FRESH STUFF FROM LEONIE MORSE: REBEL REBEL
Following her last photo project Rockers, East London native and Discosalt artist Leonie Morse takes another look at youth subculture in the UK. In her new project titled Rebel Rebel, Leonie is still playing the time portal game with us. While her lens may have jumped forward from the 50’s, she is still transporting us back to the 80’s through a series of intimate punk rock portraits.
DEATHBOWL TO DOGTOWN TO BROOKLYN BANKS
KESS cuttin’ it off the lip at the 9’ marker, the Deathbowl in Riverdale, 1978. (Photo by Marc André Edmonds)
Skaters just cant get a break from the Man. Brooklyn Banks, the Manhattan skater haven under the Brooklyn Bridge just got the axe today. The Downtown Express reports that the unofficial city skate park will likely be used as a staging area during the renovation of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Good time to get your hands on a copy of Deathbowl to Dogtown , a documentary by “Buddy” Nichols and Rick Charnoski that explores the evolution of skateboarding from a NYC perspective, back when kids were still riding hand-cut boards, and the city was mostly open game without all the laws against skateboarding we have today. The doc focuses on a lost latchkey street tribe from the seventies known as the Soul Artists of Zoo York (no affiliation to the Ecko brand), aloose knit collective of skateboarders and graffiti artists with sweet warrior-esc names like Puppethead, PaPo, and Haze who created a skating and art style uniquely New York, skating NYC streets and carving a pool at the very end of the 1 train in the Bronx they called the Deathbowl. There is some pretty cool archival footage of the New York Skate and street art scene here. Chloë Sevigny narrates and the soundtrack features the Beastie Boys, Minor Threat, Eric B. & Rakim, Wu-Tang Clan and the Talking Heads. You can check out the trailer below or order a copy for yourself here.
Want to check out some more old school skate vids, check out the MOMA’s exhibition Spike Jonze: The First 80 Years, where Patrick O’Dell has created a compilation of skate videos from the 1980s on.
Check out DSDX for some cool skate decks.
PARANOID PARK: SUPER 8 SKATE VIDS
Somehow I missed Gus Van Sant’s Paranoid Park in 2007 but finally got around to watching it last night. Maybe it’s my mood of late, but the slow paced guilt driven Oregon based drama coupled with Van Sants stylized super 8 cinematography and a well selected gloomy soundtrack are just the perfect storm. The LA times described the films soundscape as “a wash of foreign noise” that “tweak the visual and sonic filter.” The diverse soundtrack features tracks from Elliot Smith, Nino Rota, Beethoven, Menomena, and The Revolts. A really great pairing of music and visuals here that create a dense lonely atmosphere, worth checking out.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS IN NYC
What: Halloween Movie Marathon
If you want a cheap scare that doesnt involve water birth or getting drunk in Canarsie, check out some freaky flicks at the Brooklyn Lyceum where they will be screening classic horror movies like Dracula, Night of the Living Dead and the Rocky Horror Picture show on two 25-foot projection screens.
Where: Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 Fourth Ave., at President St., Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-857-4816.
When: 7:30 p.m. (Dracula), 9 p.m. (Night of the Living Dead), 10 p.m. (Warriors), and 10:30 p.m. (Rocky Horror), October 31, 2009
Damage: $5 each
(pictures courtesy wired new york)
What: Critical Mass Ride and After-Party
This months ride starts at Union Square and costumes are encouraged. The after party starts at Surreal Estate, with dance music by the Rude Mechanical Orchestra, an activist marching band that covers Le Tigre and Beyoncé. You heard me. Food, complements of the Critical mass “diving team”. For the lay men, “dumpster diving”…so uh yeah, maybe have a bite before you head out.
Where: Union Square Park North (ride); Surreal Estate, 15 Thames St., nr. Morgan Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; (after party). Organized by Time’s Up!, 212-802-8222.
When: 7 p.m. (ride), 8 p.m. (party), October 31, 2009
Damage: Free ride, party is $9.99.
