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- Does a Neighborhood Improvement District Tax Make Sense for an Area That Can't Afford It?Clasping a large ring of keys in one hand, 61-year-old Vivian VanStory darts across the corner of 15th and West Thompson streets—in the area just west of Temple—where she’s lived for the last three de…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:58 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Housing Ordinance Barring Temple Students From Specific Areas Still Drawing Ire From Lawyers, LandlordsWhen is discrimination, well, not? According to local lawyer Chris Stouffer, when it’s OK’d by the city. Since 2008, Stouffer’s been fighting a city law he says does just that. The law in question is…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:52 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- "The Conquest," a Docudrama on French Prez Nicolas Sarkozy, Is Not Really About Him at AllGrade: B- In its genesis, The Conquest, a docudrama on the flashy election campaign of French president Nicolas Sarkozy, wasn’t about Sarkozy at all. Indeed, it predated his rise entirely. Director/co…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:48 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- "Chico & Rita" a Surprise Oscar Nominee for Best Animated FeatureGrade: B- Of the Oscar categories, the one for Animated Feature (occasionally known as the “Just Give It to Pixar Award”) is relatively new, having been established only a decade ago. Perhaps that acc…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:45 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Savage LoveI am a straight 24-year-old female who has known my fiance since freshman year of college. He has a fetish where he likes to watch women use the bathroom. I knew this, having seen some of his porn ear…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:38 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Letters to the EditorBBQ Pit Regarding Brian Freedman’s review of Sammy Chon’s K-Town BBQ: I completely agree that this place was awful. The chicken wings were soggy and bland. The koagie (Korean hoagie) was dry and the p…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:35 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- God, Work and Sex Dominate Theatre Exile's "Knives in Hens"There's a good bet that it's unlike any show you've ever seen. In her director’s notes for Theatre Exile’s latest production, Brenna Geffers observes that playwright David Harrower’s Knives in Hens “h…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:26 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- PW Sits Down With "Rampart" Director Oren MovermanOren Moverman has directed only two features, namely 2010’s The Messenger and the new Rampart. But his name has popped up elsewhere. Moverman’s largely served as a screenwriting collaborator on oft-st…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:23 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Woody Harrelson Is Brilliant As a Bigoted Cop in "Rampart"Woody Harrleson delivers such a seething, magnificent performance as a bigoted knucklehead cop in Rampart, I’m still not sure why director Oren Moverman is so hell-bent on keeping us from being able t…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:19 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Six Less-Than-Deserving Best Picture Nominees (or Winners)The Broadway Melody (1929): Best Picture nominees tend to be a safe lot, although sometimes the Academy has sudden good taste. More often, such slips go in the other direction. The year 1929 wasn’t a…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:15 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
News & Opinion
- Does a Neighborhood Improvement District Tax Make Sense for an Area That Can't Afford It?Clasping a large ring of keys in one hand, 61-year-old Vivian VanStory darts across the corner of 15th and West Thompson streets—in the area just west of Temple—where she’s lived for the last three de…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:58 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Housing Ordinance Barring Temple Students From Specific Areas Still Drawing Ire From Lawyers, LandlordsWhen is discrimination, well, not? According to local lawyer Chris Stouffer, when it’s OK’d by the city. Since 2008, Stouffer’s been fighting a city law he says does just that. The law in question is…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:52 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Savage LoveI am a straight 24-year-old female who has known my fiance since freshman year of college. He has a fetish where he likes to watch women use the bathroom. I knew this, having seen some of his porn ear…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:38 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Letters to the EditorBBQ Pit Regarding Brian Freedman’s review of Sammy Chon’s K-Town BBQ: I completely agree that this place was awful. The chicken wings were soggy and bland. The koagie (Korean hoagie) was dry and the p…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:35 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Letters to the EditorA Matter of Time Regarding Tara Murtha’s cover story about statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases: Coming from the Archdiocese of Denver, Archbishop Chaput’s old “stompin’ grounds,” it