Playlists
Finian's folly
Seeking to appeal to a wide audience, Finian's Rainbow cloaks its complex themes of racism, political corruption and economic inequality beneath a whimsical, almost childlike, surface.
Cameron diaz gets ugg-ly
Though not exactly star-studded, In Her Shoes certainly boasts an interesting cast of characters: there is Rose (Toni Collette), a lawyer who cannot seem to find a boyfriend but has a killer shoe collection; Maggie (Cameron Diaz), Rose's trampy sister who can't hold a job; and Ella (Shirley MacLaine), the sisters' long-lost grandmother.
Topplegang
As a clumsy person, I appreciate the art of falling. But as an exceptionally clumsy person, I am running out of locations to bruise or embarrass myself.
Airport ales
Let's face it. No hour spent waiting in the airport is a Happy Hour. They know you're trapped, and don't feel the need to entice you with any specials.
Fancy a doppelgang?
A doppelganger, your eerie likeness, body double or evil twin, can show up anywhere: in New Jersey, on Locust Walk, in another social scene, in another realm, during time travel.... They can bring news of impending catastrophe, or even foreshadow your death!
"Gasolina"
Barrio Frio In Israel this summer, I lived with three girls from Bogot‹¨«. They were insane.
A 'Street' Exclusive Panel Discussion:
Moderated by Alf. We don't know why, either. Alf: Welcome, friends. As an alien living far away from my home planet and native people, I eat cats.
Destination: claymation
Call Nick Park old-fashioned, but in an era dominated by computer-generated animation, he still likes working with clay.
From the editor
Being a senior is kind of like being the star of an aging TV show. You have the cool house, the awards and accolades, often a solid following of fans.
The Spectaguard Spectrum
Mischievious -- Do you think the kids would notice if I take off my pants? Yeah, they would. It's hard not to notice my love-baton. Afraid -- Oh man.
Guides
From a Seed to This: A History of Fairmount Park International House 3701 Chestnut Street Thu, 7 p.m., Free (215) 387-5125 www.ihousephilly.org Ah, Fairmount Park; the verdure of the green trees, the proximity to the Schuylkill.
Unbreakable
In Toronto, if you're not in Broken Social Scene, you're aching to get in. A total of 17 members are credited for their latest release, an eponymous follow-up to 2003's critically acclaimed You Forgot It In People. While individual projects within the band such as Stars, Feist, and Metric have achieved success in the indie realm, the combined output amounts to a blissful musical orgasm that you could never expect, even from a group with that much talent. What separates this Canadian collective from supergroups like the New Pornographers is a well developed willingness to experiment.
If Pacino were a deli meat
Two for the Money's greatest strength is clearly its originality. Honestly, whoever thought to cast Al Pacino as an aging, cynical, battle-hardened mentor alongside a handsome, naive idealist is a fucking genius.
Word on the street: My Tummy Says it's sorry
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, six out of 10 Americans are either overweight or obese, but have you ever noticed how these same large and in charge Americans are obsessed with Disney's Winnie the Pooh?
Fee fie foe fum
Gosford Park scribe Julian Fellowes' new film Separate Lies almost hits the nail on the head but falls short.
Flying for foodies
Last Friday afternoon, as weary travelers waited in a lengthy line to pass through Philadelphia International Airport security, we self-importantly strode past them, under the protective wing of our escort Ruth, a Philadelphia Airport executive.
We aren't waiting for godot
Novice director Rob McKittrick's new film Waiting... signals yet another addition to the "frat pack" genre.
In transit
With Fall Break quickly approaching, Food & Drink would like to make your travels just a little tastier.
Boys Falling in
During last year's Vans Warped Tour, a hand-held radio was stolen. After being threatened and even bribed by tour security, the culprit demanded only one thing in return for the over-expensive piece of equipment -- to meet Fall Out Boy.