What: Crystal Stilts, Religious Knives, Vivian Girls, Wooden Ships
Megapromoter Todd P. is somehow involved in this party at Lombardy Street featuring eerie atmospheric rockers Crystal Stilts and not so spooky Vivian Girls. A good mix of intense performances, a killer rooftop patio overlooking the Midtown skyline, the Greenpoint industrial district and the Kosciusko Bridge, and no neighbors. Hopefully as the fun a crowd as the acoustic BBQ. Just too bad the “White Diamonds“ wont be there to share some more candy with us…
Where: 171 Lombardy Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
When: 8:00 p.m October 31, 2009
Damage: TBA
What: A Witches Night Out
A female fronted showcase featuring Straphangers, S.M.U.T., Mongrel Bitch, Chesty Malone and the Slice ‘Em Ups, High Teen Boogie, I.C.U., Kissy Kamikaze.
Where: Otto’s Shrunken Head 538 E. 14th Street, New York, NY
When: 8 p.m. October 24th, 2009
Damage: Free
What: Sunshine Theater Midnight Movies
The 1970’s cinematic phenomenon of Midnight movies continues on Houston Street with Midnight screenings this month of cult films like Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, The Lost Boys and Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. We are still in debate as to who scares us more, Freddy, The two Coreys, or Michael Keaton in a starring role. Whatever you do, dont fall asleep.
Where: Sunshine Theater, 143 Houston Street, New York, NY
When: Midnight
Beetlejuice · Oct 16 & 17
The Lost Boys · Oct 23 & 24
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors · October 30 & 31, 2009
Damage: $9.99
What: MetroPCs Masquerade at Hammerstein Ballroom
Weezer headlines MetroPCs Masquerade at Hammerstein Ballroom presented by 101.9 RXP, along with Brooklyn’s Mat and Kim. Weeeeeez
Where: Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY
When: 8:00 p.m. October 31, 2009
Damage: $37.50, for sale here
Other notables…
What: MF Gallery’s “7th Annual Halloween Art Show”
Horror-inspired Pop Art with an underground edge, including “zomb-o-lanterns”. Opening night will be a real treat with a Halloween Costume Party and punk rock / heavy metal dj. Come in costume and get FREE BEER ALL night!
Where: 213 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY
When: Opening night October 24, 2009 7-10 p.m.
Damage:Free
and of course…
What: The Village Halloween Parade
There is a reason this parade is one of the most photogenic events in the world. Check out some pics from last years parade here.
Where: 6th avenue, New York, NY from 23rd to Canal
When: October 31, 2009 Halloween Night
Damage: Free
SUN SETS ON WILLIAMSBURG POOL PARTIES
Its officially Fall and we bid adieu to this years, well, wet quasi summer and another great season of JellyNYC Pool Parties in Brooklyn. Good shows, good friends, good fun. Unfortunately, like anything good…it’s fleeting…
THE LURE OF THE ANIMAL ON YOUTUBE
Gonzo for this rad clip “Kavorka” from LES Artist Victor Timofeev skating around the streets of New York to the sounds of Morrissey. The vid, partially filmed, entirely produced and edited by “The Feev” takes a look at skateboarding in New York City from 2001-2004.
NEW DOCUMENTARY: THE FIXED GEAR REVIVAL
Check out these two new film teasers for the Vancouver fixed gear bike documentary “The Revival”, out this November. From the film makers:” In the name of good times, great spots and progressive riding, we are proud to announce that we’re packing our bags and hitting the road. Armed with HD cameras we’ll be heading out in search of some of the best riding North America has to offer. Beginning on May 16th, 2009 we will be touring eastern cities, starting in Toronto then heading to Montreal and finally arriving in the Big Apple. We aim to reveal the riding and culture that exists within each one of these amazing cities. Filming is also underway in Vancouver where the locals have been pushing hard to lay down some of the best lines ever seen on a fixed gear. Along for the ride are some of the most progressive riders on bikes today.”
