Cultural Capital
Keeping our finger on the pulse of what's new and noteworthy.
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The 'Unrepentant Commie' Architect Behind NYC's Co-op Housing Movement
Herman Jessor designed Co-Op City, Starrett City, and more housing units in New York than any other architect—so why don't more people know his name?
Isamu Noguchi's Imaginary New York
What would the city look like if the visionary designer's public projects had actually been built?
What if ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Was a Pro-Cop Comedy?
A new adaptation of the classic film for Broadway is a farce in all the wrong ways.
5 Takeawaÿs From GQ's Jaÿ-Z Interview
And two of them are how great Jaÿ-Z Is.
How to Shoot a Medieval Film in NYC on a Shoestring Budget
Filmmaker Caroline Golum on her feature "Revelations of Divine Love," recreating 14th-century England in Ridgewood, and the battles low-budget productions face.
What Exactly Was Brooklyn's Indie Rock Scene?
A sprawling, personal, and vexing new book attempts to provide an answer.
The Karaoke Queen of Montero's Reigns Three Nights a Week
Rest assured, loyal subjects: Despite a change in bar ownership, Amethyst Valentino won't stop holding court any time soon.
