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Disney recreates classic science fiction novel

12 March 2012 Matt Flocco

Taylor Kitsch and Director Andrew Stanton give a behind the scenes scoop on the creation and filming of “John Carter,” which premiered March 9. Aliens, time travel, cowboys, warfare, animation, special effects, social commentary –

Writing and recording a city’s story

12 March 2012 Kara Savidge

The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent partially reopened after a three-year hiatus. While Philadelphia’s story is nothing short of historic, the newly reopened Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent is putting a

Video: Booked!

28 February 2012 Luis Fernando Rodriguez

by Luis Fernando Rodriguez and Kara Savidge

Galactic brings New Orleans funk to Philly

27 February 2012 Victoria Marchiony

Often, it’s easy to complain that most of what gets played on the radio is six degrees away from actual music, and to lament that technology is being used to strip all of the soul

Under the Radar

27 February 2012 Alexis Sachdev

Throwback Leap Year Party Wednesday, Feb. 29 TIME 1315 Sansom St. 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free Timerestaurant.com Leap Year is one of those under appreciated holidays. Unlike Mardi Gras or Halloween, it only happens

Nail art completes any outfit or look

27 February 2012 Meghan White

Columnist Meghan White offers instructions for how to get creative with nail art. I am not really one for doing a full face of makeup everyday. Frankly, I am much more likely to wear jeans and

Blossoming fashion scene takes runway

27 February 2012 Mark Longacre

According to columnist Mark Longacre, Philly Fashion Week 2012 was a testament to the city’s growing interest in high fashion. In the fashion world, there’s nothing better than watching bright spring colors dance down a

Street Sounds: Mindless Self Indulgence

27 February 2012 Danielle Miess

Mindless Self Indulgence is no longer just a band, but a brand name. The industrial/rock/techno/rap foursome, also known as MSI, has a musical styling and high-energy live performance that is all their own. The novelty

International festival celebrates fibers

27 February 2012 Nicole Welk

The kickoff for the biannual festival, FiberPhiladelphia, is during this month’s First Friday. March’s First Friday marks the beginning of an exciting two-month, citywide event celebrating a medium that’s often overlooked in the world of fine

Awesome show creators explore new film format

27 February 2012 Kara Savidge

Alumni Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim’s “Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie” hits theaters March 2. Flashes of brightly colored lights, unusual transitions and strange, repetitive noises. No, you’re not having a seizure – you’ve