PERSEPOLIS 2: IRAN SO FAR AWAY
Two expatriate Iranian comic book artists, who have concealed their identities, have reworked Marjane Satrapi’s award winning graphic novel “Persepolis” to reflect the recent election controversies in their home country. The original “Persepolis” which has since been made into an Oscar nominated animated film, is a black comedy based on the authors early life in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Persepolis 2.0: Hopes and Fears Revealed, created with the original authors blessing, is a 10 page story using some new images plus images from the original book but reshuffled in a way to depict the mass protests in Tehran following the June 12 election. “It’s already a lot to inform people a little bit. Our work can only have a tiny impact. It would take billions for it to change things,” said the writer, who has denounced Ahmadinejad’s re-election as a coup d’etat. In both the end of the original and the new Persepolis, whether it’s 2009 or 1979, the main character, like all of us, still lies in bed at night dreaming of a better future. You can read the whole Graphic Novel for free online HERE
NEW YORK BIKE DREAMS
Takuya Sakamoto aka TAK is a Japanese photographer, messenger living in NYC. He has been taking amazing photos of NYC bike culture for years. His photo exhibition, New York Bike Dreams, which was on display in New York last year is now on display in Tokyo and the reception party was insane. Free drinks, rad music, great photos, and sick bike tricks. (nothing is sped up or slowed down) Pretty hot.
Some images in the exhibit:
NOW WHAT ON MULBERRY STREET
What: “Now What”
When: August 16th From 6-10pm
Where: Autumn, 201 Mulberry Street New York, Ny
Damage: Free
“Now What”, a new 8 day art show/skateboarding event at neighborhood skate shop Autumn on 201 Mulberry Street opens tonight August, 26th. The show will feature work from local New York Artists like Jack Greer, Brendan Lynch, Louis Eisner, Patrick Griffin, Tom Forkin, Isaac Brest, Alex Perweiler, Evan Robarts, and Quiksilver Professional Skater Alex Olson. The retail store has a indoor mini-ramp set up and the space is open to the public daily. click here to RSVP to the event
SUBMERGED IN NEW YORK
Far Rockaway, an inner-city, oceanfront commuter town is just a 40 minute “A” train ride from Manhattan, it is also host to a unique culture…urban surfers. ‘Submerged’ explores this unexpected juxtapostion of NYC’s urban lifestyle with the profound relationship that surfers have to the ocean. Inspired by his own experience of discovering this scene in New York, director Jakob Daschek’s contemplative camera uses the surfers reflections to narrate this short film. Nice little video here showing just one more side of New York.
CANON 5D MARK II TEST RIDE
Tiny little movie here from Sam Javanrouh testing the Canon 5D Mark II with a super wide angle lens while biking. Pretty steady arm on this guy and a sweet tour of the city from his cycle. Reminded me of the ’86 Kevin Bacon/Lawrence Fishburne vehicle “Quicksilver”, just sans the drug dealers, rival bike messengers and sadly, the mesh gloves (tear)… mmmk, so god awful movie but a deliciously guilty pleasure. Not only is there an amazing synthesizer score by Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks to keep you pumped, it’s grade-A 80’s Bacon cycling the streets of Manhattan (filmed in San Francisco) in a beret. Pivotal film to up your 6 degrees skillz. If you haven’t already, you should see it, because I live it in my heart every day. “Sometimes things don’t happen the way you planned, sometimes you could end up lower than you started…but winning is a feeling that you never lose.”
ROOFTOP FILMS: END OF THE LINE
What: Rooftop Films and The Fledgling Fund present THE END OF THE LINE
Where: The Beach at Governor’s Island
On the beach along the water on Governor’s Island, just to the West of the Ferry landing
Directions: The Water Taxi’s will leave every 15 minutes from the Battery Maritime Building Slip 7 on the Southern Tip of Manhattan
When: SATURDAY AUGUST 22
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Live music presented by Sound Fix Records
9:00PM: Film
Damage: Tickets: $12 at the door or online at
http://newyork.going.com/event-624772;Rooftop_Films_The_End_of_the_Line_on_Gov_Isle#
The world’s first major documentary about the devastating effect of overfishing premiered at Sundance Film Festival and you can catch it this Saturday at what better a venue than on the Beach. The Film asks you to imagine an ocean without fish, your meals without seafood and the global consequences. Where are all the fish going? Come find out this weekend.
