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Take a Sneak Peek at Halo 4!

Take a Sneak Peek at Halo 4!

It was quite a shock to hear that Halo: Reach would be the last Halo game Bungie would make. When the video game development company released Halo: Combat Evolved for the original Xbox, they launched a franchise that would redefine first-person shooters and sci-fi games for the next generation. Subsequent...
Preview: Prometheus

Preview: Prometheus

Sir Ridley Scott, the visual genius behind a number of award winning films, (including Bladerunner and Alien) caused a massive fuss when he implied that he his upcoming sci-fi epic, Prometheus would not be an Alien prequel. Rumors of a new entry into the Alien franchise were confirmed in 2008, when Fox...
"The Avengers" Or "The Dark Knight Rises";Which Are You More Excited For? (Poll!)

"The Avengers" Or "The Dark Knight Rises";Which Are You More Excited For? (Poll!)

It’s worth asking a friend this question just to see the look on their face. As if they’ve just been shown the holy grail of hard choices. In the world of pop-culture, this question may be akin to picking between the Beatles and the Stones, Star Trek and Star Wars,...
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2011 C.U.F.F. Award Winners

2011 C.U.F.F. Award Winners

Over 50 short student films were submitted to the C.U.F.F. festival this past month. They came in the form of narratives and documentaries, comedies and dramas and animations. In an interview with Philmalot, C.U.F.F. founder, Craig Strimel said, he was astounded by the level of quality each of the student films possessed. The following is...
C.U.F.F. Coverage Coming Soon

C.U.F.F. Coverage Coming Soon

2011′s first annual Community Uncut Urban Underground Film Festival was a success. Over 50 short films by local college and high school students were screened. These films ranged from live action dramas and comedies to animated shorts and abstract works of art. The festival also featured a number of professors and professional writers and filmmakers...
The Dark Knight Rises: First 7 Minutes of the Movie + Official Poster

The Dark Knight Rises: First 7 Minutes of the Movie + Official Poster

And so it begins… to end. Christopher Nolan has promised that The Dark Knight Rises will be the final Batman film he makes and effectively the end of his version of the story. And to further convey those sentiments, the teaser poster has been released, with the tagline “The Legend Ends” and a crushed bat mask...
Dont miss it: CUFF film festival starting tomorrow!

Dont miss it: CUFF film festival starting tomorrow!

Yes friends, the next few days will be  great for those who love the art of film. If you havent had a chance to read our article on what CUFF is all about, I would suggest to go and check it out. The event will be taking place from November 30th to December 1st. And we...
New Avengers Movie Posters

New Avengers Movie Posters

Hello there fellow comic book lovers and movie goers, Marvel has recently unveil their new posters showcasing the case of the Avengers Movie opening on May 4, 2012. The posters showcase Chris Evans as Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow,...
The Great Allentown Comic Con

The Great Allentown Comic Con

  Hello there all you comic book readers, for today’s article I have a little bit of convention News/Spotlight for you today. The Great Allentown Comic Con is coming this weekend, November 19th and 20th, the location is the Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th Street, Allentown, PA 18103, One-Day Pass $8 per adult, Two...
Join Philmalot at C.U.F.F November 30th & December 1st!

Join Philmalot at C.U.F.F November 30th & December 1st!

We welcome you to join us at an exciting upcoming event. C.U.F.F stands for Community Uncut Urban Underground Film Festival. And it’s a festival we’re very much looking forward to! CUFF is a production of the CCP Communications Arts Curriculum. The event will be taking place from November 30th to December 1st. And we would like...
Film Review: In Time

Film Review: In Time

I imagine a light bulb literally appeared and went off over writer/director Andrew Niccol’s head when he realized that he could use time as a one to one metaphor for money. I’m sure that at the time, the possibilities seemed endless. In Time, Andrew Niccol’s’ new sci-fi thriller stars Justin Timberlake as Will Salas, a...
Avengers #1 sold for $250,000

Avengers #1 sold for $250,000

A CGC 9.6 copy of Avengers #1 was sold for $250,000 by Metropolis Collectibles last week — a record sale for an Avengers #1 by a significant margin. “This exceptional copy is tied with two other copies ofAvengers #1 CGC in 9.6. The other two copies have never been brought to market,” says Metropolis COO...
Album Review: "Mylo Xyloto" by Coldplay

Album Review: "Mylo Xyloto" by Coldplay

Coldplay’s latest album sounds amazing, but seriously lacks lyrical depth. A problem that almost cancels out the amazing sound. Chris Martin is on record as saying that writing lyrics is not his strong suite. (In so many words.) However, when Coldplay released their first album, Parachutes, Martin’s lyrics, lullaby-ish as they may have been, were both,...
Tech Corner: Local Comic Artist + Endgagdet = A Good Comic Strip

Tech Corner: Local Comic Artist + Endgagdet = A Good Comic Strip

Philadelphia comic book artist Box Brown is being commissioned as one of a rotating cast of artists that will be filing strips for Engadget: The Comic, published by the popular consumer electronics news site. The weekly comic strip focuses on developing tech news and the funny stories therein.Check out the comic located below. Enjoy! Link...
Tech Corner: Septa to Trick or Tweet Real Time Route Updates

Tech Corner: Septa to Trick or Tweet Real Time Route Updates

Now you have more of a functional reason to use Social network for everyday purposes. SEPTA will launch Monday, Oct. 31, an “enhanced access to real-time information” on customizable Twitter accounts. Now if you are following @SEPTA currently, there you can find system-wide delays and  these route-specific details will keep transit riders up to speed...

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