Jason Reynolds @ December 22, 2008 # One Comment
I was hype. Ecstatic. I mean, totally boosted to see the new Will Smith, Rosario Dawson movie, Seven Pounds. I watched Will on every talk show discussing how he couldn’t say ANYTHING about the movie, because one small slip, and the movie was spoiled. I watched Rosario discuss how when she read the script there [...]
JeremyKotin @ December 15, 2008 # 3 Comments
1. SHOW Liza’s at the Palace
Age may have withered her, but her innate star quality and talent shines through even when her voice and body fail her. The first act is a mash-up of standards and Liza favorites, slurring her way through “If” and spotlessly singing “Cabaret” among others. But it is the second act [...]
Jason Griffin @ December 10, 2008 # 3 Comments
For those who may not know, the biggest art fair in North America is Miami Basel. This mega fair hosts 200 galleries, who set up shop in a convention style showroom for a small fee of $40,000. FUCK THAT! Because of this crazy fee, and because almost 1000 galleries worldwide fight for a [...]
JeremyKotin @ December 8, 2008 # No Comment Yet
1. ALBUM Funhouse P!NK
Clearly breakups bring about some of the best music and P!nk packs quite a punch in this album of love lost from the hit angry single “So What,” to the heart wrenching “I Don’t Believe You.” Seriously, just try to not have your heart break when you listen. But don’t get me [...]
JeremyKotin @ December 1, 2008 # 3 Comments
1. ALBUM Day & Age The Killers
This is another excellent entry in the evolution of The Killers’ canon. Of course nothing is as catchy or anthemic as “Mr. Brightside,” but this CD has deeper roots than the pure electronic rock that dominated the previous two albums. Just listen to the opening aboriginal chant of “This [...]
JeremyKotin @ November 17, 2008 # 2 Comments
1. WEB The 404
Maybe it’s because I work from home by myself that I just enjoy having the sound of other people’s chatter, but if I had to choose the chatter, I would definitely go with the guys at The 404. This live video stream of a radio show covers pretty much any topic you [...]
JeremyKotin @ November 10, 2008 # 2 Comments
1. EVENT Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion in Central Park
This exhibition transformed me over the course of a 45-minute guided tour. Equipped with an MP3 player telling me exactly how to move through Zaha Hadid’s fantastic sculpture of a structure, I experienced modern art in a way I wish more museums would adopt. Each piece, given [...]
JeremyKotin @ November 3, 2008 # No Comment Yet
1. EVENT Halloween in NYC
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, mostly due to the gruesome nature of the proceedings in which I can freely enjoy my inner freak. But New York adds an extra layer of sumptuous crazy. I couldn’t help but smile riding the F Train to the LES with a couple Joe [...]
Jason Reynolds @ October 21, 2008 # 2 Comments
Popten’s Jason Griffin, had an awesome art opening for the highly anticipated 80’s Babies, at Leo Kesting gallery in the Meatpacking district, New York. Apart from being floored by his arresting portraits, I also learned some really interesting things about art shows.
1. Some of the coolest people I’ve ever met, I’ve met at art shows.
2. [...]
JeremyKotin @ October 20, 2008 # One Comment
1. ALBUM Gossip in the Grain Ray LaMontagne
Another stunner from LaMontagne, this time he returns to his folkier,‘60s horn-tinged sound that he explored back in 2004 on Trouble. It doesn’t reach the levels of lyricism of 2006’s Till the Sun Turns Black, but this is a worthy entry into what is shaping up to be [...]
JeremyKotin @ September 8, 2008 # 3 Comments
1. MUSEUM “Polaroids: Mapplethorpe” at the Whitney, NYC
Nestled in the mezzanine of the Whitney, there is a single room filled with the most beautiful polaroids by Robert Mapplethorpe. Dating from the 70s, this work demonstrates the very early signs of what would soon become his shocking seminal works of the 80s. Never have I seen [...]
JeremyKotin @ August 25, 2008 # One Comment
1. “Elegy”
This little gem of a film is far from perfect, and yet it totally captured and captivated me. Where the story failed time and again, the performances from Penelope Cruz, Ben Kingsley and Patricia Clarkson carried me through from beginning to end, as did the fantastic soundtrack with its mix of melancholy piano, jazz [...]
Jason Reynolds @ August 17, 2008 # 3 Comments
For those who don’t know, there’s this French guy, Philippe Petit, who is a hire wire artist. That’s right, a high wire artist. Before learning of Mr. Petit, I always referred to this type of “artist” as a tightrope walker, or a circus dude. But hey, tomato, tomato (the latter pronounced Tuh-MAH-Toe.)
Philippe Petit got his [...]
Juan Carlos @ July 11, 2008 # 2 Comments
The other night CB and I began drawing on his couch. CB has this idea that he’s going to get everyone to draw and sign it. I think he’s onto something here. So if you’re in the lower east side, and think you’ve got a little artistry in you. There is a home for you [...]