THROUGH THE PAST, DARKLY: THE RUINS OF NEW YORK
Exploration #1- The Ruins of New York City
New York City’s skyline stands against a backdrop of congestion, fluorescent lights, cars, and a never-ending drone of noise. In the middle of Manhattan, Brooklyn-based designer and all-round curious fellow Shawn Joswick found an opening that leads to a tunnel. Dark shadows are spliced with beams of light from above. Every hour a train goes by, shattering your ears with an ominous honk. Old cassettes litter the floor and the walls chronicle New York City’s graffiti history. Joswick jumps fences to discover the massive, empty structures that have looked out on New York for decades. Not knowing what was there, or who might find him. Climbing into these buildings that have been torn apart, gutted, and left a shell of their former selves, which is exactly why he wants to go and find out the stories.
Exploration #1 – The Ruins of New York from Palladium on Vimeo.
DECENT EXPOSURES
Someone is finally giving us a decent justification for the New York City transit hike and a pretty compelling reason to ride the L train. Boobs. This past June, photographer Zach Hyman (Insert Joke) took some steamy 30 second shots on the L train of 19-year-old actress Jocelyn Saldana wearing, well…nothing. For more of the story check out the “Striphanger” article in the Post or check out the uncensored shoot HERE. This Never Happens on the Bus!
See the exhibit tonight:
DECENT EXPOSURES
BY ZACH HYMAN
20 AUGUST – 30 AUGUST 2009
OPENING RECEPTION
20 AUGUST SIX TO EIGHT PM
CHAIR AND THE MAIDEN
19 CHRISTOPHER STREET
NEW YORK CITY
RSVP@CHAIRANDTHEMAIDEN.COM
RADIOHEAD WILL NEVER PLAY YOUR CITY AGAIN…OR WILL THEY?
Earlier this month, Radiohead front man Thom Yorke was quoted saying that “Radiohead will never record another album.” Cuts deep. Then yesterday, a mysterious ‘new’, or previously unreleased, Radiohead song called “These Are My Twisted Words” leaked all over the webs. Message boards have been blowing up but there is no official confirmation yet that the song is actually Radiohead. Hell, i’ll bite. The track is pretty convincing. If it isn’t actually Radiohead then someone has pulled off a pretty insane hoax.
check out the YouTube version of the song and judge for yourself…
BEMF: BROOKLYN ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
What: Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival
Where: The Old American Can Factory
232 Third St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
When: Saturday, August 8th ( 4pm-4am )
Damage: $25.00
BEMF is an all-day event for emerging and established dance artists celebrating the vibrant music scene found in the city of New York.
Schedule below
Stage 1 (Outdoor)
4:00 – 4:25 The Cloud Room
4:25-4:55 DJ Gavin Royce
4:55 – 5:20 Home Video
5:20-5:50 DJ Free Magic
5:50 – 6:15 BELL
6:15-6:45 Terror Dactel
6:45 -7:10 Awesome New Republic
7:10-7:40 DJ Anton Glamb
7:40 – 8:10 Jupiter One
8:10-8:40 OCD Automatic
8:40-9:10 Young Love
9:10-9:40 DJ Chaz & Jason Pants (Palms Out Sounds)
9:40-10:10 – Flashmen
10:10-10:25 -RUDE BEAR DJ SET
10:25-10:55 – Codebreaker
10:55-11:25 – JDH & DAVE P
11:25 – 11:55 Shy Child
12:15- 1:15 The Juan Maclean
1:15- 2:00 DJ Ayers
2:00 – 2:30 33hz
2:30 – 3:15 DJ Finger on the Pulse
Stage 2 (Indoor)
4:00 – 4:20 Tayshia Bussay
4:30-5:00 DJ Kids w/ Snakes
5:00- 5:30 Street Lab
5:30-6:00 Rude Crew
6:00 – 6:30 Body Language
6:30-7:00 DJ Kingdom
7:00 – 7:30 Galbis
7:30-8:00 VDRK
8:00 – 8:45 Kap10Kurt
8:45-9:15 Kir Leif
9:15 – 9:45 Purple Crush
9:45 -10:15 Free Blood
10:15 – 11:00 Viking
11:00 – 11:45 NROTB
12:30- 1:15 am – Designer Drugs
1:15am -2:00am – TADT
2:00- 2:45 Udachi
2:45-3:30 Jubilee
TROLL 2: WORST MOVIE EVER
THURSDAY, JULY 30
TROLL 2
OPEN BAR AFTER PARTY FOLLOWING THE SCREENING FOR ALL IN ATTENDANCE
Venue: On the lawn of Automotive High School
Address: 50 Bedford Ave. @ North 13th St. (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
Directions: L to Bedford Ave. or G to Nassau Ave.
