Playlists
Los Angeles, We Have a Problem
In the tradition of major concept albums of years past, Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon of N.A.S.A. (that is, North America South America) have constructed The Spirit of Apollo, which focuses on the transcendent theme of unity through music.
Surf 'n' Turf
Tight Knit has more in common with grass, Vetiver’s namesake, than front-man Andy Cabic could have ever hoped.
Guilty Pleasures: Taylor Swift, "Love Story" (2008)
If you think you’ve never heard Taylor Swift’s “Love Story,” or the album Fearless, you’re wrong.
A Winter Such As This
The steam from the vent on Sansom Street rises wildly at night, arcing and then drifting hazily into a driveway that houses some abandoned furniture and a parked white van.
From the Editor: 2.19.09
When I was the Ego editor way back in the fall of 2007, my co-editor Chloé and I came up with a slew of questions that we routinely asked our Egos of the Week.
Valentwitter
postulaTORY is avoiding her ex on V-Day who keeps attempting to win her back with insider-y references and stalker-like moves.
Top Ten Movies Snubbed by Oscar
Nominated, but robbed: 1. Citizen Kane (1941) Lost to: How Green Was My Valley 2.
Point/Counterpoint: The Oscars
Hell, yeah! The Best Picture is awarded to the movie that has mastered all of the individual elements of film-making — musical score, direction, casting, script, acting and more — making them work together to produce a real piece of motion picture art.
Guilty Pleasures: For Richer or Poorer (1997)
How would the Academy have received Witness minus Harrison Ford and all that murder mystery stuff?
Street Leads The Vote
Not to knock the Oscars or anything, but it’s been 81 years — we think it’s about time the Academy got a little more innovative with its categories.
The Round Up: 2.19.09
If nothing else, it was a week to remember. Though the social calendar went somewhat haywire during the weekend, there’s much to report of mishaps and misgivings.
This February Funk
As I write this, there are several other things I could, or rather should, be doing. I should, for example, be writing my 10-page paper (D-Day minus 2), doing my 200 pages of reading (D-Day minus 1) or studying for my midterm (D-Day minus 4). What I should not be doing is watching reruns of Full House or taking multiple naps.
True Life: I Got Rejected from the Vagina Monologues
I entered the harshly lit room in the basement of the Platt Performing Arts Center, trembling with trepidation.
Take Me to Funky Town
To older generations of plaid-wearing Philadelphians, Silk City has always been home to the sickest beats, the raddest dancing and the real Philadelphia.
A Prime Choice
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House has finally found its way to Philadelphia. The nationally acclaimed, award-winning steak house is certainly most famous for its savory steaks, but it’s also revered for its cold water Australian lobster tails, oysters and crab cakes (entrees ranging from $28.95-49.95), as well as an encyclopedic wine selection.
Drink of the Week: Peanut Butter and Jelly Martini
There’s something scandalous about taking a childhood favorite and making it unquestionably dirty.
