Archive for the tag 'New York'
Tobias Frere-Jones’s NYC Typographic Walking Tour
Ninja April 28th, 2008
I missed the past two NYC Typographic Walking Tours by Tobias Frere-Jones. It’s such a tease whenever I get the AIGA’s email announcements. Because once I check the site to register, they’re always sold out. Fortunately, Mr. Jason Santa Maria kindly posted some of his photos from the tour on Flickr.
Review: Man Push Cart
Penguin March 30th, 2008
Rating: 2/4 stars
Man Push Cart is about a man, Ahmad (Ahmad Razvi) who works in a street cart. It’s a modern telling of the myth of Sisyphus.
The cinematography is amazing, presenting New York city as a living character, just as much as any of the actors. Although it was shot on DV, you’d be hard pressed to notice because of the use of natural lighting. Unlike Once, where the grain is obvious, we see all the shadows.
The ending does sort of come quite abruptly leaving you with a sense of lack of closure. Granted, it may be necessary for the myth, but it probably could’ve been handled better.
Update: Ninja didn’t understand why I gave this a 2/4 stars. The main reason is because none of the characters really go anywhere. I understand that that’s kind of the point of the myth of Sisyphus, but in the same vain, the way the third act forces the character back into the routine is a bit contrived.
-Penguin
Related postsFree rides with NJ Transit for students—February 4–10
Ninja February 4th, 2008
NJ TRANSIT will offer free rides to University students from February 4 through February 10, 2008, to give them the opportunity to experience how simple and convenient it is to use public transportation. During the free trial week, students can ride any NJ TRANSIT bus, rail or light rail line for free by presenting their valid student ID and a Free Ride coupon available at www.njtransit.com (with registration). After registration, students will immediately be able to print out the Free Ride coupon, valid for unlimited use throughout the free trial week.
How to Ride Free
+ Students are required to fill out a brief registration.
+ After registering, your free ride coupon will appear. Print it, and be sure to hold on to it. You will need to show that coupon every time you ride.
+ From February 4 through February 10, show your coupon and your valid college/post-secondary student ID to any NJ TRANSIT Bus Operator, Conductor, or Fare Inspector.
Travel on NJ TRANSIT for free as often as you like for the week!
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NY anime festival
Does design really matter?
Ninja December 3rd, 2007
Tomorrow night Glasshouse New York presents “Does Design Really Matter?,” a panel discussion with Paula Scher, David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group and Carl Johnson of Anomaly, moderated by Linda Tischler of Fast Company. Tuesday, 4 December from 6:30 pm at the Rockwell Group, 5 Union Square West in New York City. Tickets are $75. Registration here.
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