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Archive: May, 2010
Filed Under: TV
Even though Outlaw, the Philly-shot Jimmy Smits show, is slated for a Friday at 10 p.m. slot — meaning you nor I will most likely watch it at it's regularly scheduled time — I'd be remiss not to post the trailer, if only for that blink-and-you'll-miss-it glimpse of our fair skyline.
And by god, does this look terrible. So Smits is supposed to be a playboy Supreme Court Justice (sidenote: On the current Court, who is the party animal? Answer: Ruth Bader Ginsberg). Honestly, I think the dude can pull it off; Smits is an ingratiating screen presence who grounds and gives heart to every character he plays. But the I'm-so-slimy-that-I'm-charming thing doesn't work when you end on that sickly sweet Mr. Smith Goes to Washington-in-reverse ending. At least Jack McCoy had the balls to be a wholly unlikable son-of-bitch in addition to being the best goddamn A.D.A. New York City had ever seen.
And what's with the supporting cast here? Even from the slim amount of time she was in the trailer, Carly Pope's character (she's the brunette who says she won't sleep with the always fresh-faced Jesse Bradford even though he's simply introducing himself) is cringe-worthy. Although, it's cool, she's quirky. You can tell because she has wavy hair. Contrasted by the blond chick (Ellen Woglom) who you know who is uptight because she has straight hair. (Plus, eeewww, why does she know who Smits/Justice Garza slept with?! Does she take notes in the corner or something)?
But then again, the RZA's also in this. And I'll watch anything that RZA's in.
What do you guys think? Good or already on the cancellation chopping block? You can watch the rest of the NBC upfront trailers here.
RELATED >> TV Watch: Uh oh, Jimmy Smits' Philly-shot show banished to Friday wasteland
"At least Jack McCoy had the balls to be a wholly unlikable son-of-bitch in addition to being the best goddamn A.D.A. New York City had ever seen." AMEN TO THAT! (jack mccoy was also pretty badass. he rode a motorcycle. and loved the clash. i love you, jack mccoy!)
I loved the pilot... will definitely recommend it to friends! Lena, 54 So. Cal.
Filed Under: Music The Showdown
A concert a day keeps the doctor away.
Monday: Catch a blast from the past with Local H. While these grungers having put out three albums in the new millennium, they will always be a product of the '90s music scene. For some this will add to the band's appeal, at the same time, it will give others a reason to hate them. With Kinch and Hona Lee, 8 p.m., $12, Khyber, 56 S. 2nd St., 215-238-5888.
Tuesday: Singer-songwriter Pete Francis is typical of what constantly streams from WXPN: honey-dew vocals with a pungent acoustic guitar. The lyrics are half lamenting, half accepting of young love, love lost, unrequited love and so on. No, it's not amazing, but it's not a bad sound to hear while relaxing with a beer after work. With The Rescues, 8 p.m., $13, World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400.
Wednesday: Tonight the Troc will host the legendary "hillbilly vampire" and voice of Early Curly of Adult Swim's Squidbillies, Unknown Hinson. Naturally, he's got a twangy sound that's not quite as raucous as rockabilly, but the raunchy lyrics make up for it. Imagine if the Cramps went Deliverance on your ass. Oh, and Hank III has this dude's face tattooed on him. You know that's a good sign. With the Goddamn Gallows, 8:30 p.m., $17 - $20, Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 215-922-5483.
Thursday: Philly's favorite sarcastic bastard Joe Jack Talcum, of the Dead Milkmen (but you knew that), will be at Danger Danger tonight. This is kinda awesome. He's still snarky as hell and full of self loathing, just the way we like him. With Paleface and Kettle Pot Black, 8 p.m., $5 - $10, Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave.
Friday: If the Unknown didn't provide enough balls-to-the-wall crazy country for you, check out Southern Culture on the Skids. They're more country-fried, but just as comedic and wild. They go deep with songs about banana pudding, booze and giant hair. With The Ultrakings, 6 p.m., $25, Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., 215-257-5808.
Saturday: White Rhino is an Austin band that cranks it up and doesn't give a fuck about the neighbors. They walk an interesting line between metal and indie rock. It's weird. With searing, face melt guitars you get lots of raw, sexual energy here, without ever being creeper style. With Organ Blues and This Temper, 9 p.m., $8, The M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 215-739-5577.
Sunday: Local band Sure Juror know the music scene. They know the sound you like, and they know how to make it. Regardless of their formulaic indie pop (catchy riffs and male vocals that you've heard a bazillion times by now), there's a feeling of sincerity in their music. It's not just the kind of music that you like, it's the kind that they like, too. And clearly they like making it. With The Danvilles, No Lover, Nikki and the Weeps and Officer Roseland, 8 p.m., $8, North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 215-684-0808.
