A blurry yet atmospheric photo of the fab entertainers of Coney Island Sideshows by the SeashoreA reminder that the Coney Island Film Festival is going on this weekend and with rain in the forecast for the whole weekend it’s the perfect thing to do. I attended the opening last night which kicked off with documentary short “Down the Hatch: The life teachings of John “Red” Stuart” and documentary feature “Sideshow Still Alive”. Both films were about the unique lives of the sideshow performer, I saw more sword swallowing, fire breathing, glass walking and nails hammered in to nostrils within 90 minutes than I have seen in my entire life. And it continued LIVE at the opening party entertainment provided by the performers of Coney Island’s Sideshows by the Seashore crew.
Outside I schmoozed with filmmaker Juan C. Lopez and burlesque performer Little Brooklyn who performed an unusual and stunningly choreographed routine involving a gorilla and a banana at the party. As usual a friendly crowd and a splendid time appeared to be had by all.So, it’s 1:30 pm on Saturday now (and FIB has no internet at home and is blogging from the library, now THAT'S dedication!) and there are still more than a 100 shorts, docs and features running through 8pm tomorrow night. Check it out! Here is the schedule! On my way back out there now!
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2 comments:
wow...this looks fantastic! However I don't think I could watch the nose-nailer live or on film!
I thought of you when I went to see a Brooklyn-based band the other night..."Chicha Libre". They are awesome....I had the album for a while, so it was extra-special to see the live show. Check them out if you haven't already.
Ah, the old gorilla/banana routine, a burlesque classic. Anyway, FIB, you can use our internet connection anytime. We have better coffee than the library anyway.
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