By that I mean the two worlds that inhabit the city. The world of "arts", that is entertainment, an inordinate amount of movies to see; theater---off Broadway and off off, exploding in front of me---everybody busy---but what of the world that the administration is bent on destroying. Hard to separate myself from that---but also "easy" when I feel like it. I would like to see some "act of rejection" from an artist---a withdrawal in solidarity with those threatened by the government---but that does not seem to have occurred to anyone. So the "seesaw" continues.
Interesting day today---went to Metrograph to see a movie, Happyend, that was made by Neo, a member of the Friends Seminary class of 09. One of my favorite classes---I have always tried to keep up with the growth of all of them. Felt vulnerable, but did feel the movie was very strong. Should try to contact some of Neo's classmates to tell them how impressed I was by the film. It was shown at Metrograph, on Ludlow near Canal---the staff was great---very friendly and helpful. The lobby has a great quality--a darkness that seems to say: "here film is amazing!" Something about being there while I was waiting for the film to begin made me feel excited. Want to go back soon---but other life issues may prevent that. Afterwards, wandered around the neighborhood a bit as I walked to the F train on Essex and Delancey. God! what a change---luxury buildings all over---up scale stores--a new luxury apartment house facing a "project"---well that is NY now.
Not much else---back to work tomorrow---body still dealing with chemo effects---but it did not stop me from visiting the lower east side to see the movie. Lots of "art" to focus on, as I conveniently"forget" the horrors of the present.
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