Playlists
Rooters
Today at the University of Pennsylvania, President Amy Gutmann revealed the direction of the university's newest fundraising campaign.
Mediocre Rendition
Gavin Hood's follow-up directorial effort to the Academy Award-winning Tsotsi is all too reminiscent of the post-Oscar pitfalls often found in Hollywood.
How did you spend your fall break?
SATURDAY ¯$206: Plane ride to Sarasota, FL Where grandparents live out their twilight years ¯$85: Fake ID Because being under 65 is apparently not kosher SUNDAY ¯$4.99: Neon yellow fanny pack Before American Apparel decided it was cool, seniors everywhere gave it the collective thumbs up ¯$24.99: Aloha-print shirt Short sleeves of course; I didn't want to be the only one without. ¯$29.95: A ukulele To strum along to the sunset MONDAY ¯$6.00: Admission to the Ringling Museum of the American Circus I have a newfound respect for the Bearded Lady ¯$14.99: Barry Manilow's greatest hits album Gossip fodder for the elevator TUESDAY ¯$17.99: The early bird special at Yoder's, the local Amish haunt What can I say, I missed dear old Pennsylvania ¯$3.99: "I
Flight of the Phoenix
We Own the Night explosively changes the traditional crime drama to include a powerful familial message.
Your Guide to.
This weekend, hundreds of alums will be swarming campus, aching to relive their Penn experiences. Whether you are a freshman interested in hooking up with someone borderline too-old for you (unless you're fifteen, in which case, keep your mace handy!), a senior looking to relive your glory days as a freshman girl, or you've just plain run out of people to hook up with on campus, homecoming weekend is prime time to get some action.
Not Quite Golden
An extravagant treat for history buffs, this sequel to the 1998 Academy Award-winning film Elizabeth reunites the Australian-born acting duo Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush for another great performance.
Recipe of the Week: Czech Mushroom and Potato Soup
In the Czech Republic, and in fact throughout most of Europe, harvesting mushrooms - yes, it's called mushrooming - is an important cultural and culinary tradition.
ego of the week
College sophomore Preston Hershorn is something of a student government impresario, lending a hand as Social Planning and Events Committee (SPEC) Music Director and as member of the Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC). The Kansas (yes, Kansas!) native can also add employee of tennis star Martina Navratilova and Real World expert to his already impressive resume. Street: If the NEC and SPEC were to engage in a duel.
'Bourne' scribe takes Ritalin
This movie marks the directorial debut for Gilroy, who wrote the screenplays for the Bourne trilogy.
Making Ben
Ben Kweller Irvine Auditorium Friday 8 p.m., doors open at 7:30, $15 in advance, $20 at the door I have often said that a man who can play a glockenspiel is a man after my own heart.
Ego of the Week
The youngest designer ever to have made a Bergdorf Goodman personal appearance, Jessie Della Femina was featured in the New York Times and on Larry King Live before she even graduated high school.
Campus cred
Street: Sum up your band in an offensive quote. Zach: We're explosive like Iran. Street: Why should anyone in his right mind come see Leviathan perform? Zach: I prefer they come not in their right minds. Ben: When was the last time someone heard a Leviathan?
West meets east
Penn kids rarely take the time to venture beyond the comfort of 40th Street. But I am here to tell you that a short jaunt to the southwest will bring you to a lovely Laotian-Thai BYO, Vientiane Café. Vientiane is perfect for an exec board dinner, girls' night out or a romantic date.
Vietnamese spring rolls
With a mother who cooks only Vietnamese food and a father who will eat nothing else, it was inevitable that Phuong Mai would also master the craft.
Your Guide to Hiding a Hickey
Sunday mornings are times for hangovers, brunch with friends and sometimes, when you least expect it, the discovery of some not-so-welcome reminders of the night before.
Guide to The PERFECT Last Supper
For the Host: Choose a theme: Figure out what you're going to celebrate ahead of time - Birthday? Anniversary?
Love blows
It starts off well enough. This film, from the directors of There's Something About Mary, is all set to provide a humorous commentary on the dangers of listening to others when it comes to important, life-altering decisions.
Lost Caution
Ang Lee's Lust, Caution, adapted from a short story by Eileen Chang, is a captivating tale of desire and espionage set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during World War II.
