Jun 29, 2004

Subway on the Water?

This weekend, a bunch of us ventured out to Far Rockaway for "Rey's Annual Way Out Beach Party." The event is always, well, eventful, and part of the charm of the event is the payoff of the party after the incredible journey it is to get there, lugging beach stuff, food, and drinks.

The trip took roughly 3.5 hours for me, taking me from Astoria, down through Manhattan, through Brooklyn, and finally into Far Rockaway, where the scenery suddenly changes to that of a run down amusement park complete with rusty railings, fake looking buildings on stilts, and waterways.

Amazingly, the subway not only becomes a transway (superway?), riding above the ground, it then drops down to ground level, running like an Amtrak train.

The final, and most mind boggling change of scenery comes when riding across the shallow bridges of Rockaway, as the subway car seemingly skims across the surface of the water. It was surreal.

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Flash Forward Film Festival Comes to the New Yorker

I just found out that the Flash Forward Film Festival will be happening less than 100 feet from my office in the New Yorker Hotel! Who knew? I'll try to get some coverage if possible - It'd be cool to stop up in on lunch if nothing else. Perhaps a little clever espionage to get in? He he, now I'm picturing myself whomping a bellboy over the head, dragging him into the alley, and emerging in a way too small uniform. Outstanding.

In the meantime, check out the past winners, and the people choice finalist video that's getting passed around our office now, Lullaby. (be sure to click the movie to get it to start, otherwise it's just three people in hammocks for a really long time! Don't be afraid to mess with the movie with your mouse too, that's part of the fun! There's lot's of little fun touches in this animation.)

Stolen from Rey

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