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Philly Arts Websites
With only so much space each week, Arts can’t possibly cover all things local and creative. And that’s where these amazing sites step in — click, drool, repeat.
Coming Soon to an Institution Near You
Let Street guide you through some of the events that may (or may not) interest you, including Cuban exports, indie oldies and more.
Album Review: Born To Die
Let me preface this review by noting the grudge I hold against Lana Del Ray for shaming SNL with the most breathy, awkward, wince–inducing performance I’ve seen since passing an asthmatic homeless woman choking out “At Last” in a New York subway station.
Album Review: Old Ideas
Leonard Cohen, the legendary Canadian singer–songwriter, is equally known for writing incredibly emotional, moving songs and for being totally unable to actually sing them.
Save the Whales
Though entertaining, Big Miracle is a bit less than miraculous.
Schindler's Fist
Despite grand promises of wolf punching, The Grey concerns itself more with death than with deaths.
Van Pick of the Week
Despite any longshot hopes for less homework, most of us will end up in Van Pelt more than we'd like this semester.
Take One For A Spin
Audio–Technica AT–LP60 Automatic Price: $99.95 on audio–technica.com, about $70–80 on Amazon Good for: Starting off slow.
Review: Man on a Ledge
Mediocre action sequences, so–so performances and predictable plotlines?
Review: Pina
Originally conceived as a sort of partnership with German choreographer Pina Bausch, Pina transformed into a love letter to the dancer after her unexpected passing.
Dee Rees’ latest benefits from its good intentions…and not enough else
The buzz surrounding festival darling Pariah seems to suggest an authentic and revealing examination of race and sexuality — in an environment where black gay characters are rarely given a voice, Pariah is a welcome project.
Beautiful Things - Anthony Green
Anthony Green, of indie darlings Circa Survive, offers a strong solo effort with Beautiful Things. It’s impressively diverse — tracks like “Just to Feel Alive” are airy and gentle, while lead single “Get Yours While You Can” boasts a killer guitar hook.
Future This - The Big Pink
After three years, the British electro–rock act The Big Pink is back with their sophomore effort.
Extremely Soon and Incredibly Sad
Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel is adapted into an affecting cinematic affair
We Bought A Zoo Hits a Sentimental Note
Tigers and Lions and Bears: Oh My!
The Horse–y Side of War
Bad accents don’t ruin this children’s story of war.
Sherlock’s Latest Mystery Comes Wearing A Touch of Lipstick
Mainstream audiences will happily munch their popcorn in time with both Holmes’ literal and figurative punches.
‘Carnage’ is Worth Locking Yourself in A Small Theater
In Polanski’s latest effort, the dark comedy Carnage, he addresses (perhaps openly mocks) mankind’s commitment to any delusions of a civilized society.
‘Young Adult’ Is a One–Woman Show
Charlize Theron is one of the only things shining about Young Adult.
