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Ok so I'm in NY for a couple of days, now the question is: what should I go see from a filmmakers perspective?

Thanks for your suggestions...
 
When are you in town?

If you're here right now (11/11) here are a few suggestions:

1) The Red Shoes (playing at Film Forum). If you haven't ever seen this, run, don't walk. One of the greatest color films ever made, and it's just been restored to its former Technicolor glory. Absolutely a must see. Also, they're playing a Frederick Wiseman documentary about the Paris Opera Ballet that's supposed to be really good, though I haven't seen it yet.

2) There's an extensive retrospective of Italian Neorealist films playing at Lincoln Center (Walter Reade Theater). Most of the films playing this week are more obscure, though they're all interesting. If you're around through next week though, there's some really essential viewing going on there (Voyage to Italy, Il Posto, Il Grido, Salvatore Giuliano). Definitely worth a look.

3) If you're interested in seeing something shot on RED and you're not too squeamish, you may want to check out Lars Von Trier's Antichrist, which is playing at IFC.

4) If your tastes run a little more adventurous, there's usually interesting stuff playing at MoMA and Anthology Film Archives. This week, there's a retrospective of Jerry Lewis comedies at Anthology. And MoMA has some interesting stuff playing, though it's incredibly varied, so you should run down the screening schedule and see if any of it strikes your fancy.

5) If you're in Brooklyn, BAM is worth checking out, and their retrospective screenings frequently have stuff worth watching, as well.

Hope that helps. The real must-see is The Red Shoes, in my opinion. But those are some of your options. Of course, you can see pretty much everything else that's playing at the multiplexes too. But you can do that anywhere, and not have to pay ridiculously inflated prices for the privilege of seeing it in NY.
 
Murphy are you in NY? I might be coming out there in DEC, hoping to get together with some reduser friends like Clay Haskell, etc.
 
I'm in NYC. Just moved here recently. Looking for work now. Good times. Except for the looking for work part. Anyway, let me know when you come into town. We can grab a drink, watch a movie or something.
 
Don't forget to visit my studio guyz... I'm @ Time square..
 
After you walk across the Bklyn bridge walk up Flatbush ave to Junior's Restaurant and Bakery, 386 Flatbush Avenue. Some of the best food in NY.
 
Jason Murphy said:
I'm in NYC. Just moved here recently. Looking for work now. Good times. Except for the looking for work part. Anyway, let me know when you come into town. We can grab a drink, watch a movie or something.
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Sounds perfect.
 
So for some reason, my brain interpreted the initial question to be film-related things to see, and therefore: movies. I feel a little dumb now, because of course there are a TON of things to see in NYC that any filmmaker would likely be interested in, that are not movies.

Among things that others haven't yet mentioned.

If you're interested in art, you should definitely check out the Metropolitan Museum and MoMA. Met is pay-what-you-wish, so you can get in for $1, if you so choose. MoMA, not so much. The Met is currently running an exhibit devoted to Robert Frank's photographs, and specifically, "The Americans" which I'd have a hard time imagining any filmmaker not being interested in.

Also on the art front, there are a huge number of galleries in Chelsea on the from about 19th St. to 24th St between 10th and 11th Ave. You can often find some really great exhibits at these places.

The Met also has a museum dedicated to Medieval Art called "The Cloisters." It's up on the nothernmost tip of Manhattan, up on a rocky crag overlooking the Hudson River. It's got a really gorgeous view, and on a nice day, is one of the more beautiful places to walk in the city, even if you have no interest in Medieval Art. Bonus points for the great food in the nearby Dominican neighborhood.

There's of course always Central Park, too. More as I think of it.
 
Yep. Friday afternoon and Saturdays, B&H is closed. Sabbath.
 
Jason Murphy said:
So for some reason, my brain interpreted the initial question to be film-related things to see, and therefore: movies. I feel a little dumb now, because of course there are a TON of things to see in NYC that any filmmaker would likely be interested in, that are not movies.

Among things that others haven't yet mentioned.

If you're interested in art, you should definitely check out the Metropolitan Museum and MoMA. Met is pay-what-you-wish, so you can get in for $1, if you so choose. MoMA, not so much. The Met is currently running an exhibit devoted to Robert Frank's photographs, and specifically, "The Americans" which I'd have a hard time imagining any filmmaker not being interested in.

Also on the art front, there are a huge number of galleries in Chelsea on the from about 19th St. to 24th St between 10th and 11th Ave. You can often find some really great exhibits at these places.

The Met also has a museum dedicated to Medieval Art called "The Cloisters." It's up on the nothernmost tip of Manhattan, up on a rocky crag overlooking the Hudson River. It's got a really gorgeous view, and on a nice day, is one of the more beautiful places to walk in the city, even if you have no interest in Medieval Art. Bonus points for the great food in the nearby Dominican neighborhood.

There's of course always Central Park, too. More as I think of it.
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Thanks Jason, great suggestions. I'll definitely go see a movie, but I will be too late for The Red Shoes. Thanks for the tip though. "The Americans" - great, a definite must-see. Rocky crag sounds great, so does Central Park. In fact, we'll have an apartment right next to it, yay...

Museum-wise I think I'll go see the Guggenheim for the architecture and the Frick Collection for the atmosphere, and probably a couple of others, too. The Chelsea galleries are definitely something I will have a look at, too. Also, I will go see an opera at the MET since my dad is performing - the main reason I'm in NY... :)

Boy, so much to do, so little time...
 
XiaoSu Han said:
from a filmmakers perspective?

http://www.onlocationvacation.com :)
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Wow :)

Joe G. said:
Don't forget the Empire State Building.

I also recommend the Museum of Natural History/Planetarium. Don't miss the dinosaurs and evolution exhibit (also a film) upstairs (9th floor?).
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Cool, thx.

S M Lambrecht said:
How about a field trip to B&H? Just don't show up at 2pm on a Friday like I did.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/NYSuperStore08.jsp
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B&H is a must, I'll probably spend a whole day there...
 
B&H is closed on Friday afternoon & Saturday, but Abel is open! Come visit.
 
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