Midtown South News Blog

A Midtown Recommendation: A Documentary "Food Inc."

“Food Inc” is a must see documentary. It’s a real shock to the system, as it divulge truths about what we are eating. The film tells you about who’s behind processed foods; who’s championing natural organic foods; where their lines meet, or rather where single-minded pursuits for profits crosses the line, and become crimes against humanity. The deals were made long ago in the beginning of the agricultural boom - separating us from them. The ugly secret that this film reveals needs to spread to every home, and every learning center.

A Midtown Recommendation: A Film "My Sister's Keeper"

"My Sister's Keeper" shines in the midst of the usual big budgeted recycled films that leave you empty, uninspired, and emotionally untapped, and are at best - only visually stimulating. "My Sister's keeper" is so well cast, crafted and photographed that it effortlessly takes you on a non stop emotional journey as you follow Kate, a teenage girl and her family, as they struggle to stay together, and struggle with Kate’s leukemia.

A Midtown Comment: A Calvin Absurdity!

The disgraceful and provocative marketing by Calvin Klein is real $#@* you to the people. I understand the use of sex to sell - don't like it, wished it didn't exist, but that is what freedom is supposedly about, right? Freedom is also about not subjecting others to your lack of taste - freedom for all, right?

Midtown Recommendation: "Our House" a Play Now Showing @ Playwrights Horizon

"Our House" is a well crafted dark comedy of a play. The author Theresa Rebeck commentates on TV - its reality shows, and news programming; the network's power tripping magnate, and his sexually manipulating rising anchorwoman. The television addiction at the center of the play is a disturbing reflection. The first act moves very well, ending in an unexpected surprise. The second act has one very slight rough spot - becoming too commentarial. Our panel agreed that the direction and acting fell short, only slightly, that of the first act. Overall an exciting piece of work!

Midtown Notice: Harmony Picnic

Don't Forget... The Harmony Picnic, a NYC collective of Councils' sponsored event, is scheduled for Friday, July 17th from 10:00 - 2:00pm @ the Chelsea Park, 27th Street and 10th Avenue. We will have rides, food, games and musical entertainment for youths from 5-16 years of age.

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