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0.0
Sep 30, 2023
09/23
Sep 30, 2023
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Craig Silver, Lynn Seeney
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This episode of Downtown Tonight features and interview with JDC photographer Roy Mittleman. From 1987 to 1993, artists Craig Silver and Lynn Seeney produced Downtown Tonight, a weekly arts-oriented public access TV show. They interviewed and profiled visual artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers and documented the cultural scene of New York's Lower East Side. They also presented original experimental video work. The videotaped programs were aired on Channel D on Manhattan Cable TV,...
Topics: Roy Mittleman, JDC, Photography
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0.0
Sep 23, 2023
09/23
Sep 23, 2023
by
Craig Silver, Lynn Seeney
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This episode of Downtown Tonight features Tuli Kupferberg, Sam Hansen and others. From 1987 to 1993, artists Craig Silver and Lynn Seeney produced Downtown Tonight, a weekly arts-oriented public access TV show. They interviewed and profiled visual artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers and documented the cultural scene of New York's Lower East Side. They also presented original experimental video work. The videotaped programs were aired on Channel D on Manhattan Cable TV, which evolved...
Topics: Elections, Spoken Word, Lower East Side
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0.0
Sep 18, 2023
09/23
Sep 18, 2023
by
Victor Acevedo
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Willoughby Sharp speaking in Victor Acevedo's class at the School of Visual Arts MFA Computer Art department on October 5, 2001. Transferred by XFR Collective on 9/17/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: victor acevedo, willoughby sharp, new york city, toronto, avalanche magazine, video art,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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0.0
Sep 18, 2023
09/23
Sep 18, 2023
by
Mitch Corber
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Live edit, likely by Mitch Corber, of still and slow motion clips of Potato Wolf content including The Love Show as well as scenes from Tim Burton's Batman. Tape begins with titles for TV's In. Transferred by XFR Collective on 9/17/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: mitch corber, batman, video editing, the love show, potato wolf, experimental video, video, monday...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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0.0
Sep 13, 2023
09/23
Sep 13, 2023
by
Paul Hasegawa-Overacker
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On this episode of Art TV's Gallery Beat Paul, Walter, and Cathy visit exhibitions in New York City to decide which is better: painting or sculpture. Artists and galleries include Marcus Harvey Tanya Bonakdar, Rona Pondick, Jose Friere, Matthew Barney, Jessica Stockholder, Ed Rucha, Leo Castelli Scott Jacobson, Barbara Pollack, Fabian Marcaccio, Jose Antonio Hernandez-Diaz, Sandra Gering, Filomena Williamson, Carl Andre. Paul Hasegawa-Overacker - Director/Producer Stephen Ross Keith -...
Topics: Art TV, exhibition, painting, sculpture, new york city, art gallery, Marcus Harvey, Tanya Bonakdar,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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0.0
Sep 11, 2023
09/23
Sep 11, 2023
by
Joseph Nechvatal
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Book six of Metamorphoses written by the Roman poet Ovid, read by Jane Smith, with art and sound created by Joseph Nechvatal. Transferred by XFR Collective on 9/10/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Joseph Nechvatal, ovid, metamorphoses, video art, classics, literature, experimental film, jane...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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6.0
Sep 6, 2023
09/23
Sep 6, 2023
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uknown
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Live theatre event called House of Games. Participants perform short sketches, reading their lines off a script like a teleprompter while another person holds up reaction prompts for the audience. Participants included Francis Mahoney, Mitch Corber, and Alan Moore. Likely filmed by Alan Moore. "Ambient Camera" is written on the tape. Transferred by XFR Collective on 9/5/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: theatre, performance art, art, new york city, mitch corber, alan moore, francis mahoney, sketch,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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9.0
Sep 4, 2023
09/23
Sep 4, 2023
by
Jim C.
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Description on tape: "Jim C -- interviews, 2000. Done for his MA thesis project on the East Village art scene (cultural anthropology at Wake Forest University, NC), a rough cut of interviews with various East Village art scene participants [Walter Robinson, Alan Moore, Sur Rodney Sur, Gracie Mansion, and Annie Herron] 1999-2000. (approx. 15 min.)" Transferred by XFR Collective on 8/16/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Jim C, interview, Walter Robinson, Alan Moore, Sur Rodney Sur, Gracie Mansion, Annie Herron, east...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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10.0
Sep 4, 2023
09/23
Sep 4, 2023
by
Rick van Valkenburg
movies
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A video magazine produced by Rick van Valkenburg and presented by Beatniks from Space. "Voice of post-industrial neo-space-age." Transferred by XFR Collective on 9/4/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Dick Dean, video void, music, art, new york city, lower east side, experimental film, rick van...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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26
Aug 16, 2023
08/23
Aug 16, 2023
by
Ray Kelly
movies
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Performances at NoSeNo, likely recorded in the 1980s.
Topics: noseno, new york city, lower east side, ray kelly, performance art, art, monday wednesday friday...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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52
Jul 28, 2023
07/23
Jul 28, 2023
by
Terry Mohre
movies
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favorite 1
comment 0
Full outro bumper use for many many Monday Wednesday Friday tapes. Created by Terry Mohre on a Commodore 64 (C64). Transferred by XFR Collective on 7/20/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Terry Mohre, commodore 64, 8-bit, computer art, video art, video bumper, outro, potato wolf,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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47
Jul 28, 2023
07/23
Jul 28, 2023
by
Sally White and Mitch Corber
movies
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The wedding ceremony of Sally White and Mitch Corber on public access television with their friends and family in the studio. Emceed by Maria Thompson and Bill Considine who interview guests and give play-by-play updates. Directed by George Schifini. Full version of https://archive.org/details/XFR_2013-10-15_1A_20. Transferred by XFR Collective on 7/27/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Sally White, George Schifini, Mitch Corber, potato wolf, collaborative projects, colab, marriage,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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195
Jul 21, 2023
07/23
Jul 21, 2023
by
Holly Angell Hardman
movies
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MWF catalog: "Holly HARDMAN White Trash at Heart (1992; 33 min.) An uproarious romp through the twisted byways of Lynch-land, er Holy-Sin-land, USA. "A savvy satire kept buoyant by its energy and swift pace it takes Lynch's sledgehammer technique to its illogical limits." Shock Cinema Stars Holly Angell Hardman; music by the Workdogs, Poison Idea, Big Stick, A-Bones, others." Transferred by XFR Collective on 7/20/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Holly Angell Hardman, short film, david lynch, wild at heart, parody, new york city, lower east...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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29
Jul 20, 2023
07/23
Jul 20, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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Alan Moore interviews Robert Parker and Steve Stollman. Description of the project listed on https://franklinfurnace.org/goings-on-8-17-2004/ "The Story Café project – 'the factory of reminiscence' – is producing 6 conversations next week as part of the FEVA Howl! Festival on the Lower East Side. Topics to be covered include: the history of ABC No Rio, political art on the LES (mostly 1980s), the Rivington School, LES art galleries, and life in the squats." Label on tape:...
