In Plain Sight
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When Your Local Barnes & Noble Is In A 1930s Art Deco Movie Theater
Last week, I was doing some scouting around Studio City (yup, already back to work!), and every time I drove down Ventura… …I found myself admiring the simple but beautiful art deco movie theater near Laurel Canyon, which almost feels like an anchor to the neighborhood: Except it’s not a movie theater, as I realized…
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A Single Picture Of Every Stop Along New York City’s Longest Subway Line
Last week, in the midst of packing for a pretty big move, I decided to take a break and do something I’ve always wanted to: ride the A train from start to finish. The A train is New York City’s longest subway line. For just the standard fare of $2.75, it will take you more…
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Why Staten Island Is NY’s Most Versatile Borough For Filming
There’s a saying when it comes to location scouting in New York City: if you can’t find it anywhere, try Staten Island. While Staten Island often fights for recognition amongst the boroughs that don’t require a ferry for access, it nonetheless features some of the most interesting and unique filming locations anywhere in the city.…
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A 19th Century Stable Hidden in the Heart of Midtown Manhattan
Some time ago, I was walking down West 55th Street in midtown when I happened to notice a peculiar building near Seventh Avenue… This three-story structure, nestled in between the towering brick pre-war apartments that line the block. There was almost an abandoned feel to it, with flaking paint giving way to the brick underneath……