Mega Bad Movie Night – In Pictures
Never been to Mega Bad movie night? No you’ll know exactly what your missing. (Only the best reoccurring film event in Philadelphia) The next Mega Bad Movie night is in June. See you there Dorks. For more information check out the Academy of Natural Sciences Website. Like the pictures? Find them on Facebook! Send to Kindle
Contest: Evil Dead – Screening Passes
Why remake the Evil Dead? Well for starters there needed to be more blood/guts/violence. There needed to be a bigger budget. And lastly there needed to be a tone change from campy to more… well… serious. (No offense Bruce Campbell. I love you and all you stand for, but you’re a little bit too silly) [...]
Contest: “Rogue” Free Screening Passes
I love TV. I’m a junkie. I watched House of Cards in two days. I’m dedicated. So Rogue is MORE than intriguing to me. This sexy spy thriller is going to be played on the big screen in Philadelphia in a one night only “sexy” premiere. When: Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 PM Where: Ritz [...]
Contest: Animal House Toga Party Tickets
Toga! Toga! Toga! Are you ready to don your best bed sheet and head down to the Theater of Living Arts for the Pretentious Film Majors’ Toga Party Screening of Animal House?! The all-time frat-classic starring the iconic John Belushi will be shown at Philadelphia’s TLA Saturday night at 10pm, and tickets are available [...]
Contest: Mega Bad Movie Night – 2/14
The Academy of Natural Sciences is holding not one, but two Mega Bad Movie Nights in February! The first one is on Feb 14th. That’s right. Valentines Day. For all of you love birds who want to have a date night this is your one stop shop for nerds. Romance, dinosaur fossils, and a horribly [...]
Contest: Side Effects – Screening Passes
I’m a sucker for Jude Law movies. I’m especially a sucker when it comes to Jude Law movies that have a serious tone about them. Anna Karenina, Contagion, Closer, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, he rarely disappoints. His new film “Side Effects”, a film from the guys who made Contagion, makes me uncomfortable [...]
Contest: Joel Hodgson @ The Trocadero 1/27
We all love yelling at movies in Philadelphia. Yelling at the screen like it’s gonna yell right back. But the great originators of commentary were from Mystery Science Theater 3000. Philadelphia is having Joel Hodgson do his 90 minute show and do a special intro to a MST3K episode. We have tickets but only one [...]
Contest: The Last Stand – Screening Passes
Arnold is back! With Johnny Knoxville….. So he’s kinda back… but not Terminator “I’ll be back” back. We at the Dork have early screening passes for those of you who want to see things blow up and then have cliché but hilarious one-liners afterwards. Where: Philadelphia – Ritz Five When: January 16th All you have [...]
PFMChannel interviews Booboo Stewart at PAAFF
At the 2012 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival’s spotlight screening of White Frog, star of the film (and occasional Twilight actor) Booboo Stewart spent some time with Ben Silverio of the Pretentious Film Majors. Here, Booboo chats to Ben in an interview about his preparation to play someone with aspergers, the future of limited release of [...]
Contest: Free Screening Passes – Promised Land
For all of you who signed up for the Dork Email you were offered FIRST DIBS at these tickets. (Subscribe below!) For the rest of you dorks we have a few left over to give away. Where: Ritz 5, Philadelphia When: Thursday, December 20 at 7:30 PM Email “info@cinedork.com” with the Subject line “How bout them [...]
PAAFF Interview: Parry Shen of Yes, We’re Open & Uploaded
Ben Silverio of the Pretentious Film Majors chats with Parry Shen, star of the new film Yes, We’re Open at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. They discuss finding humor in anything, the differences between the film world and the comic book world, and “answering to your audience.” For more information on The Pretentious Film [...]
PAAFF Interview: Theresa Navarro of Yes, We’re Open
Devin of the Pretentious Film Majors caught up with Theresa Navarro at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival to chat about her new movie Yes, We’re Open. They discuss what it’s like producing and being in a film at the same, what the set was like, and then somebody calls someone else Tits McGee. For [...]
Re-View-Cap: Charlie Rules the Worlds (It’s Always Sunny)
The title of this week’s episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is “Charlie Rules the World.” Unsurprisingly, this episode begins with the entire gang trying to control Charlie and make him do some of his idiosyncratic “Charlie work.” Mac and Frank try and use him as a TV antenna, Dennis tries to get him [...]
PAAFF Interview: Kane Diep, director of Uploaded
At the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, Devin of the Pretentious Film Majors asks Kane Diep a few questions about his new, feature-length documentary Uploaded: The Asian American Movement. His documentary ventures to explore how the new Asian-American generation has found a voice through YouTube and other internet-based mediums. Check out the trailer for “Uploaded” [...]
Brad Baldia of the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
At this year’s Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, Ben Silverio of the Pretentious Film Majors got to speak with Brad Baldia, a founding member of the PAAFF. They discuss this year’s Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, the history of the festival, and some of the special guests being brought to Philadelphia in this PFM Channel [...]
