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		Sunset Boulevards Even though drive-in movie theaters are attracting more interest than they have inyears, the Philadelphia area's last drive-in may be facing its final summer. by Jen Darr	Moonlite Marquees A drive-in's name was a prime marketing tool—sending a message of automotive convenience, '50's pizzazz and a hint of moonlit romanticism. The following stats were compiled by Louisville, KY, drive-in buff Tim Reed, who maintains a Web site for fans and potential drive-in proprietors.	The Drive-In Graveyard Though drive-ins seem to be enjoying a resurgence, most of the theaters that opened in the 50's have either been abandoned or adapted for other uses. Here's a sampling, as compiled by Evil Sam Graham on Evil Sam's Drive-In Theatre Guide Web site.


Opinion

	LOOSE CANON
		Whose Standards by Bruce Schimmel

	I
		Love and Las Tetas Even as a stranger in a strange land, this gringa can feel at home. by Remi Newman

	MAILBAG
		Letters to the Editor by the Readers

News

	CITY BEAT
		Viva La Castro Mantua activists claim it is personal politics, that led to Police Capt. Daniel Castro'stransfer. by Gwen Shaffer	Legal Largesse City legal fees rose this year; costly cases good for some area law firms. by Mark Naymik	Courting Trouble Lawyers say cuts in Family Court legal fees are bad news for children. by Frank Lewis


	HIT AND RUN
		A Murderer's Ransom by Brian Howard	Double Take by Amy Choi

	ON MEDIA
		Amazing Pilferage by Frank Lewis	Circulation Trouble by Howard Altman	Royal Ruckus by Frank Lewis


	POLITICAL NOTEBOOK
		Mary Frangipanni's Political Notebook by Mary Frangipanni

	BELL CURVE
		The Bell Curve City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life

Arts

	CRITICAL MASS
		Friends & Family New twists on romantic comedy and a slew of documentaries mark this year's gay filmfest. by Sam Adams
		sidebar
		Very Festive Short takes on the first week's offerings in the gay/lesbian film fest.	Philafilm Rolls On The venerable "other" film festival turns 21. by Sam Adams
		television
		Homicidal Tendencies The anatomy of a love affair, one TV show at a time. by Katherine Dahlsgaard

	ART
		Driven To Abstraction Three interesting stops on the modernism trail. by Robin Rice

	NOISES OFF
		Your Century Or Mine? Acting colonial for history's sake. by David Warner

	20 QUESTIONS
		Peter Murphy by a.d. amorosi

Music

		I'm With the (Hair) Band Tales from a Cinderella groupie. by Jen Darr	Swing Papas Hollywood hijinks with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. by a.d. amorosi
		reviews
		Ozzfest '98 Blockbuster-Sony E-Centre, July 12 by Patrick Rapa	Robert Plant and Jimmy Page CoreStates Center, July 10 by a.d. amorosi

	ICEPACK
		I Kept My Promise Now keep your distance—finding God at the Vet. by a.d. amorosi

	REVIEW
		theater
		Hey, Landlord! Great cast, some great numbers, but if you don't buy the premise... by Toby Zinman	Blue Window Fictitious Theatre Co., Second Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., through Aug. 1,563-4330 by Toby Zinman

Food

		Southeast Asia, South Philly Shopping for Vietnamese ingredients on Washington Avenue. by Neil Gladstone	The Secret Garden Dining al fresco at the Jerk Hut is almost as good as a vacation in Jamaica. by Katherine Dahlsgaard	Junk Bonds Snackin' isn't just a pastime. It's a way of life. by Brian Howard

		What's On the Menu? Katherine Dahlsgaard sizes up the design of local restaurants' bills of fare. by Katherine Dahlsgaard	Lipsmacking Sounds by Neil Gladstone	Looks Tasty by Katherine Dahlsgaard

		Veggie Alert by Toby Zinman	Philadelphia CITY PAPER Interactive—Summer Dining Guide
		bookbites
		The Ruins By Trace Farrell by Justin Coffin	McGuire's Irish Pub Cookbook By Jessie Tirsch by Harriette Behringer	The I Love Elvis Cookbook By Elizabeth Wolf-Cohen by Jen Darr

		The Barbecue Bible By Steven Raichlen by Neil Gladstone

Listings

	SIX PICK
		The Wicked Farleys by Patrick Rapa	The Fist That Shook the World by Rosemary Darigo	Lilith Fair by a.d. amorosi

		The Minders/Manta Ray by Brian Howard	Sister Spit by Margit Detweiler	Tricky by Brian Howard


	CRITIC PICK
		art
		Head to Toe by David Warner
		rock/pop
		Rocket from the Crypt by a.d. amorosi
		television
		The Vanishing Line by Jenn Carbin

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