The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment. MoviesOnline has a ton of clips up from the upcoming Neil Marshall film, Doomsday. (Via) The next group in Hollywood we have to worry about striking is the actors. They're represented by the Screen Actors' Guild, who for some reason don't even want to start negotiating with producers until April. So another union, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists,......

A tall, icy glass of our favorite internet junk, just for you. The upcoming print edition of Empire Magazine has a couple of cool new pictures from The Incredible Hulk. Looks like William Hurt makes a kick-ass General Ross! Rumor is that a sequel to The Last Starfighter is on the way, focusing on the son of the titular character from the first movie, and featuring the talents of the original writing, directing, and acting......

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......

Will Smith is one of Philadelphia's great "local boy makes good" stories (and Philly hasn't forgotten that, either; I'm pretty sure I sat next to his school teacher at the preview screening of this film that I attended, and even though she was asleep for a good portion of it, she seemed happy to be there). He's come a long way, and although he doesn't always make the best choices, he does always put in......

Yes, it's that time of year again: gift-getting time! Will Santa bring you that video game console you're hoping for? Or is this finally the year when Satan will give you eternal life and help you take over the world? Perhaps in honor of this wonderful time of year, the International House has quite a treat for us tonight: not only are they screening famous German filmmaker F.W. Murnau's silent film Faust (adapted from......

The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment. Heh. Txt of the Living Dead is a pretty brilliant art project. (Via Jill) Bill Shatner is still pretty pissed about being left out of the new Star Trek. He's even calling it a bad business decision. We'd tell him to get over himself, but we know that's impossible. (Via Jill) A lot of people will probably never be able to......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Dane Cook: Rough Around the Edges Wachovia Spectrum Wed, 11/21/07, 7:30PM On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation Artie Lang Tower Theater, Upper Darby Mon, 12/31/07, 10PM $49.50-$75 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC Misery Loves Kompany......

This week, Phillyist saw the waters of a landmark fountain run red for a Showtime marketing stunt, the Phils pull ahead, and some serious nostalgia. They also got a chance to review an awesome tribute album, reminded folks to see the King, and appreciated their beautiful skyline. Chicagoist knows what it's like to like the Cubs. But naming your kid Wrigley Fields? At least they can breathe a little easier now that Grossman's out......

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend. Rocket Science - When a film is described as "inspirational," we immediately approach it with suspicion, but this one at least has an interesting premise: a 15-year-old high school student (Reece Thompson) with an uncontrollable stutter decides to work through his disability by joining the debate team at school. The film is directed by Jeffrey Blitz, who overcame a speech impediment of his own as a......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Joe Piscopo Resorts Atlantic City Wed, 8/8/07 - Thu, 8/23/07, many dates and times $30 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster MUSIC The Last Goodnight, Mat Kearney, and Kingsfoil Chameleon Club, Lancaster Mon, 8/6/07, 6PM $9.70 On sale:......

Tuesday The Center City Opera Theater wraps up its run of the world premiere of Lieberman's The Picture of Dorian Grey. You can read the Inquirer's take on it here. Perelman Theater (Kimmel Center); 8 PM; $39-$98 Wednesday Another installment of the Church of the Holy Trinity's brown bag lunch concert series with the Father John D’Amico Jazz Band. Holy Trinity (Rittenhouse Square); 12:30 PM; FREE Friday Boost your vocabulary while listening to catchy tunes.......

“Well, there are various directions we see it going in. I personally envision LNS as a chance to bring together like minded-crazies, shave some heads and commit various acts of random mayhem. But, you know, this is a start.” So says Post Midnight, host of Late Night Series: Philadelphia, as he speeds down the Jersey turnpike on his way to University City. Every Thursday Night he makes the 30 minute trek (“at least the......

Movie: Invisible Waves Future Screening: Sunday, April 8, 7:30 PM, Ritz East 1 I see a fair number of pretentious, art-house movies at the festival every year (see, for example, Invisible Waves), and I’m continually amused by the variety of euphemisms that festival programmers and blurb-writers employ when they essentially mean either “slow,” “boring,” or both. However, I assume that some of you may be festival neophytes who, for whatever reason, are not exactly sitting......

March is trying to go out like a lamb, but some damn chill yesterday morning left Phillyist wondering when the weather is going to warm up for good. Not like global warming for good, but you get it. Anyhow the Philly blogosphere was kind of light this week. That said, there was a definite sense of hope in the air; the snow has melted (what snow?), and it's almost skirts and/or shorts time. It's also......

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend. Avenue Montaigne - A beautiful young woman comes to Paris and ends up working as a waitress at a fashionable cafe on the titular street, which is the "city’s nexus for art, music, theater, and fashion." So her customers are all famous, rich, or trying to be famous or rich. But she's not really aware of this, and her honesty and naivety changes them, and in......

