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Arts & Entertainment

Street x Sundance: 'Dirty God' Review

Sacha Polak's frustrating English language debut follows a young mother's recovery in the aftermath of an acid attack.

by NICK JOYNER

Street x Sundance: 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile' Review

The Zac Efron/Ted Bundy film isn't the movie the Internet thinks it is. It's far less controversial and far more boring.

by NICK JOYNER

Hoodie Allen and Penn: A Timeline

Peering into the notable alum’s relationship with the University.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

The Ghostbusters are Returning in 2020—and Leslie Jones is Not Having It

Who’s she gonna call (out)? 

by CALISTA LOPEZ

What to Expect From Philly Theater Week

With accessible tickets and diverse performances, why miss out on the chance to see some new shows?

by ALLIE SHAPIRO

Lizzo is your Self–Confidence Guru for 2019

This feel–good artist releases bop after bop about body positivity and self–love.

by SAM KESLER

The Five Essential Record Stores for Building Your Vinyl Collection

 Take your music taste for a spin with these classic stops. 

by BEATRICE FORMAN

The Most Important Album Anniversaries This Year

Who actually rocked the past five, ten, and twenty years?

by MELANNIE JAY

Find Out How ‘Time Passes’ for You in this Eight–Hour Performance of 'To the Lighthouse'

The entrance fee: a potluck item and a willingness to commit.

by LIZ KIM

‘Never–Ending Man’ and the Intimacy of a Smaller Theater

 A love letter to Hayao Miyazaki and PhilaMOCA.  

by SHANNON ZHANG

My Love Letter to Gretsch Guitars

A mediation on the brand that always feels just right

by MELANNIE JAY

British, Bawdy and Brilliant—‘Sex Education’ is as Raunchy as it is Heartwarming

Why this Netflix teen comedy–drama is so much better than the Birds and the Bees

by CALISTA LOPEZ

James Blake's 'Assume Form' is Vulnerable and Haunting

Just when you thought Blake couldn't outdo himself, he proves you wrong.

by TERESA XIE

Don't Miss "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" Live In Philadelphia

How this onstage rendition breathes new life into Rick Riordan's original coming-of-age classic

by JOSEPHINE CHENG

Oscar Nominations: The Biggest Snubs and Surprises

Street's analysis of the Academy's choices for 2019

by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN

Vulnerability Shines on Sharon Van Etten’s 'Remind Me Tomorrow'

The singer sheds her acoustics for a rawer, realer sound. 

by BEATRICE FORMAN

The Stars Align with Maggie Rogers' 'Heard It In A Past Life'

With her first studio album, Maggie Rogers proves herself to be a bright new talent. 

by SAM KESLER

Where Have All The Albums Gone?

Frequent EP and single releases and constant tours threaten to replace the usual album cycle.

by MELANNIE JAY

Must–See Bollywood Movies to Start Your Exploration of Foreign Films

Intoxicatingly bright and bold, here are some classics you didn't know you were into until now.

by SHRIYA BEESAM

'On The Basis of Sex'—Accurate, Sentimental and Necessary

The inspiring, true RBG origin story you need to watch. 

by CALISTA LOPEZ