“I caught the tail end of when New York was cool,” said a woman waiting in line to watch movies with Shia LaBeouf this morning. Should…
Week in Film: Kathleen Hanna on 16mm and Bomb Shelter Children of Botulism Turn Out Totally Normal
This week, cash in your change jar because you’re gonna need it for the screening of this lost Riot Grrrl film starring Kathleen Hanna. Also,…
And Now, Donald Trump: The Gallery Show
With the title “HOUSE OF LIES,” Johan Wahlstrom’s upcoming exhibition at the Van Der Plas Gallery on the Lower East Side isn’t exactly subtle political…
Queer Film Happenings Galore, From Eisenstein’s Outing to Out-There ’70s Porn
By the looks of things, October’s becoming something of a de facto Queer Film Month in New York City. Which is way cool, we’re always…
Watch UCB Dump on Trump Tonight
It’s going to be pretty hard to beat Taran Killam’s impression of Donald Trump (above) during the season opener of Saturday Night Live, but the intrepid…
A Guide to the Most Affordable Art at the ‘Affordable Art Fair’
There could be no better statement on the status-driven nature of collecting art than use of the term “affordable’ in describing the art for sale…
A DIY Space Where ‘People of Color Have Empowerment’ Gets Ready For Next Act
For the city’s DIY scene, the year 2014 was anything but static– openings, closings, you know the drill. And while one little venue might seem…
Kevin Smith On Losing 80 Pounds and Getting Called Out By Courtney Love
It’s funny that Mallrats will be one of Nitehawk’s first outdoor films of the summer, because we just saw Kevin Smith at Vulture Festival, where…
Abbi and Ilana of Broad City Will Kick Off 420-Friendly Internet Week
With Internet Week booting up Monday, organizers of the annual tech-stravaganza have just sent word that none other than Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer will do the opening keynote conversation.…
Minimalist Master La Monte Young Drones On About His New ‘Dream House’
La Monte Young, the minimalist master whose trailblazing work with droning has influenced everyone from the Velvet Underground to Sonic Youth to Brian Eno, who…