would…Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 12:44 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Proposed Cuts to PA's Higher-Education Budget Strike a ChordThe drum rolls and a voice begins to sing: “Please, please, please, Mr. Corbett, I want to study in PA. We’d be happy to have you So long as you don’t take our funding away.” ... [This is a summary. T…Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 05:20 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Savage LoveI headed north last week to do Savage Love Live—a rapid-fire, slightly tipsy Q&A session—at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. It was my third visit to UAA and it was a blast. All of the questions i…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 03:06 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Parents of Slain Son Spread Anti-Violence Message to City’s Youth—And It Seems to Be WorkingOrganizers say Shooting4Success—created after the death of Roxborough High’s Shawnee Anderson—is reaching youth in ways the city never has. A little over a year ago, the family and friends of Roxborou…Mon, 13 Feb 2012, 12:20 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Catholic Church Fights to Kill PA's Statute of Limitation ReformAs 78-year-old state Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D-Philadelphia) began to speak to a crowd gathered in the rotunda of the capitol in Harrisburg at a public meeting in November, her voice wavered and…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 05:48 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Letters to the EditorProtect and Serve Regarding Michael Alan Goldberg’s article about slain Kensington bodega clerk Reyna Aguirre-Alonso: The cops should have been careful on how they approached this and they should be a…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 05:16 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Events
- Ellen Peckham: CONTINUUMEvent DetailsWHENFriday, March 02, 2012Recurring: ONCE Friday, March 02, 2012Recurring: DAILY TIME & PRICETime: Unknown Free daletart.com 141 N. Second St. Philadelphia, PA Daily from 03/02/2012 to 04…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 01:15 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Focus on the HarpEvent DetailsWHENSaturday, February 25, 2012Recurring: ONCE TIME & PRICE7:30pm $10 daletart.com 141 N. Second St. Philadelphia, PA One time only on 02/25/2012. Four Philadelphia musicians: Elizabeth M…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 01:14 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Jukebox ZerosEvent DetailsWHENMonday, March 05, 2012Recurring: ONCE TIME & PRICE8pm $12-$14 kungfunecktie.com 1248 N. Front St. Philadelphia, PA One time only on 03/05/2012. Performing with: TV Ghost and The Spits…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 01:12 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Purim CelebrationEvent DetailsWHENWednesday, March 07, 2012Recurring: ONCE TIME & PRICE7pm Free 615 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA One time only on 03/07/2012. Megillah reading and discussion with Elsie Stern, Professo…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 01:07 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Lotsa Lucky LeprechaunsEvent DetailsWHENFriday, March 16, 2012Recurring: ONCE Saturday, March 17, 2012Recurring: ONCE Saturday, March 17, 2012Recurring: ONCE TIME & PRICE10am & 1pm $7-$9 thebroadwaytheatre.org 43 S. Broadwa…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 12:32 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Various artists: FLASHFLooDEvent DetailsWHENFriday, March 02, 2012Recurring: DAILY TIME & PRICETime: Unknown Free littleberlin.org 2430 Coral St. Philadelphia, PA Daily from 03/02/2012 to 03/24/2012. FLASHFL00D is a semi-secret…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 11:59 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Message & Medium: the interplay of type and artEvent DetailsWHENThursday, March 01, 2012Recurring: DAILY Thursday, March 01, 2012Recurring: ONCE TIME & PRICE7pm Free philamoca.org 531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia, PA One time only on 03/01/2012. A pla…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 11:55 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Elaine Cameron-Weir & Ben Schumacher: 1867 1881 1981Event DetailsWHENFriday, March 02, 2012Recurring: WEEKLY Friday, March 02, 2012Recurring: ONCE TIME & PRICE12pm Free bodegaphiladelphia.org 253 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA One time only on 03/02/2012.…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 11:47 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Showcase UndergroundEvent DetailsWHENFriday, February 24, 2012Recurring: ONCE TIME & PRICE8pm-2am $12 facebook.com/marketlivemusic 2102 Market St. Philadelphia , PA One time only on 02/24/2012. We invite you to an evenin…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 11:41 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Small Factors VIIEvent DetailsWHENFriday, March 02, 2012Recurring: WEEKLY Friday, March 02, 2012Recurring: ONCE TIME & PRICE11am Free theclaystudio.org 137 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA One time only on 03/02/2012. Smal…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 11:37 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Music
