May 14th 2014. Pick of the Day.
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Another lull in NYC's rep calendar today, preceding a much busier weekend to come. Only three selections to choose from, true enough. But to those of you whining about this paucity of cinematic wares I offer these three words sure to tuck that outrage back into its nesting cave; First World Problem. Huh? HUH? Feel bad now?
Continuing series today include An Auteurist History of Film at MoMA, and Punk Rock Girls at BAM Cinématek. The Vitagraph nonsense as follows;
MoMA
MY NIGHT AT MAUD'S (1969) Dir; Eric Rohmer
BAM Cinématek
BREAKING GLASS (1980) Dir; Brian Gibson
IFC Center
GODZILLA (1954) Dir; Ishiro Honda
Today's Pick? Hazel O'Connor's blistering debut perf, as a conflicted punk rocker weathering Thatcher-era Brit malaise and malevolence, in Brian Gibson's BREAKING GLASS, screening as part of BAM Cinématek's Punk Rock Girls series. Kicking against the pricks was never taken so literally. Ahem.
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-Joe Walsh
P. S. Should you be feeling charitable during this still harsh weather period please remember to check in with the good folks over at Occupy Sandy. Some of our NY neighbors are still feeling the effects of the 2012 hurricane. Be a mensch.
