A new book showcasing famous people as they were becoming famous in the LES during the 1980s (it seems like it’s niche marketing, but it looks really cool) is coming out in October. Check out Maripolarama.
August 17, 2005
July 24, 2005
For those of you who’ve been waiting all these years, 1989’s Slaves of New York (set here in the neighborhood) is coming out on DVD on Tuesday. Reviews are welcome (ahem, Rachel).
July 18, 2005
Indie Lower East Side filmmaking at its finest: this silent movie from 1903 depicts push-cart vendors on the street being told by a cop to move it along, and the last guy to leave it bopped on the head a buncha times. Wild.