- On the Record: Young Magic, The Fall, Van Halen & MoreAlbum reviews in 30 seconds or less. Pretty Good Dance Moves Limo (Mad Dragon) Sounds Like: Chicago electropop duo who recruit lady singers to build on their groove-heavy, danceable and movement-encou…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:12 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- The Fifth Annual Two-Piece Fest: 2 Days, 18 Hours, 40 BandsSome people believe human life began with a two-piece (see Adam and Eve), and throughout television history, proof that humans work best in twos has been consistently provided (see Marge and Homer Sim…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:10 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Critic's Pick: Mannequin PussyRemember Mannequin, the movie? It was released in 1987 and shot in Philadelphia. Andrew McCarthy plays a mannequin-maker who falls in love with a mannequin played by Kim Cattrall. But she’s not really…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 04:59 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Hip-Hop Collective Doomtree Lands In Philly This Week“Doomtree,” a noun, means three things: 1) A Minneapolis hip-hop ensemble composed of MCs Dessa, SIMS, P.O.S., Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan and producers Lazerbeak and Paper Tiger; 2) said ensemble’s rec…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 02:23 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- On the Record: Dr. Dog, Air, The Fray and MoreAlbum reviews in 30 seconds or less. Dr. Dog Be The Void (ANTI-) Sounds Like: West Philly’s resident rock royalty’s seventh studio album is all killer, no filler—packed full of vibes and moods drenche…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 02:21 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Critic's Pick: LuvstepPhiladelphia’s a hard, no-bullshit kinda city; this ruggedness is expressed in its music. From Schoolly D and the RAM Squad, to Clockcleaner, Leather and Cop Problem, there’s no denying what the Sugar…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 02:16 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Q&A With Sharon Van EttenThe artist sits down to talk about her new album, Tramp. After recording her first two records in Pa., Jersey native Sharon Van Etten settled on Brooklyn to record her third LP, Tramp. It’s out this w…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 05:11 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- On the Record: Lana Del Rey, Hospitality, Gotye and MoreAlbum reviews in 30 seconds or less. Lana Del Rey Born To Die (Interscope) Sounds Like: OK, she’s not that awful. Her debut’s got lots of songs besides “Video Games” that are shockingly enjoyable and…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 05:07 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Critic's Pick: Nicholas PaytonMeet the man who believes the word jazz is racist at its inception. Nicholas Payton, a trumpet ace since his teens, has embraced a new role as a Twitter agitator, the self-proclaimed “Creator of #BAM…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 05:02 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- South African Rave-Rappers Die Antwoord Keep It RealThanks to Lana Del Rey, who you probably know as “that awkward, puffy-lipped so-called singer who bombed on Saturday Night Live,” music critics have trapped themselves once again within the murky, mor…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 05:01 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Food
- Neighborhood-Friendly Tapestry on Fifth and Bainbridge Is Drama-FreeIt was a turbulent ride with Coquette and Adsum. The echo-y, tiled space at Fifth and Bainbridge has been no stranger to drama these past few years. When it was Coquette, a car plowed through the wind…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:07 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- The Food & Drink Issue: Soul FoodBURRRRRRRRPPPPP. Oh, sorry. We’ve been stuffing ourselves to the gills around here with soul food from every corner of this fair city. And in the Food & Drink Issue you can see where, exactly, we’ve b…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 03:03 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Sammy Chon's K-Town BBQ Is a Bust From Start to FinishAt a Korean restaurant, the most anticipated moment comes right before the banchan arrive. The waiter heading to your table with his tray of side dishes—the kimchee, the o-deng rice cakes, perhaps som…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 01:37 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- You’re Quite the Dish: Sneaky Spicy Greens at Phoebe’s BBQYou’re quite the dish, Sneaky Spicy Greens at Phoebe’s BBQ. Now don’t make any sudden moves. You can relax. It’s my flavor that’s sneaky. OK, but I’ve got my eye on you. What can you tell me about y…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 01:33 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Local Chefs Pick Their Favorite Valentine's FoodsThe Debbie Downers in your life might whine that Valentine’s Day is a bullshit “Hallmark holiday,” but in Philly, it’s really just another excuse—like you need one—to enjoy a great meal. “If you’re co…Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 05:04 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Proud to Be at American Sardine BarFinally, something good in Point Breeze. It’s hard to imagine a better accompaniment