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Luci Westphal's blog about her own videos, new media and writing - as well as all the amazing creations of others I love to celebrate: the music, films, videos, web shows, books, plays, visual art, architecture, landscapes, food, blogs, advocacy...
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Governors Island - In A Brooklyn Minute (Week 109)

Governors Island, nestled snugly between Brooklyn and Manhattan*, is one of those magical unreachable places that you get to see from afar for years and then finally you find a way in (or its opened ...

2 days ago

Max von Milland - Leg di her (Asterix Recommends)

Its been a long while since Asterix has recommended music to me. But when he does, I usually like it - as I like this fuzzy warm (more hopeful than melancholy) song "Leg di her" by Max von Mi...

4 days ago

New York City In A Day (NYC must-see) - In A Brooklyn Minute (Week 108)

What if you only have one day (or even just an afternoon) to explore New York City? This is the tour I would recommend! When Margaret Briggs came up from Florida for the premiere of Alls Well and Fai...

25 may 12

Alls Well and Fair - A Transmedia Documentary

Alls Well and Fair is a documentary juxtaposing the lives and ideals of 3 single punk rock moms during the 1990s with their realities and opinions ten years later - giving a unique perspective on alt...

22 may 12

Against Me! + Congratulations, Tom Gabel (MusicMonday)

Tom Gabel photographed by Cass Bird --- I know this story broke already two weeks ago - but Ive been so distracted with getting my Gainesville mom documentary Alls Well and Fair out the door that I d...

21 may 12

Rainy Streets of Brooklyn - In A Brooklyn Minute (Week 107)

Best viewed directly on YouTube in 720p HD The beauty of a rainy New York City street at night! No wonder for most NYC film shoots they want to have wet streets to reflect all the lights and give the...

18 may 12

Thanks, despite the bad hair day

Just a quick rushed hello while its not raining - to say thanks to a few special YouTubers who posted 1-minute response videos to celebrate the 2-year anniversary of my web series "In A Brooklyn ...

16 may 12

Directors Statement about Alls Well and Fair

We finally have a fully functioning interactive website for Alls Well and Fair: allswellandfair.com!  Well, it still needs a little bit of filling in here and there and maybe some tweaks. Please...

15 may 12

Fehlfarben - "Platz Da" (MusicMonday)

This makes me so happy. Thank you, Fehlfarben for continuing to rock and share your sarcastic, socio-political messages in great beats. And I love seeing a video with "real-looking" people - ...

14 may 12

Happy Mothers Day from the daughters in "Alls Well and Fair"

The interactive web series will come to YOUR screen beginning on May 16, 2012. To make sure you get all the excerpts and see the finished film, please subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/GHWP

13 may 12

Alls Well and Fair - World Premiere

A flyer on the same spot that is actually in the film featuring other flyers (meta moment) --- As Im working overtime on the DVD release, NYC premiere and the transmedia release of Alls Well and Fair...

11 may 12

Subway to Coney Island - In A Brooklyn Minute (Week 106)

Approaching Coney Island on the subway --- I love going to Coney Island, the beach and amusement park on the Atlantic Ocean in the south of Brooklyn. Literally I actually enjoy the subway ride out to...

11 may 12

Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys (MusicMonday)

Adam Yauch (from BeastieBoys.com) With the passing of Adam Yauch aka MCA, there was no choice what musician I would feature today, only which song. The Beastie Boys have been part of my audio landsca...

07 may 12

Cosplay at Sakura Matsuri - In A Brooklyn Minute (Week 105)

One of the intriguing features of the Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are all the people participating in cosplay, which is a combination of wearing a costume ...

03 may 12

Honechurch: "Tennessee Valley" (MusicMonday)

So much going on right now that Im not managing to listen to a lot of new music or spending much time on the Music Monday post. Apparently last week, while I was traveling back from Florida, I didnt ...

