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Putney Swope (Robert Downey, Sr) – Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Festival Organizers – Benjamin Barnett, James DiFonzo & Melissa O’Donnell I see so many studio, blockbuster, general public pleasing flicks on a weekly basis, that I anticipated being a little thrown by the cinematic choices and innovative offerings of PIFF (June 26- 30, 2013). It’s was with eager anticipation though; we should all be exposed to things out of our comfort zone from time to time, particularly when it comes to art. And, I also expect during the festival to see some narrative films with a more traditional framing. The opening night film, Robert Downey Sr.’s Dark Satire Putney Swope (1969) fits into…
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Mount Airy has a New Sandwich Shop – Royal’s Restaurant
As is true of every black hair salon I’ve ever encountered, an appointment time means absolutely nothing. So after waiting for 45 minutes and seeing that there was still a full weave a head of me, I decided to go in search of eats. Manager/Cook George Howell I didn’t have far to go, as next door just happened to be the Grand Opening of Royal’s Restaurant (5920 Germantown Ave Philadelphia PA 19144). A small take out spot with 3 or 4 tables. They haven’t had time to make the place homey yet, but it is bright and clean and manager George Howell is ready to meet and serve the neighborhood.…
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Decadence: THE BLING RING
Why can't people quit while they're ahead? The most important thing I've learned from watching heist type movies is that people who steal, meet their doom by doing one more job, getting greedy, cocky or by not being satisfied with having gotten away with it once or twice!
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The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival (June 26 – 30)
JUNE 26 -30, 2013 The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival – committed to discovering and showcasing a unique cinematic experience unrestrained by conventional boundaries. This will be my first time attending this innovative Philly Film Fest looking forward to seeing some kooky and thought provoking stuff! Be sure to follow #PIFF or @PhilaIndie on Twitter and Like the facebook page Click for SCREENING SCHEDULE (Venues: The National Constitution Center, PAFA, Franklin Institute, Bryn Mawr Film Institute) ### Philly Film Blog
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Candi’s Corner – Ahhhhhh! Zombies!!! Surviving World War Z
Reviews by Candace C. Smith The last time I enjoyed a movie with Brad Pitt was when I empathized with his voracious appetite in 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven. Watching him eat in just about every scene was one of the many highlights of that movie for my viewing bliss. Since then, I haven’t paid much attention to Mr. Pitt’s acting or believe it or not, personal relationships disseminated throughout the daily circus of celebrity blogs and TV infotainment programs. With his latest movie, World War Z, I have finally, once again taken notice of not only his acting ability, but his physical dexterity. In both American and British terms, the man…
