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Grand Central Cinema is one-day film festival celebrating Grand Central in the movies!
Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall is transforming into a movie theater for a day for its first “Grand Central Cinema” event, hosted in partnership with Rooftop Films and the Museum of the Moving Image. Visitors can enjoy film scenes featuring Grand Central throughout the day for free while munching on snacks purchased from Grand Central vendors like Great Northern Food Hall, Shake Shack, and brand-new restaurant Wok Chi. The day will conclude with a ticketed full screening of North by Northwest including Cary Grant’s classic Grand Central getaway scene.
James Sanders, award-winning New York historian and author of Celluloid Skyline: New York and the Movies, will deliver a talk at 12:30pm on Grand Central’s leading role in Hollywood history.
The Rooftop Films screening of North by Northwest...
Grand Central Cinema is one-day film festival celebrating Grand Central in the movies!
Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall is transforming into a movie theater for a day for its first “Grand Central Cinema” event, hosted in partnership with Rooftop Films and the Museum of the Moving Image. Visitors can enjoy film scenes featuring Grand Central throughout the day for free while munching on snacks purchased from Grand Central vendors like Great Northern Food Hall, Shake Shack, and brand-new restaurant Wok Chi. The day will conclude with a ticketed full screening of North by Northwest including Cary Grant’s classic Grand Central getaway scene.
James Sanders, award-winning New York historian and author of Celluloid Skyline: New York and the Movies, will deliver a talk at 12:30pm on Grand Central’s leading role in Hollywood history.
The Rooftop Films screening of North by Northwest...
- 10/11/2017
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
The adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's 9/11 novel begins promisingly, but soon drowns in treacly sentimentality
In 2001, the twin towers of the World Trade Centre were an unloved New York landmark that became overnight a palpable absence on the skyline and a complex emblem for our tormented times. In his distinguished book Celluloid Skyline: New York and the Movies, published in December of that year, architect and film-maker James Sanders called them "that most overbearing symbol of the new city": he was discussing their unlovely role in Three Days of the Condor (the film's villain, the CIA, had its headquarters there), and in the 1976 version of King Kong.
The book was in proof the week of 9/11 and Sanders considered removing these opprobrious references, but wisely decided this would distort the way Manhattan was perceived by both himself and his readers. Others reacted more precipitately, and film-makers cut shots of...
In 2001, the twin towers of the World Trade Centre were an unloved New York landmark that became overnight a palpable absence on the skyline and a complex emblem for our tormented times. In his distinguished book Celluloid Skyline: New York and the Movies, published in December of that year, architect and film-maker James Sanders called them "that most overbearing symbol of the new city": he was discussing their unlovely role in Three Days of the Condor (the film's villain, the CIA, had its headquarters there), and in the 1976 version of King Kong.
The book was in proof the week of 9/11 and Sanders considered removing these opprobrious references, but wisely decided this would distort the way Manhattan was perceived by both himself and his readers. Others reacted more precipitately, and film-makers cut shots of...
- 2/19/2012
- by Philip French
- The Guardian - Film News
"There Will Be Blood" was the second of the three-episode arc for Alfred Molina as Eric Snyder. As I’m still trying to absorb all the changes in Harry’s Law, this week we are going to break down the show into three categories:
The Good:
Tommy is becoming one of my favorite characters. From his encouraging speeches to Harry to his explanation to Marcus the three ways he gets people to do the right thing, I totally enjoyed the character.
Adam was in the episode a lot more. His talk to James Sanders (Ross Benjamin) made it tough for me to hold a straight face throughk as Benjamin makes an amazing “loon,” as his father put it.
Cassie is fitting right in. If Cassie had been the only addition this season, it wouldn’t have taken me more than an episode to adopt her into the family and not...
The Good:
Tommy is becoming one of my favorite characters. From his encouraging speeches to Harry to his explanation to Marcus the three ways he gets people to do the right thing, I totally enjoyed the character.
Adam was in the episode a lot more. His talk to James Sanders (Ross Benjamin) made it tough for me to hold a straight face throughk as Benjamin makes an amazing “loon,” as his father put it.
Cassie is fitting right in. If Cassie had been the only addition this season, it wouldn’t have taken me more than an episode to adopt her into the family and not...
- 9/29/2011
- by jim@tvfanatic.com (Jim G.)
- TVfanatic
Mass Effect 3's newest team member James Vega has been revealed. The first screenshot of the character was unveiled by producer Casey Hudson after he reached 10,000 followers on Twitter. "Enjoyed your first impressions of Vega!" he said. "We have fun with our ensemble casts: chars are designed to be loved by some players but not all." Originally known as James Sanders, Vega is an experienced soldier with the Systems Alliance and a playable squad member. Vega will also help (more)...
- 7/18/2011
- by By Matthew Reynolds
- Digital Spy
"Mass Effect 3" is coming out later this year, during the holiday season. The very last downloadable add-on pack for "Mass Effect 2" hit at the end of last month, offering players a glimpse of the grim future to come in BioWare's upcoming trilogy-capper. Details about the game have been relatively sparse -- really, that's an understatement... we don't know anything -- until now, thanks to a new cover story in the latest issue of Game Informer.