Topics: Alan Moore, interview, Robert Parker, Steve Stollman, lower east side, art, artist, new york city,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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39
Jul 11, 2023
07/23
Jul 11, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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Second part of an oral history interview on the art scene on the Lower East Side and the Rivington School. Description of the project listed on https://franklinfurnace.org/goings-on-8-17-2004/ "The Story Café project – 'the factory of reminiscence' – is producing 6 conversations next week as part of the FEVA Howl! Festival on the Lower East Side. Topics to be covered include: the history of ABC No Rio, political art on the LES (mostly 1980s), the Rivington School, LES art galleries,...
Topics: rivington school, lower east side, artist, art, new york city, the story cafe, alan moore, oral...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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34
Jul 9, 2023
07/23
Jul 9, 2023
by
Peter Fend
movies
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Peter Fend gives a talk about his art practice with satellite imagery of the middle east. May have been filmed by Alan Moore? Transferred by XFR Collective on 5/22/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: peter fend, iraq, iran, satellite imagery, middle east, military, war, military conflict, land art,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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127
Jul 7, 2023
07/23
Jul 7, 2023
by
Terry Mohre
movies
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Several short videos by Terry Mohre including: "B4U," 1988 "I Want to Die," 1978 "Anthoney's Good TV," 1981 "Dear Dr. Bill Video Letter" "Robert Parker" "Metal Model Romance" And commercials for Cast Iron TV, Deep Dish TV, and screening nights at the Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club. Transferred by XFR Collective on 7/6/2023 from VHS source.
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Topics: terry mohre, alan moore, mitch corber, robert parker, the twilight zone, music video, experimental...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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33
Jul 4, 2023
07/23
Jul 4, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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Alan Moore interviews Andrew Castrucci about his life as well as art work to be included in the exhibition "Tawkin’ New Yawk City Walls" at the Hillwood Art Museum in 2005. Transferred by XFR Collective on 6/25/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: andrew castrucci, alan moore, hillwood art museum, art gallery, art exhibition, art, poster, new...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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44
Jul 4, 2023
07/23
Jul 4, 2023
by
Colab
movies
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Andrea Callard and Coleen Fitzgibon interview Alan Moore about Colab & events in Colab history. Transferred by XFR Collective on 7/2/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: alan moore, collaborative projects, colab, new york city, lower east side, art, 1980s, 1990s,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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59
Jul 4, 2023
07/23
Jul 4, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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comment 0
" In An Old Fernseh Laboratory " Alan Moore, 1986 An untitled Alan Moore process piece, 1987 Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/19/2023 from U-matic source.
Topics: alan moore, fernseh, video art, video, experimental, experimental video, collage, video...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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58
Jul 4, 2023
07/23
Jul 4, 2023
by
Terry Mohre
movies
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Video manipulation of Robert Parker moving a sculpture. "Vidi-puter Realization, Terry Mohre." Transferred by XFR Collective on 7/3/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: robert parker, terry mohre, video collage, experimental, experimental video, video, sculpture,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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53
Jun 29, 2023
06/23
Jun 29, 2023
by
Henry Cosh Leinhart
movies
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Begins with an abstract video piece of a circle shifting colors and a monotone voice speaking. Followed by an allegorical story told through narration and drawings on poster board. With Henry Cosh Leinhart, Carolyn Fedman, Noni Korf, Hank Linhart Transferred by XFR Collective on 2/22/2023 from U-matic source.
Topics: Animation, Experimental Television Center, Henry Cosh Leinhart, Carolyn Fedman, Noni Korf, Hank...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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30
Jun 29, 2023
06/23
Jun 29, 2023
by
The Poetry Associates
movies
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Three poets from the Midwest Poets Society read their work (R.M. Ryan, Angela Peckenpaugh, Monica Heilbronn). The Poetry Associates: Burton Moore, Jacqueline Ridgeway. Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/15/2022 from U-matic source.
Topics: poetry, midwest poets society, R.M. Ryan, Angela Peckenpaugh, Monica Heilbronn, The Poetry...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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72
Jun 28, 2023
06/23
Jun 28, 2023
by
Visual Arts Productions
movies
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Interviews with artists about their work. The host invites viewers to call in and purchase the artwork. This is followed by clips from an unidentified public access tv show. Transferred by XFR Collective on 2/11/23 from U-matic source.
