So, what is Cloverfield? Probably if you've watched the ads, you've thought of Godzilla, and although it certainly has a lot in common with that series, it also has elements of The Blair Witch Project. It's a monster movie, but told in a hyper-realistic way, from the point of view of the people on the streets who are running between the toes of the monster. Critics (well, the cut-rate ones, anyway) will often compare films......

Election night, NBC 10 had the best broadcast locally, supplying the right mix of live coverage, analysis and discussion, as seen on both its own newscast, and the one it produces for WPHL. Admittedly, Tim Lake seems like he should be hosting Good Day Tampa Bay or some late night infomercial rather than a newscast. Also, there is something disconcerting about Renee Chenault-Fattah anchoring election coverage, seeing as how her husband is U.S. Congressman......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Movie Monday Tuesday at The Troc: This week, the Monday movie is on Tuesday. I wouldn't argue, since the movie is Taxi Driver, and Travis Bickle isn't someone I'd suggest having a disagreement with. $3 admission, applicable towards concession. Doors open at 6, the show starts at 8, and you must be 21+ to attend. The Troc is located at 1003 Arch Street. Inverse: The Inverse Poetry Reading......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Residency: "Featuring artists from some of the best Philly Bands." Aaron from The Teeth with Simon Stanford and Rick Flom (from National Eye). $5 at The Fire (412 W. Girard). 9PM Fancy Pants Cinema: Weekly showcase for local filmmakers. Free at 10PM at the North Third Restaurant (3rd & Brown Streets). The Big Picture: A weekly evening of randomized entertainment, with the odd visual artist and a performing......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Fancy Pants Cinema: Free, weekly showcase for local filmmakers. Free at 10PM at the North Third Restaurant (3rd & Brown Streets). Rock Tits: Garage rock at The Khyber (56 S. 2nd Street). Free at 9PM (21+). The Big Picture: A weekly evening of randomized entertainment, with the odd visual artist and a performing house band made up of interchanging musicians drawn from that evening's sign-up roster. $5. 9PM......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Fancy Pants Cinema: A weekly showcase for local filmmakers. Free at 10PM at the North Third Restaurant (3rd & Brown Streets). Because We Make the Rockin' World Go 'Round: "Fat Tuesdays: Fat Girl Film Fest at the Rotunda," occurring on the final Tuesdays in April, May & June. Billed as "an evening of revelry and fun with fat girls and the folks who love them," April's event is......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Shame: Pennsylvania popsters Shame play free at noon at Upstairs Live! (3025 Walnut Street). Reverberation: DJs Brown Jeff & Davis spin for Free, 9PM at The Khyber (56 S. 2nd Street). 21+ The Big Picture: A weekly evening of randomized entertainment, with the odd visual artist and a performing house band made up of interchanging musicians drawn from that evening's sign-up roster. $5. 9PM at The Five Spot......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Philly Folk: Philly Bluegrass band The Lowlands appear at The Tin Angel with Johnny Miles & Kate Barbato. 8:30PM. $8 (20 S. 2nd Street) Correction: This show is on Wednesday the 12th. Many apologies! The Big Picture: A weekly evening of randomized entertainment, with the odd visual artist and a performing house band made up of interchanging musicians drawn from that evening's sign-up roster. $5. 9PM at The......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Chick Lit: Local author and blogger Jennifer Weiner (Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, etc.) will be reading tonight at Kol Tzedek at Calvary Center (801 S. 48th Street) where she is Writer-in-Residence. Her talk begins at 7:30, and there is a suggested donation of $5. Josh Komorowski and Friends Featuring Joel Ackerson: Philadelphia musician Josh Komorowski hosts a free night of music at Upstairs Live! (3025 Walnut......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Taina Asili: Transformation Award winner, Taina Asili, presents Bend With the Wind, a multi-media exploration of "an Afro-Boricu warrior's fight against colonialism." This free event begins at 7:30 PM at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street). Kate Gaffney's TiredWired Showcase: Kate Gaffney hosts Danielle Miraglia, Joshua Heard Park & Kyle Justin Free @Upstairs Live! (3025 Walnut Street). 8PM Modern Rock Dance Party: With DJ Steve Singer at Grape Street......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Modern Rock Dance Party: With DJ Steve Singer at Grape Street (4100 Main Street, Manayunk). No cover, 21+) Open Mic with Matt Spade & Eric LFD: At Club 218 (218 South Street). Sign-ups are at 8PM. This event is free. Big Shot: Weekly night of '60s & '70s reggae at The M Room (15 W. Girard) Free (21+) The Big Picture: A weekly evening of randomized entertainment, with......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Open Mic with Matt Spade & Eric LFD: At Club 218 (218 South Street). Sign-ups are at 8PM. This event is free. X Marks the Spot: Sadat X at The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) with Zion 1. The show starts at 7PM, is all ages, and costs $10. Big Shot: Weekly night of '60s & '70s reggae at The M Room (15 W. Girard). Free (21+). The......

Rock Tits: DJ Joel spins garage rock at the Khyber (56 S. 2nd Street). 9PM. Free. (21+) Big Shot: Weekly night of '60s & '70s reggae at The M Room (15 W. Girard) Free (21+) The Big Picture: A weekly evening of randomized entertainment, with the odd visual artist and a performing house band made up of interchanging musicians drawn from that evening's sign-up roster. $5. 9PM at The Five Spot (5 South Bank Street).......