanted
I rarely got in trouble as a kid. Sure, I received the occasional detention for talking in class, but those ended shortly after I began copying lines from the blackboard.
The Round Up: 4.16.09
Unfortunately, since you all left campus this weekend for East-over (Easter/Passover, that is), this week’s gossip is about as dry as a sheet of Matzah. One bright spot in the weekend, however, was The Excelano Project’s Spring Show on Friday and Saturday nights.
Where My Peeps At?
It’s sort of an unfortunate non-coincidence that Passover and Easter fall around the same time. I know it makes sense historically, but in terms of looking for action on this “Eastover” weekend, a part of me was initially wishing that Jesus’ Last Supper hadn’t been a Passover Seder.
It’s a Penndemic!
The average unaffiliated freshperson, basically insecure due to some long frustration, will react with psychosomatic symptoms to this most treacherous of afflictions: PENNital Herpes.
WTFork?
Neil Young has always done whatever he wants, and with Fork in the Road, he’s created an album entirely about electric cars.
Pro Kahn
Save for the occasional overly-contrived pop star, it wasn’t too long ago when cool chicks had a hard time asserting their dominance in a sea of musical testosterone.
Turning Up the heat
Now We Can See, The Thermals’ long-anticipated follow-up to their 2006 album, The Body, The Blood, The Machine, delivers contemplative and often somber lyrics packaged sweetly in methodically structured pop-punk sing-a-longs.
Guilty Pleasure: Ashlee Simpson, "Autobiography" (2004)
As the old saying goes, there are four things that every true musician needs: a former member of 98 Degrees as a brother-in-law, lip service from Ryan Cabrera, a very, very loving father and a reality show.
Nap Time
Street: What brings you to Philadelphia? Had you known anything about Penn? Nappy Roots: I don’t know the college.
Shooters and Lads
Philadelphia is mad about gastropubs. Predicated on serving high(er) quality food alongside specialty drinks, they’re a welcome alternative to long, drawn-out meals.
Recipe of the Week: Spanish Omelette (Tortilla Española)
Ingredients: 6 large eggs ½ cup milk 6 large potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly 2 cups baby spinach 2 onions, chopped olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions: Crack the eggs into a bowl, pour in milk and whisk until fluffy.
Eat/Drink/Fling
10 a.m. Start with the ”most important meal of the day.” A hearty breakfast helps line your stomach and gives you a leg up in terms of drinking.
From the Editor: 4.9.09
This week, my favorite pair of jeans died. RIP black ankle-length skinny jeans with the contrast stitching.
BYOB: Brew Your Own Beer
After spending a couple of hours in their small kitchen waiting for the brew to boil, some of the guys are getting restless.