to a good pint of beer than American Sardine Bar’s eponymous sandwich. For $2, you get a soft-crusted, compact sand…Tue, 31 Jan 2012, 03:17 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- You’re Quite the Dish: Kampachi with Ruby Red Grapefruit and Fennel at Little FishKampachi with Ruby Red Grapefruit and Fennel, you’re quite the seasonal dish! Ahoy, matey! It’s only natural to serve me with grapefruit and fennel, which are both in season. Plus, you could use the v…Wed, 25 Jan 2012, 04:44 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- The State of Philly Booze 2012The lowdown on where and what to drink this year. Too often, we tend to drink the same stuff every time we go out. Here, then, is what a real New Year’s resolution should be about: Not exercising more…Wed, 25 Jan 2012, 04:43 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- You’re Quite the Dish: Lamb Stew at ZahavLamb Stew at Zahav, you are quite the hearty dish! I’m great for a pick-me-up during the cold winter months. And even if you’re not Lebanese—or Middle Eastern at all—I think I could become a new comfo…Wed, 18 Jan 2012, 04:18 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Chef Joseph Scarpone Is Back—This Time, With the Impressive UlivoWhen Joseph Scarpone opened Sovalo back in 2005, it quickly became a must-visit destination in the then-fledgling Northern Liberties restaurant scene, and a standout Italian-influenced spot in a city…Wed, 18 Jan 2012, 04:17 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Drink
- The Food & Drink Issue: Soul FoodBURRRRRRRRPPPPP. Oh, sorry. We’ve been stuffing ourselves to the gills around here with soul food from every corner of this fair city. And in the Food & Drink Issue you can see where, exactly, we’ve b…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 03:03 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- The State of Philly Booze 2012The lowdown on where and what to drink this year. Too often, we tend to drink the same stuff every time we go out. Here, then, is what a real New Year’s resolution should be about: Not exercising more…Wed, 25 Jan 2012, 04:43 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Hey, Philly: Here Are a Few Places to Eat on Christmas DayMaybe you’re not celebrating Christmas but still want to celebrate. Perhaps the turducken house fire from Thanksgiving is still fresh in your mind. Or maybe you’re just looking to get drunk, eat some…Fri, 23 Dec 2011, 12:09 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- The New Year's Eve Guide**Updated with new events! If the Mayans are right, this is the last time you’ll be ringing in anything. Lucky for you, there’s plenty of New Year’s Eve options to party away your last days. Whether y…Tue, 6 Dec 2011, 02:38 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- PW's Brian McManus Shares His Dive-Bar ObsessionA lot’s changed since 2005. The housing market’s collapsed. The economy has fallen to shit in every conceivable way. There are people living voluntarily outside City Hall. We got Obama. He got Osama.…Wed, 19 Oct 2011, 05:57 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Better Than Best: BarsBest Place to (Still) Extend the Weekend Waaay into Monday Ten years ago, the RUBA Club was a beloved Sunday night secret for the server set, a place where tired, artsy staffers melted memories of bei…Wed, 19 Oct 2011, 05:27 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- COOK Dive-Bar Food With PW’s Brian McManus and Tim McGinnisBrian McManus loves you, Philly. He loves you so much, he wandered into your most storied, dangerous, booze-soaked haunts and wrote a book about them, Philadelphia’s Best Dive Bars: Drinking and Divin…Wed, 19 Oct 2011, 05:01 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Six Drinks That'll Knock You on Your AssTreating yourself to an alcoholic beverage or two after a long day is all fine and dandy, but what about those particularly shitty (or joyous) times when a buzz simply isn’t enough? While we here at P…Wed, 7 Sep 2011, 07:05 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Old City's Art in the Age Takes Brewing Tradition to New OrleansThe first official flavor of this year's Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans' annual celebration of the art of the mixed drink, was rhubarb. On Wed., Aug. 20, at the Hotel Monteleone, Philadelphia's Ar…Fri, 29 Jul 2011, 11:27 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Wine Lists Around the City Are Better and More Affordable Than EverAt first glance, writing an interesting, cost-effective wine list in Philadelphia seems like it would be a perfect catch-22—or, more cynically, a no-win situation. There are the ever-present PLCB head…Wed, 27 Jul 2011, 05:43 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Arts & Culture
