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By Matt Prigge
Philadelphia Welcomes the First International Free Speech Film Festival
In the wake of recent revolutions in the Middle East and Africa—and of international civil-rights debates ranging from Iran to America’s own cities—putting out a global call for films about those sorts of topics should be a powerful tool for spotlighting both the issues and the documentary storytellers working hard to present them.
By J. Cooper Robb
A Man's Effort to Protect His Sons Comes at a Cost in "The Walworth Farce"
The only member of the family who leaves the flat is Sean, who makes a daily trip to the supermarket to fetch the props for that evening’s performance (roast chicken figures prominently in their little production and doubles as the family’s dinner). They have maintained this exact routine for 20 years. They clearly follow the creed that the show must go on.
By Dan Savage
Savage Love
I work in an office tower in downtown Seattle. From time to time, I go to a bathroom on a mostly deserted floor, go into a stall, and rub out a quick one.
By Kevin Brosky
East Hundred Frontwoman Beril Guceri Talks About the Band Ending
Philly five-piece East Hundred just ended their impressive eight-year run with a show last week at Johnny Brenda’s to a room packed full of family, friends and fans.
MORE...
- FOOD: The Walnut Street Supper Club Opens Its Big Show to a Whimper
- NEWS AND OPINION: Letters to the Editor
- ARTS AND CULTURE: COMEDY > Bathe in the Unique Light of Comedian Reggie Watts
- MUSIC: On the Record: S. Carey, Silversun Pickups, Felix, & More
- MUSIC: Critic’s Pick: Yo Gotti
- FOOD: Local Food & Drink Cravings? There's an App (or Two) for That
- SCREEN: CAPSULES > An Eternal Bachelor Goes on Dates With Elderly Ladies in "Bernie"
- SCREEN: "The Dictator" is Sacha Baron Cohen’s Least Fleshed-Out Role
- SCREEN: A Girl Goes on a Series of Dates to Scientifically Prove Her Fiance's Sincerity in "Losing Control"
- SCREEN: Six Dark Films About Pregnancy
- SCREEN: "Surviving Progress" is a Doomsday Doc in the Guise of a Dynamic Cine-essay
- SCREEN: "Mansome" Takes a Look at the Evolving Definition of Masculinity
- SCREEN: "What to Expect When You’re Expecting" Borrows the Name, But Not Much Else
- ARTS AND CULTURE: Calendar: May 16-22
- ARTS AND CULTURE: Napoleon Gallery Honors the Tortured Genius of a Local Dinosaur Lover
- NEWS AND OPINION: Philly Mom Launches Traveling Nanny Agency for Parents in the Arts Community
- SCREEN: "First Position" Trails a Group of Ballet Dancers En Route to Competition
