2004-07-04 - 12:22 p.m. Cropped pants: dorky. BAM Rose Cinema is having a brief Pacino salute, and yesterday Dan S. and I caught Cruising, a movie I never would have thought to see. Dan reminded me it was by the same director as The French Connection, which I loved, so I was game. It shares the look and sensibility of TFC, a vague moral pulse beating through the dying body of pre-Giuliani NYC...but the pulse loses out to futility and despair and almost inevitable violence. Pacino does a Springsteen imitation throughout, against a pounding new wave soundtrack. Movie was followed by a necessary trip to Cake Man Raven, best bakery in Fort Greene. Saw The Sharp Things at Mercury Lounge last night. Lovely chamber-pop featuring Perry Serpa's expressive vocals and solid, sad songs. Good show. I'll be celebrating the anniversary of our independence from British tyranny by doing some laundry and BBQ-hopping. Happy 4th o' July, everyone! And don't forget to weigh in on your favorite founding father . Perhaps we're all sick of reading about the damn arena, but this article (reg.. required) stands out for having some choice quotes by the Wombat. thoughts? (10 comments so far) previous - next blog archive contact