Topics: Abstract painting, Conceptual art, interview, michael carter, Brendt Berger, ps1, art installation,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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34
Jun 26, 2023
06/23
Jun 26, 2023
by
Sophie Vieille
movies
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Video curated by Sophie Vieille. Segments: "Jim C," "Mitch Corber," "Julia Scher," "Peter Fend." Transferred by XFR Collective on June 12, 2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Sophie Vieille, Jim C, Mitch Corber, Julia Scher, Peter Fend, video art, art installation,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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21
Jun 19, 2023
06/23
Jun 19, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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Interview with artist Joan Waltemath on her solo exhibition with music composed by Lucy Hamilton. This is followed by footage of an installation of a different unidentified art exhibition and documentation footage of an exhibition at the Souyun Yi Gallery. Label on tape: "MWF 'Prison' camera dub reel: Joan Waltemath." Transferred by XFR Collective on 6/7/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Joan Waltemath, Lucy Hamilton, Alan Moore, Souyun Yi Gallery, new york city, art gallery, art...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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12
Jun 17, 2023
06/23
Jun 17, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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Alan Moore interviews Tom Wrobleski of the Greenbelt Native Plant Center about native plants in Staten Island and the surrounding area for "Behind the Times." Transferred by XFR Collective on 6/14/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: staten island, alan moore, tom wrobleski, Greenbelt Native Plant Center, native plants, interview,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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27
Jun 13, 2023
06/23
Jun 13, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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The first segment of the tape is Peter Fend's "Scott Henson Talk". Fend discusses his work with satellite imagery of middle eastern countries. This is followed by vacation footage of "Alan and Mary" on a trip through western United States. They visit a Native American pow wow as well as archeological and geological sites. Both segments were likely shot by Alan Moore. Label on tape: Fend 5-19-88 Scott Henson Talk and Alan + Mary's vacations." Transferred by XFR...
Topics: peter fend, alan moore, middle east, satellite photography, native american, pow wow, archeology,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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22
Jun 13, 2023
06/23
Jun 13, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
eye 22
favorite 0
comment 0
Second part of an oral history interview on the art scene on the Lower East Side and the Rivington School. Description of the project listed on https://franklinfurnace.org/goings-on-8-17-2004/ "The Story Café project – 'the factory of reminiscence' – is producing 6 conversations next week as part of the FEVA Howl! Festival on the Lower East Side. Topics to be covered include: the history of ABC No Rio, political art on the LES (mostly 1980s), the Rivington School, LES art galleries,...
Topics: rivington school, lower east side, artist, art, new york city, the story cafe, alan moore, oral...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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81
May 10, 2023
05/23
May 10, 2023
by
Jack Waters and Peter Cramer
movies
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Jack Waters hosts this public access television show, interviewing and reminiscing with friends. Interviews include: Contessa Vallee [Valerie Caris Blitz] Kembra Pfahler Carl Michael George on his film DHPG Mon Amour Peter Cramer Sarah Schulman Transferred by XFR Collective on May 1, 2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Jack Waters, Peter Kramer, Kembra Pfhler, Valerie Caris Blitz, Carl Michael George, Carl George,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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38
Apr 28, 2023
04/23
Apr 28, 2023
by
Unknown
movies
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Jack Smead, Keith Christopher, Mike Keane, and [Rosek] perform songs, some with Ken Hiratsuka, at his studio. Then Michael Carter gives a reading followed by more songs with Ken Hiratsuka, Michael Carter, and [Julian]. Transferred by XFR Collective on 4/27/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Jack Smead, Keith Christopher, Mike Keane, Ken Hiratsuka, Michael Carter, country music, home on...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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26
Apr 27, 2023
04/23
Apr 27, 2023
by
Peter Fend
movies
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Longer version of End of Exxon / World War II Again (https://archive.org/details/XFR_2013-10-15_1A_04). Peter Fend responds to recent comments by President Jimmy Carter. Transferred by XFR Collective on 4/27/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: peter fend, potato wolf, jimmy carter, president carter, politics, world war II, 1980s, war, exxon...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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13
Apr 24, 2023
04/23
Apr 24, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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comment 0
Oral history interview with Greg Sholette, Jerry Kearns, Janet Koenig, and Robert Parker. They discuss the art scene on the Lower East Side and political art. Description of the project listed on https://franklinfurnace.org/goings-on-8-17-2004/: "The Story Café project – 'the factory of reminiscence' – is producing 6 conversations next week as part of the FEVA Howl! Festival on the Lower East Side. Topics to be covered include: the history of ABC No Rio, political art on the LES...
Topics: Alan Moore, reg Sholette, Jerry Kearns, Janet Koenig, Robert Parker, lower east side, new york...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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108
Apr 23, 2023
04/23
Apr 23, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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Oral history project. Participants reminisce about their struggles in housing on the Lower East Side. The tape ends with footage of a protest of the Republican National Convention. "Paula Revere" and others arrive on the Staten Island Ferry to sound the alarm that "the Republicans are coming!" Description of the project listed on https://franklinfurnace.org/goings-on-8-17-2004/: "The Story Café project – 'the factory of reminiscence' – is producing 6 conversations...
Topics: alan moore, oral history, lower east side, tenement housing, housing, cooperative housing, protest,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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27
Apr 18, 2023
04/23
Apr 18, 2023
by
Paul Richmond
movies
eye 27
favorite 0
comment 0
Demo reel including a trailer for The Organization and an excerpt from Rockpile. Transferred by XFR Collective on 4/17/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: claymation, animation, movie trailer, short film, experimental film, paul richmond, independent...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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48
Apr 16, 2023
04/23
Apr 16, 2023
by
Barbara Lattanzi
movies
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favorite 0
comment 0
Documentation of the multi-media installation, "Unarmed Target" by Barbara Lattanzi. This installation was exhibited at Olean Gallery, in the Public Library of Olean, New York - March, 1988. Transferred by XFR Collective on 4/16/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Barbara Lattanzi, art installation, Olean Gallery, multi-media, multimedia, art documentation,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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63
Apr 15, 2023
04/23
Apr 15, 2023
movies
eye 63
favorite 3
comment 0
Yellow text on a black background that says 'We All Need to Wake Up to the Insanity of War'. A mono tone plays over the work as it plays.
Topics: Video Art, Anti-war, Text Art
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33
Apr 15, 2023
04/23
Apr 15, 2023
by
Craig Silver
movies
eye 33
favorite 0
comment 0
This episode of Downtown Tonight features a rally in support of Tibet's rights and struggle for independence. Transferred on 3/18/2023by XFR Collective from U-matic source.
