Months ago, Katie mentioned here that we were “starting a commune.” I’d like to amend that statement slightly, based on our now enlightened understanding of vocabulary: we are staring a compound, not a commune. Or have started, rather. [Compound (enclosure), a cluster of buildings having a shared purpose, usually inside a fence or wall; a [...]
Or “I ate at every restaurant in Greenpoint and Williamsburg this weekend. Go on and ogle that pulled pork slider from Teddy’s Bar and Grill. [Photo courtesy of the Goddamn Cobras.] Taste Williamsburg Greenpoint was this past Sunday (if you did not happen to notice the raucous crowds feasting hungrily on North 11th) to benefit Northside [...]
The grave annoyance of procuring a more substantial income has violently torn me away from the comforts of our home, pushed me onto the G-train, and slapped me onto the streets of midtown Manhattan. Most of my theatre writing pursuits send me there, too. For both, I am so very grateful for the opportunity. But [...]
A celebration of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, featuring short screenings from all 25 members, plus a dance party curated by DJ Phantom Power & DJ Knight of the Goddamn Cobras and live music from Dynasty Electric. Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, New York Cover: $10 Doors: 7:30
Lots of food policy, agriculture news this week: * Pittsburgh considers reining in urban agriculture, beekeeping and chicken raising. Says the mayor’s spokesperson, “Anytime you see something growing and expanding and there are no rules, you need to regulate it.” Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear …(but darling for the way she manages [...]
Cobra Pate featured on Greenpoint Food Market blog: What the hell is cobra pate? Awesome sauce for your next ninja bedtime love fiesta. How’d you come up with the name? The Goddamn Cobras’ hot films don’t make themseles – this is our preferred fuel source. Why the decision to share your product at GFM? Why [...]
March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, right? There is no either/or involved? These are the things we’ve been arguing about around the ol’ homestead lately. Weighty, I know. Well, no matter whether the weeks bear more resemblance to Simba or Bo Peep, we’ll be keeping busy in March, supporting and [...]
So have you ever found yourself thinking, man, I wish I could help out a bunch of independent filmmakers without doing anything other than drinking and dancing with my friends? OH MY GOD, now you can! Yeah, tomorrow night, in fact. You just get yourself to the Production Lounge on Franklin Avenue in Greepoint. There [...]
We shot a lovely two-song session with Wakey! Wakey! this past weekend, in what will hopefully be the first of many for the Goddamn Cobras‘ “Cobra Den Invitational” series. I’m trying to teach myself to use Final Cut Pro, so I shot some footage on my little digital camera while we were setting up, and [...]
I just picked up two pairs of overalls for under $10 at the Salvation Army on Bedford in Williamsburg. If I’m being completely honest with you, I must admit that I did not, in fact, actually own any overalls myself until today. More photos of some of my lovely Goddamn Cobras compatriots modeling the latest [...]
Cobra Pates are vegan nut pates made by Justin Bland, a member of the Goddamn Cobras creative collective. Cobra Pate comes in two regular flavors— Almond-Tomato-Basil Maple-Walnut-Lavender —and one seasonal flavor: Cashew Chai. Ingredients All herbs that went into the pates are from Garden of Eve, a certified organic producer from Suffolk County, NY. All [...]
It’s Greenpoint Food Market day! The now-once-a-month festival takes place in the basement of the chuch at 129 Rusell, across from McGolrick Park, between Nassau and Driggs. This Saturday, Katie & I will be there, debuting “Cobra Pate,” vegan nut pates from our friends in the Goddamn Cobras. It comes in three seasonal flavors: almond [...]