New York City Archives

Hannah Marks and Joey Power’s Guide to Shooting Your Ambitious Indie Debut Feature in New York City

By Hannah Marks and Joey Power | October 12, 2018

Hannah Marks and Joey Power’s Guide to Shooting Your Ambitious Indie Debut Feature in New York City

The writer-directors of After Everything share hard-earned wisdom and rookie mistakes from their time making movie magic in the Big Apple.

Falling for New York (in 35 mm)

Film

By Kate Novack | May 24, 2018

Falling for New York (in 35 mm)

The director of The Gospel According to André on the documentary that gave her an intoxicating first taste of the New York City fashion world.

Was This It?

Music

By John Colpitts | May 24, 2017

Was This It?

A review of Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011 from someone who lived it.

Jonny Pierce (the Drums) Talks Gay Conversion Therapy, His True Voice and Fear

Voices

By Jonny Pierce | December 13, 2016

Jonny Pierce (the Drums) Talks Gay Conversion Therapy, His True Voice and Fear

Life will never be perfect, but by honoring who we are and loving who we are, we can make it better.

How Filmmaker and Street Photographer Jay Giampietro Saw Trump’s New York on Election Day 2016

Film

By Jay Giampietro | November 9, 2016

How Filmmaker and Street Photographer Jay Giampietro Saw Trump’s New York on Election Day 2016

Photographs taken on the streets of New York City on the day Americans chose Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Abel Ferrara’s Welcome to New York

Film

By Zach Clark | April 1, 2015

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Abel Ferrara’s Welcome to New York

The latest film from one of indie cinema's most vital directors is not, in fact, his film at all. And that's the problem.

Frank Whaley (Like Sunday, Like Rain) Talks the Day His Life Began

Film

By Frank Whaley | March 14, 2015

Frank Whaley (Like Sunday, Like Rain) Talks the Day His Life Began

The actor turned director recalls the day in 1987 when, as an aspiring young thespian, an unexpected call gave him a career-launching break.

Yung Chang (Up the Yangtze) Talks Patricia Benoit’s Stones in the Sun

Film

By Yung Chang | November 17, 2014

Yung Chang (Up the Yangtze) Talks Patricia Benoit’s Stones in the Sun

The documentary filmmaker is greatly impressed by this intimate, simply told drama, and particularly by one movingly authentic opening scene.

Jeff Preiss (Low Down) Talks the Supreme Importance of Chance in Filmmaking

Film

By Jeff Preiss | October 25, 2014

Jeff Preiss (Low Down) Talks the Supreme Importance of Chance in Filmmaking

The cinematographer-turned-director looks back on a life and career in film through the prism of serendipitous coincidence.

Dale W. Eisinger (Yvette) Talks PC Worship’s Social Rust

Music

By Dale W. Eisinger | October 22, 2014

Dale W. Eisinger (Yvette) Talks PC Worship’s Social Rust

PC Worship might not be No Wave, but they are keeping alive the spirit of the old, grimy New York.