Topics: Tibet, Human rights rally, International politics
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22
Apr 15, 2023
04/23
Apr 15, 2023
by
Mike Montella, Bob Andre
movies
eye 22
favorite 0
comment 0
Steelworker union strike featuring interviews with individuals involved. Transferred on 03/25/2023 by XFR Collective from U-matic source
Topics: Collective Bargaining, Unions, Documentary
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205
Apr 15, 2023
04/23
Apr 15, 2023
by
Craig Silver & Lynn Seeney
movies
eye 205
favorite 4
comment 0
Recording of Wigstock 1992 featuring Lady Bunny, Formika, and many other drag performers on stage at Tompkins Square Park. Transferred on 1/4/2023 by XFR Collective from U-Matic Source
Topics: Drag, Lady Bunny, NYC Performance art
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101
Apr 15, 2023
04/23
Apr 15, 2023
by
Craig Silver & Lynn Seeney
movies
eye 101
favorite 2
comment 0
The video consists of a compilation of short clips from various sources: a man explaining his inventions, a UFO convention, clips whose hue and saturation have been manipulated, a short film about brunch, and a speech. Transferred on 3/11/2023 by XFR Collective from U-matic source.
Topics: video art, Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club, abstraction
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91
Apr 11, 2023
04/23
Apr 11, 2023
by
Sophie Vieille
movies
eye 91
favorite 1
comment 0
"Sophie copy. Kynetics Productions. 'Woman & Whale' 1 by Sophie Vieille © 1985 with Gloria McLean dancing. Camera: Gary Pollard." Transferred by XFR Collective on 4/10/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Sophie Vieille, Gloria McLean, Gary Pollard, dance, whale, beluga whale, projection, experimental...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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60
Apr 11, 2023
04/23
Apr 11, 2023
by
Betsy Newman
movies
eye 60
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Three works directed by Betsy Newman: Debate of the Dead, 1983, 7 min. (with Ellin Stein) Streetwise, 1984, 3 min. Nancy with an N, 1984, 4 min. (with Ellin Stein) Tape also contains a likely unrelated children's performance of the myth of Psyche. Transferred by XFR Collective on 4/10/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Betsy Newman, Ellin Stein, Nancy Reagan, John Wayne, Susan Hayward, parody, new york city, theatre,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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53
Apr 11, 2023
04/23
Apr 11, 2023
by
Ron English
movies
eye 53
favorite 0
comment 0
Description on tape: "Self-portrait in interviews and paintings of the outlaw neo-pop artist whose work and promotional gimmicks exude both homespun populist conviction and shameless hucksterism. His theme song says he's going to "make it in the '90s. 'I like this guy's work!' - Morton Downey Jr. (1992; 30 min.)" Transferred by XFR Collective on 4/3/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Ron English, pop art, billboard, street art, documentary, visual art, political art, politics,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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23
Apr 10, 2023
04/23
Apr 10, 2023
by
Ratcat
movies
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comment 0
Early version of the music video That Ain't Bad by the band Ratcat. Betelgeuse Productions Inc., rooArt Presents, Cult Productions, Producer/Director: Lee Rogers, Director of Photography: Jason Rogers, Editor: Steve Griffiths. Transferred by XFR Collective on 3/18/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Ratcat, music video, Lee Rogers, Jason Rogers, Steve Griffiths, monday wednesday friday video club,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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35
Apr 4, 2023
04/23
Apr 4, 2023
by
Potato Wolf
movies
eye 35
favorite 0
comment 0
Holistic Healing Massage Song by George [Schustovitch] Piece on urban decay Participants identified: Sally White, Peter Fend, Mitch Corber, George [Schustovitch], Terry Mohre Transferred by XFR Collective on 3/21/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: potato wolf, public access television, Sally White, Peter Fend, Mitch Corber, Terry Mohre, urban...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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120
Apr 4, 2023
04/23
Apr 4, 2023
by
Potato Wolf
movies
eye 120
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Label on tape: Collaborative Projects T.V./Media Alliance "Potato Wolf Memorial" Spring 1984 "Knowledge" George Schifini "Venus to Penis" Erotic Psyche "Homage to May 19th" Mary McFerran "The Wedding Show" Mitch Corber and Sally White "Nightmare Theatre" Alan Moore" "Four Fashion Horses" Sophie Vieille 30:00 10/15/1984 Transferred by XFR Collective on 3/21/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Collaborative Projects, colab, public access television, George Schifini, Mary McFerran, Mitch...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection
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35
Mar 14, 2023
03/23
Mar 14, 2023
by
Alan Moore
movies
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Alan Moore films this video letter to the Starck [Video] Club in Dallas, Texas. While friends talk, he films the Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club store. Alan experiments with settings, sound, and image distortion as he films the space. Transferred by XFR Collective on 3/9/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: starck club, monday wednesday friday video club, alan moore, video distortion, image distortion,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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32
Mar 14, 2023
03/23
Mar 14, 2023
by
Art Program for the Homeless
movies
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favorite 1
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Various media outlets cover the Tina White's work with Art Program for the Homeless, culminating in an exhibition at the American Primitive Gallery and Howard Gallery in 1993. Tina White and several artists are profiled. Transferred by XFR Collective on 3/14/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: tina white, art program for the homeless, unhoused people, unhoused, news, local news, art...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection
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50
Mar 9, 2023
03/23
Mar 9, 2023
by
Tom Halsall
movies
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comment 0
Title sequence: "PADD (Political Art Documentation and Distribution) presents Jerry Kearns, Jeff, Willy Birch, Leon Golub, and Nancy Spero talking about their art and the activist cultural movement at the State of Mind, State of Union exhibition at Judson Memorial Church January, 1985." Produced and edited by Tom Halsall. Transferred by XFR Collective on 3/8/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: PADD, Political Art Documentation and Distribution, Jerry Kearns, Willy Birch, Leon Golub, Nancy...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection
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106
Feb 25, 2023
02/23
Feb 25, 2023
by
Glenn O'Brien's TV Party
movies
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favorite 2
comment 0
An episode of Glenn O'Brien's TV Party featuring Deborah Harry and others. Tape transferred by XFR collective from a U-Matic source.
Topics: public access television, downtown nyc, post-punk, david byrne, debbie harry, the b52s, Downtown...
