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CULTURE SHOCK: What you're watching, Philadelphia
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CULTURE SHOCK: What you're watching, Philadelphia
So, my Netflix queue (I'm home sick, midway through a Dexter Season 2 marathon of awesomeness) helpfully provides a list of "Local Favorites for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania." And, well, I'd just throw your favorite movies up here on The Clog, because in my current medicated/bored state it seems a fun thing to do. What it says about this city of ours and its culture sophistication I will leave to your interpretation. As of note, I have neither seen nor heard of any of these. There are precisely two tempting enough to go into my instant queue; you can guess which. And really, two out of five isn't so bad. But really, Philadelphia — R.Kelly?
No. 1: Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom:
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2008 R 101 minutes
Over one fateful weekend at Martha's Vineyard, a fun wedding getaway quickly transforms into a literal hotbed of relationship drama for Noah (Darryl Stephens), Alex (Rodney Chester), Ricky (Christian Vincent) and Chance (Douglas Spearman) in this feature spinoff of the hit Logo TV series. A seven-year itch, a surprise fling with a college hottie, a closeted rap star and much more all factor into this wild and unforgettable vacation.
No. 2: Brooklyn Bound:
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2005 R 89 minutes
Hit with a mother lode of troubles, drug dealer Sean (Tommy Guiffre) decides to pull off one final score so he can make things right, then leave the streets for good. Things can't get any worse for Sean -- his girlfriend (Nicole Arlyn) leaves him, his mother (Christie Sanford) becomes seriously ill, and his best friend is hunted by loan sharks. When his impressionable little brother is arrested, Sean realizes it's up to him to save the day.
No. 3: Save Me
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2007 NR 96 minutes
When young gay man Mark (Chad Allen) hits rock bottom, the well-intentioned Gayle (Judith Light) and her husband, Ted (Stephen Lang), welcome him to Genesis House, a Christian haven for men like Mark to seek shelter and get on the right path -- the straight path. But problems arise when Mark's mentor, Scott (Robert Gant), becomes too intimate, prompting Gayle and Ted to face some uncomfortable realities about love, salvation and human sexuality.
No. 4: R.Kelly Live! The Light It Up Tour
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2006 NR 110 minutes
Filmed live at Oakland, California's famous Paramount Theater, this dynamic concert features a rousing performance by popular R&B musician R. Kelly, who sings his smash hits for an audience of thrilled fans. Kelly has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and played to sold-out venues all over the globe. Songs include "Bump and Grind," "Fiesta," "Used to Me," "I Believe I Can Fly" and many more.
No. 5: Next: A Primer on Urban Painting
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2005 NR 95 minutes
Filmmaker Pablo Aravena scours the globe to document the changing face of urban graffiti and those who are elevating the form to new heights, from old-school tagging artist Lee Quinones to painters whose work can be found in art galleries. Candid interviews with academics, journalists, musicians and the artists themselves -- and footage of them in action -- tell the story of an art form undergoing a worldwide renaissance.
What's R&B without the R?
...and yet I sometimes wonder why I can't catch a break in this town as an artist myself.
I'm guessing you picked "Save Me" and "Next," which is a shame: "Noah's Arc" is trashy, but it's a lot of fun (and better written than "Queer as Folk"). Also, it's got Wilson Cruz. And no, we still haven't managed to put black and white gay people together on-screen at the same time.
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