- God, Work and Sex Dominate Theatre Exile's "Knives in Hens"There's a good bet that it's unlike any show you've ever seen. In her director’s notes for Theatre Exile’s latest production, Brenna Geffers observes that playwright David Harrower’s Knives in Hens “h…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:26 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Comedy Dreamz Is Proof That Artists Can Be Funny, TooRose Luardo and Andrew Jeffrey Wright want you to laugh at their art. They’re an artist duo and the creators of Comedy Dreamz, a late-night comedy show that features the pair’s off-beat routine splice…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:02 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Calendar: Feb. 22-28Wednesday, Feb. 22 Life After Life While serving 36 years of a life sentence in Graterford prison for being an accomplice to a North Philadelphia second-degree murder, Tyrone Werts earned a bachelor’s…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 04:57 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- PW's Weekend PicksDear culture vultures: We scoured the city to bring you the best of what Philly has to offer. Enjoy! Calendar: Save the day with Superheroes Who Are Really Super. Portlandia stops in Philly on its br…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 08:46 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Photos Worth a Second Look at Bryn Mawr's "Double Take"Double Take, a photography show that highlights the Bryn Mawr College collection, asks us to look twice at photographs. Thoughtfully grouping diverse pictures in couples or threesomes, Double Take sug…Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 01:13 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Frederico Herrero's Work Looks Better on Murals Than In a GalleryThis much is true: Murals are Costa Rican artist Frederico Herrero’s strong suit. He has painted them on the walls of fishing huts in Basel, Switzerland, and on the walls of rooftop structures in Athe…Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 05:28 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Three Women Seek Answers—And Some Lovin'—in "Little Gem"If you have never been to a production by the Inis Nua Theatre Company, you are missing out on some seriously good theater. The latest success from artistic director Tom Reing’s company is the aptly t…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 02:20 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Calendar: Feb. 15-21Wednesday, Feb. 15 Kevin Bacon Back in October, the Kimmel Center chose Kevin Bacon as the official spokesperson for its 10th anniversary season celebrating Philly’s most legendary talents. Now, for o…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 12:29 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- PW's Weekend PicksDear culture vultures: We scoured the city to bring you the best of what Philly has to offer. Enjoy! Calendar: The Whitest Kids U Know bring the funny to the Troc. Louisville, Ky.’s noisy, arty psych-…Fri, 10 Feb 2012, 10:48 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- "Scottsboro Boys" at Philadelphia Theatre Company's Nearly Misses the MarkA bad show is easy to dismiss. But a potentially spectacular musical that barely misses the mark is far more disappointing. The latter is the case with The Scottsboro Boys, which is currently playing…Thu, 9 Feb 2012, 08:47 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Screen
- "The Conquest," a Docudrama on French Prez Nicolas Sarkozy, Is Not Really About Him at AllGrade: B- In its genesis, The Conquest, a docudrama on the flashy election campaign of French president Nicolas Sarkozy, wasn’t about Sarkozy at all. Indeed, it predated his rise entirely. Director/co…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:48 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- "Chico & Rita" a Surprise Oscar Nominee for Best Animated FeatureGrade: B- Of the Oscar categories, the one for Animated Feature (occasionally known as the “Just Give It to Pixar Award”) is relatively new, having been established only a decade ago. Perhaps that acc…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:45 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- PW Sits Down With "Rampart" Director Oren MovermanOren Moverman has directed only two features, namely 2010’s The Messenger and the new Rampart. But his name has popped up elsewhere. Moverman’s largely served as a screenwriting collaborator on oft-st…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:23 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Woody Harrelson Is Brilliant As a Bigoted Cop in "Rampart"Woody Harrleson delivers such a seething, magnificent performance as a bigoted knucklehead cop in Rampart, I’m still not sure why director Oren Moverman is so hell-bent on keeping us from being able t…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:19 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Six Less-Than-Deserving Best Picture Nominees (or Winners)The Broadway Melody (1929): Best Picture nominees tend to be a safe lot, although sometimes the Academy has sudden good taste. More often, such slips go in the other direction. The year 1929 wasn’t a…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 05:15 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Denzel Sleepwalks Through Yet Another Action Movie in "Safe House"Grade: C- It’s that time of year again, so here’s the latest in what seems to be a booming subgenre of medium-budget Denzel Washington programmers, during which the heroically indifferent superstar sc…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 08:31 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Greg Kinnear Tries (Unsuccessfully) to Be the Bad Guy in "Thin Ice"Grade: C+ It seemed perverse when Fred MacMurray, already well-established as a “nice guy” in family pictures, was hired as the amoral schlub in Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity. But then casting-again…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 08:31 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Ralph