Movies on the subway! About 20 of us met on the platform of the Jay Street F train at 10:30pm. We jumped on the last car, wheeled on the projector and taped over the lights with craft paper as people took their seats. Refreshments were served (Junior Mints, popcorn, etc). “Coming Attractions” and “Now Playing” posters were put up on the walls. Movies were generally subway-themed, including Michael Jackson’s “Bad” video, a Buster Keaton film called “Cops,” a 1940’s educational film about the New York City subway, and the segment from the Borat movie where Borat lets the chicken loose on the subway.
Some passengers didn’t know what to make of it and kept their distance by sitting at the front of the car. Most, though, started munching on jujubees and enjoyed the show. i talked with an elderly woman and a teenage kid, both of whom said it was the coolest use of public space they’d seen in a while. I would have to agree.
Thanks Jeff. You have great ideas and pull them off with style…totally inspiring.
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ajax comments? checkin it out. this player is rad and i like the short little video.