Alex Ross Perry’s The Color Wheelis described by the director as an “objectional comedy about disappointment and forgiveness.” His second feature follows the road trip of semi-estranged siblings JR (comedienne Carlen Altman) and Colin (Perry himself) and their encounters with ex-lovers, former classmates, and old crushes along the way.
The Color Wheel was included on Film Comment’s list of the best unreleased films of 2011. It’s also been chosen by IndieWire and The Village Voice as the best film of the year without a distributor.
And who doesn’t love a grainy black and white film?
For a limited-time only the film will be shown at BAMrose cinemas in Brooklyn. If you are in New York, head to the Friday showings for the opportunity to meet Alex Ross Perry and Carlen Altman!
Fri, May 18 & Sun, May 20 at 2, 4:30, 6:50, 9:15pm
Sat, May 19 & Tue, May 22 & Thu, May 24 at 4:30, 6:50, 9:15pm
Mon, May 21 at 4:30, 9:30pm
Wed, May 23 at 6:50pm
Thu, May 24 at 4:30, 6:50, 9:15pm
Q&A with Alex Ross Perry and Carlen Altman on Fri, May 18 at 6:50pm & with Alex Ross Perry on Wed, May 23 at 6:50pm
US Theatrical Premiere!
Directed by Alex Ross Perry
With Alex Ross Perry, Carlen Altman
(2012) 83min, 35mm
BAM Rose Cinemas
General Admission: $12
BAM Cinema Club Members: $7
Movie Moguls: Free
Seniors: $9
Students: $9 (25 and under with a valid ID, Mon—Thu)
Fun fact: Carlen is also the designer behind Jewish Rosaries.
The Hester Street Fair officially kicked off this past week. I can’t believe the fair is already in it’s third year! Whether you’re looking for delectable treats or handcrafted accessories, there’s something for everyone. The best part is that you can meet the artists and vendors behind the work.
Some of my Hester Street Fair food favorites are:
La Newyorkina’s handmade gourmet ice pops are so amazing and the best treat on a hot summer’s day. Be adventurous, the pops aren’t your ordinary popsicle stand flavors. Come ready to try mango-chile and avocado!,
Luke’s Lobster makes Maine-style rolls! The seafood is served chilled atop a buttered and toasted New England-style, split-top bun with a swipe of mayo, a sprinkle of lemon butter and a dash of secret spices.If you like crab rolls, they have them too. I’m getting hungry thinking about it!
I’m soooo jealous that Kristina got tickets to the Kraftwerk performance at the Moma last week. While she was dancing to them live, I was dancing along to this video of the song “Tour De France”. As a kid I used to watch this classic scene from the 1982 movie “Breakin’” and try to pop and lock…
Over eight consecutive nights, MoMA presented a retrospective of the visual experiments of Kraftwerk with a live presentation in the Museum’s Marron Atrium. Each evening consisted of a live performance accompanied by 3-D visuals of one of Kraftwerk’s studio albums—Autobahn (1974), Radio-Activity (1975), Trans-Europe Express (1977), The Man-Machine (1978), Computer World (1981), Techno Pop (1986),The Mix (1991), and Tour de France (2003)—in the order of their release.
As soon as the tickets went on sale, I was sitting at my desk (like almost every other person I know) with a computer screen filled with multiple ticket windows, just hoping I would be able to score at least one ticket. No such luck…but then a week before the event was set to kick off, JACKPOT! Thanks to Roy Dank (Wurst), I happily joined him for night 3 – Trans-Europe Express.
The performance started promptly at 8:30PM, and it was two-hours of pure bliss. The sound was amazing and the 3-D visuals were top-notch. It was truly such a memorable evening and I’m glad that I can say “I was there.”
The Metrocard Project by Melanie Chernock started out as a class project to create a deck of cards and turned into a great experiment on ways to redesign the iconic Metrocard. If you are a native New Yorker, you know that a Metrocard is a must in this city.
I’m such a fan of Allo Darlin’ and am so excited for their upcoming full-length entitled Europe, which will be out on April 17. In support of the new album, the band will also embark on a US tour. If they come to a town near you – please go! I’ve seen the band once before and it was infectiously fun!
“Capricornia” is the first single from the eagerly anticipated second album from Allo Darlin’. For those of you wondering exactly what “Capricornia” is all about, songwriter Elizabeth Morris explains, “Capricornia is the area in Queensland that I’m from. It has imaginary state lines, roughly around the Tropic of Capricorn, which runs directly through my hometown. There’s a nice 70s monument that marks the spot where the line passes, out on a lonely dirt road where all the kids learn how to drive. My family have lived in this area for over 6 generations but none of my generation remain. It’s a beautiful place. Musically, when we first discussed the album with our producer, I suggested that the feel of Europe should be somewhere between “A New England” by Kirsty Macoll and “Cattle and Cane” by The Go-Betweens. I think this song is the closest to that.”
Enjoy the new video!
Catch Allo Darlin’ on tour: all dates w/ The Wave Pictures
What an Oscars night! The evening’s winners were pretty predictable but who ruled the red carpet? Some of my usual favorites disappointed me last night! (Emma Stone, you’re so lovely – please do not wear another gown with an overpowering neckbow, ok?)
Here’s our top five picks from the night.
Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton
Orange you glad Michelle wore this? I personally love the color and peplum detail is very on trend. Michelle, you looked lovely.
Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford
Have you noticed a resurgence of coats and jackets draped over the shoulders? Some of today’s street-style stars have been spotted rocking this trend. Gwyneth knows where it’s at! The minimal silhouette from Gwyneth is no surprise but her cape adds that extra pizazz.
Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji
Congrats to Octavia Spencer on her Best Supporting Actress win! She looked picture perfect in her Tadashi Shoji embroidered gown.
Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen
There are a lot of people on the fence about this outfit but I liked this look. The noir and gold gown was a beauty and it was way better than Chastain’s boring ensemble from the Golden Globes. Maybe the dress was a bit bold for her, but I like that she took a risk!
Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab
One shoulder gowns are usually not my cup of tea but Milla Jovovich looked stunning in this Elie Saab number. Perhaps, I’ll give a one-shoulder dress a try?
