comment #1

dinovelvet says ...

Well it beats a homeless guy peeing in the aisle.

comment #2

Pynchon8 says ...

Attention starved people on the subway: more proof New York is the greatest city in the world.

comment #3

Gordon27 says ...

He's not starved for attention, he's performing for tips.

I just want to say, I really think its cute the way that Jeff is responding to NYC. I've lived here so long that I no longer think twice when I see kids performing ridiculous acrobatic stunts on the subway (the guy above is *nothing* compared to some, but performs fairly regularly on the L-train). It's fun to see it through fresh eyes.

comment #4

Pynchon8 says ...

Attention starved. If he's that good get in with the circus. Otherwise deliver some pizza or something so people can commute in peace.

comment #5

DeeZee says ...

Yeah, we occasionally get dancers on Hollywood and Highland, too.

Anyway, Santa Barbara honorees.
http://tinyurl.com/ykpg8u8
Interview with Ninja Assassin director.
http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2009/11/ninja-assassin-james-mcteigue-interview.html
Peter Bart's already bored with the Oscars.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011691.html?categoryid=1&cs=1
Anyone wanna see Youth in Revolt early?
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011642.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
Who says 2-d is dead?
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011676.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
Avatar is supposed to be 2.5 hours, and yet it's still not finished?!
http://tinyurl.com/ykouj2c
http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/15750/-avatar-finish-coming-down-to-the-wire
Underworld IV gets a writer.
http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2009/11/the-shield-writer-to-pen-fourth-underworld-film.html
Male lead from Obsessed cast for Thor.
http://tinyurl.com/yjxzmc4
Looks like the dad of the boy who accused MJ of molestation offed himself.
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b154318_father_of_michael_jackson_molestation.html
Globe prospects.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011712.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

comment #6

DeeZee says ...

Worst video game movies.
http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/worst-videogame-movies/worst-videogame-movies/1372220

comment #7

lipranzer says ...

Myself, I prefer the doo-wop group that shows up on the Broadway line from time to time.

comment #8

DeeZee says ...

Zac Efron doesn't entirely deny Death Note thing. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-11-22/zac-efron/death-note-remake-not-on-front-burner

comment #9

BurmaShave says ...

Dee, the "male lead from Obsessed" is Idris Elba, a.k.a. Stringer Bell. Further proof you are the whitest person ever.

comment #10

Gordon27 says ...

"so people can commute in peace."

Yeah, the subways are a really peaceful way to travel...

comment #11

RSBrown says ...

You went out of your way with that one, Gordon.

comment #12

Sailorripley says ...

And how much did you give him, Wells? I hope at least five dollars. Or did you just film that guy and didn't tip?

comment #13

DeeZee says ...

Burma: No, the whitest person ever is Channing Tatum. But since most of the cast seems to be a bunch of nobodies on this one, I didn't bother.

comment #14

DeeZee says ...

Oh, and Weitz wants to rape, er, remake, Bicycle Thieves.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/43162
Box Office Prophets thinks he got the director's gig because of the American Pie connection.
Last paragraph @ http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/column/index.cfm?columnID=12251&cmin=10&columnpage=2

comment #15

Jonathan Spuij says ...

Did he get his head smashed through a window as well?

http://us.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/11/22/california.transit.police.scuffle/index.html

comment #16

Sams says ...

I usually cringe when a performer / advocate / panhandler makes us his / her captive audience but at least this guy displayed some good moves and good humor.

comment #17

Bob_Roberts says ...

The only guy I like on the L is the Mexican? "magician". He does his three illusions (because tricks are something that a whore does for money, Michael) in total silence. They are charming and quiet.

BTW DeeZee, might i suggest checking out bit.ly (http://bit.ly/) and entering your links there. That way, you can actually see how many people are clicking on your links. Personally, I think that they are annoying and I have never once clicked on them, but you can truly see if you are providing value or just being a spammer.

comment #18

CitizenKanedforChewingGum says ...

If only DeeZee was even 10% as entertaining and/or talented as this acrobat on our own personal L train that is Hollywood Elswhere...*sigh*

comment #19

Stringer Bell says ...

I've been on trains where guys will do a continuous roll all the way from one side of the train to the other. Now thats impressive. This guy had a good attitude, so thats always beneficial. Love how the girl on the left reading some paper just continued looking at the paper and barely glanced at the guy. Only in NY kids! I hate NY. Cant wait to move out.

comment #20

DeeZee says ...

Kane: The commuters seem fairly bored to me.

comment #21

CitizenKanedforChewingGum says ...

Fairly bored > extremely agitated.

comment #22

poseidon72 says ...

Dont laugh the guy probably panhandles more loot than Wells makes in a year. Thats not knocking Wells but some of these guys do pretty well with an act like that.

comment #23

Noiresque says ...

"Love how the girl on the left reading some paper just continued looking at the paper and barely glanced at the guy. Only in NY kids! I hate NY. Cant wait to move out."
Only in NY? Not so much. Even in Sydney when you get someone clowning it up for attention on public transport or in any place where waiting people are forced to be aware of their antics, 99% of people will stare right through them.