The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. Some cool stuff is coming out of the NY Toy Fair, including pics of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull LEGO figures; some news and behind-the-scenes footage about upcoming movies like Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, G.I. Joe, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars; and Mattel Speed Racer toys. Apparently there's going to be a total......

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend. Juno - Another of this year's big pregnancy comedies! We'll have a review coming up later today. Trailer Showing at: Ritz at the Bourse The Red Balloon - A remake of the 1956 French classic about the evil red balloon that stalks and kills people! Well, okay, it's not a mean and deadly balloon. But it does stalk people! Juliette Binoche stars as a single mother......

Two separate laws aimed at making most government records public by default are making their way through the state legislature. The House bill, which was approved by a committee yesterday, is stronger than the bill that was passed by the Senate yesterday, 48-1. Another day, another shooting in Philadelphia. Two officers responding to a call about a man causing a disturbance in West Philadelphia early yesterday morning chased the man into an alley, where he......

Wednesday Dame Kiri Te Kanawa stops by Philadelphia for a recital of Mozart, Strauss, Poulenc, Puccini and Copland on her Farewell Tour. This may be your last chance to hear the world-renowned New Zealand soprano. Verizon Hall (Kimmel Center); 8 PM; $34-$81 Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the very accomplished Juilliard Quartet in an evening of Haydn, Shostakovitch, and Beethoven. Perelman Hall (Kimmel Center); 8 PM; $22.50 Thursday The Philadelphia Orchestra presents an Access Concert,......

Here's how you're in luck. There are still tickets available for tonight's Crowded House show at the Mann Music Center. You know, the one where Pete Yorn is opening for them? We're going to be honest. We love Crowded House. They have albums on our list of desert island discs, without question. We refuse to be embarrassed about how ridiculously excited we are to see a band who had their first stateside hit when......

Films: Eagle Vs. Shark, City In Heat Future Screenings: Eagle Vs. Shark: No future screenings scheduled, but we hear the movie's going into wide release this summer. City In Heat: No future screenings. Well folks, this is it for me. Twenty-one movies in twelve days. I'm not going to tonight's closing night festivities (I'm reviewing a play), but I don't mind: my Festival experience ended on a very high note. Eagle Vs. Shark Imagine if......

A steaming hot pile of our favorite things from around the internets. This video is pretty brilliantly made. It looks like it's going to be your typical home-made teen party video, but then... well, let's just say drunkenness and lightsabers don't mix. (Via Steve) Battlestar Galactica season 3 gag reel, complete with political commentary, clips from random other shows and movies, and a BG rap! If you're not caught up, stay away, as spoilers abound.......

Councilman Frank DiCicco is declaring war on the casinos. In related news, some folks who had been charged with disorderly conduct after protesting the casinos outside the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's offices last month have been acquitted. Are we heading toward tougher gun control laws in Philly? The Police Commissioner and various gun control advocates are calling for them, after the release of a report that highlights two dozen cases around the country, and......

Our weekly look into the odd, strange and bizarre at one .org. On the ethics of bike stealing. Bridezillas, please apply, but realize that the crazy will show up on TV. Dunno. But that Bambi/Thumper thing never seemed right to me, either. Topic of the week: Walmart. Discuss. Skip the first two lines and jump to “For the Nerds.” It’s the perfect label. You’re absolutely right. But you might want to calm down before......