This is going to be my favourite
Filed Under: TV
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| We'll miss you Parks and Rec's Leslie Knope! | We can't wait to not watch your show Jimmy! |
From what I've seen so far, this is going to be a great show. I can't wait. This is one I will definitely fit into my schedule. Forget the 10:00 slot. This deserves primetime 9. I will watch it no matter what.
Filed Under: Been There, Done That
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CH: Carolyn Huckabay PR: Patrick Rapa ME: Molly Eichel
What We Saw:
— During a blissful, sweltering day off Friday, I gallery-hopped in Old City, visiting Dalet Gallery and the Clay Studio, among others. The latter's got a preciously displayed exhibit, "Small Favors V," horizontally covering its walls at eye level, and the former's still as creepy and weird as I remember it. —CH Where We Went: — Art Star! I showed you mine, now tell me what you got. —ME — Joined everyone in Philadelphia for the Art Star Craft Bazaar Saturday morning, and got there early enough to score a free tote bag (goodies inside included an old two.one.five mag, an old Grid mag — must've been packaged before their new Food issue hit stands the other day — and a million coupons, plus some random gum). I was on a serious budget ($27, or, the contents of my wallet), so I stuck to my mission of finding the perfect little print for my dining room. I can't find it on Art Star's website, but rest assured, it is cute as hell. —CH What We Learned: — Hit up Reward and Lost + Found in search of a simple shirt to replace the one my friend spilled grease on at lunch. Discovered, incidentally, that pants with gigantic, jutting hips are way in style, and also way not attractive on this particular body. —CH What We Listened To: — Saturday was a good night to see ladies who rock. First I saw The Smoke Fairies and Laura Marling at JB's. Marling's got this angelic-folksy thing going on. Just amazing songs, sung amazingly. After that, I biked over to Sugar Town at the Khyber, to catch Post Post. They were way louder and more rocking than I woulda guessed. They sounded great, and really brought it energy-wise. Their van got impounded during the show, but I'd still call the night a triumph. —PR — Usually the bands at the Italian Market Fest are just white noise above the shouts of "Peroni! We got ice cold Peroni here!" but I was totally digging on the Pawn Shop Roses, who switched up the arrangements to several classic rock faves (shout out for "Ophelia," "Domino" and "Whole Lotta Love"). They play on Friday at the Blockley Pourhouse (3801 Chestnut St.) if any fans are looking for an encore performance. —ME What We Read: — Quickly caught up on an Entertainment Weekly. I would have read it faster but I was horrified by how Photoshopped-into -oblivion the cover is. The last time the ladies of Sex and the City looked like that, I didn't have to constantly explain why the Queen Bee/Slut/Prude/Frigid archetypes don't encompass all women — snappy writing or not. Goddamn, I hate Sex and the City. —ME What We Watched: — Aptly re-watched "The Gang Hits the Road" episode (among others) of It's Always Sunny after the Italian Market Fest. —ME — Took advantage of Netflix-on-Demand-on-Wii for the first time, choosing the first season of Law & Order: SVU, with Olivia Benson at her greenest, as my poison. Speaking of jutting hips. —CHJoined Molly on all her adventures this weekend, including karaoke at Westy's on Saturday. After many times at Ray's, this was my first time at Westy's and it didn't disappoint. Although the song collection wasn't as good, they still had everything I wanted to sing, so it didn't matter to me! Plus, I enjoyed the fact that I got to sing more than one song, it wasn't so crowded, and I didn't have to be on the lookout for cigarettes every time I walked around so as not to get burned. Started off the night with my standard "Highway to Hell" which turned into an AC/DC double shot of kick-assness! Followed it up with a well-rehearsed "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" duet with my boyfriend/karaoke mentor. And although "Thunder Road" was sang before I got the chance, I still got to end my night with my other favorite band (The Clash) and an impromptu rendition of "London Calling" with a karaoke friend I had made earlier that night. (And to you, Dan L., my karaoke crush, if you are out there I hope one day we meet again and finally get to thunder road the shit out of Springsteen).
Spent too much money at Art Star Craft Bazaar, browsing each booth slowly and methodically, accompanied by one of those sweet novelty-glass margaritas. After a snack stop at the Italian Market mob scene spent the afternoon with a mediocre bottle of Pinot Grigio and an above-average roof deck before summer rolls at Pho Ha (Nam Phuong still has my heart). Sunday, I prepared myself for next week's vacation by purchasing "Infinite Jest" and a suitable number of bookmarks.
This weekend was every craft aficionado/fashionista/lover of all things funky dream: the Art Star Craft Bazaar (Alex told you about it, remember?). So what'd you get? The first thing I picked up was this tank/super mini-dress from Buffalo, NY's Holly Hue for only $10!:
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Molly picked the perfect weekend for this out-of-towner to visit Philly. First the craft bazaar and then the italian market fest, how could you go wrong? If I had the funds, I would have bought every dress at Holly Hue and every shirt at Pinecone+Chickadee. Instead, I just got one at each. But I love them both, a lot. I'm rocking the robot serving you a meal shirt (or that's how I like to look at it at least) right now. Super soft and cute. But it's the dress that I love best. Off center zipper, pockets, three different patterns!!! It was pretty much meant to be owned by me.
