Hurricane Irene Redux in the Neighborhood

Posted: August 28th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Chinatown, History, Hurricane Irene, Weather | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

Some hastily posted snapshots after the storm.

East Broadway and Catherine Street.

Picking up the residue, mostly disintegrating cardboard boxes.  Love the umbrella.

 

Water Street & Catherine Slip

Water Street and Catherine Slip looking north to the Williamsburg Bridge.

Water Street and Catherine Slip looking south to the Brooklyn Bridge.

Water Street & Catherine Slip

When I waded in I made it up to above my knee, the water a cool mix of fresh and salt.

He’s probably at its deepest.

An atmosphere of hushed play.

Nice to see the world change, as long as it’s not too much.

 


International Premiere at Berlin Film Festival

Posted: January 22nd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Screenings | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

5 lessons and 9 questions about Chinatown will have its European premiere at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, Shorts Competition in February 2010.  For more information visit the Berlin Film Festival website.