If you weren’t able to go and check out the banana stand that popped up in Midtown today (make sure to see if there’s money in that), you can take a look at the first official trailer for Season 4. The last Sunday in May can’t come soon enough.
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April 22nd, 2013 / 18:18:23
HOME COOKING
Now the real basketball season begins. At least that’s what analysts and commentators say. However, there wasn’t much drama to be found, with the exception of a game being played a mile high (fitting given that it landed on April 20th). Each home team won this weekend. The last time this happened was in 2004, and sets up what will likely be a lackluster fist round (the 2004 playoffs had 7 of the 8 matchups ending in 5 games or less and since the NBA switched to best of 7 formats, home teams that have won game 1 win the series 86% of the time. At least we have the musings of Kobe Bryant during games via Twitter to keep us entertained.
March 25th, 2013 / 18:44:17
WHO’S STILL DANCING?
So do you think Billy Donovan is telling his squad to watch out for the pick and roll dunks and alley oops? This is what the NCAA tournament is all about. Utter confusion. Fans say that this type of playoff format gives us an inarguable champion, but with teams like La Salle, Oregon and Florida Gulf Coast vying for the national title, the tourney provides more excitement than anything. Whether it be an ending that saw Marquette erase a nine point lead with less than two minutes left or Ohio State needing a last second three to advance and all this coinciding with the Heat’s winning streak, this may be the best period of basketball of the last decade. With the field getting weeded down to the best four teams after this upcoming weekend, and the possibility the Heat extend their streak to 30 games
March 11th, 2013 / 19:01:00
DON’T TRY TOO HARD
When we set out to make this short, our intention simply was to observe the phenomenon of fashion bloggers and street style stars. As we started to review the footage, two salient trends became apparent: fashion editors frustrated by the ensuing commotion outside of shows, and the rise of "peacocking" street style stars as a result of the proliferation of blogs. This film examines these themes from both perspectives.
Everyone has to admit that street photography has risen from a niche group of individuals with an eye for style to everyone who has an iPhone or pocket camera seeing a particular shade of red they like. Now I still have my go to sites (The Sartorilist, William Yan and Jak & Jil for seeing what is trending now a days. And I have certain individuals who I grab inspiration from (Kogi Motofumi, Nick Wooster and Ouigi Theodore). But this video takes a good look at both the artist and the subject in a world where getting as many eyes on an outfit could change the outlook of a new brand or an established one.
February 11th, 2013 / 18:30:27
WE INTERRUPT YOUR DREARY MONDAY…
To remind you that Prince is still cooler than you
If you missed the Grammy’s like I did, it doesn’t sound like we missed much. But if you did, just click here for a recap
And…
February 4th, 2013 / 18:30:46
DON’T FORGET TO TURN OFF THE LIGHTS
Another seasons is now behind us with the Baltimore Ravens winning Super Bowl XLVII. They went out and proved all the doubters wrong by beating three excellent (some may say superior) teams on the road to the title. They battled their way into the post season, after some disappointing losses (blown out at home by the Broncos, defeated by the Charlie Batch led Steelers and an end of the season loss to the one and done Bengals). Entering the post season, many analysts wondered if they were playoff material, let alone championship worthy. But just like the winning teams that preceded them, they were able to heat up just in time. No one could argue that the Ravens made plays to win. Whether it was a timely tip by Cary Williams or Joe Flacco extending a play with his legs before making a third down completion, they executed a game plan and succeeded.
On the other side of the field, the San Francisco 49ers came up just short. They looked nervous to start, which was reflected in back to back drives ending in turnovers. And just when it seemed like the Niners couldn’t get up from the mat, we get one of the most unexpected occurrences in sports history. Jacoby Jones’ kick return for a touchdown seemed to knock out San Francisco. The team was on its last legs. And as if some executives realized the rout was on, the lights went off. And 2 quarters worth of time elapsed. And then it seemed like the brothers and their respective teams’ roles reversed. Though they failed to convert on third down when play resumed, Colin Kaepernick and the Niners displayed the poise of a championship caliber team. Kaepernick made all the right reads and throws. He got his team to within a two point conversion of tying the game. But where the Ravens made plays to win in the 4th quarter, the Niners didn’t. Vernon Davis had a ball slip out of his reach during a pivotal moment. Linemen and tail backs were unorganized forcing Jim Harbaugh to use one of his time outs. And Kaepenick’s play reminded you that while he has been a wunderkind, he still has started less than a dozen games in the NFL.
