2008 ITVS
Thurs., Dec. 4, 6pm. Free. Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. 215.573.3234. www.therotunda.org
Helvetica, the movie, is getting almost as ubiquitous as Helvetica, the font. The documentary about the popular typeface has been a hit since opening at SXSW last March. Helvetica isn't just about the font, its history and the evil super-villain Arial, a pale imitation of Helvetica. The film intersperses the history of Helvetica with interviews with type designers, both Helvetica enthusiasts and (gasp!) haters. The movie's entertaining: Seeing middle-aged men scream at the camera due to a hatred of a font--and a good, clean one at that--is a riot. But Helvetica is most engaging when it focuses on how type design influences perception. What's funny is the bald man screaming about how he hates Helvetica; what's more interesting is the riposte from other designers on why they like it. At its best, the movie focuses on how designers think and how that influences us, the simple little peons who probably can't even tell the difference between Helvetica and Arial. A couple of giveaways, prefilm: The lowercase "t" in Arial has a slanted top; Helvetica's is flat. Helvetica's "G" has a spur at the bottom, too. (Daniel McQuade)
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Art Institute of Philadelphia
5-8pm. Various artists: "Philadelphia Stories: Yours, Mine, Ours." Thru Jan. 23. 1622 Chestnut St. www.artinstitutes.edu
Artists' House Gallery
5-8:30pm. Various artists: "Small Works Exhibit." Thru Dec. 24. 57 N. Second St. www.artistshouse.com
Bambi Gallery
6-10pm. Various artists: "Cherishables." Thru Jan. 25. 1817 Frankford Ave. www.bambiproject.com
BlinkArt Gallery
6-9pm. Various artists: "Photography Meets Painting." Thru Dec. 31. 108 Chesnut St. www.blinkartgallery.com
Cerulean Arts
5-9pm. Anne Canfeild: "Territorial." Thru Jan. 9. 1355 Ridge Ave. www.ceruleanarts.com
Da Vinci Art Alliance
6-9pm. Patricia Burns and Patricia O' Halloran: "Patricia x 2." Thru Dec. 31. 704 Catharine St. www.davinciartalliance.org
Edge Gallery
6-9pm. Various artists: "Journey Through Abstraction." Thru Dec. 27. 72 N. Second St. www.edgegalleryllc.com
F.A.N. Gallery
5-9pm. John Winship: "Recent Paintings." Thru Dec. 27. 221 Arch St. www.fanartgallery.com
InFusion Coffee and Tea
7-9pm. Heather Keton: "Heather Keton." Thru Feb. 4. 7133 Germantown Ave. www.infusioncoffeeandtea.com
Main Line Art Center
6-9pm. Various artists: "Holiday Fine Craft Sale." Thru Dec. 14. 746 Panmure Rd., Haverford.
Michener Art Museum
1-2pm. Robert Infarinato: "Saving Face." Thru March 15. 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown. www.michenerartmuseum.org
Muse Gallery
5-9pm. Various artists: "Naked." Thru Dec. 31. 52 N. Second St. www.musegalleryphiladelphia.com
13 North Gallery
6-9pm. Various artists: "Mapping the Edge." Thru Jan. 16. 13 North Centre St., Merchantville, N.J. www.13northgallery.com
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