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206
Feb 25, 2023
02/23
Feb 25, 2023
by
Terry Mohre
movies
eye 206
favorite 5
comment 0
Short experimental video art by Terry Mohre (MWF). Transferred on 02/02/2023 by XFR Collective from Umatic source.
Topics: terry mohre, video art, exercise, monday wednesday friday video club
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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99
Feb 25, 2023
02/23
Feb 25, 2023
by
Craig Silver, Shalom
movies
eye 99
favorite 1
comment 0
Tape transferred by XFR Collective on 12/01/22 from a U-Matic source
Topics: fusion tv, conspicuous consumption, graffiti tape, Conspicuous Consumption, Graffiti Tape
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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192
Feb 25, 2023
02/23
Feb 25, 2023
by
Glenn O'Brien
movies
eye 192
favorite 5
comment 1
Highlights from Glen O'Brien's TV Party featuring Ned Sublette, Fred Schneider (of B-52s), David Byrne, and others. Tape transferred by XFR Collective on 12/08/2022 from a U-matic source.
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Topics: tv party, downtown nyc, public access, post-punk, Downtown New York, Public Access
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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25
Feb 20, 2023
02/23
Feb 20, 2023
by
Claire Pentecost
movies
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favorite 0
comment 0
Claire Pentecost talks to us about food, specifically the politics of agriculture in a global economy, in an A-Z format. Transferred by XFR Collective on 2/16/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Claire Pentecost, politics, agriculture, corn, genetically modified food, george w. bush, world...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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52
Feb 20, 2023
02/23
Feb 20, 2023
by
Peter Fend
movies
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favorite 1
comment 0
Label on tape: "OECD/Peter Fend, Moving a Border by Moving a River (1988, app. 20 min.)-- This tape uses satellite imagery to analyze construction in the Iran-Iraq war zone. It is the thesis that military building activity there is directed at changing the course of a river, and consequently, national boundaries." Recording begins with a segment from OECD (Ocean Economy and Developing Countries), providing an overview of their work and global applications. Tape transferred by XFR...
Topics: Iraq, Iran, war, irrigation, politics, Persian gulf, Iran–Iraq War, Shatt al-Arab river, monday...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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46
Feb 17, 2023
02/23
Feb 17, 2023
by
David Hynds
movies
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favorite 5
comment 0
Information from tape label: 22 June Video screening program, part of M/W/Fs "Big June" series 8 to 10 p.m. at 156 Rivington St. (between Suffolk & Clinton) MWF Info: (212) 219-0765 This Wednesday program of video selected by David Hynds, video programmer at the Dallas, Texas STARCK CLUB Susan Teegardin And the Susans (S. Teegardin and Susan Magilow) Curator notes: "Usually dry and funny." SUPERLATIVES (6:02)—From a collection of postcards of the greatest,...
Topics: starck club, david hynds, susan tegardin, susan magilow, mark ridlen, ed zabel, short film,...
Source: Originally part of Colab’s Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club tape collection.
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250
Feb 7, 2023
02/23
Feb 7, 2023
by
unknown
movies
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favorite 1
comment 0
Sini Anderson, Chloe Transister and Lynn Breedlove perform at Blue Stockings Bookstore in New York City for the release of Lynn Breedlove's book "Godspeed : a Novel". The first segment on the tape is a house party followed by the performances. Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/14/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Sini Anderson, Chloe Transister, Lynn Breedlove, poetry, literature, punk rock, gay, lesbian,...
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86
Feb 4, 2023
02/23
Feb 4, 2023
by
Victor Ariel
movies
eye 86
favorite 9
comment 0
60 minute promotional episode of Trauma TV. Segments include: The Wonderful World of Animation, Francis H. Lewis. Dead Friends, Tom Sylla Caterwaul, Dominic McBride The Blue Room, Cindy Canejo Beware of Dog, Victor Ariel A short by Jim Lucio Closet Space, C. Blair Fixated Whereabouts, Scott Miller Skate Witches Turn Off Your TV!, 064 Timely Watches, Francis Lewis Who's Afraid of Box Office Poison, Phillip R. Ford Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/22/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: trauma tv, san francisco, public access television, short film, monday wednesday friday video club
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116
Jan 31, 2023
01/23
Jan 31, 2023
by
David Schmidlapp, Walter Stedding
movies
eye 116
favorite 3
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Label on tape: "Film featurette stars a 10-year-old "ghetto waif and prophet" seeking love in an alienated metropolis. Shot in the nightclub ambience, 'Love has lots of music, singing, and dancing." David Schmidlapp and Walter Stedding. Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/30/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: David Schmidlapp, Walter Stedding, short film, mudd club, new york city, lower east side, film,...
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21
Jan 22, 2023
01/23
Jan 22, 2023
by
Unknown
movies
eye 21
favorite 0
comment 0
Augusto Boal speaking at the conference "Arts for Universities and Communities: Daring to Do it Together" at the University of New Mexico. He is introduced by Larry Lavender. Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/18/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: augusto boal, larry lavender, university of new mexico, theatre, politics, lecture, monday...
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42
Jan 14, 2023
01/23
Jan 14, 2023
by
Unknown
movies
eye 42
favorite 1
comment 0
A man discusses his battle with depression over the dinner table with cut away shots to media clips and the outside world. Likely transferred from film. Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/12/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: depression, alcohol, independent film, weltshmertz, short film
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149
Jan 14, 2023
01/23
Jan 14, 2023
by
Andrea Meller
movies
eye 149
favorite 2
comment 0
2003 documentary, directed by Andrea Meller, tracing the history of ABC No Rio and later efforts to renovate the space. Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/14/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: abc no rio, real estate show, performance art, art, diy venue, lower east side, new york city,...
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102
Jan 12, 2023
01/23
Jan 12, 2023
by
Mitch Corber
movies
eye 102
favorite 3
comment 0
Still and slow motion clips of Potato Wolf content including On the Set with Glenn O'Brien, City Wildlife, and The Love Show. No sound. Tape begins with titles for TV's In. Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/11/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Mitch Corber, glenn obrien, rats, potato wolf, slow motion, experimental video, monday wednesday...