Fiennes Directs Shakespears' Seldom-Staged Play "Coriolanus"Grade: B There’s no proof that Coriolanus, a seldom-staged William Shakespeare tragedy that’s become Ralph Fiennes’ directorial debut, was ever mounted in its author’s lifetime, and only slightly more…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 11:25 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- "The Secret World of Arrietty" Is Just Like Real Life, But SmallerGrade: B Mary Norton’s 1952 juvenile novel The Borrowers was previously adapted in 1997, via a dog-poop-joke-heavy live-action British thing starring John Goodman that hasn’t been widely thought of si…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 11:18 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- "This Means War" Is the Worst Romantic Comedy in YearsOnce scheduled to open on Valentine’s Day, but at the last minute hastily shuffled a few days down the release calendar (presumably to prevent so many break-ups it could have conceivably threatened th…Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 05:25 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Multimedia
- Otis Day & The Knight's Toga Party
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- Occupy CPAC
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- Reyna Aguirre-Alonso Memorial VigilNeighbors and friends of slain West Kensington bodega clerk Reyna Aguirre-Alonso construct a memorial outside the store for a prayer vigil on Wed., Jan. 25.
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- Happy Hour Club at Red ZonePW's event series, Happy Hour Club at Red Zone.
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Real Estate news
- Reverse exchange can secure bargain real estateKeep deal alive when unexpected delays arise Keep deal alive when unexpected delays arise Tom Kelly Inman News® The duplex close to the university campus was too good for Harvey Blanks to... [This is…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 11:21 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Why we can't shake name brands from our brainsBook Review: 'Brandwashed: Tricks Companies Use to Manipulate Our Minds and Persuade Us to Buy' Book Review: 'Brandwashed: Tricks Companies Use to Manipulate Our Minds and Persuade Us to... [This is a…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 11:12 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Fix a botched tung oil finishOutdoor table becomes 'spotty' after exposure to dew Outdoor table becomes 'spotty' after exposure to dew Bill and Kevin Burnett Inman News® Q: I read your article about using tung oil on... [This is…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 08:50 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- 4 factors to consider before buying a homeMood of the Market Mood of the Market Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News® It's tax time, so those who don't own homes are seriously thinking about whether they should. And those who do are busy... [This…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 11:43 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- 3 home defects that can elude discoveryWho's liable for items overlooked during inspection? Who's liable for items overlooked during inspection? Barry Stone Inman News® DEAR BARRY: We bought our home two months ago and have... [This is a s…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 11:38 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Seniors: Avoid lump-sum mortgage payoffAlternatives help those on fixed incomes from becoming 'house rich and cash poor' Alternatives help those on fixed incomes from becoming 'house rich and cash poor' Benny Kass Inman News® DEAR... [This…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 11:32 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Pros and cons of 9 bathtub materialsSome keep water hot for longer, but convenience comes at a price Some keep water hot for longer, but convenience comes at a price Paul Bianchina Inman News® Last month, we discussed some of... [This i…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 11:32 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- 'Turnkey model' for bulk REO sales a win-win for contractors, communityTennessee firm manages rehab and renting for hundreds of homes Tennessee firm manages rehab and renting for hundreds of homes Steve Bergsman Inman News® In a number of cities, especially those... [Thi…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 11:06 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Don't overpay for title insuranceWhen refinancing your mortgage, ask about the 'reissue rate' When refinancing your mortgage, ask about the 'reissue rate' Jack Guttentag Inman News® Ten years ago, Kenneth Harney wrote an... [This is…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 03:48 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- 5 building permit issues you can't ignoreDon't get stuck with $20K bill when it's time to sell Don't get stuck with $20K bill when it's time to sell Dian Hymer Inman News® It's a good idea to check the building permit record on a ... [This i…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 02:25 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
The Trouble With Spikol
- Newt Gingrich and Bipolar Disorder ReduxI wrote about the issue of bipolar diagnosis and whether it matters for a presidential candidate. Check it out here. [...]