Rain: In the event of rain the show will be held indoors at the same location
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Sound Fix Records presents live music by The Drums
9:00PM: Film
10:30PM: Filmmaker Q & A
11:30PM-1:00AM: After-party: Open Bar at Matchless (557 Manhattan Ave. @ Driggs) Courtesy of Radeberger Pilsner
Tickets: $9 at the door or online, OR buy a combo ticket for BEST WORST MOVIE AND TROLL 2 for just $11 HERE
Presented in partnership with: Cinereach, New York magazine, City Council Member David Yassky & Automotive High School
BEST WORST MOVIE
*NEW YORK PREMIERE*
An acclaimed feature length documentary that takes us on an off-beat journey into the undisputed worst movie in cinematic history: Troll 2. Directed by the now grown child star of the awful horror classic, this documentary is both hilarious and touching, providing insights into artistic vision and dashed dreams.
OPEN BAR AFTER PARTY FOLLOWING THE SCREENING FOR ALL IN ATTENDANCE
Venue: On the lawn of Automotive High School
Address: 50 Bedford Ave. @ North 13th St. (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
Directions: L to Bedford Ave. or G to Nassau Ave.
Rain: In the event of rain the show will be held indoors at the same location
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Sound Fix Records presents live music by Kurt Vile
9:00PM: Film
10:30PM: Filmmaker Q & A
11:30PM-1:00AM: After-party: Open Bar at Matchless (557 Manhattan Ave. @ Driggs) Courtesy of Radeberger Pilsner
Tickets: $9 at the door or online, OR buy a combo ticket for BEST WORST MOVIE AND TROLL 2 for just $11 HERE
Presented in partnership with: Cinereach, New York magazine, City Council Member David Yassky & Automotive High School
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST
INDUSTRIANCE™ SHORT FILMS: BLOOD, STEEL, WOOD
Man battles nature, and nobody wins. Machines grow so powerful not a soul has control. And the more we learn about ourselves, our structures, our universe, the more chaotic it all appears. Intense, evocative, emotional, this complex program of short films presents a back and forth dispute between competing forces and ideas.
OPEN BAR AFTER PARTY FOLLOWING THE SCREENING FOR ALL IN ATTENDANCE
Venue: On the roof of the Old American Can Factory
Address: 232 3rd St. @ 3rd Ave. (Gowanus/ Park Slope, Brooklyn)
Directions: F/G to Carroll St. or M/R to Union Ave.
Rain: In the event of rain the show will be held indoors at the same location
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Live music presented by Sound Fix Records
9:00PM: Films
11:00PM–12:30AM: Reception in courtyard including free sangria courtesy of Carlo Rossi
Tickets: $9 at the door or online
Presented in partnership with: Cinereach, New York magazine, & XØ Projects
No refunds. In the event of rain, the show will be indoors at the same locations. Seating is first come, first served. Physical seats are limited. This means you may not get a chair. You are welcome to bring a blanket and picnic.
"you have punk rock, you have rock, you have blues, you have soul, it’s all disco.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUOsztgBE-I
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