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So no … I did not write the Gothamist interview with the Cuddle Party founders. That was my friend Rachel. But last week I did post an interview with the great documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles. I’m sure 99% of you reading this blog know who Maysles is, but in case you don’t, he and hisContinue reading “THE GOTHAMIST INTERVIEW: DEC. DAY 4 – ALBERT MAYSLES (THIS POST IS A WEEK LATE)”

Ooh, I can’t believe I almost forgot about this. I saw this post on Curbed a few minutes ago and it reminded me of a photo I took of the same building last night. After last night’s Producers screening, my friend and I made a spontaneous stop at the legendary 2nd Avenue Deli because sheContinue reading “WHEN YOU NEED TO BUY SOME TAIL”

Yeah, so all that stuff I said yesterday, I meant tomorrow as in tomorrow talking today. Friday. You know? Good. That’s what I thought. You see, I wanted to start writing last night, but I ended up at a screening of The Producers, which only meant the desperate need for a drink to quell theContinue reading “AARON ELSEWHERE (THE WEEKEND IN PREVIEW: IT’S HANNUKAH — OH YEAH, AND XMAS — WEEKEND!)”

Hi. Yeah, here I am. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and where have I been? Damn fine question. Obviously, I’ve been trying to mediate the Transit Strike, and that’s been keeping me a little busy. The egos on both sides, you know? And seriously, isn’t there a way for us to get rid of all the negotiatorsContinue reading “HOPEFULLY THIS WON’T STAY TRUE FOR LONG”

I’ve been a reader of indieWIRE for quite a while, and I was happy when they chose my blog as one of their “Blogs We Love.” I’ve even hoped to write for them for some time, and in the near future, they’re giving me that chance. Meanwhile, indieWIRE also hosts a monthly event at theContinue reading “I SUPPOSE IT’S ABOUT TIME I PROMOTED THIS: FILM BLOGGER PANEL AT THE APPLE STORE”

My weekly Gothamist Weekend Movies post is up. It was a bit late today because I was up late last night finishing the Ron Hogan interview that got posted this morning. Then I was out of the apartment, and then I was back in the apartment while we finally got cable installed, a whole ordealContinue reading “THE WEEKEND IN PREVIEW: MONKEY MONKEY”

The last few years have seen plenty of examination of films from the 1970s .The late-’60s and early-’70s were certainly a pivotal time in the evolution of film and especially the modern film industry. The studio system which had dominated for the first half of the century was basically dying, independent film was becoming moreContinue reading “THE GOTHAMIST INTERVIEW: DEC. DAY 3 – RON HOGAN”

In the midst of doing a bunch of work this morning, I just realized about 15 minutes ago that when I leave my apartment in about 90 minutes, I won’t be back until about 1 AM. Nor will I be online for any of that time. I’m just hoping I won’t get the shakes. OneContinue reading “THIS ISN’T A MUSIC BLOG BUT … DOGS OF WINTER COVER OF “WICKED GAME” ROCKS”

From Overheard in New York: Guy #1: …and then I came in and Anne was watching some gay movie with Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix– Guy #2: Who’s River Phoenix? Guy #1: You know, Joaquin Phoenix’s brother. Guy #2: Joaquin Phoenix has a brother? Guy #1: I guess… –A train I suppose this shouldn’t comeContinue reading “THIS IS THOROUGHLY DEPRESSING”

I don’t have a ton of time today, but as I have yet to weigh in on any of the critics’ awards, I obviously couldn’t let a whole day go by without commenting on today’s announcement of this year’s Golden Globe nominations. I’ve often been hard on the Hollywood Foreign Press, mostly because they’re aContinue reading “WOW! A MAJOR AWARDS SHOW ANNOUNCES ITS NOMINEES AND I DON’T HAVE TOO MUCH TO COMPLAIN ABOUT”