October 14–21, 1999 hit and run Politics as Usual Apparently even bribery and conspiracy charges are not enough to deter somepeople from taunting their political enemies. Sources say at least two men charged with stealing this year’s 7th Ward election…

September 9–16, 1999 on media The Runaway Bride When Harrisburg postman Randy Heisey flew off to Russia last year on a $4,000 bride-hunting expedition, every step of his singles’ safari was captured in the eight-part Inquirer series “To Russia for…

December 9–16, 1999 book quicks|nonfiction New York Noir: Crime Photos from the Daily News Archive New York Noir: Crime Photos from the Daily News Archive By William Hannigan Rizzoli Press, 159 p., $30 In the gritty dark of night, a…

December 24–31, 1998 movies|interview The Hurlyburly Men click to read the review of Hurlybury Spacey and Penn were a study in contrasting acting styles, says the director.   Sean Penn “But on the set,” Drazan continues, “the preparation is so…

December 3–10, 1998 cover story The Sensuous Santa Sound It’s Instrumental     Danelectro guitars and basses Theremaniacs Theremin shakera bulafon tuned hand drums Danelectro and Theremin available at DiPinto’s Guitars, 214 Market St., 923-2353. Sandaga, 522 S. Fifth St.,…

October 29–November 5, 1998 reviews|theater The World of Lenny Bruce New Market Cabaret Theatre, 415 S. Second St., ongoing, 627-9801 Frank Speiser has been Lenny Bruce longer than Lenny Bruce was. Now reprising his one-man show in a “25th anniversary…

October 15–22, 1998 music issue Roll With the Changes DJ Jordana Lesesne takes on a new sound and a new identity. By Justin Hampton High Roller: DJ Jordana Lesesne “Music, I believe, is vital to survival to many, and a…

October 1–8, 1998 reviews|movies Very Bad Dreams Our Heavenly Father: Robin Williams, post-death, in What Dreams May Come. by Sam Adams What Dreams May Come Directed by Vincent Ward A PolyGram Films release Opening Friday, Oct. 2, at area theaters…

October 1–8, 1998 critical mass No Apologies sidebar: He Blows ‘Em Up Real Good An Interview with Bill Plympton Animator Bill Plympton focuses in on a man whose imagination can transform the world. by Sam Adams Strange Powers: Bill Plympton…