Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct The signage is confusing. The exhibit is spread out a bit and I had to ask where I needed to go a few times. One of the most impressive things was a film they showed in a small room that was a panaramic setup and was a wall of concept art. The camera "flew" around the wall of concept art and "dove" into random pieces. It was very clever. At the end of the presentation, there is a display at the back of the room with models in a line ( row after row) that spun like on a turntable. Each figure was another cell or animation. When it spun, you would get a sense that you could see the motion. Not until a strobe light goes on, can you see the motion. It is VERY cool. I hope this finds a permaniate home in the Disney MGM studios or elsewhere. Also - I was amazed at the amount of concept art (hand drawn) on display. I looked at that and at all the models. It occured to me that this is HARDER than traditional animation. (or so it seems to the uneducated animator lol) Other neat stuff - a wall mural with all the fish from NEMO and a wire frame-to-render film that loops against one wall. Have fun and while you are in New York, I strongly suggest you head to Fulton St at the South St Seaport ( <a href="http://www.southstseaport.org/" target="_blank">http://www.southstseaport.org/</a> )and see the Bodies Exhibit <a href="http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/" target="_blank">http://www.bodiestheexhibition .com/</a> Plan about three hours from when you get in line (40 min - don't let it sway you) to the exit. Have fun !!!!
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct to be clear, the above post is about the PIXAR exhibit at MOMA in New York <a href="http://www.moma.org/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.moma.org/index.html</a>
Originally Posted By danyoung >He is grazing the cover of the newly arrived (via mail) Mickey Monitor AP newsletter, looking devonaire...< That would be "gracing" and "debonaire". What would you do without me, TDLFAN?
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ I like the idea of Joe grazing in the savannah on the front cover. Very appropriate for DAK's creative genius!
Originally Posted By leemac Cheers for the comments, Dennis. I'm specifically going for the Pixar exhibit and am looking forward to it. If I get the chance to head down to Seaport I will check out Bodies (I usually only wander down there for the only A&F in town).
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct no problem ... for lunch I would recommend the 53rd st gourmet deli (on 53rd between 6th and 7th) - good cheap food where the locals go. MOMA is on 53, so just leave the building and walk uptown a couple blocks MUCH cheaper than the cafe in MOMA
Originally Posted By leemac Dennis, you are an absolute star! I will definitely take your advice! I'm always lazy and end up at Dean & Deluca at Rockefeller!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>That would be "gracing" and "debonaire". What would you do without me, TDLFAN?<< Without you?!?! You won't call or email unless *I* do it first!! Besides, as for the grammar mistakes.. it could be worst.
Originally Posted By tonyanton I caught this topic late, and Lee, you're probably in NYC as I type, but their is a new flagship A&F on 5th and 56th, right around the corner from MoMA. BTW, if anyone is in town to see the Pixar exhibit at MoMA, head right across the street to the Children's Library to see the original Winnie the Pooh and friends plush that Christopher Robin Milne owned. They're on the second floor.
Originally Posted By leemac Hey Tony Thanks for the "Heads-up". I stumbled across the A&F on my way to the World of Disney. I was absolutely stunned to discover they had some of the A&F New Faces models in the store today and they weren't wearing much clothing! Nice store but made me realise how limited their range is right now (and that I sadly have most of it!). BTW I've discovered a new favourite though in Tyson's Corner in DC called RuehlNo.925 (it is also from A&F but is targeted at the post-college crowd). Awesome clothes. Pixar exhibit was fun but the layout was terrible but it really didn't tell you much about Pixar itself. If you have the Chronicle Books "Making Of" series you will probably have all of the artwork. I loved the zoetrope though and Artscape installation. I'll probably write up a review at some point.
Originally Posted By leemac Oh, and Dennis your tip for the Deli was spot-on. I can honestly say it was the best sandwich I have ever had. I'll add it to my list! Now if you have any other dining tips for NYC, I'd love to hear them! We are out in NYC quite a lot over the next few months covering the creation and opening of Tarzan for Tales. Cheers! Lee
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct Hi Lee - I am glad you had fun and the layout was awful and the signage. << Now if you have any other dining tips for NYC >> YES .. the Village, a great place called Cowgirl. It is on West 10th and Hudson (519 Hudson). Fun !! And than you for placing a name on that contraption in the film presentation room. A zenotrophe eh ???
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct Another great spot is a very good Deli in the upper West side. I think it's 72 and broadway - very close to a Lowes Cinema where I saw the 3-D Chicken Little. I am seeing Tarazn opening PREVIEW night )Can't wait !!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I was absolutely stunned to discover they had some of the A&F New Faces models in the store today and they weren't wearing much clothing!<< Hmmm...
Originally Posted By Rosso11 Just letting everyone know tonights presntation has been canceled due to the snow.
Originally Posted By leemac Very frustrating that is for sure. Sadly I don't think it is going to be rescheduled either. Lee
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "YES .. the Village, a great place called Cowgirl. It is on West 10th and Hudson (519 Hudson). Fun !!" I can vouch for that one too!
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct << canceled due to the snow >>> I figured it would be - after 15" here in CT and 30" a lttle further north - I didn't even try. *sigh*