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61
Jan 2, 2023
01/23
Jan 2, 2023
by
Willoughby Sharp
movies
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favorite 2
comment 0
Three trailers for The Willoughby Sharp Show. Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/2/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: Willoughby Sharp, downtown, new york city, art, fashion
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70
Jan 2, 2023
01/23
Jan 2, 2023
by
Willoughby Sharp
movies
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comment 0
Demo for The Willoughby Sharp Show commissioned by Ars Electonica in Linz, Austria. Segments include The Universe of A, Robert Lund: Faces of the Interface, Marcus Leatherdale, Rebecca Howland: Transmission Towers, Diane Pernet, La Coppia, John Sex, Kiki [Reisch]: Chez L'Age D'Or, The Arties: Franklin Furnace's Tenth Anniversary Celebration, David Spada, Keiko Bonk at Piezo Electric, Simon Cerig, Stephen Lack, Surrealism Comes to Piezo Electric, The Dress with Mary Adams and Amy Downs, Eva...
Topics: Willoughby Sharp, Robert Lund, Marcus Leatherdale, Rebecca Howland, P.S. 1, Diane Pernet, John Sex,...
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83
Jan 2, 2023
01/23
Jan 2, 2023
by
Ross Skoggard
movies
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comment 0
On this episode of Artbuzz, host Ross Skoggard investigates recent work by German artists and asks "What does it mean in the 1980s to make an avant garde painting?"He interviews art critics Donald Kuspit and Benjamin Buchloh for their take on this question. Shot at the following locations: Marian Goodman Gallery, P.S. 1, Young Filmmakers, Soho TV. Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/18/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: Benjamin Buchloh, Donald Kuspit, Ross Skoggard, avant garde, german art, art critic, modern art,...
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68
Jan 2, 2023
01/23
Jan 2, 2023
by
Ross Skoggard
movies
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favorite 4
comment 0
On the first episode of Artbuzz, Ross Skoggard visits the exhibition "Roy Lichtenstein 1970-1980" at the Whitney Museum. This is followed by an interview with the artist, recorded May 1st, 1982 in Southampton, New York. Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/18/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: Roy Lichtenstein, artbuzz, modern art, whitney museum, art exhibition, interview, monday wednesday...
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31
Jan 2, 2023
01/23
Jan 2, 2023
by
unknown
movies
eye 31
favorite 0
comment 0
Mildred Pierce and Vacuum Bag performing at the Lismar Lounge on February 9, 1989. Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/1/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: lower east side, vacuum bag, mildred pierce, lismar lounge, live music, new york city
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97
Jan 1, 2023
01/23
Jan 1, 2023
by
Bill Considine
movies
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comment 0
Four poems by Bill Considine: Blake, My Life Underground with Dobie Gillis, A Vision of the Ideal, News from the Edge of Thought. Produced and directed by Edmond Chibeau. Transferred by XFR Collective on 1/1/2023 from VHS source.
Topics: poetry, poem, bill considine, william blake, dobie gillis, monday wednesday friday video club
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142
Dec 20, 2022
12/22
Dec 20, 2022
by
Potato Wolf
movies
eye 142
favorite 5
comment 0
Each week a different artist or group of artists produces and directs a live half hour show. Anybody's Show by Ulli Rimkus with Chris Kohlhoffer and Liz X Christmas Show by Ellen Cooper with Kiki Smith and Ellen Cooper End of the World by Cara Pearlman with Matthew Geller, Cara Pearlman, and Sally White July 4, 1980 by Bobby G with Community BD.12 Summer Youth Employment Prog. Queens, NY Real Estate Show with Peter Moehnig, Rebecca Howland, and Alan Moore Shipwreck by Alan Moore with Cara...
Topics: potato wolf, collaborative projects, cable access television, improvisation, monday wednesday...
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103
Dec 18, 2022
12/22
Dec 18, 2022
by
Mitch Corber
movies
eye 103
favorite 0
comment 0
"MWF Ramble" 1/23/1989 "Police Show Opening (Mitch Camera)," 1 hour "Time Lapse (Hank Williams Marquee)," Mitch 5 minutes Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/11/2022 from U-matic source.
Topics: art exhibition, new york city, monday wednesday friday video club, mitch corber, hank williams, art...
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48
Dec 18, 2022
12/22
Dec 18, 2022
by
ABC No Rio
movies
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comment 0
Before No Rio News, a clip from the Young Filmakers/Video Arts' Directors Project, a scene from "Love of Life," with Nancy Grigor, Susan Slavin, and Beth Gorria. On No Rio News, the host wanders through New York attempting to interview people on the street and adding his own commentary. Transferred by XFR Collective on 5/26/2022 from U-matic source.
Topics: new york city, monday wednesday friday video club, abc no rio, news, interview, china town
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39
Dec 18, 2022
12/22
Dec 18, 2022
by
Bobby G.
movies
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comment 0
Written and Directed by Bobby G Cast: Mike Robinson, Ellen Cooper, Sophie VDT, Becky Howland, Bebe Smith, Joe Nechvatal, Kiki Smith Transferred by XFR Collective on 5/26/2022 from U-matic source.
Topics: tribeca, bar, new york city, short film, independent film, monday wednesday friday video club
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67
Dec 10, 2022
12/22
Dec 10, 2022
by
Potato Wolf
movies
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favorite 3
comment 0
Edit of various Potato Wolf broadcasts including clips from Cafe Oblique, The Cyclops, All My Voices: A Continuing Drama, a performance by Hillary Bath, Olivia Beens, and Peter Fend How to Prevent War. Label reads: "Edit & Inaug #2." Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/10/2022 from U-matic source. Originally part of the Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club inventory, tape #402.
Topics: potato wolf, public access television, theatre, monday wednesday friday video club, music, monologue
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46
Dec 10, 2022
12/22
Dec 10, 2022
by
Johnny Dynell
movies
eye 46
favorite 0
comment 0
Johnny Dynell performing live at Club New York. The first part of the tape is the sound check followed by several minutes of audio only. Dynell's performance is followed by footage of the dance floor. Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/10/2022 from U-matic source.