Contest: This is 40 – Free Screening Passes
Are you a Freak or a Geek? Either way you will want to see his new film “This is 40″ before the reset of the world does! Win free screening passes here on the Dork. We have 30 pairs to give away. Where: Ritz East When: Monday, December 17 at 7:30PM Email “info@cinedork.com” with your [...]
It’s Always Sunny Re-view-caps: Episodes 4&5
The last two weeks’ episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia dug into the psychological motivations for the weird behaviors of the gang. Last week’s episode was entitled “Charlie and Dee Find Love.” As a longtime fan of the show, this immediately threw me… Charlie has been madly in love with the waitress and the [...]
Contest: Silver Linings Playbook FREE Screening Passes
Who knew Bradley Cooper could act in something that wasn’t him being really hungover. Silver Linning Playbook is Bradley Cooper’s first Oscar-buzz performance. Playing a slightly crazy man, he and Jennifer Lawrence have FANTASTIC performances that can’t be missed. Go see this movie for FREE with the code below! Courtesy of the Dork. Your Dorky [...]
PFF ’12: This Time Tomorrow (review)
Taking place in the far-flung future of December 20th, 2012, This Time Tomorrow is a depressingly endearing movie from Philadelphia native and director Shane Bissett, and while its plot feels familiar, the execution and organic way it was filmed creates a realistic and an emotionally compelling tone. It’s the day before the Mayan Apocalypse, and [...]
Season 8 of Sunny: “Pop Pop…” & “The Gang Recycles…”
Two weeks ago, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia returned for its eighth season. Sunny began in 2005 as a low-budget, underdog shot on open sets around the neighborhoods where creator/producer Rob Mcelhenney grew up in Philadelphia. The show quickly became a fan favorite by producing a unique brand of social commentary filtered through the minds of some [...]
Contest: Mega Bad Movie Night! @ The Academy of Natural Sciences
It’s again time for the greatest film event in Philadelphia to return!!! MEGA BAD MOVIE NIGHT at the Academy of Natural Sciences strikes back with a viewers choice night! Purchase your ticket for October 25th at THIS LINK and you will be able to vote for which movie we watch! Will it be Bigfoot, 2012: [...]
Interview: Steve Harvey & Michael Ealy on the Red Carpet
Pretentious Film Major Ben broadcasts from the Ritz East red carpet Philadelphia premiere of Think Like a Man. With the Think Like a Man DVD set to hit stores tomorrow, we take this chance to revisit Ben’s coverage and the chats he had with one of the film’s stars, Michael Ealy, as well as another actor [...]
Philly: Free Outdoor Midnight in Paris screening (and food!)
If you’re itching for a European vacation but can’t make it happen, whet your jet-setting appetite with a free outdoor screening of Midnight in Paris this weekend on Saturday, August 11th in Rittenhouse Square. This event, which is part of the Moonlit Movie Screening program, is the perfect opportunity to picnic and take in the [...]
Give-Away: Searching For Sugar Man tickets
Who is the Sugar Man? The illusive ‘70s U.S. rock guitarist that never saw his moment in the sun is the story at the center of Searching For Sugar Man—and Philly residents will have the opportunity to see this beloved new documentary before it even comes out! Sony Picture Classics is holding an advanced screening [...]
Interview: Co-Directors of The Intouchables
The Intouchables is a new French comedic drama about an aristocratic quadriplegic that hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker. Pretentious Film Major and Cinedork writer Devin Southard got the chance to sit down with the co-directors Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano during their press tour stop in Philadelphia. Devin Southard: [...]
Contest – Free Screening Passes – “In The Land of Blood and Honey”
Welcome back to the land of the living! Happy New Year! We are back! And starting off strong with a contest for Admit-2 passes for the new Angelina Jolie film “In the Land of Blood and Honey” The screening will be… This Wednesday – January 4th – 7:30PM – Ritz in Philadelphia Email “Info@cinedork.com” with [...]
FM Fest – The Films – Sept 22nd through 25th
Music lovers of Philadelphia have a huge weekend up ahead where they will be treated to an abnormally large and abnormally awesome Film and Music Festival. What results are the following films and events that no one in their right mind should miss. For all you Dorks interested in these films check out the crazy-not-to-partake-in-deal [...]
Cinedork.com Podcast – August 17th – Baine, Amy Adams, and HELP!
Coming live to you from Brave New Worlds it’s the Cinedork.com Podcast. Our weekly thoughts about film and pop culture in Philadelphia. Who knew people in the back of a comic shop could be so fun to listen to? Did I mention we are nominated for a Geek Award? This week on the show… Baine [...]
Contest: “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”
Philadelphia Horror fans rejoice! You can win a FREE “admit-two” pass to see Guillermo del Toro’s “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” for…. Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM at the UA King of Prussia Send to Kindle
Philadelphia Fright Night Truck – August 12th – Feeding Frenzy
Do you want some free food? Do you live/work in Philly? Do you have a thirst for blood and a hatred for Garlic? Well tomorrow is your LUCKY DAY! The online feeding frenzy comes to life when the “Fright Night” food truck serves free vampire-inspired treats at various stops. Sample “Bloody Jerry’s,” “Steak Stakes,” “Garlic [...]