You know what's the most fun thing about living in the suburbs after an ice storm? Shoveling. No, really, we swear. It's all the exercise you could possibly need, and after you come in, there's always a warm pot of soup and some hot chocolate waiting for you. I mean, what's not to love about shoveling two inches of solid ice and snapping a pair of shovels doing it? So, Fun In the Suburbs......

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. Want to write the next great rock book on that totally amazing album by that one guy? Shoot your idea at music blog 33 1/3 and see if it sticks. (Via Editor Jill) Those end of year sum-up lists aren't all done yet, folks! Just check out Idolator's 2006 Jackin' Pop Critics Poll! They surveyed critics and writers......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY Music at The Green Line: Recently compared to the "second coming of DEVO" by AD Amorosi, Kilroy brings his singular sound to the Green Line Cafe (43rd & Baltimore) for a free show at 8PM. This Phillyist has known Kilroy a long time, but we never know what he'll do next. Mad Poets: The Mad Poets Society presents poet Edward Francis at The Last Drop (13th and......

The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment. Have you heard of Spamusement? The concept - a web comic based on actual subject lines of spam emails - is pure genius, and the execution is often the same. Apparently it doesn't get updated as often as one might hope, but there have been a couple new ones in the past few weeks, and there's a nice archive for you......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY Puppet Uprising: Puppet Uprising brings in the holiday with "Alice & Frank: The work of Lewis Carroll and Mary Shelley from the Victorian Era to the Information Age presented in the form of two fine puppet shows by Toronto's Stranger Theatre and Philadelphia's Shoddy Puppet Company." 8PM at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street). Free - with a suggested donation of $5 - $10. Improv with the N......

This week’s quote comes from Bertolt Brecht, master of the stage himself. What you see above you is just the end of it; the full thing reads: “We need a type of theatre which not only releases the feelings, insights and impulses possible within the particular historical field of human relations in which the action takes place, but employs and encourages those thoughts and feelings which help transform the field itself.” Now, on with......

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What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend. 49 Up - This is the latest installment in a fascinating documentary film series by director Michael Apted (the first installment was directed by Paul Almond, but Apted took over from there). Basically, Apted revisits the same 14 British folks every seven years and shows us where they are now. And yes, they really did start back in 1964, when these people were 7 years old.......

Phillyist is pleased and proud to welcome Katie Kuhl into the fray. In addition to looking for love in all the wrong places, Katie is a local actress who will someday be doing great things, onstage and in life. Just you wait. One of my dearest, darling manhunting partners emailed me this today: “Lots of Missed Connections on Craigslist at The Last Drop. We need to start spending more time there.” I didn’t know what......

Movie Monday Wednesday at The Troc: X-Men 3: The Last Stand. Doors open at 6, admission is $3 (applicable towards foodstuffs), and the Troc is located at 1003 Arch Street. When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts: Spike Lee's film about Hurricane Katrina and its after effects is being screened by Scribe Video Center at iHouse (3701 Chestnut Street). $10. 7PM Elcy's Open Mic Wednesdays: "Uncensored open mic for poetry, prose and......

We probably don’t need to explain that quote, but if we do, just know it’s from our first play in the listings. And hey, Philly theatre is back in full swing, now that PLAF is winding down. Now, on with the listings! Schoolhouse Rock Live! - Just knowing this play exists is making us remember how to make a bill. September 14-30. Tickets online. A Prayer for Owen Meany - Baseball…and death! September 14-October 15.......

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. Here's another fun Flickr group (you know, besides this one): The Secret Life of Toys. (Via) Today's list is from Entertainment Weekly and it's the 25 Most Controversial Movies Ever. It's hard to disagree with most of their choices (and believe us, we were ready to!); these are all indeed quite controversial movies. The coveted (?) top spot......

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend. The Proposition - This is just showing up in regular release this weekend, but Phillyist already saw it at the Philadelphia Film Festival. Check out our review here. Trailer Showing at: Ritz at the Bourse Wah-Wah - Yeah, like we just said, new to regular release, but Phillyist already saw it at the festival. The review is here. Trailer Showing at: Ritz Five Most Likely to......

Films: The Last Western, The Sun, & Shadowboxer Future Screenings: The Last Western None The Sun Sunday, April 2nd, 12PM, at the Ritz Five (which is already ongoing! Oops) Shadowboxer Sunday, April 2nd, 5PM, at the Prince Keeping yourself fed and hydrated is important, but can often be forgotten in the mad rush from film to film. A couple across the aisle from me at one of my showings yesterday had really done it up......

When it comes to the Film festival, I tend to focus on the international aspect, looking at these two weeks as an opportunity to see, on the glorious big screen, foreign films that might not get a major US release. However if you, like just about everyone I know, are currently scrambling to coordinate your movie schedule around your life (is a melodrama worth burning a up a sick-day for? I'm still undecided); you should......