Yesterday, reader Eric E. sent along the link for Sade's "Is it a Crime" video showing some delicious Times Square pornage lights circa 1985.
This morning, I came across Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to do With it" video shot in NYC in 1984. Love the extras from central casting. And, fyi: Don't fuck with Tina on the streets.
Still, nothing beats Pat Benatar's free-the-exotic-dancers scene in "Love is a Battlefield."
And a little Staten Island from Madonna, who turns 50 today.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Not to ruin your Friday evening, but....RUN FOR COVER!
Holy shit.
Hmm, what's on the news?
And why am I sitting in front of a computer at this hour? Seeking shelter?
A music video takes us back to 1985 Times Square (didn't want to say a Sade music video because then you may not watch...)
Thanks to reader Eric E. for bringing this music video to my attention (via the previous post)...
Just stumbled upon this music video by Sade, Is It a Crime -- it has shots of the 80's Big yellow taxi cab cruising in the old Times Square, and a shot of the Show Palace Theatre and Show World Center on 42nd street and 8th avenue at the the 40 sec. mark. Enjoy.
We have been enjoying! The only downside...Well, aside from being Sade (sorry), the song lasts like seven years. The good cab stuff happens in the first few minutes, though.
As Eric E. said, Enjoy.
Just stumbled upon this music video by Sade, Is It a Crime -- it has shots of the 80's Big yellow taxi cab cruising in the old Times Square, and a shot of the Show Palace Theatre and Show World Center on 42nd street and 8th avenue at the the 40 sec. mark. Enjoy.
We have been enjoying! The only downside...Well, aside from being Sade (sorry), the song lasts like seven years. The good cab stuff happens in the first few minutes, though.
As Eric E. said, Enjoy.
And now for something completely different: A note from EV Grieve
Wrapping up the end of week No. 2 over at Curbed. It has been fun, though I wish they wouldn't leave the front door open while the AC is on. Uh, in any event, here are some of the posts from there this last day or so. Thanks for reading.
14 New York Stories
More Beach Volleyball! More Beach Volleyball!
Write What You Know
Before the Boldface Names
Noted for the Record
Hello, New York
From the Department of Good News -- Katz's edition
In an entertaining and thorough post this morning on the state of egg creams, Jeremiah delivers a comforting passage after an interview with Fred Austin, co-owner of Katz's
As for those perennial whispers Katz’s might be vanishing, Fred says, “Every so often I drop the rumor we might be closing, just to boost our business, but I like this place too much. We’ll be around for a long while.”
Meanwhile, here's part of a reel for a documentary this fellow is making about Katz's. Here's more on the project.
And more...
As for those perennial whispers Katz’s might be vanishing, Fred says, “Every so often I drop the rumor we might be closing, just to boost our business, but I like this place too much. We’ll be around for a long while.”
Meanwhile, here's part of a reel for a documentary this fellow is making about Katz's. Here's more on the project.
And more...
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Reading this week's issue of The Villager
An update on the HOWL! Festival.
Get to know the new CB3 president.
And a fucked-up crime from Downtown Express:
A Lower Manhattan man who was in a crowd that attracted mounted police on 10th Ave. at W. 28th St. at 4:50 a.m. Sun., Aug. 3, punched one of the horses, Buck, in the nose and then grabbed the reins of Buck and another horse, McQuade, endangering the cops riding them, police said. The suspect, Alfonso Figar, 20, who lives on John St., was charged with reckless endangerment and assaulting the officers who were arresting him. Figar had to be wrestled to the ground to be handcuffed, police said.
And speaking of punching horses...forgive me for this.
Get to know the new CB3 president.
And a fucked-up crime from Downtown Express:
A Lower Manhattan man who was in a crowd that attracted mounted police on 10th Ave. at W. 28th St. at 4:50 a.m. Sun., Aug. 3, punched one of the horses, Buck, in the nose and then grabbed the reins of Buck and another horse, McQuade, endangering the cops riding them, police said. The suspect, Alfonso Figar, 20, who lives on John St., was charged with reckless endangerment and assaulting the officers who were arresting him. Figar had to be wrestled to the ground to be handcuffed, police said.
And speaking of punching horses...forgive me for this.
Blowing smoke in Times Square, and other delights from 1964
Home Movie taken (by Castlemainer) in New York in 1964 on standard 8 film & transfered using a Workprinter XP from Moviestuff.
Things that are kind of creepy
Naked, armless mannequins. On Nassau Street.
The headless bride-and-groom bags at Duane Reade.
The headless bride-and-groom bags at Duane Reade.
The moving company that will pack your kid... on Gold Street.
These T-shirts. Yeah, and he loves your big boobs.
Me taking pictures of an R-rated Snow White passing out coupons downtown. (I never caught up to her. She gave me the slip. So to speak.)
Shopping in the East Village -- then and now
Here are some archival photos I came across showing locals doing their shopping on Avenue C and Sixth Street in April 1950.
Here's a photo I took the other day showing locals doing their shopping on Seventh Street near Avenue B.
Here's a photo I took the other day showing locals doing their shopping on Seventh Street near Avenue B.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
From the publisher: The only note that EV Grieve will post today related to this matter
Oh. Hello. The fine folks at Curbed asked me to continue my guest editing duties for a second week. I have the pleasure of being there at the same time as Kurt from Restless and our old friend Jeremiah.
Here are a few of my posts from this week:
When Babs Dines Out
Commoners Offered Access To Best 20 Pine Has To Offer
Dorm Daze on the LES
Construction Watch: Rickety Platform at 211 Pearl
Hotels Booming
On UES, There Will Be Drilling (and Noise)
Ridiculous Amenity Alert, Rental Edition
The way we were, Vasmay Lounge edition
Last month Vasmay Lounge moved rather abruptly from its digs on Houston and Suffolk to the space last occupied by the Essex Ale House on Essex and Houston. Meanwhile, all the photos that lined the front windows at Vasmay remain in place. [UPDATE: Oops! Not anymore...the photos are gone...]
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