queenesther / Queen Esther

hey, now.

this is their 19th annual exhibition that showcases rare, indie and seldom screened black cinema—over 30 films this year. there are 17 programs and most of them are double features. here’s a sample:

Sat., July 29 ( Program #2 o 3 films )
RICHARD WRIGHT-Black Boy, 1994, 86 min. Madison Lacy, dir. The first film on the life and legacy of Richard Wright who confronted a broad reading pubic with the pain and anger of the Black experience. Shown at 1:00pm, 4:10pm

FRANTZ FANON: Black Skin, White Mask, 1995, 50 min. Isaac Julien, dir. Explores one of the most influential theorists of the anti-colonial movement of our century. Shown at 2:30pm

EL CHE: Investigating A Legend, 1997, 52 min. Maurice Dugowson, dir. Che Guevara, the man with the beret with the star, embodies one of the strongest symbols of the 20th century. He was a combination of a saint and an adventurer; somewhere between Don Quixote and a latter-day Jesus Christ. In his relations with Fidel Castro, he is the hero of a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions. Shown at 3:20pm

the kicker? it’s only five bucks!

for more info: 212 749 5298 or http://www.aboutharlemarts.org see you there.

my boyfriend says maybe we’ll go to paris to celebrate our anniversary. it’s too much of a cliche to be romantic about the trip. in a way, the gesture/suggestion is enough because of all of what paris means in the collective unconsciousness of the world. a part of me doesn’t want to go and have a lousy time and wreck my sweet illusion of paris, beautiful paris. but i want the loveliness of being with him in a foreign place. and i know that somehow being with him will be enough.

i’ve heard tell of some coffeeshops here and there that are very accommmodating downtown but is there anyplace in particular that you all like to go in the city to sit and knit? and do you go to yarn stores locally to get the goods or do you buy online?

hey, this stuff is pricey! i didn’t know i picked such an expensive hobby. hm. it didn’t cost so much when i was a kid…but then again, what did?