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'The Bubble' Combines Sitcom Premise with Authentic Perilnew
Eytan Fox upholds the dynamic with an ear for camaraderie not unlike that of Richard Linklater. Unlike Linklater, however, Fox is working in a part of the world generally perceived in these parts as a war zone.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
09-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Eytan Fox, The Bubble
Check Out Brooklyn's Outdoor House Partiesnew
Though the carefree days of laying poolside at the beach are nearly at end, a group of DJs continue with their series of free, outdoor house music parties that attract thousands with the fiery mix of high energy, soulful house music.
New York Press |
Derrick S. Edwards |
09-06-2007 |
Concerts
Tags: concerts
William Friedkin Thinks 'Cruising' Isn't Controversialnew
The director insists that certain gay groups' decision to assail the plot for being homophobic is akin to prostitutes complaining about a movie based on Jack the Ripper.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
09-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: William Friedkin, Cruising
'The Bubble' Redeems the Nihilism of 'Cruising'new
Cruising was never considered a model of superior filmmaking, and even 27 years ago, public protests questioned its credibility as a depiction of gay life.
The Bubble marks the distance movies have progressed since.
New York Press |
Armond White |
09-06-2007 |
Reviews
The NYC Cable Monopolynew
In most of the city your alternatives for cable are most likely Time Warner or ... Time Warner. If you live in the Bronx or eastern Brooklyn, Cablevision's got you covered. Either way, you're kinda screwed.
New York Press |
Becca Tucker |
09-06-2007 |
Media
Bill Callahan Strips it Downnew
The artist formerly known as Smog and (Smog) has shrugged off the pseudonym(s) in favor of the name his parents gave him, and he's still adjusting.
New York Press |
Amre Klimchak |
09-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bill Callahan
Back from Iraq, Congressman Mike Arcuri Gives His Takenew
As long as the United States maintains a huge, powerful force in Iraq, Arcuri thinks the Iraqi government will never find the right motivation to actually work.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
09-06-2007 |
War
Breaker, Breaker For Fred Thompsonnew
If you enjoy Fred Thompson's brand of conservatism and drive a big rig, have I found a group for you: Truckers With Fred, which officially launched today.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Feist Rocks Brooklynnew
Singer Feist headlines a sold out concert at Brooklyn's McCarren Park Pool.
New York Press |
Jonny-Leather |
08-30-2007 |
Concerts
Tug Versus Tugnew
For a day, New York's harbor tugs push against each other, not super cargo carriers.
New York Press |
Becca Tucker |
08-30-2007 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
'The 11th Hour': Leo's Truthnew
This film should be mandatory viewing in every classroom around the globe.
New York Press |
Jennifer Merin |
08-23-2007 |
Reviews
Show Me the Moneynew
Although I have three Columbia University degrees, I'm working during the day managing an office and stay up all night writing freelance articles, since writing has always been my ultimate career goal.
New York Press |
Gerry Visco |
08-23-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
'Death at a Funeral': Bury Your Deadnew
You'd have to be a shameless Anglophile to tolerate this sub-BBC twaddle.
New York Press |
Armond White |
08-23-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Death at a Funeral, Frank Oz
'The Invasion': Paranoid Yet?new
The filmmakers suggest that anyone not paranoid about the Bush administration is inhuman -- this makes the film Hollywood's ugliest exploitation yet of the Iraq War.
New York Press |
Armond White |
08-23-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Oliver Hirschbiegel, The Invasion
'The Nanny Diaries': Class Crashnew
Though basically a light entertainment, the film breaks movie culture's unspoken taboo against class consciousness.
New York Press |
Armond White |
08-23-2007 |
Reviews
