Playlists
Confessions of a food slut
Seth Berkowitz and Jared Barnett have been best buddies ever since freshman year. Little did these pals know that their friendship would blossom into the thriving and divinely tasty Insomnia Cookies. What first drew you guys to the cookie industry?
Review: Taking Lives
With Hollywood constantly churning out thrillers with obligatory "surprise endings," it's great to see a satisfying conclusion that doesn't make the movie fold like a house of cards.
Thou shalt drink
Patrons of this Belgian-inspired caf‚ claim that every hour is happy hour at Monk's Caf‚. The restaurant offers neither a specific happy hour menu, nor drink deals.
Zombies are hot
Carnage, carnage, blood, blood and then more carnage. The remake of the 1974 horror classic Dawn of the Dead retains elements of the original, while changing the story entirely.
They're here, they're queer
Street talked to Hal Sparks, Penn alum Robert Gant and Harris Allan, the stars of Showtime's provocative series Queer as Folk, at the TLA Video Store.
My mind is a total blank
Everyone already knows that Charlie Kaufman is a genius. This is an acknowledged fact. The man who brought us both Being John Malkovich and Adaptation could not possibly be anything less.
Lazy Journalism. Whatever.
What are you looking at right now? I am looking out the window at my next door neighbors' yard.
The Singing Sopranos
The hit HBO series The Sopranos finally returns to TV with all new episodes this month. But after two years of anticipation, America's favorite crime family has become America's favorite soap opera.When the fourth season of The Sopranos ended on December 8, 2002, fans of the show were left with cliffhangers: Adriana (Drea De Matteo) was ratting on Christopher (Michael Imperioli) to the Feds, Paulie (Tony Sirico) was telling family secrets to Johnny Sack's (Vincent Curatola) New York family, people were beginning to wonder where Ralphie (Joe Pantoliano) was, and Carmella (Edie Falco) kicked Tony (James Gandolfini) out of the house. Fans patiently waited for the resolution of these plotlines, which usually takes The Sopranos no more than one or two episodes.
Cigarettes
I quit smoking at least 15 times a day. On good days, my abstinence lasts two hours; on bad days, two minutes.
Shiva of the seas
Advancements in Naval warfare have long since condemned battleships to the annals of history and the docks of scenic Camden, NJ.
Albums
Scarlet Cult Classic Reformed metallic hardcore outfit Scarlet returns to the fray with Cult Classic, the group's newest tribute to gore, debauchery and terror.
From the editor
I'm back. I know, I know, you probably didn't realize I was gone. But seriously, I was. I was in Costa Rica, in fact, for a cousin's wedding.
Viva las booze
Vegas -- home to Sinatra, the Bellagio and an inordinate number of questionably cheap Prime Rib Specials.
Guides
Collateral Damage: Echoes in Our Soul Painted Bride Art Center 230 Vine Street Thu-Sat, 10 a.m., Free (215) 925-9914 www.paintedbride.org Having just now understood that Collateral Damage means the tragedy of bystanders who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time during war, I now finally understand the obviously intended irony of the title of the 2002 Schwarzenegger movie.
Thai one on
Nestled on the corner of 22nd and South, My Thai is a romantic little restaurant that serves authentic and flavorful Thai fare.
Don't sleep with Ashley Judd
In Twisted, directed by Philip Kaufman, Ashley Judd plays Detective Jessica Shepard. After the gruesome death of her parents, Jessica is raised by John Mills (Samuel Jackson), the San Francisco Police Commissioner.
A taste of The Plough & The Stars
At "the Plough & the Stars," a popular Irish-themed bar and restaurant tucked into an out-of-the-way corner of Old City, the staff is well-acquainted with the Penn crowd.
Where in the World is Carman
The name "Carman's Country Kitchen" conjures up a variety of images -- most likely visions of lard, pick-up trucks and the causes of America's obesity.
Burn the midnight oil
Every Sunday at midnight, a small, dedicated and "larger than you'd think" group of viewers -- primarily freshmen -- tune in to Midnight Live, UTV's longest running and most popular show.
