What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend. 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Two friends and roommates in Communist Romania in the late '80s find themselves with a problem: one of them is pregnant and needs an abortion, but abortions are illegal. They find a man who will perform one anyway, but he won't accept money, and demands an "alternate" commodity instead. Eeww. This is getting great reviews, but it also sounds......

Every weekday of December (except for December 25, that is), Phillyist will be counting down to 2008 with our highlights from the past year and our predictions for the next. If you have a list you'd like to submit, let us know! 10. Jumper - Yeah, I know it stars the whiny Darth Vader, but it's also got Sam "Motherfucking" Jackson, and a screenplay co-written by David Goyer about a war between teleporters and those......

The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment. Exer-gaming is the way of the future, people! We know we'd be doing a lot more exercising if it were also a video game. (Via Sarah) Even though we use Microsoft's products every day, and often even enjoy doing so, we have to admit to feeling quite a bit of schadenfreude when we read this article. (Via Sarah) Sad news -......

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend. Most Likely to Rule: A Night of Crawling Terror! w/Squirm and The Boogens - Another wonderful double feature of cheesy B-movies courtesy of the folks at Exhumed Films. When Phillyist saw Squirm a few years ago, it was as part of an episode of one of our most beloved (and sadly now twice cancelled) TV shows, the movie-lampooning program "Mystery Science Theater 3000." So you know......

This week’s quote comes from the musical Damn Yankees. The players on a baseball team are singing that they aren’t the greatest players, but at least they play with heart. Unfortunately, we can relate. Now, on with the listings! Nine Parts of Desire - Heather Raffo’s one woman play is based on a series of interviews he’s conducted with Iraqui women who have been affected by the violence that has become a part of Iraqui......

The answer, of course, is applause. This week's quote comes from the musical Applause, a musical adaptation of All About Eve. In this scene, a group of gypsies relate how difficult their lives are, but say the payoff is in the applause. We're sure the actors in the productions below would agree. Now, on with the listings! The Boys - One more world premiere for Philadelphia theatre – this one a family drama. January 28-February......

Each week on Phillyist, we'll bring you our takes on the best and worst of local and national films. And since we're compassionate writers here at Phillyist, we also won't torture you with titles like "Phillyist's Phriday Philm Phun!" Of course, we did consider it. You have to consider it. Dark Water by Star C. Foster If you go to Dark Water expecting a suspenseful, horror film a la The Ring, you'll be disappointed. What......