What's Going on This Week
NOVEMBER 12, 2008
It's all about the remix this week: discuss, dance
Wild Style at Film Forum
Charlie Ahearn's legendary and definitive film about the birth of hip-hop in the Bronx endures as the best history of an entire culture. The director will be in the house for weekend late shows of his new 35mm film and to sign copies of his new book.
Friday, November 14, 7pm & 10pm – Thursday, November 20, 7pm & 10pm
Film Forum
209 West Houston Street
http://www.filmforum.org/films/wildstyle.html
Girl Talk at Terminal 5
Mashup mastermind Gregg Gillis (AKA Girl Talk) puts "fair use" to good use in what can only be called an athletic event, borrowing from the best to put the crowd through the ceiling. If you're standing still after 5 minutes, check to make sure you have a pulse.
November 15 – 16, 8:30 PM
Terminal 5
610 West 56th Street
$20
http://www.terminal5nyc.com/calendar/show/1961/
Lawrence Lessig: Art and Ideas in the Internet Age
The prescient author, academic and authority on intellectual property in the Internet age discusses how technology fits into the way our creative future will take shape. In his latest book, Remix, Lessig explains how users will take part in creating art as they consume it.
Monday, November 17, 8:15pm
92nd Street Y, Buttenwieser Hall
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
Cost: $27
http://www.92y.org
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