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- Women: Gluten Allergy Might Make You DepressedWhen I was a kid, I was aware that my grandmother was frequently sick as a result of something called “sprue.” It meant she had a weird diet, and was very thin. Sadly, she also had no... [...]
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- Rape Scene in “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (MAJOR SPOILERS)I had never read the books or seen the other films. I knew very little about the movie except that David Fincher (whose work I respect) directed it and the person I live with wanted to see it.... [...…Tue, 3 Jan 2012, 10:27 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Hate the DSM? Boycott Normal!From one of my most beloved organizations, MindFreedom, comes an effort to challenge notions of normalcy as the American Psychiatric Association meets to unveil the DSM-5. From MindFreedom.org: Free..…Tue, 3 Jan 2012, 11:01 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Shortage of Drugs for ADD/ADHDI was in CVS the other day waiting to fill my prescription for Dexedrine, when I overheard the guy in front of me being told they were out of Adderall. The pharmacy tech suggested he go to another...…Tue, 3 Jan 2012, 04:58 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Fantastic Article Illustrates the Personal Impact of MH CutsThe Chicago News Cooperative takes up the problem of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s decision to cut six of Chicago’s 12 mental health centers. In Philly, that would be devastating, so I can’t... [...]
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- Does Newt Gingrich Have Bipolar Disorder?UPDATE: I go into this a bit further over at the Philly Post. Check it out, and thanks for your comments. In today’s Daily Beast, Gail Sheehy writes about the exhaustive interviews she did with... [..…Wed, 28 Dec 2011, 10:50 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Emergency Rooms Struggle to Cope With SurgeA combination of service cuts and recession job losses is flooding hospital ERs with people suffering from psychological crises. This is in addition to the people who already rely on ERs for psych...…Wed, 28 Dec 2011, 06:04 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Depression Confessions: 2011 Celebrity Mental Health NewsHealth.com has come up with a list of celebrities who confessed in 2011 to having serious health issues, which is great because poring over back issues of People magazine would be enough to make me...…Tue, 27 Dec 2011, 06:38 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Peer Support Helps People With Dual DiagnosisI’m always proud to tell people I’m a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), but it isn’t something that’s well understood by people outside of the mental health community (and even... [...]
