Friday nite: After seeing War Horse, anything was going to potentially pale in comparison. Luckily, Memphis was a total delight. nowhere near the amazing theatrical experience that I had had the nite before, but a good time. It was great to see a traditional Broadway musical in the old classic Shubert Theater. And probably due to the subject matter (race relations and rock n roll) the audience was fairly integrated----many age groups & ethnicities. The projections were fine. Sometimes it was hard to tell what was projected and what was painted. but overall, worth seeing.
Unfortunately, the Museum of the Moving Image was a real disappointment. nothing like it was advertised or at least not in any way what I had hoped for or expected. If one knew nothing about the film or television industry, this museum would have been good. But for a museum that is trying to celebrate the "moving image" it had the worst and most boring exhibits. Where they might have used video installations, backdrops and effects, there were none. Just words on a wall or artifacts in a case. The most interesting thing was riding the subway and getting lost (as usual) walking thru Queens trying to find the museum. My first time in Queens. Other than that, a total waste of time.
Risk Assessment noted: pay close attention to descriptions on a website and call before you go to a museum if you have expectations of something very specific!
Food report: the rugulah at Zabars are tasty, but not as good as my mother's. And, can you believe it, there is a Trader Joe's on Broadway & 72nd. I popped in to take a look. It was sort of bizarre seeing all the same products. A little too much like home. It was jam packed. Obviously just the thing for the busy New Yorkers.
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