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What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend. Finishing the Game - We posted the preview for this one a ways back. It's a mockumentary about director Robert Clouse's attempt to finish the film Game of Death after the untimely death of its star, Bruce Lee. In Finishing the Game, Clouse starts a frantic search for an impersonator to replace Lee, and much wackiness and Hollywood satire ensue. Sounds like fun, but keep in...

As it gets closer to Halloween for LAist, a contributer recollects her tale of staring down the serial killer, Richard Ramirez, otherwise known as the Night Stalker. Must think happy thoughts -- okay, free organic chocolate chip cookies for Los Angeles -- now that's a happy thought. Other happy Los Angeles thoughts include an interview with Jack Kehler of The Big Lebowski (he was the Dude's landlord), a beautiful and magical photographic moment in Venice and the press making the speaker of the California State Assembly, Fabian Nunez, run away when being asked hard questions about sketchy luxurious and worldly expenses.

This Phillyist is a Libra, a sign that is characterized by indecisiveness and the desire for nice things (Linda Goodman describes us as "pink, fluffy clouds"). It is with great rejoicing then that we greeted the news that Lush (purveyor of bath bombs the world over) on Walnut is a Libra too, and will be celebrating its first birthday in spa-ish style. They're offering goodies throughout the day, complimentary chair massages from 5-8 pm, and a goody bag if you RSVP. Giving out gifts at your own party. Now that's class! (And for anyone agonizing over birthday gift giving, Phillyist thinks the Think Pink bomb is divine).

Seattlest watches as a S.L.U.T. is born and Seattle Flickr users go nuts over a local art installation. A restaurant critic demands a Diner's Bill of Rights over a gnat next to her drink, and, in lieu of a Portlandist, Seattlest debates with itself over the identity of the Northwest's crown jewel. Seattlest also joins the guys from Fantagraphics for an ill-fated gun party in the woods.

What's new and/or interesting at Philly theaters this weekend.

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week.

What with Paris Hilton's release earlier this week and the upcoming celebration of American Independence (sorry, Londonist!), we've been thinking a lot about freedom. Freedom to vote, freedom to choose, and most importantly, freedom to blog. Here are a few things we're happy we've been free to blog about this week.

Happy Father's Day! For those of you who have dads, are dads, or know dads, this one's for you, from all of us at the Gothamist network.

Mecurio was hilarious. His sharp riffs on the audience members were like the comic version of freestyle. He pulled an old guy out of the audience who was wearing nuthuggers and tried to convince the guy to hold up his leg so everyone could see his balls. If you've read any of our posts, you'll know that this humor is right up our alley. We couldn't breathe by the end of his set. At times the racial humor made us a bit uncomfortable, but maybe we're just too PC these days.

The nicer the weather gets, the busier we get across the Ist-A-Verse. But we like being busy. Here's a peek at what we've been up to since last week!

This week’s quote comes from actor Matthew Ashford, who said: “I was prepared for the theatre, but not for the nuts and bolts.” Now, on with the listings!

We learned via our friends at Bostonist and Gothamist that the whole city of Boston was freaking out yesterday due to some electronic signs that had been planted around the city (Bostonist even dug up a video of one being hung up). To anybody in the know, they are obviously ads for Aqua Teen Hunger Force (they've got Mooninites on them and everything!), but to everybody else they appeared to be mysterious bomb-like blinking packages with wires sticking out of them. Cops and other officials are not very happy. Perhaps the funniest/scariest bit is that the devices have been in place for two to three weeks in Boston and other cities around the nation - including Philadelphia!

We don't know about you, but it's friggin cold out there. Well, not for some of you. It seems as though places that are supposed to be cold are warm and places that are supposed to be warm are cold. Or maybe that's just us. Either way, we're freezing.

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.

You know who's going to be upset about those Bikini Bandits? The Houston school system. Houstonist also reports on some redevelopment shenanigans over a landmark theater.

Looking ahead at your Monday night and seeing nothing but watching re-runs or scouring Myspace for high school classmates?

- Last week it was identity theft, this week's crime - dealing illicit prescription drugs.
- And speaking of drug-dealing - what's worse than getting picked up by the cops for alleged drug trafficking? Maybe getting picked up for having "weapons of mass destruction" when the cops come to your apartment and find you have "a two-liter plastic soda bottle, covered with duct tape, with a several-inch long fuse sticking out of the spout" - or, a "condom bomb." Whatever that is. All we know is that no one wants to be around when a condom explodes unexpectedly.
- Poor Rocky. The placement of his effigy is once again under debate. To add insult to injury, journalists are using this battle as an excuse to trot out their limited boxing lingo in all the headlines.
Image credit: Flickr user trec_lit

their recylables in a single container for collection..including flattened cardboard boxes and #1 & #2 plastics (like drink containers). For more info visit the Street's Department recycling website.

LAist is flashing a sad peace out to their editor Carolyn Kellogg with one hand and bumping knuckles with their new head typist L.A. blogger king Tony Pierce with the other.

Somebody Set Us Up the Bomb: The Lunabomber is trying to resurrect the "All Your Base" meme in honor of its fifth year. Phillyist is happy to help, because we'd rather see "All Your Base" make a triumphant return than the dreaded Dancing Hamsters.

No one wanted it to turn out this way, but it has: Little Gavin Floyd has crashed and burned in the big leagues.