Topics: johnny dynell, live music, club new york, new york city
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38
Dec 9, 2022
12/22
Dec 9, 2022
by
Michael Rollov
movies
eye 38
favorite 1
comment 0
Content warning: This episode contains discriminatory attitudes and/or discussions of a people or culture. Circus performer Michael Rollov's demo tape, featuring acrobatic balancing acts. Video created by Gary Pollard. This tape was transferred from U-Matic tape on November 11th, 2022 by XFR Collective as part of a partnership with the Monday/Wednesday/Friday video club.
Topics: demo reel, acrobat, theatre
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61
Dec 5, 2022
12/22
Dec 5, 2022
by
Terry Mohre
movies
eye 61
favorite 2
comment 0
Several sort films by Terry Mohre including: "Media Lowriders," September 1979; "I Want to Die," 1978; "Anthoney's Good TV," 1981; "Dance to Chicago," 1981; and "Goes Away," 1978. Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/5/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: twilight zone, terry mohre, experimental film, video manipulation
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38
Dec 5, 2022
12/22
Dec 5, 2022
by
Potato Wolf
movies
eye 38
favorite 0
comment 0
Rough edit of a Potato Wolf anthology. Likely a draft of Julie's Edit Anthology . Transferred by XFR Collective on 5/26/2022 from u-matic source.
Topics: potato wolf, colab, collaborative projects, lower east side, new york city, public access television
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97
Dec 5, 2022
12/22
Dec 5, 2022
by
James Cornwell
movies
eye 97
favorite 3
comment 0
By Jim C (James Cornwell). According to Alan Moore: "This 1989 profile of painter and performance artist Joe Coleman was distributed by MWF in 1991. Joe made history paintings about serial killers and did performances at the Kitchen in which he bit the heads off of rats. He had a home museum for his works." Transferred by XFR Collective on 5/26/2022 from u-matic source.
Topics: Joe Coleman, jim c, james cornwell, documentary, profile, serial killer
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55
Dec 4, 2022
12/22
Dec 4, 2022
by
David Blair, Alan Moore, and Werner Zein
movies
eye 55
favorite 0
comment 0
A compilation of short video art works: "Revenge of Deja Vu" by David Blair, 1986 "Images From 'Elektrisches Teleskop' a videotape in progress" by David Blair, 1987 " In An Old Fernseh Laboratory " Alan Moore, 1986 An Alan Moore process piece, 1987 "Auto-Portrait" by Werner Zein According to a note in one of the videos "A full version of this tape [was] played at the NYBerlin film/video exhibition [held] at Millenium Film Workshop" on May...
Topics: David Blair, Alan Moore, Werner Zein, experimental film, germany, berlin, new york city
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631
Dec 4, 2022
12/22
Dec 4, 2022
by
Clea T. Waite
movies
eye 631
favorite 3
comment 0
By Clea T. Waite with music by Mario-Erik Paoli. Originally shot on super 8. From the MWF catalog: "A study of the female nude, and transformation of movement and light under water. These "living sculptures" enact an interpretation of the triple goddess myths in black & white." Transferred by XFR Collective on 5/26/2022 from u-matic source.
Topics: experimental film, clea waite, mario-erik paoli, super 8, film
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40
Dec 4, 2022
12/22
Dec 4, 2022
by
Tom Church
movies
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comment 0
Directed by Tom Church and "Starring a cast of thousands. Bottles by John." The film includes several short sequences of men hanging out, listening to the radio and drinking. They recount stories about taking acid and interactions with their landlords. The film abruptly shifts to an art gallery. Transferred by XFR Collective on 2/21/2021 from VHS source.
Topics: acid, film, tom church, short film, art gallery
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53
Dec 3, 2022
12/22
Dec 3, 2022
by
Harald Vogl and Andrew Bergen
movies
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comment 0
From the MWF catalog: "Harald VOGL & Andrew BERGEN, Candide in the Americas (1986, 62 min.) A video sketch of chapters 10-20 of Voltaire's novel in which Candide and his faithful servant Cacambo bomb around this best of all possible worlds in an old Chevy. Quiet, curious, this is the German filmmaker's sketch for a feature film." Transferred by XFR Collective on 9/3/22 from VHS source.
Topics: Harald Vogl, Andrew Bergen, Voltaire, Candide, independent film
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107
Dec 3, 2022
12/22
Dec 3, 2022
by
Craig Silver and Lynn Seeney
movies
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comment 0
This episode of Downtown Tonight takes viewer to the Leo Castelli Gallery, Mary Boone, Phyllis Kind, and music by Cindy Lee Barryhill. From 1987 to 1993, artists Craig Silver and Lynn Seeney produced Downtown Tonight, a weekly arts-oriented public access TV show. They interviewed and profiled visual artists, musicians, writers and filmmakers and documented the cultural scene of New York's Lower East Side. They also presented original experimental video work. The videotaped programs were aired...
Topics: art gallery, new york city, Castelli Gallery, Mary Boone, Phyllis Kind, music, Cindy Lee Barryhill
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831
Dec 3, 2022
12/22
Dec 3, 2022
by
Marc Kehoe
movies
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comment 0
From the MWF video catalog: "Sister' (1976, 15 min.) Two gorgeous but politically opposed sisters catfight to the death in this shocking expose. Bang! With Naomi Powers in her most hilarious film appearance. 'A newly discovered masterpiece.' East Village Eye." Transferred by XFR Collective on 5/28/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: Marc Kehoe, monday wednesday friday video club, new york city, short film
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50
Dec 3, 2022
12/22
Dec 3, 2022
by
Jeffrey Greenberg
movies
eye 50
favorite 2
comment 0
Treblinka and other works. Produced with assistance from Ohio State University and Performance Project, NYC. Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/03/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: performance art, jeffrey greenberg, new york city
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61
Dec 2, 2022
12/22
Dec 2, 2022
by
Penny Arcade and Steve Zehentner
movies
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comment 0
Penny Arcade hosts a short video of residents of the Lower East Side talking about what it means to them to live there and, more broadly, in New York City. Interviewees are: Al Orensanz, Frogie Conga, Jeanie Chan, Edgar Oliver, Taylor Mead, Jayne County, Ira Cohen, and Scott Gibson. Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/02/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: lower east side, biography, interview, new york city
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49
Dec 2, 2022
12/22
Dec 2, 2022
by
Potato Wolf
movies
eye 49
favorite 0
comment 0
Members of Potato Wolf and organizers of COLAB's Real Estate Show talk about being locked out of the exhibition's space by the city. They discuss their experience organizing in New York's Lower East Side amid threats from real estate developers and difficulties in trying to work with city government. This originally aired on Potato Wolf's public access television program. They invite viewers to join them at their grand re-opening for the exhibition. Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/02/2022...