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PW Style
- Photo Slideshow: Treasures & Trinkets at Vix EmporiumAfter living in Philly for years, I recently realized I had never ceased the opportunity to go West. What did it finally take for me to trek out to Baltimore Ave? A century-old hat shop turned curio…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 10:30 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Get Crafty for CheapA few weeks ago, I assembled a pretty extensive list of local classes and workshops for PW’s Education Guide (if you haven’t already read it, I highly recommend you do). Having been blown away by home…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 04:29 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Old City’s Eccentric Lost + FoundHaving grown accustomed to shopping at the same places due to convenience and a busy schedule, I felt instantly refreshed and ready to make impulsive yet excellent purchases upon entering Old City’s L…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 10:48 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Does Your Favorite Lipstick Contain Lead?Though lead has been banned in paint since 1978 for its toxicity levels, you may be exposing yourself to it when you swipe on your favorite tube of lipstick, according to a recent MSNBC article. The F…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 09:00 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- ‘Launch Into Fashion’ Brings Philly’s Fashionistas TogetherSome of Philly’s best-dressed guys and gals came out for Moore College of Art and Design’s “Launch Into Fashion” to network with budding fashion designers and already established local designers. Seve…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 11:43 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- The Top Places for Spring Break Swimwear….For better or worse, Spring Break is coming, and that means we only have two weeks to get our swimsuits, towels, flip flops and beach bodies ready to lay on the beach and do absolutely nothing for an…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 04:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- The Not-So-Shocking “Brazilian B”For years, we’ve all suspected. It just didn’t seem plausible that there was simply something in the water in Brazil that made super-thin amazon women with big, perky mams . One Fashionista reporter…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 09:05 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- ‘Launch Into Fashion’ Tonight at MooreComplimenting established initiatives like DesignPhiladelphia and Philly Fashion Week, The Galleries at Moore College has just announced the launch of network, a new series of free networking events b…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 05:29 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Getting Addicted to Addiction Make-up Studio and BoutiqueThe degree of fabulousness that Addiction Make-up Studio & Boutique had was almost too much to handle. Immediately upon walking into the swanky storefront located on 10th and Pine, I was bombarded wit…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 11:23 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Project Prom Gives Inner-City Youth a Night to RememberMuch like many of Philadelphia’s high-school students, Maryelis Santiago couldn’t afford to attend her senior prom. But, with the help of her community members, she was fortunate enough to attend a ni…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 05:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Make Major Moves
- New Philly Duo Lifelines Opens A Phonographic Arts Show At Silk City TonightKayla Murphy’s a face you’d recognize if you’ve ever stepped foot into Voyeur (for Snacks, maybe?) or Woody’s (for Stash, perhaps?). But she’s much more than a no-nonsense bartender – she’s a killer d…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 07:23 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- It’s Fat Tuesday And There’s Some Louisiana Flavor To Be Found At The Blockley TonightTomorrow’s Ash Wednesday, and for the religious, the beginning of Lent. Lent lasts between tomorrow and Easter and typically requires observance of self-denial, penance, repentance, and prayer. So tha…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 11:06 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Will Someone Please Explain The New Po Po Video To Us?Really. You’d be doing us a huge favor. The above clip is a video for two Po Po songs, “Teen Dreamz” and “Let’s Get Away” off their album Dope Boy Magick, which comes out next Tuesday. We like the al…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 09:40 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Rihanna Teaming Up With Chris Brown On “Birthday Cake”: A One-Two Punch For WomenOK, so, yes, there are about a thousand and one things wrong with Chris Brown teaming up with Rihanna, a woman he beat savagely just a few short years ago, for a remix of her song “Birthday Cake.” (Li…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 08:51 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Listen To A New Santigold Track: “Disparate Youth”Like it? It’s available tomorrow on iTunes.Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 01:33 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- The Next Few Tuesdays: Who’s Got Records Coming Out With Philly Tour Spots To Support ‘Em?Since this week’s one of the bleaker we’ve seen for early-week concert action, let us conceive of this last full week of February as the calm before the spring storm. Here comes March! And here at MMM…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 12:48 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- 12 Things We Saw, Heard And Learned At Last Night’s Portlandia Tour ShowLast night Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein brought a live version of their popular IFC show Portlandia to town for two sold out shows at the Troc. We were at the late 10:30pm show! Here are 12 thin…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 09:22 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Go See It This Weekend: Inspectah Deck, Zola Jesus, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, John Mayall And PortlandiaFriday, Feb. 17 Retrograde presents: GLAM! Hosted by the Divine Miss Jimmi, this night of 1970s glam rock will feature live entertainment from the psycho-billy rock band Cthulhu Martini, Philly’s own…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 10:39 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Win Tickets To See The Portlandia Tour!Lots and lots of shows are as good as IFC’s Portlandia. But few shows are as right. The pair of Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live) and Carrie Brownstein (Wild Flag, Sleater-Kinney) have a way of hitti…Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 07:34 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
- Win Tickets To See Less Than Jake’s Friday Show At The Troc!!We’re generally apt to agree when anyone anywhere bags on what a shit state Florida is: the heat, the bugs, the gators, the hicks, the fundamental Christians, the stolen elections, the cocaine money,…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 01:33 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com