He may not be a household name yet, but you should certainly get acquainted with Michael Zegen. As one of Hollywood’s best actors on the rise—whether it’s film, television, or stage—Zegen has been working with the fascinating directors, taking on roles that are as varied as they are exciting. From his beginnings as Dwight the [...]
Adam Carolla Hosts A Tasting Of His Very Strong Sangria Tonight
When a comedian with the record-breaking #1 podcast on iTunes accidentally creates a sangria during one tipsy night by his liquor cabinet that’s 20-percent alcohol…you’ve just got to try a glass or four. And tonight, at Sons of Essex at 7pm, you get to do exactly that when Adam Carolla hosts a tasting of his white, red, white [...]
Karlie Kloss Designs Denim for Really Tall Women (aka Models)
Having trouble finding jeans that fit your genetically-blessed frame? If so, Karlie Kloss has a solution. The 5-foot-11 supermodel has teamed up with Frame Denim to launch a capsule that features super-long, 40-inch in-seams. The collection, which hits Barneys New York and Net-a-Porter next month, was inspired by her frustration with not being able to [...]
Watch a Lovely New Clip From Richard Linklater’s ‘Before Midnight’
In just a few weeks, Celine and Jesse will walk and talk their way back into theaters, simultaneously igniting and breaking our hearts yet again. As the third of his transcontinental love trilogy, Richard Linklater’s Before Midnight is by far one of the most anticipated films of the season—and I can attest that it is [...]
From Fassbinder to Frankenheimer, Get a Closer Look at the Criterion Collection’s August Releases
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Watch the First Clip From Alexander Payne’s ‘Nebraska’ Before it Heads to Cannes
So far, it’s been a pretty great year for small-scale black and white films. There’s Noah Baumbach’s absolutely charming Frances Ha that debuts this Friday and next we’ll see Joss Whedon’s delightful adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. But premiering at Cannes this week is the follow-up to critically-acclaimed The Descendants from director Alexander Payne. [...]
BlackBook Exclusive: See a New Clip From the Incredible Rock Doc ‘Stevie Nicks: In Your Dreams’
When Stevie Nicks: In Your Dreams premiered at The Landmark Theater back in April, fans of the beloved singer-songwriter rejoiced at getting an intimate peak into the creative process of their most beloved musical icon. And off the heels of its warmly received theatrical run, the documentary that takes us on a journey through the [...]
Rich Families Skip Disney World Lines With Handicapped Guides
You really have to hand it to the ultra-wealthy: when it comes to screwing others over, they can’t be beat. The latest scam is designed to allow their prep school brats to evade that great equalizer, the two-hour line for Space Mountain—because they’re sure not going to have to wait for anything else in life! [...]
AllSaints Starts a Film Company, Makes a Kings of Leon Documentary
Strange things are happening in the fashion world these days. Following the news that Terry Richardson’s inked arm is starring in Valentino’s latest campaign, it has just been revealed that AllSaints is launching a film production company. The UK-based fashion label apparently already has a ton of projects lined up, including a documentary on Kings [...]
Spring Menus Launch Downtown: Spring Rolls, Scallops, & Panna Cotta Await
While it does not…quite… feel like spring in NY (is there such a thing?), two restaurants are doing a very good job at playing along with Mother Nature by rolling out their new spring menus, characterized by light, cold, smooth bites and fruity, bitters-filled cocktails. Feast – East Village’s whitewashed brick, dim, and woody restaurant – [...]