So last night I went to see The Tempest at BAM and it was amazing! The theater is so Brooklynesque, as in it’s mostly brick and needs a renovation job badly (it’s a landmark), but somehow immediately felt like home. I read The Tempest a few years ago for my college Shakespeare class, but there …Read More.
Read MoreI go to a lot of book clubs because my thesis is on my book clubs so yes, you will be hearing a lot about them. I went to another one on Monday night, my “shoeless” book club (because shoes are not allowed). An eclectic bunch in socks and slippers, roaming around a gorgeous downtown …Read More.
Read MoreIf you weren’t around for my last blog entry, we discussed the great and powerful James Patterson. Although the article attempts to refute the claim that Patterson is merely a brand to sell, for argument’s sake, and honesty’s sake, let’s just say it is. I have decided that on my journey to become someone in …Read More.
Read MoreHere it is, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: my train adventure. Let me put all my cards on the table and tell you that I totally bailed out. A woman smiled as she sat down next to me this morning, fifty-something, black hair made of straw, and book in hand. I thought to …Read More.
Read MoreIn some ways, this precipitation is more a media storm than a snowstorm. Turn on any news channel and you will see many a reporter rolling around in difficult weather somewhere across the nation. “Here I am in Washington, DC, and getting blown awaaaaay.” It’s entertainment personified. Lucky numbers of the day: 12 and 18 …Read More.
Read MoreIt is improbable to find the right words to tell an upset fan. As an owner of a Colts #18 jersey, and official member of the Peyton Manning for President facebook group, I’m still going through a post-loss grieving process in the wake of last night’s Super Bowl XLIV fiasco. My love for Peyton was …Read More.
Read MoreDearest Fans, Welcome to my very first blog, very first internship, and very first exploration into whatever the heck is on my mind. I have chosen “Beau and Arrow” as the official name for my blog because, well, it sounds cute and slightly creative (hence, the soon-to-be-gained BFA in Creative Writing). Now seems like a …Read More.
Read MoreWhat is the meaning of translation? When you see worldwide thrillers spreading their gory fonts and blazed, burnt (and shiny!) hardcovers all over bookstore tables, elbowing out even Irving novels (!), with always, for some unknown reason, “Available in over 50 Languages!” What does this all mean? Translation to Derrida meant, well, noone really knows. …Read More.
Read MoreOn Tuesday I dragged a friend to see, and I use that verb intentionally as it was, indeed, a spectacle: “Evangelism and the Contemporary Intellectual” sponsored by n + 1, the coolest “literary” and “social criticism” magazine in town. Well I’m here to tell you they’re not cool; in fact, they’re not even hot anymore …Read More.
Read MorePaul Auster’s new novel Invisible just came out last month, the NY times reviewed it, to say it was favorable is an understatement, I quote: “It has the illusion of effortlessness that comes only with fierce discipline. As often happens when you are in the hands of a master, you read the next sentence almost …Read More.
Read MoreYou’re thinking, that doesn’t make much sense. I know. But here are some more Events for yo’ weekend, remember: gotta spend the money before it goes to rent. 1. Gotham Girls Roller Derby. At CANAL ROOM/ Sun, Dec. 6: 7-1 pm. 285 W Broadway/ Girls, roller skates, DJ, beer, ironic senses of humor, and if …Read More.
Read MoreThanksgiving was awesome: turkey, tofurkey, and silly dancing to Frankie Valla. Yes! Now it’s time to get your cool on again. I’m here to help you get back into the swing of things. 1. Ron Padgett & Katha Pollitt: Poems & Pints. At FRAUNCES TAVERN/ Tues, Dec. 1: 6:30 pm. 54 Pearl St at Broad. …Read More.
Read MoreToday is the movie premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon. I’d like to focus on the film masterpiece hitting cinemas today, which as you know is based on the books by Stephanie Meyer, aka Mormon extroadinaire (and abstinence advocate). What you all didn’t know about New Moon, is that I feature in the end …Read More.
Read MoreIf you don’t make the openings, the shows are there for a month. Yay. 1. The Resident Faction. At CAMEL ART SPACE/ Fri, Nov. 13: 6-9 pm. 722 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn/ Lots of Brooklyn artists, ever noticed that galleries in Brooklyn always have group shows? Too much space (than Manhattan) and too many “artists.” Too …Read More.
Read MoreSo if you don’t always take advantage of all the superduper cool things in “culture capital” NYC, I’m here to help you out. The following is a list of 5 cool things to do in NYC in 5 days. Before you know it; yes, your newly cool self will be making the rounds in Chelsea …Read More.
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