Staff Blog
Mayor Nutter Presents Invincible at National Mechanics
CP editorial intern Danielle Zimmerman reports on last evening's installment of the TLA/Philebrity Screening Series — featuring a film selected by none other than Wonder Mike.
I might be Mayor Michael Nutter's biggest fan.
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| Mayor Nutter, looking snazzy as usual. |
| Photo | Danielle Zimmerman |
Last night's edition of the TLA/Philebrity Screening Series, hosted by National Mechanics, was hosted by Philly's own Mr. Nutter. His choice was none other than the 2006 movie based on a true Philadelphia story — Invincible. And apparently, this was only surprising to me; everyone else seemed to get that memo. Nevertheless, it was a pleasant surprise. (Nutter, I dig Markie Mark too. Especially circa 1994 in those Calvin Klein ads.)
Hopefuls crowded the bar waiting to speak with Nutter, who stood approachably in the middle of the room — shaking hands, taking pictures, listening and sipping from a National Mechanics glass that interestingly enough featured former Mayor John Street's face etched on the side. By choosing Invincible, perhaps what hizzoner is trying to say is that things will begin to look up for Philadelphians — that we, ourselves, are "invincible." Sure, in the beginning, Vince Papale lost his job and his wife among other misfortunes — but Eagles coach Dick Vermeil (here played by a smirky Greg Kinnear) came along and offered up a life-changing opportunity. Philly is Papale; Nutter is Vermeil. Or maybe he's Papale's rallying dad, who wouldn't let the guy give up. Either way, as long as Nutter hangs out in City Hall, we're bound to see some changes 'round here.
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| Attendees wait for the screening to begin. |
| Photo | Danielle Zimmerman |
"I think Nutter is a humanist. Choosing the movie Invincible shows that he believes in the human ability to accomplish great things," summed up Paul Brown, owner of National Mechanics. The Old City pub has partnered up with TLA and Philebrity and will be hosting all of the Screening Series events this year. Next week, they'll welcome Philly punk hero Dan Yemin of Paint it Black, who'll present his favorite film, Dr. Strangelove. So attend. They're fun; they're free. And who knows, maybe Nutter will swing through again.