Topics: lower east side, new york city, real estate, real estate development, community organizing, potato...
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116
Dec 2, 2022
12/22
Dec 2, 2022
by
Lenara Verrle
movies
eye 116
favorite 1
comment 0
An explanation of the GRIDCOSM project, with two example videos, a project hosted by Sito. Transferred by XFR Collective on 12/1/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: digital art, video collage, sito, lenara verrle
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63
Dec 1, 2022
12/22
Dec 1, 2022
by
Neil Zusman
movies
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comment 0
Description on the box: "This tape is a narrative exploring the experience of a questionable yet contemporary treatment for a pleasure dysfunction. Ephemeris is a table, giving, for stated points of time, the position and other numerical particulars of one or more of the heavenly bodies."
Topics: neil zusman, video art, collage, dream, coney island
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49
Dec 1, 2022
12/22
Dec 1, 2022
by
Alan Moore and Terry Mohre
movies
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comment 0
Opening titles read "Wednesday March 27, Alan Moore, Terry Mohre, Studio Melee, Mourning Melee" as they construct a large sculpture. This is followed by clips of Studio Melee and the following description of the project: "a viewer-activated video system... tv playground. Soundtracks, sets, costumes and prompters draw the audience into action... The Studio Melee entails design and construction of mecho-animated sets, contained in one portable system that travels to different...
Topics: performance art, lower east side, terry mohre, alan moore, television, sculpture, potato wolf
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160
Nov 27, 2022
11/22
Nov 27, 2022
by
Monday Wednesday Friday Video Club
movies
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Terry Mohre, B4U, 1988 Mitch Corber Short clips of Potato Wolf videos Live performance by Lydia Lunch with back stage footage. Includes the beginning of Henry Rollins' performance but is cut off Transferred by XFR Collective on 11/27/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: potato wolf, lydia lunch, terry mohre, mitch corber, sophie vielle
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58
Nov 27, 2022
11/22
Nov 27, 2022
by
Jacob Burckhardt
movies
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In The Frankie Lymon's Nephew Story, or Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Mr. Fashion (Gerard Little) plays his real-life uncle Frankie Lymon in this satirical biopic about Lymon's death, music, and many marriages. Directed by Jacob Burckhardt. Transferred by XFR Collective on 11/26/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: Frankie Lymon, biopic, Jacob Burckhardt, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, music
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132
Nov 25, 2022
11/22
Nov 25, 2022
by
Terry Mohre
movies
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favorite 2
comment 0
Three short films by Terry Mohre: Anthoney's Good TV, 1981; Dance to Chicago, 1981; Goes Away, 1978. Transferred by XFR Collective on 11/25/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: television, potato wolf, terry mohre, twilight zone, video art, dance
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56
Nov 24, 2022
11/22
Nov 24, 2022
by
Craig Silver, Lynn Seeney
movies
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comment 0
Election eve special featuring performances at the Gas Bar. From 1987 to 1993, artists Craig Silver and Lynn Seeney produced Downtown Tonight, a weekly arts-oriented public access TV show. They interviewed and profiled visual artists, musicians, writers and filmmakers and documented the cultural scene of New York's Lower East Side. They also presented original experimental video work. The videotaped programs were aired on Channel D on Manhattan Cable TV, which evolved into Manhattan...
Topics: gas bar, public access television, election, new york city, downtown tonight
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36
Nov 24, 2022
11/22
Nov 24, 2022
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Potato Wolf
movies
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Reading of a short story "The Artist as Ego," an unused clip from from the 1st Annual Potato Wolf Variety Show. https://archive.org/details/mwf-218-potato-wolf-variety-show Transferred by XFR Collective on 11/24/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: Potato Wolf, new york city, literature, short story, public access television
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159
Nov 21, 2022
11/22
Nov 21, 2022
by
Potato Wolf
movies
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comment 0
Viewers are invited to shop at New York City's "#1 mail order fashion show, straight from the artists' studios." Clothes by each designer are modeled with prices for each item. This is followed by a tour of the Amore Store, a shop selling work by local artists which opened in soho during the Christmas shopping season. Transferred by XFR Collective on 11/20/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: public access television, fashion, fashion show, new york city, colab, collaborative projects,...
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175
Nov 16, 2022
11/22
Nov 16, 2022
by
Potato Wolf
movies
eye 175
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comment 0
On this episode of Cafe Oblique George [Schustavitch] performs songs and the group calls on all artists to join them in making floats for an upcoming protest for nuclear disarmament as well as an upcoming party for Potato Wolf. Cast includes Mike, Terry [Mohre], Carol, Alan [Moore], Mitch [Corber], George [Schustavitch], George [Shifini?], and Maryann Transferred by XFR Collective on 11/15/2022 from VHS source.
Topics: Potato Wolf, Lower East Side, New York City, nuclear war, protest, music
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Nov 13, 2022
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Craig Silver, Lynn Seeney
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On this episode of Downtown Tonight, Craig Silver performs two songs followed by a question and answer game between him, Ana Conda, and Lynn Seeney. This is followed by the short film Chromosome XL. According to the introduction, "This first of a kind experiment involved 12 painters. Each artist painted his/her image on the same 6' x 7' canvas. Some used the previous image or part of it, to their advantage, others wiped the canvas clean and started fresh. As they painted, a time lapse...
Topics: painting, art, public access television, music