The GI issue isn't out, but one NeoGAF poster managed to snag a look. Let's start with the characters. Liara T'Soni, Ashley/Kaiden (depending on the events of the first game) and Garrus will all be able and playable "to some extent." Where applicable, the character(s) will also have to have survived the previous game's suicide mission. Also playable will be James Sanders, which is very likely a nod to the "Mass Effect" novels.
The GI issue isn't out, but one NeoGAF poster managed to snag a look. Let's start with the characters. Liara T'Soni, Ashley/Kaiden (depending on the events of the first game) and Garrus will all be able and playable "to some extent." Where applicable, the character(s) will also have to have survived the previous game's suicide mission. Also playable will be James Sanders, which is very likely a nod to the "Mass Effect" novels.
- 4/8/2011
- by Adam Rosenberg
- MTV Multiplayer
The first details of Mass Effect 3 have been revealed. According to Game Informer magazine (via NeoGAF), the game will continue from the events of Mass Effect 2 Dlc Arrival, seeing Shepard standing trial back on Earth. The prologue will see the Reapers attack the planet, leading to Shepard escaping to the Normandy and then recruiting allies to fight off the galaxy-wide invasion. The Illusive Man will apparently play a larger role in the adventure, wherein Cerberus is now out to kill Shepard instead of helping him. Confirmed squadmates include Liara, Ashley / Kaiden, Garrus and a new character named James Sanders. While Wrex, Mordin, Legion and Anderson will potentially return, they are all believed to be non-controllable side characters. The story's conclusion will offer numerous endings based on player choices and which characters are recruited over (more)...
- 4/8/2011
- by By Matthew Reynolds
- Digital Spy
80 years ago this week, the Chrysler Building was completed, becoming at that time the tallest building in the world. It surpassed the Bank of Manhattan Trust building (aka 40 Wall Street), which had only just been finished the month prior. And within another year, it too was passed over in favor of the Empire State Building. Yet, even as more and more buildings around the globe reached to greater heights, the Chrysler Building has remained one of the most recognizable landmarks in any city thanks to its distinct Art Deco architecture, designed by William Van Allen. In honor of its birthday, and because it's one of my favorite skyscrapers in the world, let alone in NYC, I'd like to celebrate its appearance in films over the past eight decades (click on the links to watch clips).
The building was cast prominently in movies immediately. Originally, King Kong producer Merian C. Cooper...
The building was cast prominently in movies immediately. Originally, King Kong producer Merian C. Cooper...
- 5/29/2010
- by Christopher Campbell
- Cinematical
I think it has something to do with my birth nearly coinciding with the launch of the "I Love NY" campaign, which includes Milton Glaser's iconic logo, but I've always been in love with New York City. And I've in turn always been in love with films about and/or set in New York City. Actually, there may be a chicken/egg situation here. I don't know if I came to love the city through the movies or the movies through my love of the city. Regardless, I moved here directly after high school, I've taken classes specifically about New York in film, I consider James Sanders' book Celluloid Skyline to be a sort of bible for my worship of both the city and its cinematic representations and I will probably watch Avaryl Halley's latest Moviefone Mash over and over and over, as if it's an aggregated remake...
- 5/26/2010
- by Christopher Campbell
- Cinematical
There’s just no competing with the rich cinematic heritage of New York. From Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Manhattan, Ghostbusters to Sex and the City, the city that never sleeps is truly film’s favourite hang-out, it was even voted as such by movie lovers and industry types in a poll last winter. And eager to maximise on the Big Apple’s reputation in entertainment circles are a series of free self-guided walking tour podcasts that help you explore many memorable corners of the city.
Introduced on Monday by the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, the “Made in NY: Walking Tours of Film and Television Locations in New York City” do just what they say on the tin guiding you to locations that are both genuine and fictional (such as those from 80s sitcom The Cosby Show). There are currently two in operation (with plans for...
Introduced on Monday by the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, the “Made in NY: Walking Tours of Film and Television Locations in New York City” do just what they say on the tin guiding you to locations that are both genuine and fictional (such as those from 80s sitcom The Cosby Show). There are currently two in operation (with plans for...
- 6/3/2009
- Boxwish.com
Katherine Oliver, head of the New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, has launched "Made in NY: Walking Tours of Film and Television Locations in New York City." Narrated by Julianna Margulies and Matthew Modine, the tours consists of free, downloadable podcasts that serve as guides to sites of famous location shoots in the city.
"Now New Yorkers and visitors will have the opportunity to experience the city's rich filmmaking history for themselves," Oliver said. "The podcasts highlight so many of those iconic moments that have made New York City synonymous with film and television. There's cinematic history on practically every corner, and these podcasts serve as a testament to the thousands of production professionals -- both past and present -- who call New York City home."
Inspired by the recent illustrated book "Scenes from the City: Filmmaking in New York," the podcasts were written by "Scenes" editor and architect James Sanders.
"Now New Yorkers and visitors will have the opportunity to experience the city's rich filmmaking history for themselves," Oliver said. "The podcasts highlight so many of those iconic moments that have made New York City synonymous with film and television. There's cinematic history on practically every corner, and these podcasts serve as a testament to the thousands of production professionals -- both past and present -- who call New York City home."
Inspired by the recent illustrated book "Scenes from the City: Filmmaking in New York," the podcasts were written by "Scenes" editor and architect James Sanders.
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