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Movie Pick: Edge of Heaven

I had hoped to interview director Fatih Akin, but he’s been busy with jury duty at Cannes as president of the Un Certain Regard section for young and experimental filmmakers.

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Women drooling in anticipation of “Sex and the City” - UPDATE

“Let’s get tickets for opening night,” says my literary friend.  “We should buy them early,” adds the trend reporter.  “Can I join you?” the office manager interjects.

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Movie Pick: Sangre de Mi Sangre

My favorite film from New Directors/New Films 2007, “Sangre de Mi Sangre” (Blood of My Blood) (originally titled “Padre Neustro”) won the grand jury prize at Sundance earlier that year.  I love seeing solid story-telling from a first-time director, in this case,  Christopher Zalla.

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Highly highly highly recommended Broadway show

I wish more films lived up to the excellence of a show I just saw on Broadway.

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@ ©Murakami

Finally had a chance to check out Takashi Murakami’s exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum.  It does a good job of triggering the shopping reflex…

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