I tried to be very, very well-behaved at Art Star (due to dwindling bank account, not any legit self-control). Holly Hue was hawking those adorable re-vamped hoodies, Jay McCarroll had cute skits and vests, and there were so many weirdly lovable stuffed animals. But. I only left with a shrinky-dink necklace by BirdQueen Designs and my friend picked up a fun wallet from Orange Slice. Still an amazing venue for browsing and coveting!
I was a vendor (third time, love it more every year!), so I didn't have much time to look around, but I did buy a necklace from the Foundling for myself, and one for a gift. I just love her work! It was probably a good thing I couldn't leave my booth, or I'd have bought so much more....
I wanted to buy so many lovely things I got my eyes on. However this year, I only bought a couple of things. I purchased a pair of antique parchment handwritten deed earrings from Peg and Awl. I also got a vintage journal recycled from Overdue Industries made from an old children's book called Rip Van Winkle and the untold stories of Sleepy Hollow. Super cool idea!
Overdue Industries was also a hit with my group. Loved those journals but I had t-shirts in my eyes and couldn't get them out.
I bought an awesome KimmChi t-shirt and a cute Supermaggie short sleeve hoodie. I <3 Art Star!
I had a very strict $27 budget (aka the contents of my wallet), so I set out a goal -- find a beautiful print in the orange-yellow-brown color palette to complement my dining room colors -- and stuck to it. Wound up back at Art Star's table to purchase a $20 (plus sneaky tax) print of a girl with long dark hair that turns into a pair of ravens at its tips. The artist's name isn't on the print, and I can't find it on the Art Star website, but if anyone knows what I'm talking about, let me know!
Carolyn - Thanks for your puchase! The print is by Noosed Kitty - NY based artist Jamie Fales. Thanks to everyone that came out & supported our amazingly talented vendors. I purchased two awesome mounted taxidermy creatures by Horrible Adorables & a red sun hat by Endless Hats. My hubby got me a wooden fox pin from peppersprouts.
My wife bought a hand-bound note pad with LEGO(r) base plates for our son from Moonlight Bindery. Since my daughter had a booth at Art Star we went back the next day to show off the LEGO(r) creation my son had created using the note-pad as the base. You can see a photo of it at Moonlight Bindery's blog (http://moonlightbindery.blogspot.com/)
Filed Under: In Memoriam | Music
Make that Un Memoriam?
There's a web-rumor out there that Ronnie James Dio passed away. Apparently his Wikipedia page "broke" the story, aka reporting that he died without citing a source. Maybe somebody knows something or maybe somebody's just being a douche. Geez, I mean, can just any old person edit those things? Dio, the other important lead singer of Black Sabbath, has been battling stomach cancer. His current project with Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, Heaven and Hell, recently had to cancel their tour, as he is undergoing chemotherapy. Dio was or is 67. Anyway, here's some rock from Dio playing Philly in '86:
Update: Somebody at blabbermouth.net bothered his wife/manager Wendy Dio about this. She responded: "I am at the hospital and Ronnie has NOT passed away!!!! He is not doing good, but he is not dead."
Update #2: Yeah, Ronnie James Dio is dead. Guess somebody jumped the gun but knew he was close. Sad to hear it. Hope you're way north of Witches Valley, man.
Message from Wendy Dio (http://www.ronniejamesdio.com/) Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever. - Wendy Dio You can leave your condolences on Facebook
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Filed Under: Music
Sara Sherr has upped her Sing Your Life Karaoke game as of late, with new sites and theme nights all around the city (look out for Morrissey at Tabu on May 22 to celebrate Mozz's birthday). I'd be remiss in my Boss fanatic duties if I didn't let you know that she's repeating her best theme — Bruce Springsteen karaoke!!! — at PYT (1050 N. Hancock St., 215-364-9009).
I've already done a whiskey-fueled rendition of "Rosalita" (but I knew all the words so I just start yelling them with no regard to time or rhythm. I'm sure it was epic). So what next? "Badlands"? "I'm Goin' Down"? "Crush on You"? What Boss songs do you want to shout at the top of your lung whilst you drink an alcoholic milkshake?
Filed Under: Music Concert Review
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| photo | Mary Armstrong |
| Young AJ Castillo and his flashy squeezebox, deep in the heart of Texas. |
check out more photos from the TCF here: http://www.jgarciaphotography.com/projects/2694994
I am humbled! These gorgeous shots capture the boiled down essence of the festival. My fave is the dancers and their shadows.
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