Looking forward, the Niners appear to have a brighter future. They have a quarterback who has the all world skills and talent to run the very popular spread option offense. On defense, they remind you of the Ravens’ squad from the early 2000′s. They have a fearsome defender in the middle (Patrick Willis) and several playmakers on the defensive line and in the secondary. The Ravens will go into next season a team full of veterans that is another year older. With Ray Lewis making his expected move to sports analysis, and several players with contract issues (Ed Reed, Anquan Boldin and Joe Flacco), it might be a transition year. But even I’ll admit it is too early to wonder who will be playing in New York for the title in 2014. To the victor go the spoils and the time to enjoy them.
January 14th, 2013 / 16:22:00
KEEP ON DANCING
Ray keeps dancing on, Manning heads home, Tony finally wins a playoff game and the rookie QB’s are finally done. Oh, and Brady did his usual thing and Kaepernick played a game like he was a QB in Madden 13. The next round will hopefully keep this exciting football going.
January 7th, 2013 / 16:41:17
HOW THE MIGHTY FALL
A lot has changed since the last RG3 post I made. Amidst a weekend where the playoff games weren’t particularly exciting and each favorite won by a touchdown or more, the biggest news was the status of Griffin’s knee. It seems like everyone has an opinion for what Mike Shanahan should have done. On one hand, the team rode Griffin to the playoffs with spectacular results. He gives the team the best chance to win. However, a hobbled Griffin who is at best 60% of what he normally is might not. And that’s where the coach has to decide what’s best not only for this year, but for the future.
Now the counter argument was presented by Drew Magary earlier today. In a well written article for GQ, he talked about the memory of Willis Reed helping the 1970 Knicks win the title in Game 7. He had been considered out for Game 7 with a torn thigh muscle that prevented him from playing in Game 6. Magary talks about every kids dream of not only winning a meaningful game, but doing so while incapacitated. You can also look at Michael Jordan’s Flu game during the 1997 NBA Finals. It’s considered one of his finest moments in a career defined by excellence. So at what point is that will to play detrimental? With the worry from DC that Griffin’s sophomore season is over before it begins, I think we can now define it. Pencil me down as one of those that thought he should have been pulled right after he fell awkwardly in the first quarter. Hopefully he can come back 100% this upcoming season, because frequently he was the most exciting player on the field on Sunday. To see a bright prospect with all the talent in the world sapped of the trait that makes him special would be something tragic. Call it a gift and a curse.
January 2nd, 2013 / 15:58:51
FOR SHAME
Not for anything, but these two plays showcased some serious athleticism. But there are also those who would say the opposition was embarrassed. You decide; who is more embarrassed today?
Have a happy new year everyone.
December 17th, 2012 / 16:14:49
THE RETURN
There were definitely plenty of story lines to talk about after this weekend in the NFL. But I’m more intrigued by what will happen at the Garden tonight. For the first time as a member of the Rockets, Jeremy Lin returns to the place where Linsanity began. He has indeed struggled this season, while his replacement at the point (Raymond Felton) has thrived. And while the Knicks have been the best team in the East, the Rockets have stumbled to an 11-12 record. Yet, this past summer, no one envisioned Lin in anything but a uniform that said New York on the front. After the month he had before he was shelved for the season, and the marketing possibilities that everyone was dreaming about, Lin re-signing seemed inevitable. Yet, here we are tonight. Lin is part of a young backcourt filled with potential. The Knicks have gotten off to their best start in 20 years, and Linsanity is a distant memory. I know he will be cheered loudly when he’s introduced, and he might show some of those skills that made him the sensation he was. But I will forever remember him for dropping 38 on the Lakers and for this game winner. Good luck to you and your team, but Let’s Go Knicks.
