2008 Woodie Awards
As the leaves return to the trees in City Hall Park, another perennial treat has returned to the University: The seventh annual TriBeCa Film Festival. Founded by Jane Rosenthal and Robert DeNiro in 2002, the festival was originally brought about not only to illustrate New York City as a hub of serious filmmaking, but also to aid Lower Manhattan's recovery after the events of 9/11.
The Wackness, written and directed by Jonathan Levine, highlights a teenager's struggle with dealing drugs, his constantly fighting parents and girl problems. As many people seek guidance in a time of chaos through psychology sessions, the same applies for Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck).
It used to be that musicians, painters and writers were revered in their own right. They were seen as having extraordinary qualities, as demigods in a sense. They were, in each their own respective rights, placed under the seemingly elitist umbrella of art.
Improv Everywhere (IE) could not be better titled. This movement has extended from New York City to "70 cities in 34 countries and six continents." It's kind of a big deal. For those who are unfamiliar with IE, their most recent and talked about missions are "No Pants," "No Shirts" and "Food Court Musical.
Most musicals feature perfectly choreographed dance numbers and catchy songs that stick in your head for days after, but " Catered Affair" is not like most musicals. With a surprisingly short running time of 90 minutes, the play forgoes an intermission. It also omits the dance part of the usual "song-and-dance" musical, including dramatic scenes instead to contrast the lighter tunes.
If you feel hungry, or don't feel like paying for food, then going to restaurants where they offer free foods is the best way to go. Restaurants are not the only way to get free food; festivals also offer various types of food. These restaurants and festivals will not only soothe your appetite, but you save some money.
To many incognito artists, television and radio are the on-air mansions reserved for the contract-penned musicians. However, a high roller spot on MTV's TRL or a line of fanatic girls doesn't necessarily need to be achieved with quality goods. These days, a sticky gimmick and a crack-laced hook form the foundation of a career gone in 60 seconds, but a career nonetheless.