Arts & Entertainment

One man will prove victorious in just five days. Check out Street’s favorite election–themed films and the lessons the candidates can learn from them.
November 1, 2012 at 5:24 am

Make your trip to The Marvelous a full–on adventure by stopping by some of Philly’s most diverse locations.
November 1, 2012 at 5:20 am

Halloween is over, and all you have left to console yourself are now–useless costumes and the remnants of your dignity.
November 1, 2012 at 5:19 am

Street: Could you give us a brief synopsis of your film? Adam Leon: It’s about two graffiti writers from the Bronx, Malcolm and Sofia.
November 1, 2012 at 5:17 am

Street sat down with the Israeli–American filmmaker at the premiere of his Philadelphia Film Festival movie at the Prince Music Theater
November 1, 2012 at 5:17 am

Calvin Harris has got the formula down with his newest album, “18 Months.” The Scottish DJ’s catchy electro beats have high energy and low experimentation, but they clearly work based on the popularity of two familiar tracks, “Feel So Close” and the Rihanna hit, “We Found Love,” both of which aren’t by any definition new — but they appear on the album anyway.
November 1, 2012 at 5:14 am

Yaron Zilberman’s “A Late Quartet” follows the Fugue, a famed musical ensemble struggling to stay together after its revered cellist Peter Mitchell (Christopher Walken) is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
November 1, 2012 at 5:13 am

Adam Leon's “Gimme the Loot” follows two teenage graffiti artists out to tag a New York icon.
November 1, 2012 at 5:13 am

What’s the one word to describe “Psychedelic Pill”? Bland — Neil Young’s 35th studio album churns out a monotonous repetition of forgettable guitar riffs and tacky lyrics.
November 1, 2012 at 5:12 am

It’s always a good feeling — or, at least, a holistically satisfying feeling — when you leave a show with your ears ringing, covered in equal parts your own sweat, other people’s sweat, and beer.  That was the case after walking out of the basement of the First Unitarian Church near 21st and Chestnut after the Titus Andronicus show, opened by hardcore –favorite Ceremony. While Titus Andronicus is often grouped in the post– and pop–punk families, their musical influences are just as strongly rooted in indie rock.  A lot of their fans were well into their twenties and preferred to inconspicuously bob their heads and sip their microbrews, while the younger crowd raucously danced right up next to the stage.  Ceremony, on the other hand — a band who probably would have headlined at a more strictly punk show — brought the pissed–off adolescents in droves.  The mosh pit immediately got underway when Ceremony took the stage, complete with kids running on stage and singing into the mic until someone else got up and tackled them — not necessarily my scene, but it was fun to watch Ceremony play some of their best songs from 2010's “Rohnert Park.” Titus Andronicus released their new album, “Local Business,” only a couple days before the show, so naturally they did a few new songs to show off the material.  The bulk of the show was taken from their album “The Monitor,” with which the crowd was extremely familiar.  Songs like “Richard II” had everyone in full sing–along mode.  They played an extremely long set — well over two hours — that vacillated between slow build–ups and rocking choruses.  The crowd was extremely receptive, as has been typical at First Unitarian.  The show was a great mix of two bands different enough to have distinct sets, yet with enough cohesion to not feel incongruous.
November 1, 2012 at 5:12 am

Batten down the hatches and turn up the subwoofers, at least until the power goes out...
October 28, 2012 at 7:45 pm

It’s fall, and there’s no season that better suits our aspirations of dressing like a dapper aging gentleman.
October 25, 2012 at 5:44 am

Download the score to any number of recent movies, and you may hear some familiar sounds coming through your speakers.
October 25, 2012 at 5:43 am

Mask & Wig's "Tights, Camera, Action!" Iron Gate Theater 37th & Chestnut St. 10/24–10/25, 8 p.m.; 10/26–10/27, 7 p.m.
October 25, 2012 at 5:39 am

Ever been to a traveling DIY games exhibit? That’s what we thought. Hop on Septa and check out this alternative arcade on its last weekend in Philly.
October 25, 2012 at 5:33 am

Grab your Nikon (or iPhone, or whatever) and snap a pic!
October 25, 2012 at 5:33 am

Name and Year: Christine Alix, 2013 Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI Major(s): Fine Arts (Photography) + Communications Website:  www.christinealix.com Blog: http://christinealix.tumblr.com Street: How did you first get into photography? Christine Alix: I’ve been interested in photographs for as long as I can remember.
October 25, 2012 at 5:32 am

“The Sessions” follows the true journey of poet Mark O’Brien (John Hawkes), who, at age 38, finally decides to lose his virginity.
October 25, 2012 at 5:30 am

Every year, Cannes cedes one of its Hollywood–monopolized screens for a patriotic celebration of insanity.
October 25, 2012 at 5:29 am

Street: What first got you interested in screenwriting? Lance Wildorf: Probably around eighth grade I realized I liked writing a lot and being creative, and when I was younger I wanted to be a comedian, but I realized I like the writing aspect more.
October 25, 2012 at 5:27 am