Tomorrow-- a treat you do not want to miss-- Leila is screening at BAM on Saturday at 6 pm. It is one of my favorite movies. I feel very close to the characters in this movie. Very close.
Also playing at BAM is another Youssef Chahine masterpiece Destiny. I've seen it before--and honestly, I didn't quite "get it" at the time--but perhaps it deserves another shot? It's about an Andalusian philosopher, for goodness sake. That should be awesome, no?
And speaking of Egyptian, I present another picture of koshary--that most delicious carb-loaded treat. Topped with fried onions. Yalla!!
The Maysles Cinema is having a Grey Gardens Festival which looks pretty interesting. There will be a book signing, a live cabaret show and a screening of both the movie and the documentary. Cool. I've never seen any of the Grey Gardens related stuff, but I am intrigued by eccentrics and the weirdness that is Long Island--so I'd love to check it out. You know, I did live on Long Island for a time--not in the Hamptons, but in Nassau County. My favorite place in Nassau county was this seafood place called Bigelow's. Cash only, and terrible seating, located in suburban hell-- but damn yummy! Big fat fried ipswich clams. Tartar sauce. Rich clam chowder. Even "The Fiancee" liked it, and he is very picky about his chowder. Chowdah', I should say.
Remember, the Human Rights Watch Film Festival starts this weekend. And here is a New York Times Article about it. There is an excellent selection this year. For this weekend, this Bosnian film Snow seems pretty good.
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Where do you get koshary in NYC?
ReplyDeleteI've had koshary in two places, so far:
ReplyDeleteMr. Falafel in Park Slope and Kabob Cafe in Astoria.