Philly Spotlight
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See Chris Rock’s TOP FIVE (Rock in Philly Video)
Rock’s “Top Five” displays the finest strengths we’ve seen yet from a filmmaker who is clearly becoming more immersed in and thoughtful about his craft. There is a slow growing group of comic voices aspiring to put more soul and feeling into comedies, and Rock joins Louis CK, Lena Dunham and Judd Apatow in that category with this film… READ MORE – Kevin Jagernauth, The Playlist Indiewire.com This isn’t the first praise I’ve read when it comes to Chris Rock’s thoughtful, semi-autobiographical, comedy Top Five (click for trailer) about a successful “Hammy” comedian coming to a crossroads in his life, looking to take a serious left turn with a film…
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Eat Your Way Through the CHRISTMAS VILLAGE – Love Park Philly 2014
On Black Friday, I either go to the movies or buy a new electronic for myself. And when I go to check out the unique gifts at the holiday bazaar, authentic German Market known as the Christmas Village in Philadelphia (Love Park (JFK Plaza) 1500 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102) I tend to eat my way through. Aren’t I just all about the season of giving! PREZELPHORIA offers Pennsylvania made pretzels with spices and high quality chocolate and other assorted snack items – Did you know Wilbur chocolate goes back as far as Hershey? My favorite food stand is the WANDERING WAFFLE this is the second year at the Christmas…
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Tinsel & Tine’s Coverage of the 23rd Philadelphia Film Festival (#PFF23) Part 1
For me, St. Vincent works mainly because Lieberher is a natural. During the Q&A he seems pretty much like a regular kid, but in the movie, he can deliver humor with the deadpan brilliance of a seasoned comedian. Also, the story provides a genuine unfolding of just who this man, Vincent, used to be, and how he came to this point in his life...
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WesGold Fellows 3rd Annual FOUNDERS’ RECEPTION – RECAP
The evening is both a fundraiser and a celebration of the West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution's WesGold Fellows Internship (WGF), an 8 week program which brings Philadelphia inner city high school students into the world of business, finance, real estate development, networking and effective communication.
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Ya Gotta Try This Philly Tasting – Second Chance Foundation Fundraiser RECAP
Tinsel & Tine was invited to sample more great food in Philly at the Ya Gotta Try This Tasting Party to benefit Second Chance Foundation The event took place at the Independence Visitor Center, (One North Independence Mall) and was chaired by Second Chance Foundation Board of Director Mike Jerrick host of Fox 29′s Good Day Philadelphia. Local readers may be familiar with Mike’s weekly “Ya Gotta Try This” segments on Good Day Philadelphia, where he visits local restaurants and eating establishments to try their signature, and sometimes, unusual, dishes. Expanding on this signature theme for a fundraiser was an excellent idea. The Mission of the Second Chance Foundation is…