The Devils Double – The Golden Girls of Philadelphia
Last night in the city of Brotherly “love” there was a lot of “loving” going on. At Cheerleaders, a gentleman’s playground in south philly, a golden girl was crowned for the movie The Devils Double. The party began through WMMR and ended at the club where they held a “Sexy Little Devil’s Doubles” contest where [...]
Secret Screening at the Piazza – Thursday 7:30pm
Over at the Piazza there have been many rumors of a secret screening on Thursday July 14th at 7:30pm…. HERE’S A HINT: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/male-sex-slave-ring-busted-in-spain-48657 FOR MORE CLUES HEAD OVER TO: www.theawesomefest.com www.philebrity.com www.cinedelphia.com www.buzzbo.com/philly Send to Kindle
Bands to See this Weekend in Philly – 5/22 – Charlene Kaye
Charlene Kaye is a name that all Gleeks are somewhat familiar with and whether or not you are a Glee lover or hater you should definitely go out to see Charlene Kaye play the roof off The Fire in Philadelphia this weekend! Her gorgeous voice glimmers back into old soul and jazz of the 1950s. [...]
Cinedork.com Podcast – Jan 11th – The Snookisode
Dan and Steve talk alone at Brave New Worlds (New comics every Tuesday) about the Snooki book that Dan is reading all over Philadelphia and how the Green Hornet is going to probably be pretty freakin’ awesome. Send to Kindle
Cinedork.com Podcast – Jan 5th – Best of 2010 (Part Deux)
Merry Christmas! Part Two of our two part recap of the best start of a decade ever. Send to Kindle
Cinedork Podcast – January 3rd – Best of 2010 (Part 1)
WE ARE BACK! New Podcasts! New people! New topics! More of the same dirty jokes you expect from us. This week we discuss our feelings of love and hate about the year of 2010 and all the shitty things it brought us. (Jersey Shore, I’m looking at you…) Send to Kindle
Andrew Belle Post 2010
We talked to Mr. Andrew Belle when he came to Philadelphia at the World Cafe Live (our personal favorite venue in the city of brotherly love). Who knew that his album “The Ladder” would be named one of iTunes top albums of the year!? This talented and passionate singer/songwriter has a brilliant persona about him; [...]
The Bests of 2010 – Part 1 – Films
2010 was a strange year. A year for geeks, a year for animation, more Kanye than you can throw a stick at, new comedies, new love interests, and zombies. We have compiled a list of all of our favorite pop culture things this year. We start off with our favorite films! Alex’s Favorites 1.) Scott [...]
Graphic novel writer John Arcudi to appear at Falvey 2nd Annual Graphic Novel Event!
Hey Philadelphia based dorks, come out for this great event November 17th at Villanova University! SUPERHEROES AND SCHOLARS Falvey hosts 2nd Annual Graphic Novel Event VILLANOVA, Pa. (Oct. 20, 2010) — Falvey Memorial Library, in partnership with the Villanova University Writing Center, engages with the popular medium of graphic novels for the second year in [...]
M. Night Shyamalan Interview – Part 2
Part Two of our interview with Mr. M. Night. Shyamalan. Send to Kindle
Philadelphia Film Festival 2010 Podcast – Oct 19th – Black Swan, Hesher, Blue Valentine, and Serbian what?
In our special Philadelphia Film Festival 2010 Podcast we talk about our favorite films we have seen so far, and what is yet to come! Go support independent film! It’s worth every penny. Send to Kindle
Entertainment Podcast – Oct 5th – Zack Snyder is Superman and Emma Stone might be in Spiderman!
This is what we talked about. Well… maybe… We got sidetracked and forgot some things… sorry. If you angry comment, if your pissed email (podcast@cinedork.com) and we will read your anger on the podcast next week! – Zack Snyder Superman Director – Emma stone Could be might be.. Mary Jane! – Fox to make jukebox [...]
Bands You Should Be Listening To: Olof Arnalds – “Innundir Skinni” (Review Inside)
Below are two reviews on the same album. Our writers here at Cinedork have been fighting over this CD for the past two weeks. It is safe to say it is jamming up our iTunes helping us avoid all the other music we have to listen to. Send to Kindle
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Premiere Party!
Enjoy the collection of photos from the night of free beer, free food, Greenman!, sexy Coors Light girls, and a sneak peak at Season 6 of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The new seasons starts Sept 16th on FX at 10PM Send to Kindle
Entertainment Podcast – Aug 31 – Takers Vs. Machete
This week… We talk about hot prince of persia Gemma, then we discuss why Takers overtook Eli Roth who we are EXTREMELY excited to hear he is doing “Thanksgiving”” Live from Brave New Worlds in East Philadelphia (www.bravenewworldscomics.com) with Dan from www.Geekadelphia.com. (Note there is no artwork (and it may be slow) because Liberated Syndication, [...]
iTunes and Levi’s Create Awesome Poster Redesigns
Not only is it cool they are playing the Rocky movies on the Philadelphia Art Museum steps, they have redesigned 10 classic movie title posters like Rocky, Robocop, and Jackie Brown. A must see for any film fan. Send to Kindle
