Playlists
Betsy Palmer's triumphant return
As someone who has made a few horror films, Felix Diaz is a huge fan of the genre. A man who believes that such films give the viewer "something you can't get from real life," Diaz sought to give horror, sci-fi, fantasy and thriller films the credit they deserve.
Booty Rock
Featuring nothing but the gyrations of a particularly impressive female behind, the video for "Backyard Betty," Spank Rock's debut single, has a clear purpose: to get them asses shakin'. But the music is far from standard club hip-hop fare; in fact, the MC at the helm, 24-year-old Naeem Juwan, would rather avoid classification altogether. YoYoYoYoYo, Spank Rock's first full-length album, is a detailed collaborative effort: Naeem raps over beats ranging from Baltimore house to Hendrix, artfully layered by his childhood friend and producer, Alex "Armani XXXChange" Epton. Naeem attributes the eclecticism of the music to his move from Baltimore to Philly to become a Drexel student (and one-time Penn partygoer). "We come from Baltimore," he says, "and the cultures don't really mix up too much." Though early exposure to traditional hip-hop and the ecstatic phenomenon of 'B-more' club house continue to be profoundly influential on the pair, it primed Naeem for a musical awakening. "I really didn't know much about rock or punk or '80s, so when I went to Philly, things were a lot more diverse.
All that glitters isn't gold
For most of us, the words "pawn shop" conjure up images of Jerry Orbach or Ice-T tracking down a missing necklace that holds the clue to a grisly crime.
Where would Jesus camp?
Perhaps the most frightening movie Americans see this Halloween is neither Saw III nor The Grudge 2 but a documentary about evangelical Christians called Jesus Camp.
Pan-Latin-American-food-place-ama canal
Mexican food, while mouth-watering and comfortably familiar, rarely surprises. It also doesn't require much of a hike if you are looking for chewy tortillas and defrosted corn salsa with an air of gyro meat and feta wafting overhead.
Hip-o-meter
Oh so Hip skydiving Sky Mall Superman endotherms Dale Ambien The R1 airport shuttle Bloody Marys on international flights kind of hip Penguins mile high club Chip Jet Blue kite surfing liquids carrying on not hip liquids & gels Batman Sitting bitch Legless Reptiles on an Aviation Device checking luggage in sporks tweezers sooooooo not hip The aviator paying $26.50 to take a taxi to the airport peanut allergies crying babies plastic silverware Spiderman
From the editor
A little factoid, if you will: Penn considers students who take three courses full-time. As soon as I found this out, a few days ago, I dropped my fourth course.
Ego of the week
Street: When did you first become interested in flight? Ali Dhanaliwala: I wanted to be a pilot since I was six, but my parents convinced me that it would be an awful job because I would always be away from my family and that I should be a doctor instead.
The roof (of my mouth) is on fire
Standing outside of most restaurants in Chinatown can be a tad disconcerting, and Szechuan Tasty House is no exception. With its year-round Christmas lights flashing red and green, the Tasty House makes its presence known among its more drab neighbors, like Philadelphia Eddie's Chinatown Tattoo.
Ground Control to Major Tom
If you're afraid of flying, well this section isn't for you. And if you think flight is no longer what it once was in the days when folks would take their families for a day at the airport - well, you're so out of touch.
Dirty Girl Scout
1 oz vodka 1 oz Kahlua coffee liqueur 1 oz Bailey's Irish Cream 1 oz white crŠme de menthe Admit it, the headline grabbed your attention.
He's not related to the veep
The right to form a cooperative isn't exclusive to hippies selling organic squash gourds and locally harvested apples.
The Great Lake
At the southeast corner of Franklin Field, Dan Staffieri stands next to his car. Some people drive Porsches, some drive Volvos or Hondas, some drive SUVs.
A Long December
It's a brave new world for Decemberists fans. The release of their new album, The Crane Wife, marks the group's shift to Capitol Records from indie Kill Rock Stars.
Korean Eats on Sansom Street
Simple, good Korean food. This refreshingly straightforward approach to cuisine is always a welcome sight in a city that idolizes the elaborate and uber-trendy.
Three-6 Mafia: 1, Scorsese: Almost 1
In his latest triumph, Martin Scorsese succeeds where few before him have: filming a remake that trumps the original in all respects.
Urban, I've got your IP Address, and I'm coming for you
When I was in 9th and 10th grade, I loved Instant Messenger so much. Who didn't? It was our window to the world - but it was a very, very slow window.
YOUR WHAT FEELS LIKE CORN?!?
If you asked us which of today's popular young comics most definitely engages in recreational drug abuse, we'd probably say Dane Cook - in about a second.
Shake that andouille booty
He's quite a presence, and not solely because the giant logo looming above the entrance bears his name.