30 apr 12

Sanibel Island (Florida) - In A Brooklyn Minute (Week 104)

Sanibel Island and adjoining Captiva Island are two gorgeous Gulf of Mexico islands in South Florida. Apparently Frommer’s Travel Guide ranked Sanibel Island the #1 top tourist destination in 2011. T...

27 apr 12

I Dare YOU!

Im back with a 2nd vlog to show you a glimpse of Florida and to challenge you... Best viewed directly on YouTube in 720p HD As a bonus for anyone reading the blog, I thought itd be fun to show what t...

26 apr 12

Meeting Bobby Brown + New Edition - In A Brooklyn Minute (Week 103)

  You never know where a day may take you. This week I went to Florida to celebrate the wedding of Sheree and Jeff, which was wonderful. Then I just happened to run into Bobby Brown and bass pla...

20 apr 12

Alls Well and Fair Poster (Flyer, Flier, Postcard, etc.)

Tomorrow is the day: the world premiere of Alls Well and Fair in its continuous long version (more about the other version later).  The world premiere will take place in Gainesville, Florida, wh...

17 apr 12

Random Road Trip Songs by Jenny Owen Youngs + Feeder (Music Monday)

This week Im on a road trip through Florida; from Tallahassee (for a wedding) via Gainesville (for the premiere of Alls Well and Fair) to Sanibel Island (for my birthday). Here are two songs I have o...

17 apr 12

Easter Bonnet Parade - In A Brooklyn Minute (102)

The 5th Avenue Easter Bonnet Parade in Manhattan is the most fabulous display of fashion anyone has ever thought up for a holiday. Actually, Id like to believe that the images from this video and tha...

13 apr 12

OMG I Just Vlogged!

My very first vlog... ever! Usually I am behind the camera as I make my 1-minute video series "In A Brooklyn Minute" aka "In A Berlin Minute". Today Im facing the camera to tell you a...

12 apr 12

First article about "Alls Well and Fair"

This makes it official! The first article has been published about the premiere of my documentary Alls Well and Fair at the Top Secret Space in Gainesville on April 18th. Thank you to The Gainesville...

11 apr 12

Favorite Songs - 1st 1/4 2012 (Music Monday)

A few of my favorite songs from the last three months.  Love Interruption - Jack White King of the World - First Aid Kit Queen of Denmark (John Grant cover) - Sinead OConnor Big Mouth - Santigol...

09 apr 12

Manhattan Skyline Time Lapse - In A Brooklyn Minute (101)

A day in the life of the Manhattan skyline as seen from a window in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Time lapse of an unexpectedly cloudless April 4th.   Best viewed directly on YouTube in 720p HD Thank y...

06 apr 12

Alls Well and Fair - Official Trailer (+ Excerpts)

When I finished writing the post youre about to read (or not), I realized that it turned out to be quite long and that some people might want to skip over all the background info and just watch the t...

04 apr 12

A Place To Bury Strangers - "Far Away" (Music Monday)

I was actually just looking for a Music Monday song that would fit the personal experiences of the week, as I sometimes like to do. I settled on a song by the Brooklyn band A Place To Bury Strangers....

04 apr 12

Jarmo and Lynch Kater

Lynch Kater and Jarmo two weeks ago Our cat Lynch Kater (named after David Lynch and the cat in Breakfast at Tiffanys - the dubbed German version) had been living with us ever since he strolled into ...

04 apr 12

Spring Blooms and Flowers - In A Brooklyn Minute (Week 100)

Brooklyn, and all of New York City, is blooming early this year. Just in time for my 100th (one-hundredth!!!) 1-minute video*.  Best viewed directly on YouTube in 720p HD The cherry blossoms I a...

04 apr 12

First Aid Kit - "The Lions Roar" (Music Monday)

First Aid Kit, the band of two young sisters from Sweden, makes such lovely, haunting and straight from the gut music. I currently cant get enough. I really like the fire, drive and youthful emotion ...

04 apr 12

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