Not Quite Hollywood

Forget about Peter Weir art films or Nicole Kidman musicals. “Ozploitation” was the gleefully dirty sibling of the Australian film industry that celebrated full frontal nudity (we’ve got bush!), unrelenting gore and over-the-top explosive mayhem in the ’70s and ’80s. Better take notes because director Mark Hartley’s quick moving, vastly entertaining ode to trash whips [...]

Marcello, Marcello

Set in an idyllic Italian fishing village in 1956, this sweet story of young love revolves around a teen boy’s frantic efforts to find a gift for the father of the beautiful young woman he adores. Cynics will be refused admission to this delightfully sweet, romantic tale. Set in a small Italian fishing village in [...]

Before the Fall

A meteor is approaching the earth in three days and all life will be extinguished, but one family has a more pressing fear -– a deranged and vengeful killer just released from prison is headed their way in this original apocalyptic thriller. Before the Fall is one of the more unexpected films in the festival; [...]

The Perfect Season Q & A

The Perfect Season chronicles the Phillies’ journey from spring training through the World Series with exclusive player footage and interviews, as told by the words and deeds of the Phillies team. Narrated by All-Star closer Brad Lidge, this 75-minute feature covers all the highlights of the ’08 campaign The Perfect Season chronicles the Phillies’ journey [...]

The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone Q&A Part 1

THE NAIL: THE STORY OF JOEY NARDONE Tony Luke, Jr. stars as an out-of-shape who boxer leaves prison and gets a shot at redemption by fighting for one young boy’s future. The story of The Nail begins with the return of Joey “the Nail” Nardone (from prison). This former prize-fighter moves back near his former [...]

The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone Q&A Part 2

THE NAIL: THE STORY OF JOEY NARDONE Tony Luke, Jr. stars as an out-of-shape who boxer leaves prison and gets a shot at redemption by fighting for one young boy’s future. The story of The Nail begins with the return of Joey “the Nail” Nardone (from prison). This former prize-fighter moves back near his former [...]

Nicole Canuso Dance Company Benefit Cabaret

Nichole Canuso Dance Company 1st Annual Benefit Cabaret 1st Annual Benefit Cabaret Showcases an Excerpt From the Sold-Out 2008 Live Arts Festival Hit WANDERING ALICE Plus Performances and Prizes From an Array of Philadelphia’s Hottest Artists. The Nichole Canuso Dance Company will host its first annual Benefit Cabaret on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at Johnny [...]

First Friday on Frankford Avenue

First Friday on Frankford Avenue all copy written by Frankford Avenue Corridor Coordinator www.frankfordavearts.org April ’09 Listings Bambi 1817 Frankford comes alive with a diverse sampling of five new artists in “Salon des Filles”. Most interestingly, Marie Ulmer, a lifelong student of art with 75 years of education and practice in painting behind her, will [...]

Cerulean Arts – The Air is Thick

Cerulean Arts is excited to present our upcoming exhibition “The Air is Thick”. Guest curated by Joshua Marsh, the exhibition features landscape paintings by Marc Connor, Laurie Riccadonna, Christopher Schade and Zoe Pettijohn Schade. The opening reception is Friday, April 10 from 5-9pm and will continue through May 15. 

Mark McGraw – Boundaries Philadelphia Film Festival

Mark McGraw, son of Tug McGraw and brother of Tim McGraw, will appear at the Philadelphia Film Festival / CineFest 09 The Philadelphia Film Festival/CineFest 09 is pleased to announce that Mark McGraw, whose film No Boundaries will screen on Saturday, March 28th at 7:00pm at International House, will make an appearance at the festival.  [...]