A Day at the Angelika
The Angelika Theater is a New York landmark. Ever since it's opeing in the late 80's, it’s been a place for film savvy city folk to gather, view and analyze the best-of-the-best in independent film. Not only is the Angelika a melting pot that emulates hipster-smarty-pants-chic, but it’s also a hot destination for New York establishment. Of all things to get these people to leave their above-59th street-brownstones and come downtown to play with the little people, the Angelika is it. My Sunday was spent observing this city phenom, and it began with brunch.I headed down to Soho to meet my favorite movie-buddy at Jerry’s Diner (yes, it’s where Elizabeth Shue’s character in Cocktail waited tables). When we sat down, my friend began gushing about The Queen, the flick he had just seen at the Angelika that morning. Movie aside – which was apparently phenomenal – he told me he had seen Ed Koch in the bathroom line. Of course I wasn’t too astounded by this sighting since everyone sees Ed Koch in New York…he’s everywhere.
As we were sipping the last of our coffee, we both look up to see that we had been sharing the dining space with Hank Azaria. He was quite coifed in his hair gel and blazer. We watched as he totally “worked it” by the door, clearly waiting for his pretty young blond gal-pal.
My movie-pal and I decided we had to make the celeb sightings a nice round number so we began scoping for #3 on our way back to the theater. Sure enough, waving to her friend in line for the movie was Anna Deavere Smith – uber politico actress from shows such as The Practice and West Wing. We were very satiated by sighting #3, so we proceeded to the popcorn line only to realize that the one and only Elvis Costello was right in front of us.
After sighting #4, I seriously began to worry that I had been caught in a strange time warp back to 1989...
We sat down to watch A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - which was also phenomenal – and wondered if we'd see any one else leaving the theater…I mean, this was the Angelika, center of the universe for self-important artsy types. Sadly, no more sightings were to be had, but it was a lovely Sunday afternoon. After all, what can beat brunch, a movie and snacking on the best movie popcorn in the city...circa 2006?!
posted by Lisa @ 12:47 PM
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Ahhh. New York sites. Only in New York kids...
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